November 2004
Volume 13, Number 4
The official news publication of Fairfield University
Index for November 2, 2004
By Jill Kasiewicz Caseria, Editor
In a memo issued Oct. 25 to the Fairfield community, University President Fr. Jeffrey P. von Arx, S.J., outlined a strategic planning process for Fairfield that will structure the institution's long-term goals.
As part of the planning process, the University has engaged The Napa Group, a corporate and educational consulting firm whose clients include Georgetown, Marquette, and Santa Clara universities. Principals R.J. Valentino and Kathy Jones will visit campus in November to "launch the project and begin to partner with the Fairfield community," Fr. von Arx wrote in the memo. This launch includes meeting with various focus groups representing University administrators, faculty, students, and trustees.
Fr. von Arx and Jones are looking to build upon past relationships, as they had worked together at Georgetown University, when he was chair of the History Department and she served as senior vice president for alumni and University relations and secretary of the University. The Napa Group has also done planning at Loyola Marymount University, where Fr. von Arx serves on the Board of Trustees.
While the thought of a consulting firm examining the systems in place may conjure up scenes from the 1999 film, Office Space, Fr. von Arx assures that there are no cuts in sight. Rather, the firm will help Fairfield "plan its goals, develop strategies to achieve these goals, and identify where to grow resources," said Fr. von Arx in an interview last week.
This academic year, Fr. von Arx will focus on drafting a strategic plan, which will be shared with the Board of Trustees in June, he said. According to Fr. von Arx, this plan aims to project and plan Fairfield's future, five and 10 years out. "We will consider what we want the University to look like and what we want graduates to take away from their experience here," he said. The 10-year overview will include the three goals Fr. von Arx outlined in his inaugural address: the renewal of Jesuit liberal arts education, the integrity of life and learning, and the integration of Jesuit values in professional education. Developing a strategic plan will be an important step in helping the University identify and prioritize its long-range needs and the resources required to achieve them, he indicated.
The Board is slated to review a final draft of the document next fall, approving it in time for fiscal year 2006-07's budgeting.
While the Oct. 25 memo states that the proposed projects will "transform the institution," Fr. von Arx says that the University community won't have to wait until the work is done to see real change. "The 'getting there' will transform the University, changing the way various sectors of the community collaborate," he says. "It's a transforming process, a learning process for all University constituencies to work together effectively."
Fr. von Arx will be appointing members of the University community to several task forces that will work on his three key goals, and these committees will have significant input into the strategic planning process. He has also appointed members to a small strategic plan drafting committee to integrate the information and data collected by these task forces, and draft the document that will be presented to the Board.
Two follow-up memos will announce members of the focus groups, the drafting committee charged with developing the project plan and document, and the task forces.
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It was political commentary, Orman-style. A week before Election Day, Dr. John Orman, professor of politics, emceed "Stand up: Comedy, Rock, and Politics 2004," a lighthearted review of student-developed comedy and music about the candidates. "MC Doc O," as he's dubbed, also performed a few humorous off-the-cuff political raps about the country's events, including one about former President Clinton. The event was part of a cluster course on American politics and political writing that he teaches with Dr. James Simon, associate professor of English.
Photo by Bob Winkler
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By Nina Riccio, Publications writer
 Walk by Walter Petry's door once, and you'll get a pretty clear idea of where his passions lie. It's obvious that they're south of the border - in Nicaragua, Peru, Mexico, and Brazil. Ask him a question about something that's happened there and you're likely to come away with your ears ringing and a handful of literature stuffed into your notebook.
