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Births Jill Kasiewicz Caseria, assistant director of publications - daughter, Celeste Lucia, born May 21. In Gratitude: The Presidency of Aloysius P. Kelley, S.J.
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The fact that they came at all was breathtaking, given the depth of loss experienced by the Marx family when their son, and the Class of 2004's valedictory speaker, died in a tragic bus/pedestrian accident three days before commencement. Then again, a young man as inspiring and accomplished as Francis Marx V must have had roots in a family that taught by example.
Dr. Arjun Chaudhuri, professor and chair of the marketing department in the Charles F. Dolan School of Business, became the first to hold the Rev. Thomas R. Fitzgerald, S.J., Chair in Marketing at a May 3 installation ceremony.
A number of people have gone to great lengths to keep this whole event a surprise - not an easy thing to do on a university campus. The fact is, I am surprised and grateful for all that has been announced and planned and for Paul's and the others' very kind remarks. I only wish my parents were here - my father would have been pleased but, quite frankly, surprised by all the compliments. My mother, on the other hand, would not only have been pleased but would have thought that, on the whole, everything was rather understated.
| Then and Now | 1979 | 2004 |
| Alumni | 15,881 | 39,764 |
| Faculty, full-time | 152 | 220 |
| Faculty with Ph.D. or highest rank | 74% | 94% |
| Faculty by gender, men | 80% | 57% |
| Faculty by gender, women | 20% | 43% |
| Applications, undergraduate | 3,662 | 7,655 |
| Students, undergraduate | 2,823 | 3,381 |
| Students, graduate | 980 | 1,033 |
| Ethnic data: students of color | 3.2% | 11% |
| Endowment | $1.9 million | $143 million |
Photos by Jean Santopatre
Reflections from the Community
The Presidency of Aloysius P. Kelley, S.J.
1979-2004
To give members of the Fairfield University community an opportunity to comment on the Presidency of Aloysius P. Kelley, S.J., the publications department invited numerous faculty, administrators, and staff to answer a number of questions. While difficult to choose among the many responses, we hope our readers will enjoy the perspective offered by the following:
What have you appreciated most about Fr. Kelley?
Fr. Kelley came to Fairfield University grounded in Jesuit traditions, and with them he brought a resolve to embrace the future, a future that included the metamorphosis of a university. His leadership in the past 25 years has been consistent, demanding, and far-reaching.
Dr. Carole Ann Maxwell, director of liturgical music
Fr. Kelley is able to approach decisions in a highly objective and intelligent way. He is an extraordinarily bright man who, when faced with a decision, gathers and assesses all of the available data, and then quickly and confidently reaches a conclusion.
Rev. Charles Allen, S.J., executive assistant to the president
His industry. His humor.
Rev. Joseph F. MacDonnell, S.J., retired professor of mathematics (in typical economy of words)
What do you like about Fr. Kelley, or find interesting, as a person?
His mind works so quickly he should be a contestant on Jeopardy.
Jim Fitzpatrick, assistant vice president for student services
He is very perceptive, has a great sense of humor, sometimes undetected by many. He is a loyal Jesuit community participant, and when he is not on the road, he socializes with us at every meal. He seems to enjoy being with his Jesuit brothers.
Rev. W. Laurence O'Neil, S.J., director of student support services
When Fr. Kelley attended a Christmas luncheon put on by department wives, he spent several hours mingling with our front-line people and was totally engaged in the conversations.
Richard I. Taylor, associate vice president for campus operations
With interests ranging from the Civil War and politics to languages and, of course, higher education, conversation with Fr. Kelley is always fun and you learn something new all the time. You're not going to meet many people like him who, after all he has accomplished and at this stage of life, is working hard on acquiring a new language to add to his repertoire. I have had to listen to his Spanish language tapes while driving with him; fortunately, when I'm at the wheel, he doesn't do his back seat driving in Spanish.
George E. Diffley, vice president for university advancement
Can you remember a time when you were with Fr. Kelley that he did something totally "out of image" for a college president (besides cutting people off while driving)?
All Jesuits cut people off while driving. It must be part of the culture.
