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  Fairfield University Magazine - Winter 2024-25

  Fairfield University

  In this Issue:

  • Letter from the President, pg. 4
  • 2023-24 Financial Report, pg. 6
  • New & Noteworthy: 2023-24, pg. 8
  • Access, by Brad Thomas, pg. 20
  • Excellence, by Drew Kingsley '07 & John Mendez '07, pg. 28
  • Achievement, by Erin Craw MA'19, PhD, Alan Bisbort & Meredith Guinness M'16, pg. 36
  • Donor Profile: Emily (Powell '95) and Matt Kramer '96, P'28, pg. 44
  • Arts & Minds Calendar, pg. 46
  • 2024-25 Trustees & Administration, pg. 48

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  Fairfield University Magazine - Fall 2024

  Fairfield University

  In this Issue:

  • Letter from the President, pg. 4
  • University News, pg. 5
  • Brainiacs, by Margaret McNamara McClure, PhD, pg. 12
  • Skin in the Game, by Tess (Brown) Long '07, MFA'11, pg. 14
  • Sound Studies, by Susan Cipollaro, pg. 16
  • Innovation Through Collaboration, by Sara Colabella '08, MA'11, pg. 22
  • The Care of Souls, by Jeannine (Carolan) Graf '87, pg. 26
  • Grants & Gifts, pg. 29
  • Alumni Notes, pg. 31-35
  • Soraya Bilbao '94, M'03, M'14: From Teaching in Tonga to TESOL, pg. 33
  • Chris Chiodo '89, MD: Finding Beauty in the Medical Arts, pg. 35
  • Campus Events, pg. 36
  • Reunion 2024, pg. 38
  • Donor Profile: Josh and Michelle Brady, P'26, pg. 40

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  Fairfield University Magazine - Summer 2024

  Fairfield University

  In this Issue:

  • Letter from the President, pg. 4
  • University News, pg. 5
  • The Rise of Artificial Intelligence, by Sara Colabella '08, MA'11, pg. 14
  • Only the Beginning, by Drew Kingsley '07, pg. 16
  • Top of the World, by Giuliana D'Arcangelo, pg. 18
  • A New Guilded Age, by John Adamian, pg. 22
  • Bellarmine Comes Alive, by Jeannine (Carolan) Graf '87, pg. 26
  • Grants & Gifts, pg. 31
  • Alumni Notes, pg. 33-38
  • Joe Delaney '03, MBA'04: Ready To Grow the Alumni Global Network, pg. 35
  • Mariana Antaya '23: 2024 StartUp Mentor & Competition Host, pg. 37
  • Arts & Minds Calendar, pg. 39
  • Donor Profile: Katherine A. Schwab, PhD: Ensuring a Legacy, pg. 40

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  Fairfield University Magazine - Spring 2024

  Fairfield University

  In this Issue:

  • Letter from the President, pg. 4
  • University News, pg. 5
  • Indie Press Success, by Jeannine (Carolan) Graf '87, pg. 12
  • To Elevate the Discourse, by Alan Bisbort, pg. 14
  • Confident, Courageous, Competitive, by John Jones, pg. 16
  • The Storm on the Horizon, by Tess (Brown) Long '07, MFA'11, pg. 22
  • Taking Care, by Sara Colabella '08, MFA'11, pg. 26
  • Grants & Gifts, pg. 30
  • Alumni Notes, pg. 32-38
  • Maureen Winkler Belger '87: Helping to Solve a Real-World Problem, pg. 33
  • Anif McDonald '16: Trailblazer and Community-Builder, at Fairfield and Beyond, pg. 35
  • Arts & Minds Calendar, pg. 39
  • Donor Profile: Women of the 50th Reunion Committee, pg. 40

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  Fairfield University Magazine - Winter 2023-24

  Fairfield University

  In this Issue:

  • Letter from the President, pg. 4
  • 2022-23 Financial Report, pg. 6
  • New & Noteworthy: 2022-23, pg. 8
  • The Company Scholars, by Robby Piazzaroli, pg. 20
  • Discovery & Innovation, by Sara Colabella '08, MA'11; Alan Bisbort; and Janet Reynolds, pg. 28
  • Arts & Minds, by Tess (Brown) Long '07, MFA'11, pg. 36
  • Donor Profile: Amy (Searles) and Bill Curley '83, pg. 44
  • Arts & Minds Calendar, pg. 46
  • Trustees & Administration, pg. 48