That passion is what prompted Edward Miggins '66 to submit Petry's name to the Alumni Association for its Distinguished Teaching Award. In his letter to the Association, Miggins wrote, "Professor Petry was one of the best informed and enlightened teachers that I met during my career as a student. He was not only an inspiring teacher, but he opened my eyes to the cultural richness of New York City. I've never met anyone with Professor Petry's intellectual commitment to understanding the world and social justice. It was very humbling and inspirational to be in his presence." Miggins went on to earn a Ph.D. in urban history, a decision he credits in part to trips he and others took with Petry through New York to examine some of the legacies left by various immigrant groups. These out-of-the-classroom trips were not uncommon, and "would probably arisen from talking with students after class, perhaps about current happenings, exchanging interests, and going on from there," says Petry, who always took students to Union Square. "In those days, it was the place for impassioned soap-box orators, expounding on everything from atheism to the Vietnam War."
Petry has been teaching in the department of history for almost 48 years, and for the first two-and-a-half decades taught European cultural and intellectual history. That changed in 1979, when Fairfield established its Latin American and Caribbean Studies Program. "Part of the grant was to train someone to teach Latin American studies, and I was eager for the opportunity," Petry remembers. "For a year, I traveled up to Yale once a week for classes. It was a fabulous experience." Social justice has been a passion of Petry's ever since - he even took a sabbatical in 1983 to spend time in Nicaragua and "find out the truth" in the war between the Sandinistas and the U.S.-backed contras. In the years since, he's traveled to Latin America about once a year.
Students of Petry will point out his unique teaching style - one oft-told tale involves a flying wastebasket - but he shrugs those stories off. "Sometimes, the students can be thick-headed," Petry says. "They don't do their reading, or they don't make it relevant. They're passive and display no intellectual curiosity. I tell them I'm more interested in their intellectual welfare than they are!"
Photo by Jean Santopatre
Alumni College: November 6
Dr. Petry will be honored at Alumni College, which meets this year on Saturday, Nov. 6. The event offers alumni a day of classes on a variety of subjects, from a study of Broadway musical songs to a seminar on politics and corruption. The Distinguished Teaching Award honors a faculty member who has been with the University at least 10 years and who has demonstrated excellence in teaching, advising, and/or curriculum development. Alumni nominate all candidates. At a luncheon that day, Paul A. Richards '71, president of the Fairfield University Alumni Association, will present the award, which carries a $5,000 prize.
For more information, call Nick Segretario at ext. 2260.
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By Dana Ambrosini, Assistant Director of Media Relations
Fairfield University has been ranked 18th nationwide in The Princeton Review's second annual list of the "Top 25 Most Connected Campuses," which considers colleges' computing prowess. Among the top schools were Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Cornell University, and the University of Pennsylvania. Fairfield ranked higher than several schools, including the University of Vermont and Boston University.
To identify the campuses on the list, The Princeton Review surveyed schools in its The Best 357 Colleges guidebook, on computing capabilities. Criteria included the ratio of school-owned computers accessible to students; the breadth of the computer science curriculum; and the sophistication of campus technology, including streaming media of classes and extracurricular offerings; availability of school-owned digital cameras and equipment for student use; wireless Internet access on campus; and support for handheld computing.
"We've made significant investments in the campus networking infrastructure," says James Estrada, vice president for information services. Fairfield University recently completed a three-year project to upgrade the wiring in the student residences and has made enhancements to the network infrastructure to support the latest technology, including streaming media. Additionally, the University upgraded the Media Center's production studios, started construction that will establish an Information Technology Center in the DiMenna-Nyselius Library, begun the addition of Smart Classrooms, and made numerous improvements to classroom projection equipment.
Fairfield University's Department of Mathematics and Computer Science has refined its computer science curriculum in the last few years. The major in computer science now offers three tracks: a systems track, for students interested in learning about computer architecture in order to work on computer systems; a mathematics track, which focuses on using computer applications to solve mathematical problems; and a cognitive track, which combines psychology and computer science to delve into areas such as artificial intelligence. The department has also created a sequence of courses for freshmen to help identify students who may be interested in pursuing a major in computer science.
Colleges that embrace technology are providing their students with more than just the comforts that come with having Internet access and other tools, says Erik Olson, director of Guidebook Publications. "They are creating a culture that engenders an instinctive embrace of technology of the students."