Dr. Mary Frances Malone, associate academic vice president
At the NCAA tourney in North Carolina in 1997, he was so proud of the University and our team. After the game, he bounded into our locker room without a press pass and the guard at the door was wondering who this crazy person was, yet let him go in and congratulate the players and coaches.
Jim Fitzpatrick
What do you consider his greatest contribution to Fairfield?
Fr. Kelley has steered Fairfield University on a course of national recognition and excellence. Under his leadership, the University became a Jesuit university of note. In addition he has ensured, as part of his legacy, an adherence to and a deepening of the Jesuit, Catholic nature of Fairfield University.
Dr. Mary Frances Malone
The great rapport which he developed with prominent benefactors, many not of our faith. Our University has attained highly respectable recognition both academically and physically under his presidency.
Rev. W. Laurence O'Neil, S.J.
Instituting formal institutional long range planning; development of the physical plant and endowment; insisting we be better each year; converting what was a "safety school" when he arrived to a fairly competitive institution. There are others, but these stand out.
Fredric C. Wheeler, associate vice president for advancement
He has a wonderful ability to recognize the talents and potential of those around him, and place them in positions where they can cultivate, contribute, and excel.
Dr. Carole Ann Maxwell
The university endowment has grown to a size that will serve the university for generations to come. It was his assessment of the primary need when he came to Fairfield, and he has done a wonderful job correcting the inadequacy.
Dr. Winston Tellis, assistant professor of information systems and operations management
His openness to academic programs.
Rev. Joseph F. MacDonnell, S.J.
Has Fr. Kelley's priesthood touched you in any specific ways?
Father Kelley has been there for me to share in both my greatest triumphs and my greatest sorrow. I doubt that there are too many college presidents a faculty member can say that about.
Dr. Judy Primavera, professor of psychology
It is difficult, if not impossible, to separate priest from president. The reflectiveness with which Fr. Kelley offers Mass signals his priestly gifts. I know how deeply Dr. Robert Wall (former academic vice president) appreciated the comfort Fr. Kelley offered him during his illness, especially during his hospice stay at the end of his life.
Dr. Mary Frances Malone
I've observed that he keeps his acts of kindness and generosity very private.
Fredric C. Wheeler
If I were to select one word that would describe Fr. Kelley, the word would be "Faithful." Over the years, I have seen him in his roles of son, religious, administrator, and friend. Only recently, have I realized the degree to which he ministers to a community that is as extensive as are the students, faculty, staff, parents, alumni, donors, and friends of Fairfield University. There has to be a fullness of faith, hope, and love generating his life.
Sister Julianna Poole, SSND, assistant professor, GSEAP
In his honor...
For his outstanding service during the past 25 years, current and former trustees and their families have committed $2 million to create the Aloysius P. Kelley, S.J., Chair in Catholic Studies.
The Aloysius P. Kelley, S.J., Endowment in Support of the Facilitator for Jesuit and Catholic Mission and Identity has been established through a generous gift from the Mary B. Radwick Trust, made possible by former University Trustee James Stapleton '54.
A separate endowment fund created in Fr. Kelley's name by alumni, parents, and friends will support future initiatives related to Fairfield's Jesuit and Catholic mission.
The Board also bestowed upon Fr. Kelley the title of President Emeritus and approved the naming of a new building slated for construction next year after him. It will house the offices of undergraduate and graduate admission, financial aid, the University registrar, and the bursar.
