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THE FAIRFIELD

AWARDS DINNER Celebrating a Tradition of Opportunity

THURSDAY, MARCH 31, 2016 | GRAND HYATT NEW YORK

OUR DIVERSITY VISION STATEMENT As a Jesuit and Catholic institution, Fairfield University’s commitment to the God-given dignity of the human person requires that we create an environment that promotes justice and fosters a deep understanding of human and cultural diversity. Fairfield is committed to encouraging dialogue among those with differing points of view in order to realize an integral understanding of what it means to be human. The University recognizes that transcending the nation’s political and social divisions is a matter of valuing diversity and learning respect for individuals, in their similarities and their differences. Fairfield will continue to integrate diversity in all facets of University life — academic, administrative, social, and spiritual — as together, the community seeks to realize a vision of common good that is rooted in genuine human solidarity. Fairfield University defines diversity in the broadest sense, reflecting its commitment to creating a more inclusive community that is reflective of the richly diverse global community of which we are part. Diversity encompasses not only racial, ethnic, and religious diversity, but also diversity of socioeconomic contexts, cultural perspectives, national origins, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, abilities, and educational backgrounds.

THE FAIRFIELD

AWARDS DINNER ∂ INVOCATION Rev. Charles H. Allen, S.J. University Chaplain and Special Assistant to the President

GREETING FROM THE CHAIRS Douglas W. Hammond ’86 and William A. Malloy ’80, P’17, ’11

WELCOME FROM THE PRESIDENT Rev. Jeffrey P. von Arx, S.J.

– PRESENTATION OF THE AWARDS – DISTINGUISHED FACULTY/ADMINISTRATOR AWARD

Carole Ann Maxwell, P’02 Director of Choral Music PARENT LEADERSHIP AWARD

William and Margaret Atwell, P’08 HONORARY ALUMNUS AWARD

George E. Diffley, P’97, ’96 ALUMNI SERVICE AWARD

Andrew M. Davis ’89 Matthew McLaughlin ’89 Joseph Solimine, Jr. ’89 ALUMNI PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

Patricia E. Glassford ’85 Vice President & Chief Financial Officer GE Energy Connections

FEATURED PERFORMANCE The Fairfield University Glee Club INTRODUCTION BY

Shannon (Barry) Siwinski ’92, P’16 President, Fairfield University Alumni Association

CONCLUDING REMARKS Douglas W. Hammond ’86 and William A. Malloy ’80, P’17, ’11

DINNER Continue the celebration at our annual after party.

GREETINGS FROM THE PRESIDENT Dear Friends: Tonight’s 28th Annual Fairfield Awards Dinner is a particularly special one, as we gather to celebrate the contributions of a select band of men and women who help to make Fairfield University the vibrant community it has become. As in every year, we celebrate the accomplishments of faculty, staff, and alumni while supporting educational opportunities for Fairfield students. This year, we also recognize the parents of our students whose contributions are so vital to the life of our University. This year’s Awards Dinner is also significant as we are in the midst of our Fairfield Rising Campaign, raising support for scholarships, endowed chairs, new facilities and other priorities so that we can continue to remain as a world-class institution in the Jesuit tradition. The generous support we have received to date is yet another illustration of the strong bonds that unite us as a learning community. Tonight, our focus turns to student scholarships. Fairfield University was founded with a specific mission — to provide educational opportunities to those who might otherwise not get the chance or be given the tools to realize their full potential. This is true to the spirit of St. Ignatius himself, who came to understand — now almost 500 years ago — that the only way to transform the world for the better was to nurture and develop the innate capacities in every human person, providing them with the skills and confidence they need to make the world a better place. That is what tonight’s Awards Dinner is all about — embracing that vision of St. Ignatius with the understanding that the mission is still as important today as it has ever been. This evening’s award recipients have enhanced our University through their gifts and commitment, and they have been exemplary in their service to our shared mission. Thank you for joining me in honoring them and for your commitment to our common purpose! Sincerely,

Jeffrey P. von Arx, S.J.