"High-tech has become an integral part of the students' experience - whether it enhances their academics, their entertainment, or their ability to communicate. Each year we find the bar raised higher and higher as students consider a sophisticated computing environment central to their college experience," says Robert Franek, editorial director of The Princeton Review. "These students also know that honing their tech skills in college can be crucial in their job searches and careers after college."
The full list of the top 25 most connected campuses is at http://www.forbes.com/lists/2004/10/20/04conncampland.html.
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Rev. Charles Allen, S.J., executive assistant to the President, participated in a Sept. 11 remembrance event, which was photographed by the Fairfield Citizen-News and published on Sept 15. Fr. Allen delivered, "College Students in Today's World" on Sept. 27 at the Westport/Weston YMCA. The Hour (Norwalk) reported the event on Sept. 23.
In Sept., the Connecticut Post featured an article about University Chaplain Rev. Paul Carrier, S.J.'s upcoming trip to hurricane-devastated Haiti, as well as the drive to raise relief funds. This was followed by an interview on WSTC-WNLK Radio. On Oct. 15, following his return from Haiti, Fr. Carrier was interviewed by WGCH in Greenwich.
Dr. Edward Deak, Roger M. Lynch Professor of Economics in CAS, commented on how counties are economically connected in an article appearing in the Westchester County Business Journal and the Fairfield County Business Journal on Aug. 30. Dr. Deak said "there are a lot of companies big and small that have decided they would like to be located on the periphery of New York City, which puts them closer to their suburban employment base, but also gives them access to Manhattan's financial centers." Dr. Deak also commented on job losses and gains in an article that appeared in numerous area newspapers during the first week of September. The New Haven Register quoted Dr. Deak in a Sept. 6 article on creating new jobs: "The price of energy is disturbingly high, and that's an obstacle the economy has to overcome to create more jobs." In a Sept. 9 article published in the Fairfield Minuteman and the Westport Minuteman on how to prepare for the working world, Dr. Deak advised students to have a broad education, including good communication and public speaking skills; a basic knowledge of accounting, quantitative math, and economics; a working knowledge of science, philosophy, and business; and some global perspective of other people and cultures. "Those skills serve you well if in your 40's you want to change jobs, or you're forced to change jobs," he said. Dr. Deak commented in a Sept. 20 article in the Hartford Business Journal on the state's monthly job gains and losses, typically by 4,000 jobs in either direction. He said he believes the process of researching and tabulating the data probably causes the 4,000-range swings.
In a Sept. 5 Connecticut Post article on the adjustments students face on campus, Jeanne DiMuzio, director of the Wellness Center, said, students aren't often accustomed to doing common tasks, such as laundry. Major decisions such as picking classes or managing their time effectively can seem insurmountable, she said. "There's a lot of pressure on young people at this level."
Allure magazine referenced the research of Dr. Faith-Anne Dohm, associate professor of psychology and special education in the Graduate School of Education and Allied Professions, in its Oct. 2004 article, "Mission: Control, Why it's not so bad to be a control freak." The article reported, "Belief that weight (unlike your DNA) is subject to manipulation is, it turns out, an important first step - one that allows you, as Fairfield University Faith-Anne Dohm reported two years ago in another study, to cope with inevitable dieting lapses by, say, doubling your hours at the gym."
In the first installment of the Connecticut Post's yearlong look at the life of Fairfield University nursing major Kara Rovelli '05, the Oct. 4 article included Rovelli's praise for three CAS instructors: Dr. Dennis Keenan, professor of philosophy, Dr. Rosemarie Gorman, adjunct professor in religious studies, and Angela R. Tauro, Spanish instructor. The Connecticut Post will include periodic installments as Rovelli moves through senior year into the job market.