Photo by Jean Santopatre
At a Glance: The Campus
| 1981 | Donnarumma Hall * |
| 1982 | Townhouses 1-7 * |
| 1983 | Townhouses 8-10 * |
| 1984 | Bellarmine Hall + |
| 1987 | Townhouses 11-15 * |
| 1990 | Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts * Egan Chapel of St. Ignatius Loyola * Dolan Campus # John C. Dolan Hall # David J. Dolan House # Thomas F. Dolan Commons # |
| 1994 | PepsiCo Theatre + Canisius Hall + |
| 1995 | The Levee * Thomas J. Walsh Athletic Center * |
| 1997 | Athletic department, academic center, practice gym * |
| 1998 | Charles F. Dolan School of Business # |
| 1999 | Loyola Hall + Regis Hall + |
| 2000 | Apartment Village * Alumni House * Jogues Hall + Gonzaga Hall + |
| 2001 | Leslie C. Quick Recreation Complex + DiMenna-Nyselius Library ^ |
| 2002 | Campion Hall + |
| 2003 | John A. Barone Campus Center ^ Rudolph F. Bannow Science Center ^ |
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* Constructed + Renovated # Acquired ^ Expanded/renovated |
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At a Glance: The Curriculum
| 1981 | Charles F. Dolan School of Business offers first master's program |
| 1987 | Asian Studies program |
| 1988 | Environmental Studies minor |
| 1990 | Graduate School of Communication closed |
| 1993 | Women's Studies program |
| 1994 | School of Engineering M.S. in Nursing Master's in Business Administration Carl and Dorothy Bennett Chair in Judaic Studies Russian and East European studies program |
| 1995 | Institutional membership in Phi Beta Kappa International Studies major |
| 1996 | Environmental Science minor |
| 1997 | Business school accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business M.A. in American Studies |
| 1998 | M.S. in Management of Technology M.S. in Software Engineering |
| 1999 | Irish Studies minor |
| 2000 | M.S. in Mathematics Office of Jesuit and Catholic Mission and Identity Stephen and Camille Schramm Chair in Business |
| 2003 | M.S. in Electrical and Computing Engineering Gerald M. Levin Chair in Finance Roger M. Lynch Chair in Economics |
| 2004 | Rev. Thomas R. Fitzgerald, S.J. Chair in Marketing |
Sports
Students honored at Athletic Awards banquet
By Jack Jones, Director of Sports Information
The state of Pennsylvania was well represented at the 2004 Athletic Awards banquet, which took place at the Bridgeport Holiday Inn on May 9. Rob Thomson '04 and Lauren Thomas '04, both Keystone State natives, earned the University's male and female Athlete of the Year awards, respectively.
Thomson enjoyed his finest season as a member of the men's basketball team. He was voted to the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) All-Academic District I first team, and was listed on the National Academic All-America ballot. He was named to the All-Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) first team after he averaged 13.7 points and 8.1 rebounds per game this year, and set the school record for career appearances with 118.
Field hockey athlete Thomas also earned respect on and off the field during 2003-04. She finished her career as one of the top goaltenders in Fairfield field hockey history, registering 28 victories, nine shutouts, and 584 saves during her four-year tenure. Thomas placed sixth in Division I for save percentage (.821) and fifth in the nation for saves (179). In addition, she collected Academic All-America accolades from the National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA).
The ceremony also honored Taylor Barvoets and Alex Cunliffe as the Freshmen of the Year. Barvoets played a key role in the tennis team's run to the 2004 MAAC championship and first-ever NCAA tournament berth. She won nearly 70 percent of her singles matches, including a 6-1 mark against MAAC opponents.
Cunliffe started all 17 games for the men's soccer team, which helped him garner the MAAC co-defensive Player of the Year. He also secured a spot on the MAAC All-Rookie team. Cunliffe scored six total points, which included a team-high four assists.
Lindsay Sampson '04 and Michael Cipollino '04 were lauded as the Alumni Association Scholar Athletes of the Year. Sampson is a member of the CoSIDA Academic All-District first team and the MAAC All-Academic squad. The soccer player served as president of the Student-Athlete Advisory Council (SAAC) and was inducted into the Fairfield chapter of Phi Beta Kappa. Sampson graduated with an English degree this spring.
Cipollino is a three-time MAAC All-Academic swimmer, who took two top-ten finishes at the 2004 MAAC championships. He also helped set the school standard for the 200-meter relay. Cipollino, a business major, placed at the MAAC championships as a member of the 200 free relay, the 400 free relay and the 400 medley relay teams.
The head coaches selected field hockey defender Lindsay Martin '04 as the William Wallin Award recipient, given to a student-athlete for hard work and determination throughout his or her career. Despite missing her junior year because of an injury, she contributed from the sidelines at each practice and game. As a senior, Martin anchored a defense which did not allow more than two goals in any game she played.