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SCHOLARSHIPS THAT OPEN DOORS TO THE WORLD Many of Fairfield’s alumni are the first in their families to attend college and come from diverse social and economic backgrounds. Many of our alumni were only able to attend our University because generosity towards Fairfield made it financially possible. Doors were opened, careers, families and life-long friendships launched, in the spirit of the magis — doing more for others. At the same time, we seek to attract top students through merit awards and other scholarships that will support them in their academic research and studies. These awards build Fairfield’s reputation as a destination University for students of unique promise and ability. Major economic shifts across the country have significantly impacted the affordability of a college education. To address this reality, increasing scholarship is a key University priority. Jesuit education has always been inspired by this vision — to form men and women to become leaders. Providing a world-class education to men and women regardless of their circumstances is a proud Fairfield tradition. It is in our DNA.

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YOUR IMPACT Providing scholarships to worthy students who need assistance to achieve their potential. Endowing a scholarship will create a legacy because your gift will live in perpetuity and add value to the lives of hundreds of students through an education that would otherwise be out of reach. Your gift will make it possible to attract excellent young men and women and will allow us to be true to our tradition and character for generations to come.

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DISTINGUISHED FACULTY/ADMINISTRATOR AWARD

CAROLE ANN MAXWELL, P’02 Director of Choral Music

hen reflecting on all her years at Fairfield University, Carole Ann feels most gratified by the growth and collegiality of what has been built since her arrival in the fall of 1980.

“I find it exhilarating working with students and my goal is to inspire them to enjoy the choral arts and the wonderful music we create together.” Carole Ann received her bachelor’s in music education from Immaculata College in Malvern, Pa., a master’s degree in choral conducting at Temple University, and attended the University of Illinois for a doctorate in choral conducting. Prior to coming to Fairfield, Carole Ann was teaching and conducting at Texas Woman’s University in Denton, Texas where she had the distinct honor of making a USO tour in Southeast Asia with the chorus during the Vietnam conflict.

“It is especially gratifying to know I have had a small part in shaping their growth.” When Carole Ann arrived at Fairfield, she served as the director of the Women’s Chorale. She then helped to build the mixed voice Chamber Singers and finally facilitated the integration of the men’s and women’s choruses to form the Fairfield University Glee Club as you know it today. The Glee Club has become not only the largest club on campus, but also a fine ambassador for what is best about Fairfield University. Carole Ann has also been the director of Liturgical Music with Campus Ministry, working collaboratively with Fr. Doody to create a more student friendly music ministry and the formation of The Lord’s Chords and Praise Project. She was inducted into the prestigious Jesuit Honor Society, Alpha Sigma Nu in 2012. Additionally, she is the founder, artistic director, and conductor of The Mendelssohn Choir of Connecticut, created in 1984 by Fairfield alumni who wanted to continue the choral arts after graduation. Today, what was initially a small group of 10 – 15 singers has become an approximately 90-voice community choir, including many Fairfield Glee Club alumni. She also serves as the chorus master for Connecticut Grand Opera and Orchestra. Carole Ann has conducted Fairfield’s Glee Club across the globe, from Disney World in Orlando to Prague in the Czech Republic. During Spring Break this year, she took 70 members of the Glee Club to Rome, where the students sang at, among many locations, St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican. “Over the years it has been my good fortune to see students grow in their years singing with me, expanding their knowledge of music, and the art of working together,” Carole Ann said. “It is especially gratifying to know I have had a small part in shaping their growth.”

PARENT LEADERSHIP AWARD

WILLIAM AND MARGARET ATWELL, P’08

ill and Peggy Atwell are the proud parents of Christopher Atwell ’08, a graduate of The Dolan School of Business and a former lacrosse player, whose education they believe was transformative.

Bill and Peggy accompanied Chris to campus when he visited as a high school student at the invitation of Head Lacrosse Coach Ted Spencer. They were very impressed with Fairfield’s commitment to studying the “core” curriculum while pursuing a business degree, its small class size and engaged faculty. “As we spoke with current parents and students, we were even more convinced that Fairfield was the right choice for Chris. He made an excellent decision to enroll at Fairfield, made even better by meeting his future wife, Kelly ’09!”