In an Oct. 10 article, The Philadelphia Inquirer quoted Dr. Paul Lakeland, the Aloysius P. Kelley, S.J., Professor of Catholic Studies, on the Pope's position that a central lesson in the Church scandals is that bishops must be "ever more open to collaboration with all." The challenge for bishops, Dr. Lakeland said in the article, is to create an effective "climate of confidence." "For bishops, 'communication with laity' often means calling their six most powerful friends and chatting with them." In a Sept. 15 article on Fairfield authors, the Fairfield Minuteman featured Dr. Lakeland for his book, The Liberation of the Laity: In Search of an Accountable Church.
News 12 Connecticut interviewed Dr. Mark LeClair, associate professor of economics in CAS, on Sept. 28 after crude oil topped $50 a barrel.
Dr. Martha LoMonaco, associate professor of theater in CAS, was featured in the Fairfield Citizen-News on Sept. 8 for her book, Summer Stock! The September 2004 issue of The New England Entertainment Digest (Burlington, Mass.) announced Dr. LoMonaco's book as part of a theater event.
William Lucas, vice president for finance, commented for a Sept. 26 article in The New York Times on the expected tuition increases at colleges and universities. While some institutes of higher education had increases of up to 8 percent, Fairfield University has kept its annual increase to about 6 percent over the past five years.
Dr. Sharlene McEvoy, professor of business law in the Charles F. Dolan School of Business, presented "Dual Agency in the Entertainment Industry: Can Agents Also be Entrepreneurs?" at the annual meeting of the Academy of Legal Studies in Business on Aug. 19 in Ottawa, Canada. Dr. McEvoy's paper addressed the ongoing controversy over whether agents can own or be partially owned by advertising companies or independent production companies, and if such arrangements violate the rules governing the principal-agent relationship.
In the weeks before the presidential election, Dr. John Orman, professor of politics in CAS, shared his political expertise with numerous media organizations, including the Houston Chronicle, Atlantic Journal Constitution, Singapore Radio, and the Sacramento Bee. He was interviewed on CBS News Radio (N.Y.) on Oct. 11 and by WTIC News Talk Radio on Oct. 6. The St. Petersburg Times Floridian and the Missoulian's Entertainer queried him on the Vote for Change concerts and their effect on voters. In a Sept. 2 Bloomberg article, Dr. Orman discussed how President Bush will need to flesh out his definition of "compassionate conservatism" by laying out a specific agenda. In a Sept. 17 MSNBC article on the growing number of younger Americans getting election news from late night comedy television shows, Dr. Orman said the trend is another example of how entertainment and journalism have become deeply entwined.On the eve of the first presidential debate, Dr. Orman was quoted in the New Britain Herald and in a Sept. 30 Connecticut Post article. He was also quoted in an Oct. 1 article in the Republican-American (Waterbury) on a poll that showed Kerry in the lead over Bush by six percentage points in Connecticut. "If it falls under 5 points (in Connecticut) it would be a national story," Dr. Orman said. Before and after the presidential debates, WTNH-TV in New Haven, News 12 Connecticut, and Radio WELI in New Haven, interviewed Dr. Orman and some of his students.
Dr. Walter Petry, assistant professor of history in CAS, was interviewed by the San Antonio Express News on the appropriateness of keeping the Texas town name of Nigton, even though it might be offensive to some. Dr. Petry said he didn't think such names should be changed. "Let's keep them as a reminder of the way we felt. You shouldn't eradicate history."
Brian Torff, music program director in CAS, performed at the Iridium Jazz Club in New York City on Sept. 30 and Oct. 1 with singer Leslie Orofino. Torff also performed with Orofino at the Opia Jazz Club in New York City on Oct. 7 and Oct. 14. He participated in concerts and school workshops with jazz violinist Randy Sabien in October in Crystal Lake, Ill. Torff performed with Thunderstick at the Fairfield Theatre Company on Oct. 24.