Rev. Aloysius P. Kelley, S.J., was honored by the department of athletics for his contribution to the program during his 25-year tenure as University president. Director of Athletics Gene Doris presented Fr. Kelley with the ECAC (Eastern College Athletic Conference) Certificate of Appreciation, which honors a member of the community who has supported athletics above and beyond ordinary measure.
Sports Shorts |
By Jack Jones, Director of Sports Information
This spring, three Fairfield coaches were named the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Coach of the Year in their respective sports: Len Roberto, head men's golf coach; Jeff Wyshner, head women's tennis coach; and Julie Brzezinski, head softball coach. Each received the honor after leading their teams in a solid season. In conference championship play, men's golf placed fourth. In tennis, the women's team enjoyed its best season ever and advanced to the NCAA tournament for the first time in school history. The softball team captured the MAAC regular-season title and advanced to the MAAC tournament for the eighth straight season.
All spring sports were represented on the MAAC All-Academic teams this season, as women's crew led the way with seven student-athletes on the squad. Together, the spring sports teams earned 26 berths on the MAAC All-Academic teams, with seven varsity sports placing two or more student-athletes on the roster. To qualify, a student-athlete must be at least a sophomore and have a grade point average of 3.2 or higher.
The men's and women's lacrosse teams were well represented when their respective conferences announced the players of the year this spring. On the men's side, freshman Greg Downing earned the Great Western Lacrosse League Newcomer of the Year Award after scoring a team-high of 23 goals and 33 points. His goal total was second in the GWLL, while his point total ranked fifth. For the women's team, sophomore Beth Loffredo collected the MAAC Offensive Player of the Year Award, as she tallied team highs with 35 goals, 13 assists and 48 total points. Colleen Sindall picked up MAAC Co-Defensive Player of the Year honors. The senior finished second in caused turnovers (15) and third in draw controls (17) and ground balls (21).
Enrollment management team gains two top professionals
By Alejandra Navarro, Publications Writer
Fairfield University will add two accomplished professionals to its enrollment management team, giving the University an advantage in attracting new students.
Judith M. Dobai, who previously worked in admission at Fairfield, returned last week as the associate academic vice president for enrollment management, filling the position left vacant last summer with the departure of R. Edwin Wilkes. Karen Pellegrino, director of undergraduate admission at Fordham University, will become Fairfield's director of undergraduate admission at the end of June.
"We are in a very competitive admissions market and it really is essential to have two competent, experienced professionals leading the enrollment management efforts," said Associate Academic Vice President Dr. Mary Frances Malone. Marianne Gumpper, who served as interim director of admission, will resume her post as director of graduate and continuing studies admission.
"I have a great deal of respect and admiration for Fairfield and the people who make it such a wonderful place to work and learn," said Dobai, who was vice president for enrollment and marketing at Regis College. "I look forward to the opportunity to work with everyone on campus again."
Dobai came to Fairfield in 1997 as associate director of admission after serving three years as assistant director of admission at Mount Holyoke College. In the summer of 2000, she became Fairfield's acting director of admission and the following summer she advanced to director of undergraduate admission.
"I am delighted that Judy Dobai has returned to Fairfield to lead our enrollment management team," said Academic Vice President Dr. Orin Grossman. "She brings a wealth of experience, solid judgment, and a collaborative spirit to the enterprise."
During her tenure at Fairfield, Dobai managed a team of 17 full-time and four part-time staff, setting and achieving recruitment goals that included an admit rate under 50 percent, a rate of selectivity enjoyed by only 8 percent of four-year higher education institutions. A graduate of Millikin University in Decatur, Ill., Dobai received a master's degree in education and higher education administration from the University of Connecticut in 1991.
Pellegrino, a Stratford native, learned of Fairfield's strong academic reputation through friends and family who attended the University.
"Fairfield University's reputation has continued to grow in recent years, and I am honored to be joining the University community at this exciting point in its history," said Pellegrino, who is scheduled to join Fairfield at the end of June.
