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  Fairfield University Magazine - Summer 2020

  Fairfield University

  In this Issue:

  • Letter from the President, pg. 4
  • University News, pg. 5
  • Lifetime Value, by Tess (Brown) Long '07, MFA '11, pg. 12
  • Career Goals, by Jeannine (Carolan) Graf '87, pg. 14
  • From a Distance, by Nicole Funaro '17 and Nicolette Massaro, pg. 16
  • On the Front Lines, by Sara Colabella '08, MA'11, pg. 22
  • A Mission Continues, by Tess (Brown) Long '07, MFA '11 and Nicole Funaro '17, pg. 28
  • Grants & Gifts, pg. 33
  • Alumni Notes, pg. 34-39
  • Cathy Ragosta '08: Business is Blooming, pg. 35
  • Michael Cummings '84: Superintendent of Schools During a Pandemic, pg. 35
  • Donor Profile: Maureen (Errity) Bujno '90, pg. 40

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  Fairfield University Magazine - Spring 2020

  Fairfield University

  In this Issue:

  • Letter from the President, pg. 4
  • University News, pg. 5
  • Spike in the Right Direction, by Ed Paige, pg. 10
  • Growing Faith, by Jeannine (Carolan) Graf, pg. 12
  • Play It Loud, by Alan Bisbort, pg. 14
  • Innovation & Inspiration, by Jeannine (Carolan) Graf, pg. 20
  • Sparks of Hope, by Sara Colabella, pg. 26
  • Grants & Gifts, pg. 30
  • Alumni Notes, pg. 32- 37
  • Katie Henderson ’17, MA’18: Making the Magis Happen in the Alaskan Wilderness, pg. 33
  • Christopher Pilkerton ’95: Acting Administrator of the Small Business Administration, pg. 35
  • Campus Events, pg. 38
  • Donor Profile: Dr. Patrick J. Carolan ’59 and Betty Carolan ’87, P’85, P’89, pg. 40

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  Fairfield University Magazine - Winter 2019

  Fairfield University

  In this Issue:

  • Letter from the President, pg. 4
  • 2018-19 Financial Report, pg. 6
  • University News, pg. 8
  • Learning From the World, by Sara Colabella, pg. 14
  • Not Business as Usual, by Alan Bisbort, pg. 18
  • Making a Splash, by John Torsiello, pg. 22
  • Easy Living, by Nicole Funaro, pg. 26
  • Grants & Gifts, pg. 30
  • Alumni Notes, pg. 32-37
  • Darren Foster ’96: Giving a Voice to the Voiceless, pg. 33
  • Samyukta Dawadi MA’17: Sharing Nepal With the World, pg. 34
  • Campus Events, pg. 38
  • Donor Profile: George S. Mihalik ’62, pg. 40

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  Fairfield University Magazine - Fall 2019

  Fairfield University

  In this Issue:

  • Letter from the President, pg. 4
  • University News, pg. 5
  • Growing Strong, by Sara Colabella, pg. 12
  • Fully Immersed, by Jeannine (Carolan) Graf, pg. 14
  • Home Court Advantage, by Jeannine (Carolan) Graf, pg. 16
  • The Master Beekeeper, by Tess (Brown) Long, pg. 20
  • Redeployed to Write, by Alan Bisbort, pg. 24
  • Grants & Gifts, pg. 28
  • Reunion 2019, pg. 30
  • Alumni Notes, pg. 32-37
  • Anna Pavlick ’84: Stubborn With a Purpose, pg. 33
  • Steven Stafstrom ’05: Leading the Way Forward through Public Service, pg. 35
  • Campus Events, pg. 38
  • Donor Profile: Brendan Monahan ’10, pg. 40

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  Fairfield University Magazine - Summer 2019

  Fairfield University

  In this Issue:

  • Letter from the President, pg. 4
  • University News, pg. 5
  • Community Impact, by Teddy DeRosa, pg. 12
  • In Good Hands, by Jeannine (Carolan) Graf, pg. 14
  • Inclusive Excellence, by Tess (Brown) Long, pg. 16
  • Freeing History, by Eric Mayrhofer, pg. 18
  • A Winning Mentality, by Jack Jones, pg. 20
  • Simply Brilliant, by Audra Bouffard, pg. 26
  • Grants & Gifts, pg. 30
  • Alumni Notes, pg. 32-37
  • Patrice Wallace-Moore ’85, P’09: Leading With Passion, pg. 33
  • Patrick Saley, MPA’18: Born a Fighter, pg. 35
  • Campus Events, pg. 38
  • Donor Profile: Lori and John Berisford, P’20,’21, pg. 40