“Given our careers in business,” Bill continued, “we are able to share our experiences and resources to help Fairfield achieve its mission.” The Atwells say that they’re proud to be Fairfield parents because of the quality of its graduates who demonstrate the value of a Jesuit education and its emphasis on educating the “whole” person — mind, body and spirit. “Values and ethics matter in whatever field you pursue,” Bill said. “Fairfield graduates live the values they learn at Fairfield.” Since their son’s time on campus, they have both been actively involved in the vision for Fairfield’s future. Bill, managing director at Atwell Partners LLC, is a member of the Fairfield University Board of Trustees, serving as chairman from 2012-2015. Both Bill and Peggy were able to pursue their MBA’s at Long Island University through the generosity of others. Peggy was awarded a scholarship from the Ford Foundation and Bill was granted a graduate assistantship. They believe in “paying back” which is the reason the Atwells established two scholarship funds at Fairfield. “Given our careers in business,” Bill continued, “we are able to share our experiences and resources to help Fairfield achieve its mission.”

HONORARY ALUMNUS AWARD

GEORGE E. DIFFLEY, P’97, ’96

hen George Diffley first arrived on campus, he was just three years older than Fairfield University. He remembers when Fairfield had its first Fulbright recipient, was on Bellarmine Hall’s great lawn for Leonard Bernstein’s commencement address and fondly recalls when Fairfield was 16th seeded and almost beat the 1st seeded UNC in ’97. When he learned that he was to receive this award, George said, “I have to tell you that although I am being named an Honorary Alumnus of Fairfield now, I have felt like an alumnus for quite some time and have so many good and valued friends among the alumni. We have enjoyed some good times together and Fairfield is always the ‘glue’.” Bronx, N.Y., born and raised, George studied political science and theology at Fordham University where he earned both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees. Later, he taught at the College of New Rochelle but lucky for Fairfield, he decided to look for another career. He served in key development roles at St. Joseph’s College in Brooklyn and Georgetown University before he was hired at Fairfield by Rev. Tom Fitzgerald, S.J., in 1975. He served the Advancement division as vice president for 30 years until his retirement in 2006.

“Fairfield will go as far as you want to take it. I want that to be very far indeed. I hope they do, too!” George led the University through its first two capital campaigns among many endeavors that allowed Fairfield remarkable success in fundraising. He has worked under three University Presidents, and currently serves as special assistant to University President Jeffrey P. von Arx, S.J. He is a recipient of the Rev. Barry M. McGannon, S.J. Award from the Jesuit Advancement Administrators and there’s even a special room in Bellarmine Hall named after him. Although he was and is very honored by the Diffley Board Room, he modestly wants to “hide under the table” when people mention it by name. Both of George’s daughters Kara ’97 and Megan ’96 attended Fairfield and returned for advanced degrees. When asked what three words come to mind when he thinks of Fairfield alumni, he said “bonded, proud and motivated.” As a proud honorary Stag, George reiterates to his fellow alumni what he has been saying for years: “Fairfield will go as far as you want to take it. I want that to be very far indeed. I hope they do, too!”

ALUMNI SERVICE AWARD

ANDREW M. DAVIS ’89, MATTHEW MCLAUGHLIN ’89 AND JOSEPH SOLIMINE, JR. ’89

ndrew Davis ’89, Matthew McLaughlin ’89 and Joseph Solimine, Jr. ’89, are three friends who created the Michael R. Andrews ’89 Scholarship to commemorate their friend and fellow alumnus whose life was tragically taken during the September 11, 2001 attacks on the World Trade Center. From its inception in 2005, the scholarship fund has grown steadily from the proceeds of their annual golf outing and other memorial events that bear Mike’s name. Through the dedication and leadership of Andy, Matt and Joe and most importantly from the overwhelming generosity of alumni, colleagues and friends, the fund stands at nearly $600,000 today (and counting!). Their aim remains simple: to provide financial assistance for deserving Fairfield University students so they can enjoy everything the school has to offer.