Since April 2001, Pellegrino has worked at Fordham, where she developed recruitment and admission strategies to boost enrollment, and managed admission offices at Fordham's three campuses. Prior to joining Fordham, she worked at Boston College from 1986 to 2001 as senior assistant director of admission. She began her career as assistant director of admission at the College of Mount Saint Vincent from 1984 to 1986. Pellegrino received a bachelor's degree in psychology and English in 1984 and a master's degree in higher education administration in 1996 from Boston College, where she is presently a doctoral candidate in higher education administration.
"She has a very broad base of admissions experience and, equally as important, a genuine understanding and commitment to Jesuit higher education," Dr. Malone said.
news Briefs
Phi Beta Kappa-Zeta inducts juniors and seniors
On April 18, Fairfield University inducted the following students into Phi Beta Kappa, the nation's oldest and most prestigious academic honor society.
Class of 2004: Michael P. Allocca, Catherine A. Auriana, Aaron S. Baker, Jennifer M. Barrett, Marc T. Bartman, Kylah A. Bernardo, Amanda V. Borges, Lauren A. Brady, Deborah R. Brancato, Carleigh A. Brower, Dorothea E. Burdick, Christine A. Carpino, Michael A. Ciavaglia, Courtney M. Cleary, Kathryn E. Cole, Elizabeth M. Dailey, Elissa L. DeRose, James G. DiGuglielmo, Jessica E. Dillon, Laura A. Donohue, Jason D. Fabbri, Kristy L. Farrell, Sheri E. Foster, Shelby L. Freed, Brian R. Gambardella, Jonathan M. Gray, Rebecca L. Guess, Victoria E. Hanusovsky, Sean D. Harrell, Susan A. Keane, Robert D. Keder, Elizabeth M. Keenan, Anastasia P. Kydes, Jenilee S. Lindo, Alison P. Marshall, Francis J. Marx, Marta Matselioukh, Kathryn L. McKenna, Stephanie K. Medvigy, Allison M. Michal, Jennifer M. Mortensen, Kristen M. Nilsen, Mary M. O'Connor, Alfred E. Rossi, Lindsay P. Sampson, Erin K. Schopperle, Jessica L. Viner, Angela M. Vultaggio, Carolyn E. Waldecker, Julia Wartenberg, Dana Warzenski, Thomas J. Wilczewski, and Melissa M. Witkowski.
Class of 2005: Erin M. Daly, Timothy W. Eberle, Elizabeth A. Ferris, Stefanie N. Hennes, Benjamin B. Manchak, Liana Martuccio, Tiffanie J. McManus, Arthur P. Romeo, Angela G. Schuster, and Kathryn E. Turcsany.
Pi Mu Epsilon inducts 20 students
Fairfield University's Connecticut Gamma Chapter of Pi Mu Epsilon held its annual induction on April 18, installing 20 students in the national mathematics honor society. Dr. Leo Schneider of John Carroll University presented The Karim Foroud Memorial Lecture, "Mathematics, the Study of Patterns."
Congratulations to the following inductees: Class of 2004: Michael Banfe, Bethany Chiappetta, Kathryn Cole, James DiGuglielmo, Jessica Michael, Scott Murphy, Stephanie Porreca, Megan Ricard;
Class of 2005: Kimberly Carabetta, Lindsay Carothers, Colleen Kennedy, Jason Lambert, Zachary Miners, Rachel Pederson, Arthur Romeo, Rita Schneider, Colleen Sweeney, Robert Williams;
Class of 2006: Jessica Curtis and Edward Reis.
Beta Gamma Sigma inducts new members
On April 21, 45 students were inducted into Beta Gamma Sigma, the honor society for business programs accredited by AACSB - The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. Congratulations to the following:
Class of 2004: David E. Arroyo, Megan P. Corr, Lisa B. Couture, Brian C. England, Daniel J. Giroux, Natalie C. Glavan, Brian J. Gosselin, Natalie A. Loucas, Francis J. Marx, Katherine A. O'Connor, Lauren A. Pizzi, Julia D. Podewils, Lindsey J. Pulito, Colin W. Torrance, and Matthew R. Young.
