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Staff Spotlight
If you or a family member applied for admission to Fisher any time in the past two decades, chances are you've met Stacy Ledermann. She joined the College in 1995 as a member of the admissions and financial aid teams, and is currently the Director of Freshman Admissions. During that time, she has seen a lot of change. "When I started at Fisher in 1995, we had 300 incoming freshmen, offered 23 academic majors, and 14 Division III athletic programs. We now have more than 600 incoming freshmen, offer 33 majors, and 23 DIII programs," she says. "And the admissions process has changed greatly, too. We primarily accepted paper applications when I first joined the College, and now nearly all of our applications are submitted online." Yet, much has stayed the same. "Fisher's commitment to the individual—both in terms of academics and extracurricular involvement— has remained the same as we have grown. When I first visited Fisher, the people were very friendly and welcoming, and that has not
First Friday Spring Lineup
Mark your calendars for the 2014-2015 season of the First Friday Lecture Series. Fall dates are on the following Fridays: October 3 (Alumni Weekend), November 7, and December 5. Executive Chef Joel Kraft, Assistant Professor Dr. Mike Boller of the Biology Department, and Associate Professor Dr. Timothy Madigan of the Philosophy and Classical Studies Department, headline the fall lineup. Kraft, a well-known chef and advocate for sourcing foods from local suppliers, will speak on eating local, CSA gardening, and farmer’s markets.
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changed. Faculty and staff truly care, and that makes recruiting students much easier." The part of the work that Ledermann most enjoys is the excitement of high school students. "I am proud to speak with them about the benefits of a Fisher education, and then watch them grow as Fisher students." In fact, Ledermann has experienced this first-hand as her stepson, Kyle, begins his final year at Fisher this fall. Ledermann says that Fisher's recruitment success in an increasingly competitive market is due to two things: The quality education that Fisher offers, and the people on the enrollment team. "We have experienced a period of tremendous growth and improvement, so there is always have something new and impressive to share with students and families," she says. "I work with an awesome team and for an institution that we all believe in. It’s a pleasure to work at Fisher and I couldn’t think of a better place to have dedicated my time over the past 19 years." In 2011, Ledermann was recognized by the New York State Association for College Admissions Counseling with the College Admissions Distinguished Service Award. That’s certainly a tribute to Stacy as well as Fisher!
Boller, known on campus for his efforts to increase recycling and reduce waste, will discuss sustainability. And Madigan, a popular guest at the First Friday series, will present on the ethics of sustainability and recycling efforts. The three spring 2015 installments will feature discussions on different facets of European culture, and Europe’s ties to the Rochester region.