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  Fairfield University Magazine - Spring 2019

  Fairfield University

  In this Issue:

  • Letter from the President, pg. 4
  • University News, pg. 5
  • A Joyful Noise, by John Torsiello, pg. 10
  • Toward the Common Good, by Allison Wade, pg. 12
  • Traveling Light, by Tess (Brown) Long, pg. 14
  • Fairfield University School of Engineering: Proud Past, Bright Future, by Jeannine (Carolan) Graf, pg. 20
  • Immersion, by Sara Colabella, pg. 26
  • Grants & Gifts, pg. 30
  • Alumni Notes, pg. 32-37
  • Sarah Sandora ’97, MA’01: A Leader in STEM Education for Connecticut Schools, pg. 33
  • Peter Borghesi ’74: Teaching Students with Autism, a Second Career, pg. 35
  • Campus Events, pg. 38
  • Donor Profile, pg. 40

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  Fairfield University Magazine - Winter 2018

  Fairfield University

  In this Issue:

  • Letter from the President, pg. 4
  • 2017-18 Financial Report, pg. 6
  • University News, pg. 8
  • Visionary Living, by Tess (Brown) Long, pg. 14
  • Spiritual Direction, by Jeannine (Carolan) Graf, pg. 16
  • The Game Plan, by John Torsiello, pg. 18
  • Imagining the Coast, by Alistair Highet, pg. 22
  • Civil Servants, by Audra Bouffard, pg. 28
  • Donor Profile: Katherine Gillette ’15, pg. 33
  • Grants & Gifts, pg. 34
  • Alumni Notes, pg. 36-37
  • Calendar of Events, pg. 40

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  Fairfield University Magazine - Fall 2018

  Fairfield University

  In this Issue:

  • Letter from the President, pg. 4
  • University News, pg. 5
  • Hoops Africa, by John Torsiello, pg. 12
  • Chowdafest, by John Torsiello, pg. 14
  • It’s Not Easy Being Green, by Sara Colabella, pg. 16
  • Labor of Love, by Audra Bouffard, pg. 20
  • The Entrepreneurial Revolution, by Tess (Brown) Long, pg. 23
  • Donor Profile: Michael ’70, MA’75 and Linda Holbrook, pg. 27
  • Grants & Gifts, pg. 28
  • Reunion 2018, pg. 30
  • Alumni Notes, pg. 32-39
  • James Burns ’07: Taking the Scenic Route: From Theatre Fairfield to Broadway’s Hamilton, pg. 37
  • Calendar of Events, pg. 40

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  Fairfield University Magazine - Summer 2018

  Fairfield University

  In this Issue:

  • Letter from the President, pg. 4
  • University News, pg. 5
  • The New Provost, by Jeannine (Carolan) Graf, pg. 12
  • Fairfield Lights Up Times Square, by Eric Mayrhofer, pg. 16
  • The Girls in the Boat, by Tess (Brown) Long, pg. 20
  • Practical Beauty, by Audra Bouffard, pg. 26
  • Grants & Gifts, pg. 30
  • Donor Profile: Cristina Esmiol ’16, pg. 33
  • Alumni Notes, pg. 34-39
    • Joe DeVito ’90: Campus Squirrels Spawn Comedy Success, pg. 33
    • Danielle Tullo ’15: Writing Her own Future as Senior Lifestyle Editor at House Beautiful, pg. 35
  • Calendar of Events, pg. 40

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  Fairfield University Magazine - Spring 2018

  Fairfield University

  In this Issue:

  • Letter from the President, pg. 4
  • University News, pg. 5
  • Stepping Up, by Susan Cipollaro, pg. 10
  • Team Leaders, by John Torsiello, pg. 12
  • Border Wars, by Audra Bouffard, pg. 14
  • Rising, Still Higher, by Alistair Highet, pg. 20
  • Cool Stuff, by Jeannine (Carolan) Graf, pg. 26
  • Grants & Gifts, pg. 31
  • Alumni Notes, pg. 32-39
  • Dan Sullivan ’73: Traveling the World, and Making it a Better Place, pg. 33
  • Rebecca Timlin-Scalera ’94: Fighting Back, with the Cancer Couch Foundation, pg. 35
  • Calendar of Events, pg. 40

