School Spirit

FAIRFIELD NAMES NEW $51 MILLION LEO D. MAHONEY ARENA

The new arena which officially opened in November, replaces the institution’s long-standing landmark Alumni Hall. A leadership gift by Fairfield University Trustee Shelagh Mahoney-McNamee ’87 will have a significant impact on the University’s Athletics programs and the student experience on campus.

THE DR. PATRICK AND MARY ANN TOOLE COMPUTER LAB OPENS WITH CELEBRATION

Fairfield’s new state-of-the-art facility will provide School of Engineering students and faculty with computer lab space for research, collaboration, and instruction.

School Of Engineering Opens Innovation Annex

On Oct. 22, 2022, the School of Engineering held a grand opening of its new Innovation Annex. Located in the space formerly occupied by the PepsiCo Theatre, the Innovation Annex provides engineering students with a makerspace lab and the equipment needed to design, create, and innovate, and features the Sobolewski Family Innovation Lab, made possible by the generosity of Robert Sobolewski ’70.

FAIRFIELD DOLAN DEAN’S EXECUTIVE FORUM HOSTS JETBLUE CFO URSULA HURLEY ’04

Dean Zhan Li, DBA, hosted JetBlue’s Chief Financial Officer Ursula Hurley ’04 at the Nov. 16 Dean’s Executive Forum. The event was co-moderated by Helena Keefe, PhD, assistant professor of economics and director of Dolan’s International Business program.

GOVERNOR NED LAMONT ADDRESSES CONNECTICUT’S CYBERSECURITY PREPAREDNESS

Fairfield’s School of Engineering hosted Governor Ned Lamont on campus to discuss cybersecurity initiatives underway in the state of Connecticut.

Fairfield And Connecticut Public Announce Media Partnership

The partnership will provide media training opportunities for students, and expand local television, radio, and digital news reporting in Fairfield County.