The media spotlight shined on University President Rev. Jeffrey P. von Arx, S.J., throughout the month of October, as he announced the successful end of the University's capital campaign and the University community celebrated his inauguration ceremony on Oct. 7. The October issue of the Fairfield County Catholic announced the successful completion of the Our Promise campaign. The October issue of the Fairfield County Times published a cover story on Fr. von Arx's arrival. He was quoted as saying, "Being on the Board of Trustees, I absolutely realized what a strong institution Fairfield University is. It's one of the great success stories in higher education today." Westport Magazine also profiled Fr. von Arx and quoted him saying, "Basically, the mission is to take one of the best universities there is and take it to the next level." On Oct. 2, the Connecticut Post announced the installation ceremony, and described Fr. von Arx's goals for the University in an article published on Oct. 8. The New Haven Register published a photo spread of the inauguration and Channel 12 also covered the event. The Connecticut Post welcomed Fr. von Arx in an Oct. 15 editorial calling his goals "refreshing."
Fr. von Arx was also featured in the Connecticut Post on Sept. 22 in a question-and-answer article on the future of Fairfield athletics.
Meredith Wallace, assistant professor of nursing and the Elizabeth DeCamp McInerney Chair in Health Sciences, had a letter to the editor published in the New Haven Register on Oct. 20 on the importance of providing flu vaccinations to all Americans.
A Connecticut Post article on Sept. 11 memorials in peaceful sites included the one at Alumni House, which lists the 14 alumni who perished in the tragedy. "We had a committee working on this and our thought was, 'how do we make a lasting statement on what had occurred that day?'" said Frederick Wheeler, associate vice president for advancement.
Dr. Edna Farace Wilson, dean of University College, was quoted in the July/August 2004 issue of University Continuing Education Association about Fairfield University's certificate program in organizational communications and how it appeals to employers.
As part of the Bridgeport's Read-Aloud Day on Oct. 21, University President Rev. Jeffrey P. von Arx, S.J., shared Superdog: The Heart of a Hero by Caralyn Buehner with first grade students at Bryant Elementary School.
Photo by Jean Santopatre
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November 2004
5 years
Joann Ference
Maureen Mauri
10 years
Eugene Doris
Condolences
Terence C. Kiernan '63, brother-in-law of Barbara Kiernan, director of University publications, died Oct. 21.
New Employees
Darlene Dunn - Accounting assistant, controller's office
Kathleen Harbul - Accounting assistant, controller's office
Megan Mary Hoover - Prep, fine arts
Amy Priest - library assistant, DiMenna-Nyselius Library
Beverly Robinson - Operations assistant, Office of graduate admission
In memoriam: Rev. George S. Mahan, S.J.
Rev. George Stirling Mahan, S.J., who was known for his warm personality and gift for remembering everyone he met, died on Oct. 3, at Campion Health Center in Weston, Mass.
Fr. Mahan joined Fairfield College Preparatory School in 1950 as an assistant principal. In 1951, he was appointed assistant dean and director of admission for Fairfield University. He later became executive assistant to the president and started the first Alumni Fund. In 1972, he was named director of development for Fairfield Prep.
For 10 years, Fr. Mahan lived as a housemaster in Southeast (Kostka) Hall in an apartment he referred to as his "chalet." He was responsible for bringing the New York Giants football team to campus where they conducted pre-season training for eight years. When he retired from Fairfield in 1980, the Giants presented him with a watch inscribed "A Giant at Fairfield."
"Fr. Mahan was a perfect combination of priest and student educator," remembers Bill Schimpf, vice president for student services, of his friend. "He was also a humble man who wanted nothing in material possessions for himself. While seldom seen without his clerical garb, his casual clothes came from contributed clothing that widows gave to the Jesuit community."
For his service to campus and the community, the University awarded him an honorary doctor of humane letters in 1980.
Fr. Mahan participated in archeological digs in Lebanon and Jordan in the 1930s, and co-wrote Teleilat Ghassul II on excavations by the Dead Sea.