“What makes Andy, Matt and I most proud is seeing our fellow alumni support The Mike Andrews Scholarship Fund. We made a promise that we are not going to stop until this scholarship is the largest scholarship fund at the University … and it will be. Write it down!” Andy, Matt and Joe all remember their time at Fairfield fondly from their classes with Professor Emeritus Carmen Donnarumma, to playing varsity baseball, to their senior year at the beach. Most of all they are thankful for the lifelong friends they met at Fairfield and, nearly 30 years later, are proud to be among the many Stags who take time to help others. Joe said, “What makes Andy, Matt and I most proud is seeing our fellow alumni support The Mike Andrews Scholarship Fund. We made a promise that we are not going to stop until this scholarship is the largest scholarship fund at the University … and it will be. Write it down!” All three have had success in the business world as well. Andy is a commercial finance manager at PA Consulting; Matt is a vice president/general sales manager at Fox Stations Sales; and Joe is the chief executive officer at Meridian Risk Management. The trio has also participated in a number of University events including the DSB Executive Roundtables and the Annual Freshman Send-offs. Matt and Joe are currently volunteers for the Friends of Fairfield Baseball initiative to build a new baseball stadium on campus. (l-r: Joseph Solimine, Jr. ’89, Matthew McLaughlin ’89 and Andrew M. Davis ’89)

ALUMNI PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

PATRICIA E. GLASSFORD ’85 Vice President & Chief Financial Officer, GE Energy Connections

atricia E. Glassford ’85 is not only one of Fairfield’s most accomplished alumnae, but also one of the most engaged and supportive — giving her time, talent and treasure to ensure that Fairfield achieves its dreams. Since graduating with a degree in finance and a minor in information systems, Patti married the love of her life, fellow Stag John Glassford ’85, has lived on both coasts and has traveled the globe building her distinguished thirty-year career at General Electric.

“Fairfield University gave me a strong well-rounded Jesuit education that taught me to look at things from many different perspectives and to balance ethics and morals with success and drive.” Patti credits Fairfield’s broad core curriculum, the teamwork in her finance classes and the influence of professors like Tom Conine, PhD, as the foundation of her career success. She also acknowledges that Dr. Conine and the Career Planning Center helped guide her to GE. “Fairfield University gave me a strong, well-rounded, Jesuit education that taught me to look at things from many different perspectives and to balance ethics and morals with success and drive. It has continued to provide a framework for me to help others, has allowed me to remain spiritual and to be thankful for all that I have.” Upon graduation, she entered GE’s management training program, serving as an analyst before joining the Corporate Audit staff, which is the premiere training ground in the company. She worked at GE Plastics for nearly six years before moving for a position as CFO of NBC West Coast, where she was responsible for network financials including Prime Time, Daytime, Late Night and NBC Studios. She then returned to NBC at 30 Rockefeller Center, N.Y. as the CFO of the 13 network owned and operated stations and the Telemundo stations. After a whirlwind tour through other operating companies, she landed at GE Energy Connections in Conn., where she has served as vice president and chief financial officer for the past two years. Patti is committed to ensuring that future generations of Fairfield students have access to financial support, especially since scholarships helped her earn her Fairfield education. She and John both serve as alumni leaders and mentors — John as a member of the Dolan Advisory Board and Patti as an active member of the University’s Board of Trustees. Patti holds Fairfield’s mission close to her heart and is truly a woman for others in both her personal and professional life.

COMMITTEE CHAIRS

DOUGLAS W. HAMMOND ’86 Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, NFP

Dolan School of Business Advisory Board member and ’86 Fairfield graduate, Doug Hammond advances initiatives that ensure “NFP” is synonymous with a leading, full-capability insurance broker and consultant that cares deeply about its employees’ and clients’ well-being. He’s held several leadership roles at NFP since 1999, including chief operating officer and general counsel and has over two decades of experience in executive management, operations, underwriting and law. Under Doug’s leadership, NFP has grown to over $1.3 billion in revenue and is recognized by Business Insurance as the 5th largest global benefits broker by revenue and the 4th largest US-based privately owned broker. In 2013, he led NFP’s pivotal $1.4 billion go-private transaction with Madison Dearborn Partners, LLC, a leading private equity firm, providing NFP with significant opportunities for future growth. He also co-authored Reinsurance Law, a leading subscription treatise on reinsurance practice and legal trends. Doug lives in Cold Spring Harbor, NY, with his wife Trish and four children, John, Will, Joe and Ava.