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  Fairfield University Magazine - Fall 2023

  Fairfield University

  In this Issue:

  • Letter from the President, pg. 4
  • University News, pg. 5
  • Key Shift, by Tess (Brown) Long '07, MFA'11, pg. 12
  • Good at Golf, by John Torsiello, pg. 14
  • Success on the Sound, by Alistair Highet, pg. 16
  • Think Local, Act Global, by Janet Reynolds, pg. 22
  • New Perspective, by Sara Colabella '08, MA'11, pg. 26
  • Grants & Gifts, pg. 29
  • Alumni Notes, pg. 31-35
    • Colleen (Cunningham) and Dan Taylor '01: Keeping Families Together in Ethiopia, pg. 33
    • Kyle King '20 and George Cultraro II '20, MS'21: Breaking Into the Drinks Market, pg. 35
  • Campus Events, pg. 36
  • Reunion 2023, pg. 38
  • Donor Profile: Bob and Deb Kilroy, P'24, pg. 40

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  Fairfield University Magazine - Summer 2023

  Fairfield University

  In this Issue:

  • Letter from the President, pg. 4
  • University News, pg. 5
  • Hands On, by Robby Piazzaroli, pg. 12
  • Leaders in Education, by Tess (Brown) Long '07, MFA'11, pg. 14
  • Pitch Perfect, by Jeannine (Carolan) Graf '87, pg. 16
  • Engineers in Motion, by Sara Colabella '08, MA'11, pg. 22
  • Soldier in Art, by Alan Bisbort, pg. 26
  • Grants & Gifts, pg. 30
  • Alumni Notes, pg. 32-38
  • Sister Carol Ann Nawracaj OSF M'77: Nun, Teacher, Artist, Entertainer... NFL Football Coach?!, pg. 33
  • Joe DeCamara '00: Winning in the Big Leagues of Sports Talk Radio, pg. 35
  • Calendar of Events, pg. 39
  • Donor Profile: StagMates: Robert '08, MS'09 and Shelby (Mayor '09, MS'10) Morton, pg. 40

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  Fairfield University Magazine - Spring 2023

  Fairfield University

  In this Issue:

  • Letter from the President, pg. 4
  • University News, pg. 5
  • Online Learning, Fairfield Style, by Audra Bouffard, pg. 12
  • Grand Design, by Jeannine (Carolan) Graf '87, pg. 14
  • @fairfieldu, by Nicolette Massaro, pg. 18
  • Play Ball, by John Torsiello, pg. 22
  • In Deep Waters, by Tess (Brown) Long '07, MFA'11, pg. 26
  • Alumni Notes, pg. 32-37
  • Colleen (O'Donnell) Thorburn '97: From English Major to Equity Sales, pg. 33
  • Meaghan Mooney '05: Helping to Bring Fairfield's Spirit to Austin Egan, pg. 35
  • Campus Events, pg. 38
  • Donor Profile: Robert Dawe '72, MD, pg. 40

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  Fairfield University Magazine - Winter 2022-23

  Fairfield University

  In this Issue:

  • Letter from the President, pg. 4
  • 2021-22 Financial Report, pg. 6
  • New & Noteworthy: 2021-22, pg. 8
  • The Fairfield Distinction, by Tess (Brown) Long '07, MFA'11, pg. 20
  • Stags Basketball and Volleyball Come Home, by Robby Piazzaroli, pg. 28
  • A Beacon of Access, by Jeannine Carolan Graf '87, pg. 36
  • Donor Profile: Patricia Comey Preston '80 and Adrienne Johnson '91, pg. 44
  • Arts & Minds Calendar, pg. 46
  • Trustees & Administration, pg. 48

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  Fairfield University Magazine - Fall 2022

  Fairfield University

  In this Issue:

  • Letter from the President, pg. 4
  • University News, pg. 5
  • Leadership Goals, by Jeannine (Carolan) Graf '87, pg. 14
  • A Mindful Approach, by Robby Piazzaroli, pg. 16
  • Fieldwork, by Tess (Brown) Long '07, MFA'11, pg. 18
  • Game Changers, by Drew M. Kingsley '07, pg. 22
  • Fairfield Heads to Texas, by Sara Colabella '08, MA'11, pg. 26
  • Grants & Gifts, pg. 29
  • Alumni Notes, pg. 31-35
  • Sean Crosby '21, MS'22: Shining in Riverdance, pg. 33
  • Joan (Barber) and Michael Syp '72, P'01: The First Golden StagMates, pg. 35
  • Campus Events, pg. 36
  • Reunion 2022, pg. 38
  • Donor Profile: Sean and Winnie Atterbury O'Keefe, P'23, '26, pg. 40

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  Fairfield University Magazine - Summer 2022

  Fairfield University

  In this Issue:

  • Letter from the President, pg. 4
  • University News, pg. 5
  • Bringing Black Holes Down to Earth, by Alan Bisbort, pg. 14
  • SuSTEMability, by Sara Colabella '08, MA'11, pg. 16
  • A New Frontier, by Drew M. Kingsley '07, pg. 18
  • Humanities at Work, by Tess (Brown) Long '07, MFA'11, pg. 22
  • Aging with Grace, by Jeannine (Carolan) Graf, pg. 28
  • Grants & Gifts, pg. 32
  • Alumni Notes, pg. 34-38
  • Kelly (Young) Falcone '10: The New President of the Alumni Association, pg. 35
  • Calendar of Events, pg. 39
  • Donor Profile: Rudolph V. (Vic) Pino Jr. '73, P'01, P'05, pg. 40

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  Fairfield University Magazine - Spring 2022

  Fairfield University

  In this Issue:

  • Letter from the President, pg. 4
  • University News, pg. 5
  • Engineering for Life, by Sara Colabella '08, MA'11, pg. 12
  • Fairfield Elevated to Doctoral Universities Category, by Susan Cipollaro, pg. 14
  • 379k Followers and Counting, by Nicolette Massaro, pg. 16
  • The Acropolis Reborn, by Alan Bisbort, pg. 20
  • Destination Backcountry, by Tess (Brown) Long '07, MFA'11, pg. 24
  • Grants & Gifts, pg. 30
  • Alumni Notes, pg. 32-37
  • Orland Bergère '51: Celebrating the 70th Anniversary of Fairfield's First Graduates, pg. 33
  • Sarah Courtney '03: Out Front, with the League of Women Voters, pg. 35
  • Campus Events, pg. 38
  • Donor Profile: Kaila (Anderson '13) and Doug Freeman '12, and Marissa Fitzgerald '20, pg. 40

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  Fairfield University Magazine - Winter 2021

  Fairfield University

  In this Issue:

  • Letter from the President, pg. 4
  • 2020-21 Financial Report, pg. 6
  • University News, pg. 8
  • Opening the Doors, by Audra Bouffard, pg. 16
  • Protecting Coral Reefs, by Tess (Brown) Long '07, MFA'11, pg. 18
  • Nursing Ambition, by Jack Jones, pg. 20
  • God's Work, by Jeannine (Carolan) Graf '87, pg. 22
  • Open Space, by Sara Colabella '08, MA'11 and Robby Piazzaroli, pg. 26
  • Grants & Gifts, pg. 31
  • Reunion 2020 & 2021, pg. 32
  • Alumni Notes, pg. 34-39
  • Mary Alice Limperopulos '13: Homegrown Talent, pg. 35
  • Alfred Foglio '92: London Calling, pg. 37
  • Donor Profile: John and Kara (Azzariti) Gally '00, pg. 40

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  Fairfield University Magazine - Fall 2021

  Fairfield University

  In this Issue:

  • Letter from the President, pg. 4
  • University News, pg. 5
  • Welcome Back, Fr. Mac, by Jeannine (Carolan) Graf '87, pg. 16
  • New Name, New Vision, by Robby Piazzaroli, pg. 18
  • Aquila's Nest Vineyards, by Tess (Brown) Long '07, MFA '11, pg. 20
  • Provocative Teapots, by Alan Bisbort, pg. 24
  • Living Tributes, by Jeannine (Carolan) Graf '87, pg. 28
  • Grants & Gifts, pg. 32
  • Alumni Notes, pg. 34-39
  • Joe Murtha, BEI '92: 2012 Technical Oscar Award-winner, pg. 35
  • Loan Le '14, MFA'17: The Double Life of an Editor-Author, pg. 37
  • Donor Profile: John Thompson III and Monica Moore Thompson, P'23, pg. 40

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  Fairfield University Magazine - Summer 2021

  Fairfield University

  In this Issue:

  • Letter from the President, pg. 4
  • University News, pg. 5
  • On the Mound, by John Torsiello, pg. 14
  • #CapalboStrong, by Nicolette Massaro, pg. 18
  • Our Common Home, by Tess (Brown) Long '07, MFA'11, pg. 20
  • Fighting Back, by Sara Colabella '08, MA'11, pg. 28
  • Grants & Gifts, pg. 33
  • Alumni Notes, pg. 34-39
  • Erica (Trombly) Harp '14, RN - BSN, CPLC: Caring for Families Who Are Facing the Unimaginable, pg. 35
  • Alexis Yannone '20, RN: Guiding Patients Through End-of-Life Transitions, pg. 36
  • Donor Profile: Shannon (Barry) and Steve J. Siwinski '92, P'16, pg. 40

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  Fairfield University Magazine - Spring 2021

  Fairfield University

  In this Issue:

  • Letter from the President, pg. 4
  • University News, pg. 5
  • A Real Keeper, by John Torsiello, pg. 12
  • Life Changing, by Nicole Funaro '17, pg. 14
  • Stags for Hire, by Sara Colabella '08, MA'11, pg. 18
  • A Titanic Dream, by Alan Bisbort, pg. 22
  • The Love Bugs, by Tess (Brown) Long '07, MFA'11, pg. 26
  • Grants & Gifts, pg. 30
  • Jody (Kertyzak) Sommers '97:CFO in an Industry Devastated by the Pandemic, pg. 33
  • Frank Figliuzzi '84: A Vocation in the FBI, pg. 35
  • Campus Events, pg. 39
  • Donor Profile, pg. 40

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  Fairfield University Magazine - Winter 2020

  Fairfield University

  In this Issue:

  • Letter from the President, pg. 4
  • 2019-20 Financial Report, pg. 6
  • University News, pg. 8
  • They Got Game, by Sara Colabella '08, MFA '11, pg. 16
  • The Age of Personalization, by Audra Bouffard, pg. 18
  • Fifty Years of Firsts, by Jeannine (Carolan) Graf '87, pg. 20
  • Leading with Kindness, by Nicole Funaro '17, pg. 32
  • First to the Big Dance, by Chris Elsberry, pg. 36
  • Grants & Gifts, pg. 41
  • Alumni Notes, pg. 42-47
  • Sr. Colleen Gibson SSJ, '09: Ignatian Through and Through, pg. 43
  • Joe Sauvageau '79: Searching the Heavens, for Life on Mars, pg. 45
  • Donor Profile: Mike Guarnieri '84, pg. 48

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  Fairfield University Magazine - Fall 2020

  Fairfield University

  In this Issue:

  • Letter from the President, pg. 4
  • University News, pg. 5
  • A New Chapter, by Nicole Funaro '17, pg. 14
  • Goodbye, Mr. Fitz, by Tess (Brown) Long '07, MFA '11 , pg. 16
  • Art Inspired, by Alan Bisbort, pg. 18
  • Guiding Eyes, by Tess (Brown) Long '07, MFA '11, pg. 24
  • The Original Lady Laxers, by Jeannine (Carolan) Graf '87, pg. 28
  • Grants & Gifts, pg. 32
  • Alumni Notes, pg. 34-37
  • Hugh Morgan '69, P' 95: The New President of the Alumni Association, pg. 35
  • Katie Burke '96: What Kids Say, pg. 37
  • Donor Profile: Bob Venero, P' 21, '24, pg. 40

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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