FAIRFIELD
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ADMITTED STUDENT EVENT SUNDAY, APRIL 2, 2017 1
LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT Welcome to Fairfield University! I am pleased that you have chosen to spend the day with us at Fairfield in Focus, our open house for admitted students. Whether this is the first time you have had the opportunity to visit campus, or you are back to learn more, I am certain you will find something exciting to discover. Our faculty, administrators and students are eager to introduce you to all that makes Fairfield an exceptional community in which to spend your college years. I hope you will use your time here today to take a campus tour, hear a faculty member discuss a typical day in class, or learn more about our clubs and student services at our student life fair. In the midst of your exploration, it is important to keep in mind that this is only a glimpse of what your years at Fairfield will be like. At the end of your day, we look forward to greeting you at the Closing Reception in Bellarmine Hall. Come and see where Fairfield University started to take shape, and take your first photograph at Fairfield where you will take your last at your commencement ceremony.
Sincerely,
Dr. Lynn Babington Interim President
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WE’RE SAVING YOU A SPACE! #STAGS21
Step 1 Take a photo on campus today Step 2 Post to Instagram using #STAGS21* Step 3 Pick up your personalized photograph at the Student Activities Fair in the Barone Campus Center
Our campus community came together to share their favorite Fairfield moments. We created a mosaic that will not be complete without you! Be a part of the art and come visit us at the Student Activities Fair. *Instagram accounts must be made public to print
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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 8:00 – 9:00 a.m. Registration and Breakfast John A. Barone Campus Center, Lower Level 9:15 – 9:45 a.m. Welcome and Opening Remarks The Deans of the four undergraduate schools will provide a brief welcome to campus and introduction to their respective schools. Families should attend the session that matches the student’s declared and/or primary academic interest. School Presenter Location College of Arts & Sciences
Dr. Brian Walker, Associate Dean
RecPlex, Field House
Dolan School of Business
Dr. Donald Gibson, Dean
Regina A. Quick Center
for the Arts,
Kelley Theatre
Marion P. Egan School of Nursing & Health Studies
Gonzaga Hall Auditorium
Dr. Audrey Beauvais, Associate Dean
School of Engineering Dr. Bruce Berdanier, Dean
Aloysius P. Kelley, S.J. Center, Presentation Room
10:00 – 10:30 a.m. Academic Presentations Please refer to pages 8 and 9 for location information Take the opportunity to meet with professors from a selection of departments as well as the Deans of the individual schools. Special Interest Academic Sessions: Academic & Career Development – Undeclared to Graduation* John A. Barone Campus Center, Oak Room The Academic & Career Development Center provides comprehensive services and co-curricular programming to support personal, academic and professional development. Come learn about the opportunities that await you! Open to all students. Heather Petraglia, Dean of Academic and Career Development Education* John A. Barone Campus Center, Room 200 Dr. Patricia Calderwood, Professor of Instruction and Curriculum
*Sessions will repeat at 10:45 a.m.
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10:45 – 11:15 a.m. Academic Presentations Please refer to pages 8 and 9 for location information Take the opportunity to meet with professors from a selection of departments as well as the Deans of the individual schools. Special Interest Academic Sessions: Health Professions Program DiMenna-Nyselius Library, Multimedia Room Dr. Geoffrey Church, Assistant Professor of Biology and Program Director Pre-Law Advising Program Dolan School of Business, Room 108 Dr. Gwendoline Alphonso, Assistant Professor of Politics and Program Director Academic & Career Development - Undeclared to Graduation John A. Barone Campus Center, Oak Room Heather Petraglia, Dean of Academic and Career Development Education John A. Barone Campus Center, Room 200 Dr. Patricia Calderwood, Professor of Instruction and Curriculum, Dr. Ryan Colwell, Instructor of Curriculum & Instruction Current Student Panel (NOTE: Will repeat at 11:30 a.m.) Gonzaga Hall Auditorium Hear from some of our students experiencing Fairfield now! Our students will share their perspectives on what their college process was like and what they were looking for as well as talk about their involvement and favorite moments during their time here at Fairfield. 11:30 a.m. Current Student Panel Gonzaga Hall Auditorium Hear from some of our students experiencing Fairfield now! Our students will share their perspectives on what their college process was like and what they were looking for as well as talk about their involvement and favorite moments during their time here at Fairfield. 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. Closing Reception with University Staff Bellarmine Hall Join members of the Fairfield community for conversation and refreshments. Take the opportunity to get your first photograph at Fairfield where you will take your last at graduation!
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ONGOING ACTIVITIES 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Campus Tours* Aloysius P. Kelley Center, S.J. Center Join one of our Student Ambassadors for a tour of Fairfield’s picturesque campus. You will have the opportunity to visit the campus center, dining hall, library, an academic building and residence hall. Guests should be aware that the tour lasts approximately an hour and involves a fair amount of walking as well as stairs.
Residence Hall Tours* Aloysius P. Kelley Center, S.J. Center Student Ambassadors will provide tours of residence hall areas. This is a great option for families that may have visited campus previously but would like to see just the residence halls again.
*Tours will depart every 15 minutes from the Aloysius P. Kelley, S.J. Center starting at 10:30 a.m. The last tour of the day will depart at noon.
Student Life Fair John A. Barone Campus Center, Lower Level Stop by the fair to experience all of the ways to get involved on campus and meet with students from Fairfield’s many clubs, organizations and club/intramural sports teams. You’ll also have the opportunity to see and hear some of our student musical and dance groups perform throughout the day!
Student Services Fair Aloysius P. Kelley, S.J. Center. Lobby Meet with representatives from various offices on campus including Academic Support and Retention, Career Planning, Disability Support Services, Residence Life, Counseling Services, Sodexo (dining services), and more to get all of your questions answered about the services and resources available to students.