WILLIAM A. MALLOY ’80, P’17, ’11 Partner, Aquiline Capital Partners LLC

Bill, a parent of two current Fairfield Stags, joined Aquiline in 2007. Prior to joining Aquiline, he was the president of Marsh Inc. During his tenure at Marsh, he also served as the chief executive officer of Marsh’s European/ Middle East region and as head of the firm’s worldwide financial and professional practice. Prior to joining Marsh, he held various underwriting positions with AIG, eventually assuming responsibility for AIG’s European financial lines business. He began his career with Chubb and Son Insurance Company. Bill has a degree in management and communications from Fairfield.

THE FAIRFIELD AWARDS DINNER 2016 CO-CHAIRS Douglas W. Hammond ’86 William A. Malloy ’80, P’17, ’11

COMMITTEE Elizabeth Agarabi ’89 Marco Ambrosio ’07 Joseph Andrews Patricia Arciero-Craig ’89 Michael Arundel ’91 Carolyn Austin Barlia ’90 Jessica L. Baehr ’04, MBA’11 David & Kerry Banks ’90 Robert Berchem, Esq., ’62, P’92 James Blum Kathleen Bonnist ’89 Thomas Brady ’88 Edward Britt John & Marion Brown, P’18 Daniel Buchanan ’90 Maureen Bujno ’90 Gina Carbone Fenton ’89 Christine M. Carolan ’89 Lynn Ann Casey ’90 Eileen Ingram Cavanaugh ’89 Paul Chmiel ’89 Brian Cleary ’90 C. Donald Cook ’63, MA’67,’77, P’93, ’88 Michele Marsico Corrice ’89 John Cornetta ’89 Maura Coughlin-Roberti ’89 Bill Crean ’91 Victor Cunningham ’89 Carrie Fitzmaurice Daly ’88 Marc D’Angelillio ’06 Stephen DeMatteo ’89 Brian Dempsey ’89 Daniel DiCostanzo ’89 Paul Duffy ’05 Tara Dunne ’89 Chris Durburow ’90

Diane Malozzi Fallon ’89 Patrick Farrell ’97 Adam Favale ’02, MBA’10 Mike Fitzgerald ’89 Veronica Florentino ’10 Michael & Theresa (Rupp) Fox ’86, P’19 Peter Gavey ’89 John Glassford ’85 Michael S. Guarnieri ’84 Craig M. Haba ’91 Michael Harding ’89 Adrienne A. Johnson ’91 John Kane ’89 Paul Kemp ’89 Patricia Halford Kiely ’89 Edward Kiernan ’92 Elizabeth Pagano Kneebone ’89 Jennifer Kohl ’89 Kevin Kuryla ’88 Kelly Doran Lafnitzegger ’89 Bryan L. LeClerc, Esq. ’84 Steven Liguori ’09 Sean Looney ’90 Kate Mahoney ’89 Bradley & Catherine Marino ’06 Kathleen Martorano, P’17, ’15 Timothy J. McAuliffe ’90 Annie Watt McCambley ’99 Kathleen McCormack ’89 Edward McDermott ’90 Kenneth McGovern ’87 Rosemarie McLaughlin ’89 Jennifer Janczewski McMahon ’89, P’13 Holly (Sorensen) McNamara ’90 Terence McVeigh Erin Merlone ’09

Eugene Mockler ’87 Maureen Mooney ’90 Terence Moran ’89 Elizabeth Mulholland ’89 Erin Mulloy ’02 Phillip Neugebauer ’91 Kristin O’Grady-Franchock ’91 Erik Olesen ’88 John O’Neill ’71, P’08 Beth Palmer, MA’88 Jose Perez-Vega ’88 Brian Peters ’90 Christopher Peters ’89 Lisa Petty ’89 John G. Phelan, Jr. ’89 Margaret Sheehan Plummer ’89 David Pooley ’89 Andrew Provencher ’87 Gary Raniolo ’09 Thomas Reardon ’86 Renee Reed (Vacco) ’89 Laura Salerno Pitaniello ’89 Bryan Salvatore ’87 Joseph Sargent ’89 Nicholas Segretario ’99 Philip Semprevivo ’89 Shannon Siwinski ’92, P’16 Peter & Kristen Sledzik ’89 Elizabeth Smith-Breslin Robert Sullivan ’89 John Sweeney ’94 Paul T. Tusch ’82 & Carol Wilson Tisch ’83 Kristine Vassak ’98 Tom Walsh ’84 Patrick Wolff ’87