Class of 2005: William C. Allison, Robyn A. Atkachunas, Michael P. Barry, Nicholas M. Benaquista, Allison M. Crook, Anna C. Czerwinska, Stephanie F. Fine, Elizabeth A. Frolin, Elizabeth Koumasidis, Stephanie A. Lucca, Christopher A. Marvel, Christopher McGee, John T. Meyer, Noelle T. Picard, Brett G. Ritterbeck, James R. Taglione, and Maegan E. Talt.
Graduate students: John Athanasoulias, John Joseph Breisler, Mickey Charles Brown, Brett William Domue, Cheri Faith Gavrielidis, Ella Ann Iszczyszyn, Ryan Michael Robinson, John A. Swan Jr., David Lee Thomas, Martin Tyrrel, and Karl J. Wickenheisser.
Second Recognition Certificate - Master's level: Anthony Chiodi and Anna E. Zuzick.
Psychology honor society inducts 58
Psi Chi, the National Honor Society in Psychology, inducted 58 undergraduate and graduate students on May 1. Congratulations to the following inductees:
Class of 2004: Debra M. Clooney, Shelby L. Freed, Kristin C. Hadley, Dennis P. Harris, Melissa A. MacDonald, Alyssa M. Maulucci, Kathryn E. Meyer, Meryl C. Oakley, Gina M. Tarantini;
Class of 2005: Kimberly S. Carbone, Michelle K. Carbuto, Lauren D. Correia, Larissa A. Crocco, Allison M. Hobson, Alisha C. Holland, Sydney E. Kimball, Tiffanie J. McManus, David B. Mehan, Zachary A. Miners, Celine J. Moyse, Raymond C. Radulski, Tara J. Smith, Andrew W. Stattel, Kathryn E. Turcsany, Kristen M. Weissinger;
Class of 2006: Caitlin P. Callaghan, Jessica L. Cataldo, Caitlin E. Conway, Stephanie L. Hohler, Vanessa J. Leary, Irja C. Peck, Caitrin M. Sheils, Victoria V. Sylos-Labini, Katelyn M. Testa, and Melissa M. Wright.
Graduate students - 2004: Andrea E. Bozek, Diaon M. Clarke, Victoria K. Clifford, Michael E. DiStefano, Rebecca L. Fredericks, Katherine Koutsantonis, Kristi M. Mynarski, Katherine A. O'Connor, Sharon C. Pires, Walter J. Ritz, Colette W. Smith, Sharon D. Tralies, Elizabeth A. Woody;
2005: Keara P. Dobson, Erin B. Frohlich, Wendy D. Fuller, Kimberly A. Gacher, Christopher J. Latka, Robert E. Reuter, Mary J. Rossello, Melissa G. Wade, Zoya S. Yadvichuk;
2007: Loretta M. Orvetti.
Employees receive degrees
Congratulations to the following employees who graduated in the class of 2004!
Vipul J. Chavda, technical assistant - M.S., software engineering
Christian Craciun, lab engineer - M.S., software engineering
Janice M. Dunn, director of distance education - M.A., education
Diane Lawler, secretary, development - B.A., English
Jeffrey E. Potocki, student support specialist, Computing and Network services - M.S., Management of Technology
John P. Ritchie, security sergeant - A.A.
Cachet A. Bird, coordinator of multicultural recruitment - M.A., applied psychology
Jill Kasiewicz Caseria, assistant director of University publications - M.A., American studies
Jodie M. Fitzpatrick, program assistant, physics - B.A., sociology
Patrick J. Jacquot, bike patrol officer - A.A.
Jaime M. Janda, temporary clerical - M.A., education
Michael G. Krahe, equipment assistant - MBA
Peter M. LoVerme, temporary lifeguard supervisor - B.A., philosophy
Diane M. Mastrone, executive secretary, office of the President - A.A.
Matthew S. Sather, Prep faculty, English - M.A., American studies
Deirdrè M. Schoenster, Prep faculty, Language - C.A.S., foreign language teaching
Employees' sons and daughters receive degrees
Justin M. Craig (son of Karen Craig, administration assistant) - B.A., English
Katherine Demkiw-Orman (daughter of Dr. John Orman, professor of politics) - B.A., art history
Marilyn A. Kinsella (daughter of Mary Ann Venezia, campus operations) - B.S., nursing
Andrew J. Mastrone (son of Diane Mastrone)- B.A., economics
Michael H. Switter (son of Stephen Switter, traffic officer, and Gina Switter, RecPlex receptionist) - B.A., English
Michael J. Verrelli (son of Dr. Susan Birge, director and assistant vice president, student resources) - B.A., communication
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Faculty, staff recommend some favorite books
Looking for a good book? Here's what our faculty and staff recommend to get you through those long, lazy summer evenings that are just around the corner.
