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Publication Date

1996

Type of Document

Historical Resource

Description

This 38-page volume, written by Fairfield University historian and mathematics professor Rev. Joseph F. MacDonnell, S.J., documents the early history of the university and in particular outlines the background of each of the buildings on campus. Includes references and a map.

Notes

Before coming to Fairfield University, Rev. Joseph F. MacDonnell (May 4th, 1929 - June 14th, 2005) spent eight years in Baghdad teaching physics and mathematics at Baghdad College and Al Hikma University. During this time he directed an extensive Ignatian retreat program, produced Iraq's first television science program in 1957 which consisted of an hour-long demonstration of physics experiments, and coached a championship basketball team. When all Jesuits were exiled from Iraq in 1969, he began teaching mathematics at Fairfield University where he was appointed full professor by the faculty in 1985, was voted ""teacher of year"" by the students in 1986 and awarded the Distinguished Faculty award by the graduates in 1995. His published works include Jesuit Geometers, Jesuits by the Tigris, Companions of Jesuits, and If These Stones could Speak. Father MacDonnell received his masters degrees in Philosophy and Theology from Boston College, his masters degree in Mathematics from Fordham University, and his doctorate in the teaching of mathematics from Colombia University.

Original Format

Pamphlet binding; black and white; ill; 5 1/2 in. x 8 1/2 in.

Publisher

Fairfield University

Place of Publication

Fairfield, Conn.

Repository

Fairfield University Archives and Special Collections

Identifier

MacDonnell1996

If These Stones Could Speak: the Phenomenal Growth of Fairfield University's Campus

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