THE FAIRFIELD AWARDS DINNER PAST AWARD RECIPIENTS

* Alumni Professional Achievement Award ** Alumni Service Award ~ Distinguished Faculty/Administrator Award v Honorary Alumnus/Alumna + The Fairfield Award or Alumni Humanitarian Award

2015 Brian P. Hull ’80, P’13 * Elner L. Morrell ’81, P’03 ** Mark C. Reed, Ed.D. ’96 ~

2008

2001

2014 Joyce M. Phillips ’74 * Nancy A. Altobello ’80 ** Shelley A. Phelan, PhD ~

2007

2000

2013

Carlos M. Cardoso ’81 * Robert L. Berchem ’62, P’92 ** Eugene P. Doris ~ Nancy Lynch, P’95 v James P. and Linda C. Slattery, P’92 and the Slattery Family +

2012

Paul J. Huston ’82 * Jack L. Kelly ’67, P’96 ** Ellen M. Umansky, PhD ~

2011

William P. Egan ’67, P’99 * John C. Meditz ’70 ** Jeanne M. Novotny, RN, PhD, FANN ~

2010

Stephen M. Lessing ’76* Carolyn Vermont ’82, MA’84** Philip Eliasoph, PhD ~ Michele Macauda ’78, P’09 * Larry C. Rafferty ’64, P’03 ** Rev. Charles H. Allen, S.J. ~ Paula Donovan ’77, MA’88 +

2006

Christopher J. McCormick ’78 * Mary-Margaret Weber ’84 ** Judy Primavera, PhD ~

2005

Geralyn Radowiecki Spollett ’76 * Rev. W. Laurence O’Neil, S.J., MA’61, CT ’72 ** William J. Lucas ’69 ~

2004

Jorge L. Figueredo ’82 * Rosellen Walsh Schnurr ’74 ** Barbara D. Kiernan, MA’90, P’02, ’94 ~ Charles and Helen Dolan, P’86, ’85 v

2003

Joseph A. DiMenna ’80 * John R. O’Neill ’71, P’08 ** Thomas E. Conine Jr., PhD, P’07, ’05 ~

Maive F. Scully ’76 * Arthur C. Laske Jr. ’51, P’83 ** Kurt C. Schlichting, PhD ’70 ~ Rev. Victor F. Leeber, S.J. v

2009

2002

Christopher C. Quick ’79 * William J. Crean Jr. ’91 ** Edward J. Deak, PhD, P’98 ~

The Honorable William J. Lavery ’59* Laura A. Incerto ’81** Rev. Thomas J. Regan, S.J. ~

Jean D. Larosiliere ’85* Kevin M. Conlisk ’66, P’91** John J. Boitano, PhD, P’98, ’88, ’86 ~ Eileen Clarkin Rominger ’76* B. Maxwell O’Meara ’52** Winston M. Tellis, PhD, MA’69 ~ Rev. Aloysius P. Kelley, S.J. v

1999

David H. Chafey Jr. ’76* John G. Swanhaus Jr. ’67** Mary Frances A.H. Malone, PhD ~

1998

Donald A. Browne, Esq. ’55, P’82* Robert K. Monk ’60** Suzanne MacAvoy, R.N., Ed.D. ~

1997

Joseph D. Sargent ’59, P’89, ’86* Richard J. Badolato, Esq. ’62** Stephen P. Jakab ’62, MA’74 ~

1996

Robert W. Landmesser ’71* Edward M. Gleason ’62** Orin L. Grossman, PhD ~ Robert D. Russo Sr., MD v

1995

Joellin R. Comerford ’74* William P. Egan ’67, P’99** Rev. Joseph F. MacDonnell, S.J. ~

1994

Patricia M. Joyce, MD ’75* James D. Fitzpatrick ’70, MA’72** Joan G. Walters, PhD ~

1993

Francis J. Tedesco, MD ’65* Paul C. Dunn ’57, P’90, ’86** Rev. William F. Carr, S.J. ~

1992

J. Michael Farren, Esq. ’77* Janet A. Canepa ’82** John A. Barone, PhD ~ Prof. Carmen F. Donnarumma v

1991

Robert J. Murphy Jr. ’71* Bruce M. Howard ’73, MA’79** The Jesuit Community ~ Dorothy Bennett v