Financial Aid Assistance Aloysius P. Kelley Center, Office of Financial Aid Counselors from the Office of Financial Aid will be available to answer questions about financial aid awards and policies.
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OTHER CAMPUS EVENTS 11:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
Sunday Mass Egan Chapel of St. Ignatius Loyola
12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m.
Softball vs. Niagara Alumni Softball Field
1:00 p.m. Baseball vs. Hartford Alumni Diamond 2:30 p.m. Women’s Club Lacrosse Game Rafferty Stadium
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ACADEMIC PRESENTATIONS Department
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COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES Arts: Art History, Studio Art, Music
Dr. Laura Nash Dr. Marice Rose
Canisius Hall 6
Biology Dr. Anita Fernandez Dr. Jennifer Klug
Library Multimedia Room (10:00 a.m.) Bannow Science Center 138 (10:45 a.m.)
Chemistry/ Biochemistry
Dr. Gary Weddle
Bannow Science Center 139
Communication/ Public Relations
Dr. Michael Pagano
Canisius Hall 15
Digital Journalism
Prof. Matthew Tullis
Canisius Hall 304
Economics
Dr. Kathryn Nantz
Canisius Hall 303
English
Dr. Emily Orlando
Canisius Hall 1
Environmental Studies Dr. James Biardi
Bannow Science Center 127
Film, Television, & Media Arts
Dr. Laura Nash
Xavier Hall - Media Center
History
Dr. David McFadden
Canisius Hall 301
International Studies
Dr. Terry-Ann Jones
Canisius Hall 10
Mathematics
Dr. Irene Mulvey
Bannow Science Center 137
Modern Languages & Literatures
Prof. Covadonga Arango-Martin/Prof. Elena Syssoeva/Dr. Eileen Wilkinson/Dr. Jiwei Xiao
Canisius Hall 208
Philosophy
Dr. Toby Svoboda
Donnarumma Hall 330
Physics
Dr. Angela Biselli Dr. Jonathan Stott, S.J.
Bannow Science Center 162
Politics
Dr. Lucrecia Garcia-Iommi Canisius Hall 202 Dr. Marcie Patton
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We welcome all students who would like to learn more about language studies at Fairfield.
ACADEMIC PRESENTATIONS Department
Faculty
Location
Psychology
Dr. Susan Rakowitz
Bannow Science Center 131
Religious Studies
Dr. Ronald Davidson
Canisius Hall 9
Sociology/ Anthropology
Dr. Alfred Babo Dr. Rose Rodrigues
Canisius Hall 204
Theatre
Prof. Lynne Porter
PepsiCo Theatre
DOLAN SCHOOL OF BUSINESS Accounting Dr. Joan Lee
Dolan School of Business Room 112
Finance Dr. John McDermott
Dolan School of Business Room 110B
Information Systems Dr. Yasin Ozcelic
Dolan School of Business Room 109
International Business Dr. Terry-Ann Jones
Canisius Hall 10
Management Dr. Carl Scheraga
Dolan School of Business Room 105
Marketing
Dolan School of Business Room 110A
Prof. John Neal Dr. Michael Sciandra
EGAN SCHOOL OF NURSING & HEALTH STUDIES
Dr. Audrey Beauvais
Gonzaga Hall Auditorium
SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING Dr. Bruce Berdanier
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Kelley Center Presentation Room
LOCAL DINING OPTIONS Downtown Archie Moore’s, 48 Sanford Street, (203) 256-9295 (Landmark spot for burgers and buffalo wings) A&S Italian Fine Food, 2079 Black Rock Turnpike, (203) 576-1600 (Casual, family-run Italian deli and market) Centro Ristorante, 1435 Post Road, (203) 255-1210 (Lively and popular Mediterranean restaurant)* Colony Grill, 1520 Post Road, (203) 259-1989 (Serving famous thin-crust pizza and drinks since 1935) Firehouse Deli, 22 Reef Road, (203) 255-5527 (Very popular student hang out. Eat-in or take-out)* Mike’s Pizza, 1560 Post Road, (203) 255-2292 (A favorite pizza parlor with students) Molto, 1215 Post Road, (203) 292-8288 (Italian trattoria with tapas-style offerings and brick oven pizzas)* Plan B Burger Bar, 1262 Post Road, (203) 955-1208 (Casual sit-down restaurant featuring locally sourced burgers, sandwiches, and salads) The Pantry, 1580 Post Road, (203) 259-0400 (A gourmet market with salads, paninis, and baked goods)* Pronto Chop Shop, 1241 Post Road, (203) 955-1509 (Bustling shop frequented daily by students for fresh salads, thin-crust pizza, and calzones) Wild Rice, 1612 Post Road, (203) 255-1688 (Sushi & Pan Asian cuisine)* Slightly Outside Downtown Flipside, 1125 Post Road, (203) 292-8233 (Delicious burgers in a relaxed family atmosphere)* Circle Diner, 441 Post Road (203) 255-9177 (A favorite diner with our students) Joe’s American, 750 Post Road, (203) 319-1600 (Family friendly restaurant with traditional American cuisine) *seasonal, outdoor dining
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FAST FACTS ABOUT FAIRFIELD Total Undergraduate Population: 3,700 students representing 33 states and 34 countries Student to Faculty Ratio: 12:1 Study Abroad Programs: Over 90 approved programs NCAA Division 1 Athletic Teams: 20 Student Clubs and Organizations: 100+ Get to know Fairfield, Conn.: • Located halfway between Boston, Massachusetts and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania • Approximately 1 hour from New York City • 2 miles from the beaches of Long Island Sound • Fairfield County has one of the highest concentrations of Fortune 500 companies in the country • 1 of 35 Best College Values in New England ~ Kiplinger’s Personal Finance
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