Flyboys
by James Bradley
An account of nine young American fliers shot down over the Japanese island of Chichi Jima; eight of them were eventually executed, while the ninth - George H. Bush - was rescued by a submarine. "It also tells the story of the very difficult relationship between Japan and the United States prior to the war. It is both an interesting and provocative book, one that clearly challenges the reader."
Rev. Charles Allen, S.J., executive assistant to the president
Lolita in Tehran: A Memoir in Books
by Azar Nafisi
The author was a professor at the University of Tehran until she was expelled by radical fundamentalists during the revolution. She then went on to hold secret book discussions in her home, where young women discussed forbidden Western literature. "We are so saturated by the written word that we can forget, until we are reminded, the power writing has to offer us hope. This book is one such reminder."
Dr. Beth Boquet, associate professor of English
Of Love and Other Demons
by Gabriel Garcia Marquez
This short novel concerns the chaste but powerful love between a young girl and the priest sent to exorcise her. "It's fascinating. It is a story that the author created from an experience he had when he was a journalist."
Dr. Debnam Chappell, dean of freshmen
The Secret Life of Bees
by Sue Monk Kidd
"An absolutely absorbing book" about a young girl who flees from her oppressive father and finds love, strength, and acceptance among a trio of sister beekeepers. Set in South Carolina in 1964, the story takes place against the backdrop of the Civil Rights movement.
Betty Garvin, Human Resources
The Bookseller of Kabul
by Asne Seierstad
Written by a Norwegian journalist, this story is a true account of life with an Afghan family in spring 2002. "A tragic, intimate, honest, moving and hopeful account of a nation, and especially one family, recovering from war. It's a vivid account of life after the Taliban."
The Swallows of Kabul
by Yasmine Khadra, the pseudonym for Mohamed Moulessehoul - to avoid military censorship.
"A slim novel of sorrowful, poetic prose about life under the Taliban."
Elizabeth Hastings, program development specialist, University College
The Murder Room
by P.D. James
Murder in a proper British museum presents a range of suspects and no shortage of victims, either. "I absolutely loved it. It kept me guessing throughout."
Martha Milcarek, assistant vice president for public relations
Brunelleschi's Dome
by Ross King
The dome of the cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore in Florence is the largest ever built using bricks and mortar, and giving the go-ahead to its designer was a major leap of faith for the city elders in 1420. "If you love art history and real life drama, this book is great. It explains the complex issues and historical nuances of the Renaissance with great clarity, and in a friendly easy-to-read format."
Ed Ross, senior designer, printing & graphic services
The Language Instinct
by Stephen Pinker
This book makes the case that our ability to understand and produce language is innate and very different from our ordinary ability to learn and think. "It sounds dry, but because the author is so clever, articulate, and playfully delighted with the quirks of our mind and our use of language, it is a fun and exciting read."
Dr. Steve Sawin, associate professor of mathematics and computer sciences
Wealth and Democracy: A Political History of the American Rich
by Kevin Phillips
"An excellent book, and very timely. It's about the increasing concentration of wealth among a small minority (1 percent or less) of Americans."
Dr. Michael Tucker, professor of finance
Happenings
Connecticut Women Artists exhibit at Walsh Art Gallery
Beginning June 17, the Thomas J. Walsh Art Gallery in the Quick Center will be the setting for The Connecticut Women Artists (CWA) 75th annual juried exhibition. The show will feature works in a variety of media through Sunday, Aug. 1.
Joanna Marsh, curator of Contemporary Art for the Wadsworth Atheneum in Hartford, is the juror for this anniversary year exhibition. The awards will be presented during an opening reception from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on June 17.
Admission to the exhibit is free and open to the public. The hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 4 p.m.
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