1990

Thomas E. McKinney ’72* Roger M. Lynch ’63, P’95** Leo F. O’Connor, PhD ~ Rev. Thomas A. McGrath, S.J. v

1989

James J. Bigham ’59* Patrick J. Waide Jr. ’59** Rev. Henry J. Murphy, S.J. ~

1986

T. Gerald Magner Jr. ’64, P’89** Rev. Donald D. Lynch, S.J. ~

1985

1983

David J. McCarthy Jr., PhD ’57* Barbara Stuart, MA’78, CAS’80** Prof. Walter Petry ~ John M. Hickson ’52 ~ Alphonsus J. Donahue v

1982

J. Jeffrey Campbell ’65* Edward R. Fitzgerald ’62, P’94** Rev. James H. Coughlin, S.J. ~ John A. Barone, PhD v

1981

E. Gerald Corrigan, PhD ’63* Paul T. Barnes ’67, MA’70** Prof. Chester Stuart ~ L. William Miles, P’95, ’85 v

1980

Philip J. Guerin Jr., MD ’59, P’95, ’91, ’88, ’86* Patrick Carolan, MD ’59, P’85** Rev. Thomas McGrath, S.J. ~ Rev. George Mahan, S.J. v

1979

Charles Rose ’53, P’83, ’80* William J. Kramer, Esq. ’60, P’96, ’85, ’83** Prof. Arthur R. Riel Jr. ~ Gilbert and Dorothy Larson v

1978

Thomas J. Connors Jr. ’64, MA’67* Robert J. Brennan Jr., Esq. ’65, P’93, ’91** Rev. William H. Hohmann, S.J. ~ William E. O’Brien v

1977

Paul K. Rudd ’62* Leonard S. Paoletta, Esq. ’56, P’88, ’86* Gerald E. Malafronte ’56** Joseph F. Berardino ’72** Donald J. Ross, PhD, P’91, ’86 ~ Edward M. Dew, PhD ~ 1976 Prof. Mario Guarcello v Jerome J. Burke ’62* 1984 Donald S. Lupo ’62** T. Paul Tremont, Esq. ’55* Prof. Carmen F. Donnarumma ~ Francis J. Zaino, DDS ’66, P’96** 1975 Lisa H. Newton, PhD ~ Patrick Jordan ’65* Walter J. Zackrison ’54** Prof. Arsene Croteau ~

1974

Patrick J. Waide Jr. ’59* Kenneth F. Catandella, DDS ’57**

1973

James F. Stapleton, Esq. ’54* Bronislaw S. Orlowski ’53**

1970

Joseph G. McGann ’51* Joseph G. McGann ’51**

1969

Charles E. Schaefer ’55* Robert K. Marconi ’54**

1968

Frank J. Bepko Jr., MD ’51* William J. George, DDS ’52**

1967

J. Edward Caldwell, Esq. ’51* John C. Welch ’54**

1966

Harry M. Marmion, PhD ’53* Leonard S. Paoletta, Esq. ’56, P’88, ’86**

1965

David J. McCarthy Jr., Esq. ’57* Clement F. Naples, Esq. ’53**

1964

Robert J. DelVecchio, MD ’52* John T. Mullady ’51**

1963

Philip S. Backus ’53* James F. Stapleton, Esq. ’54**

1962

Peter S. Amenta, PhD ’52* Edward R. Flannery ’51**

1961

Joseph W. Annunziata, PhD ’60* Richard P. Bepko, Esq. ’53**

1960

John E. Klimas, MD ’53* Bronislaw S. Orlowski ’53**

FAIRFIELD UNIVERSITY 2015-2016 BOARD OF TRUSTEES Nancy A. Altobello ’80 Global Vice Chair, Talent Ernst & Young LLP

Frank J. Carroll, III ’89, Chair Managing Director Oaktree Capital Management, L.P.