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  Fairfield University Magazine - Winter 2017

  Fairfield University

  In this Issue:

  • Letter from the President, pg. 4
  • University News, pg. 5
  • Engineering the Clean Air App, by Tess (Brown) Long, pg. 12
  • The Piper, by Audra Bouffard, pg. 14
  • The Globetrotters, by Jack Jones, pg. 16
  • The Holy Name - Art of the Gesù: Bernini and His Age, by Linda Wolk-Simon, PhD, pg. 20
  • Mark R. Nemec, PhD is Formally Installed as Ninth President of Fairfield, by Teddy DeRosa, pg. 28
  • Grants & Gifts, pg. 34
  • Board of Trustees & Alumni Association Board of Directors, pg. 35
  • Academic Advisory Boards, pg. 36
  • University Administration, pg. 37
  • 2015-16 Financial Report, pg. 38
  • Calendar of Events, pg. 40

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  Fairfield University Magazine - Fall 2017

  Fairfield University

  In this Issue:

  • Letter from the President, pg. 4
  • University News, pg. 5
  • A New Home for the Dolan School of Business, by Alistair Highet, pg. 12
  • Freedom On the Water, by Eric Mayrhofer, pg. 14
  • Citizens of the World, by Audra Bouffard, pg. 16
  • Feels Like Yesterday, by Jeannine (Carolan) Graf, pg. 20
  • The Champions, by John Torsiello, pg. 30
  • World Class, by Tess (Brown) Long, pg. 34
  • Donor Profile: Michael R. Andrews ’89 Scholarship, pg. 37
  • Grants & Gifts, pg. 38
  • Reunion 2017, pg. 40
  • Alumni Notes, pg. 42-47
  • Colin Rigby ’97: A Passion for Education, pg. 45
  • Kathryn Dennen ’15: A Fulbright Scholar Finds Inspiration in Greece, pg. 48
  • Calendar of Events, pg. 48

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  Fairfield University Magazine - Summer 2017

  Fairfield University

  In this Issue:

  • Letter from the President, pg. 4
  • University News, pg. 5
  • An ‘Unimaginable’ Night, by Eric Mayrhofer, pg. 12
  • A New President, by Alistair Highet, pg. 14
  • College Town Strength, by Meredith Guinness, pg. 20
  • The New Face of Nursing, by Susan Cipollaro, pg. 24
  • The Winds of Change, by Jeannine (Carolan) Graf, pg. 28
  • Grants & Gifts, pg. 40
  • Donor Profile: Craig M. Haba ’91, P’21, pg. 41
  • Alumni Notes, pg. 42-47
  • Jane (Bujanauskas) Pogoda ’74: An Innovator from the First Co-ed Graduating Class, pg. 43
  • Spencer Thibodeau ’10: An Eye for Leadership, pg. 45
  • Calendar of Events, pg. 48

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  Fairfield University Magazine - Spring 2017

  Fairfield University

  In this Issue:

  • Letter from the President, pg. 4
  • University News, pg. 5
  • New Faces, by Eric Mayrhofer, pg. 12
  • Walking On Water, by Tess (Brown) Long, pg. 14
  • The Past Leaves Clues, by Alan Bisbort, pg. 16
  • Old Faithful, by Jack Jones, pg. 20
  • The Early Years, by Jeannine (Carolan) Graf, pg. 24
  • Grants & Gifts, pg. 36
  • Alumni Notes, pg. 39-47
  • Robert Conti ’51: A Pioneer From Fairfield’s First Graduating Class, pg. 41
  • Stephanie (Bartus) ’97 and Greg Lesnik ’97: The Field House Farm, pg. 43
  • Calendar of Events

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  Fairfield University Magazine - Winter 2016