Ceasar Nicholas Anquillare ’78 Kevin M. Conlisk ’66, P’91 Chairman and Chief Principal and Chief Financial Officer Executive Officer Alinabal Holdings Corporation Winchester Capital Partners LLC Timothy J. Conway ’76 William L. Atwell, P’08 Chairman and Managing Director Chief Executive Officer Atwell Partners LLC NewStar Financial, Inc. Rev. Dennis M. Baker, S.J. Klingenstein Private Leadership Scholar Teachers College, Columbia University Rev. John F. Baldovin, S.J. Professor of Historical and Liturgical Theology Boston College School of Theology and Ministry Rev. Terrence A. Baum, S.J. President Rockhurst High School Mark J. Beckwith ’80 Joseph R. Bronson ’70 CEO/Principal The Bronson Group, LLC Strategic Advisor Cowen & Company Kevin P. Cannon ’80 CEO Zweig-DiMenna Associates LLC Carlos M. Cardoso ’81 Principal CMPC Advisors

William C. Crager ’86 Co-Founder & President Envestnet, Inc. Sheila Kearney Davidson ’83 Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer & General Counsel New York Life Insurance Company Christopher C. Desmarais ’93 Managing Director Gabelli Asset Management Company Rev. Terrence P. Devino, S.J. Vice President and University Secretary Boston College Patricia E. Glassford ’85 Vice President and Chief Financial Officer GE Energy Connections Kelly Simon Hondru ’01 Director KJ Investment LLC Brian P. Hull ’80, P’13 Head of the Client Advisory Group, WMA Vice Chairman, Americas UBS

Paul J. Huston ’82 Chairman Hudson Ferry Capital

Most Rev. George V. Murry, S.J. Bishop Diocese of Youngstown

Robin Kanarek ’96 President Kanarek Family Foundation

Gavin G. O’Connor ’88 Partner & COO, Investment Management Division Goldman Sachs

Susan Robinson King, M.A.’73 Dean and John Thomas Kerr Distinguished Professor School of Media and Journalism University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill Katherine N. Lapp ’78 Executive Vice President Harvard University Stephen M. Lessing ’76 Managing Director Barclays Bill McIntosh, P’92,’86 Andrew J. McMahon ’89, P’13 Founder Vitae Analytics, Inc. John C. Meditz ’70 Managing Director, Co-Founder, Senior Portfolio Manager Horizon Kinetics, LLC Elner L. Morrell ’81, P’03 IT Architecture Consultant UnitedHealth Group, Inc. Robert J. Murphy Jr. ’71 Administrative Vice President ABC News

Biff J. O’Reilly ’80, P’11 President PBS Capital Rev. Stephen A. Privett, S.J. Chancellor & President Emeritus University of San Francisco Christopher C. Quick ’79, Vice Chair Vice Chairman, Retired Bank of America Katie Jacobs Robinson ’89 Delaware North Companies Rev. Jeffrey P. von Arx, S.J. President Fairfield University Marianne Dolan Weber, P’16 Manager MLC Ventures LLC James D. Wehr ’79 President & CEO The Phoenix Companies TRUSTEES EMERITI E. Gerald Corrigan ’63 Charles F. Dolan, P’86,’85 Aloysius P. Kelley, S.J., President Emeritus Roger M. Lynch ’63, P’95

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The Fairfield University Alumni Association congratulates the 2016 Honorees Patricia E. Glassford ’85 Alumni Professional Achievement Award Andrew Davis ’89, Matthew McLaughlin ’89, Joseph Solimine ’89 Alumni Service Award Carole Ann Maxwell, P’02 Distinguished Faculty/Administrator Award William & Margaret Atwell, P’08 Parent Leadership Award George E. Diffley, P’97, ’96 Honorary Alumnus Award Thank you for your commitment and dedication to Fairfield! We invite you to learn more about the many networking, educational and volunteer opportunities available to our alumni and parents. There’s something for everyone to show their Stag Pride and to stay connected to Fairfield! Visit fairfield.edu/alumni or contact…

Shannon (Barry) Siwinski ’92, P’16 President, Alumni Association shansiwinski@yahoo.com /fairfielduniversityalumni

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Patti Glassford on receiving the Alumni Professional Achievement Award!

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Congrats Joe Solimine, Jr. ’89, Andrew M. Davis ’89, Matthew McLaughlin ’89 and all supporters of the Mike Andrews Scholarship Fund To all the Fairfield Award winners— Your hard work is inspiring! From your family & friends at:

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