  Fairfield University

  In this Issue: President's Report 2015-2016

  • University News: Highlights 2015-2016, pg. 4
  • An Appreciation: President Jeffrey P. von Arx, S.J., by Alistair Highet, pg. 16
  • Areas of Focus during the Jeffrey P. von Arx, S.J. Presidency, by Tess (Brown) Long, Susan Cipollaro, Meredith Guinness, John Torsiello, pg. 19
  • Academic Excellence, pg. 19
  • Diversity and Global Citizenship, pg. 20
  • Athletics, pg. 23
  • Service, pg. 26
  • Mission, pg. 27
  • Student Life, pg. 28
  • Advancement, pg. 29
  • Board of Trustees & Alumni Association Board of Directors, pg. 31
  • Academic Advisory Boards, pg. 32
  • University Administration, pg. 33
  • 2015-16 Financial Report, pg. 34
  • Calendar of Events, pg. 36

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  Fairfield University Magazine - Winter 2016 Insert

  Fairfield University

  In this Issue: Celebrating Fairfield's 75th Anniversary: 75 Year Snapshot: 1942-2017

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  Fairfield University Magazine - Fall 2016

  Fairfield University

  In this Issue:

  • Letter from the President, pg. 4
  • University News, pg. 5
  • A Soldier’s Story, by Meredith Guinness, pg. 12
  • Reaching Out, by Alan Bisbort, pg. 14
  • A Floating Food Forest for New York, by Susan M. Cipollaro, pg. 16
  • The Master Plan, by Alistair Highet, pg. 20
  • The Grand Slam, by John Torsiello, pg. 26
  • Grants & Gifts, pg. 29
  • Reunion 2016, pg. 30
  • Donor Profile: RecPlex Brings Friends Together to Honor Classmates, pg. 33
  • Alumni Notes, pg. 34
  • Kathleen Murphy ’84: Leading the Way for Fidelity, pg. 35
  • John Pagano MBA’04, MS’06: Meet the New Alumni Association President, pg. 37
  • Calendar of Events, pg. 40

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  Fairfield University Magazine - Summer 2016

  Fairfield University

  In this Issue:

  • Letter from the President, pg. 4
  • University News, pg. 5
  • A Tradition of Opportunity, by Eric Mayrhofer, pg. 12
  • A Keeper, by John Torsiello, pg. 14
  • Fueling Entrepreneurs, by Carolyn Arnold, pg. 16
  • Finding Joy in the City of Widows, by Susan Cipollaro, pg. 18
  • Deep Sea Explorer, by Tess Brown, pg. 22
  • Fairfield Foodies, by Tess Brown, pg. 26
  • Grants & Gifts, pg. 31
  • Donor Profile: The Conroy Family, pg. 34
  • Alumni Notes, pg. 35
  • Kala Rama ’05: The Life of a Reporter, pg. 37
  • Paul Ramunni ’70: Director of an Accordion Museum, pg. 39
  • Calendar of Events, pg. 41

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  Fairfield University Magazine - Spring 2016

  Fairfield University

  In this Issue:

  • Letter from the President, pg. 4
  • University News, pg. 5
  • Taking a Lead, by Alistair Highet, pg. 12
  • Leader of the Herd, by Carolyn Arnold, pg. 14
  • The Winning Season, by John Torsiello, pg. 16
  • Bridging the Literacy Gap, by Susan Cipollaro, pg. 20
  • Citizen Healthcare, by Tess Brown , pg. 24
  • Donor Profile: Marianne (Maguire) Kahn ’99, pg. 29
  • Grants & Gifts, pg. 30
  • Alumni Notes, pg. 32
  • Carlos Cardoso ’81: Committed to Leadership in Industry, and at Fairfield, pg. 33
  • Jennifer (Miller) Holland ’07: For Google, Taking the Lead in Education Applications, pg. 35
  • Calendar of Events, pg. 41

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  Fairfield University Magazine - Winter 2015

  Fairfield University

  In this Issue:

  • Letter from the President, pg. 4
  • University News: Highlights 2014-2015, pg. 6
  • Fairfield Rising, by Tess Brown, pg. 18
  • Embodying Hope, by Virginia Weir, pg. 28
  • ArtisTree, by Teddy DeRosa, pg. 32
  • Board of Trustees & Alumni Association Board of Directors, pg. 35
  • Academic Advisory Boards, pg. 36
  • University Administration, pg. 37
  • 2014-15 Financial Report, pg. 38
  • Calendar of Events, pg. 40

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  Fairfield University Magazine - Fall 2015

  Fairfield University

  In this Issue:

  • Letter from the President, pg. 4
  • University News, pg. 5
  • The Big Guy, by John Torsiello, pg. 12
  • Alumni & Family Weekend, by Tess Brown, pg. 14
  • What’s Love Got to Do with It?, by Janet Reynolds, pg. 16
  • The University of the Future, by Alistair Highet, pg. 20
  • Reunion 2015, pg. 28
  • Grants & Gifts, pg. 30
  • Donor Profile: Tina Weinfurther ’78, pg. 33
  • Alumni Notes, pg. 34
  • Pierre George Bonnefil ’80: A Recipient of France’s Legion of Honor for Service to Others, pg. 35
  • Maura Noone ’11 and Laura Aschwanden ’05: Alumnae Cross Paths, Make Friends in Zürich, pg. 37
  • Calendar of Events, pg. 40

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  Fairfield University Magazine - Summer 2015

  Fairfield University

  In this Issue:

  • Letter from the President, pg. 4
  • University News, pg. 5
  • A Proud Tradition, by Tess Brown, pg. 12
  • Recreating the RecPlex, by Virginia Weir, pg. 14
  • Hitting Stride, by Janet Reynolds, pg. 16
  • Leaders by Example, by Theodora Spicer, pg. 18
  • Showtime @ The Q, by Meredith Guinness, pg. 23
  • The Chef, by Alan Bisbort, pg. 28
  • Donor Profile: Tom ’69 and Bethany Franko, pg. 33
  • Alumni Notes, pg. 35
  • Angela Moore ’12: The Million Dollar Question: The Beal Conjecture, pg. 37
  • Steve Hollingsworth ’84: The Heart of the Boston Red Sox, pg. 37
  • Calendar of Events, pg. 41

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  Fairfield University Magazine - Spring 2015

  Fairfield University

  In this Issue:

  • Letter from the President, pg. 4
  • University News, pg. 5
  • Answering the Call, by Meg McCaffrey, pg. 12
  • There’s No People like Show People, by Meredith Guinness, pg. 14
  • Best of Both Worlds, by John Torsiello, pg. 16
  • #StagsGoSocial, by Tess Brown , pg. 20
  • The Road Ahead, by Alistair Highet, pg. 25
  • Donor Profile: Dr. Salvatore ‘Sal’ Santella ’53, pg. 29
  • Grants & Gifts, pg. 30
  • Alumni Notes, pg. 32-39
  • Aamina Awan ’07: Finding Solutions with the Clinton Global Initiative, pg. 33
  • Jack Gardner ’65: Creating Change on a Second Chance, pg. 35
  • Calendar of Events, pg. 40

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  Fairfield University Magazine - Winter 2014

  Fairfield University

  In this Issue:

  • Letter from the President, pg. 4
  • University News: Highlights 2013-2014, pg. 6
  • New Faces, New Energy, by Alistair Highet, Alan Bisbort, pg. 18
  • Park Life, by Nina. M. Riccio, pg. 26
  • The Grand Tour, by Virginia Weir, pg. 30
  • Board of Trustees & Alumni Association Board of Directors, pg. 35
  • Academic Advisory Boards, pg. 36
  • University Administration, pg. 37
  • 2013-14 Financial Report, pg. 38
  • Calendar of Events, pg. 40

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  Fairfield University Magazine - Fall 2014

  Fairfield University

  In this Issue:

  • Letter from the President, pg. 4
  • University News, pg. 5
  • Going Pro, by John Torsiello, pg. 14
  • Moving Forward, Meg McCaffrey, pg. 16
  • The Ring Cycle, by Nina Riccio, pg. 18
  • The Reconnected Priest, by Alan Bisbort, pg. 22
  • A Leader by Example, by Alistair Highet, pg. 26
  • Reunion 2014, pg. 29
  • Donor Profile: Susan Rudolph ’89, pg. 33
  • Grants & Gifts, pg. 34
  • Alumni Notes, pg. 35-39
  • Joseph Valerio ’71: Life’s lessons through sports, pg. 37
  • Shannon (Barry) Siwinski ’92, P’16: Meet the new Alumni Association President, pg. 39
  • Calendar of Events, pg. 40