A member of a family that included 28 priests and nuns, Fr. Mahan was born on Dec. 2, 1909, in Dorchester, Mass., and entered the Society of Jesus in 1928. He earned a bachelor's and a master's degree in philosophy and a Ph.L. in theology from Weston College in Weston, Mass. He was ordained in 1940 and went on to complete ascetical studies at St. Robert's Hall in Pomfret, Conn., and studied at the University of Chicago's Oriental Institute.
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By Nancy Habetz, Director of Media Relations
Two Jesuits and six alumni have been elected to the Fairfield University Board of Trustees.
 Rev. John A. Baldovin, S.J., is professor of historical and liturgical theology at the Weston Jesuit School of Theology in Cambridge, Mass.
Previously, Fr. Baldovin was professor of historical and liturgical theology at the Jesuit School of Theology at Berkeley. During his tenure there he was interim dean for one year, director of liturgy, and acting president from 1997 to 1998.
Fr. Baldovin has also taught at Le Moyne College and Fordham University and is a member of the North American Academy of Liturgy and of Societas Liturgica. He sits on the advisory board of the International Commission on English in the Liturgy, and has published widely in the area of Christian liturgical studies.
A 1969 graduate of the College of the Holy Cross, he entered the Society of Jesus in 1969 and was ordained to the priesthood in 1975. He holds a master of divinity degree with distinction from the Weston School of Theology and a master of arts, a master of philosophy, and a Ph.D. in theology from Yale University.
 Rev. Terrence A. Baum, S.J., was named president of Rockhurst High School in Kansas City, Mo. earlier this year. He has served as an administrator at three other Jesuit schools: St. Xavier High School in Cincinnati, Xavier High School in New York City, and Loyola Academy in Wilmette, Ill. He is a member of the board of directors of Creighton Preparatory in Omaha, Neb., and Boys Hope Girls Hope, in Kansas City. He previously served on the boards of the Nativity Mission Center, Regis High School and Loyola School, all in New York City, and the Jesuit Secondary Education Association,
Fr. Baum joined the Chicago Province of the Society of Jesus in 1973, following his graduation that year from Xavier University in Cincinnati with a Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry. He taught for three years at St. Ignatius College Prep in Chicago and then studied at the Weston Jesuit School of Theology in Cambridge where he was awarded a master of divinity degree with distinction. He was ordained in 1981. In 1991, Fr. Baum earned a master of science degree in supervision and administration from Fordham University.
 Ronald F. Carapezzi '81 is president of GE Commercial & Industrial Financing, a part of GE Commercial Equipment Financing. His 21-year career with GE has included 15 years with CEF, where he began the successful Capital Funding Unit. He left CEF in 2001 to become senior managing director of GE Merchant Banking, before assuming his current position.
A 1981 graduate of Fairfield with a bachelor of science degree in finance, Carapezzi was drafted by the Cincinnati Reds' minor league baseball team where he spent a year before applying to GE's financial management program.
In 2003, he and his wife, Newell, established the Richard Magro Jr. '81 scholarship, to honor the memory of his friend and Fairfield classmate. Carapezzi has served on the board of the Domus Foundation in Stamford, and is active in the Hephzibah Children's Association in Oak Park, Ill. He and his wife live in Fairfield with their two children.
 Kevin M. Conlisk '66 is the principal and chief financial officer of Alinabal Holdings Corporation, a diversified manufacturer of industrial products, headquartered in Milford. Prior to joining the company in 1982, he held administrative positions with A.B. Murray and Dolan Steel. A 1966 graduate of Fairfield University with a bachelor of science degree in accounting, he began his career with Price Waterhouse, after serving three years as a U.S. Naval Officer and earning his CPA designation.
Conlisk has been the driving force behind the Father John M. Conlisk Irish Scholarship Fund, named in memory of his late brother, which has made it possible to bring 12 Irish-born students to study at Fairfield University since 1991. He was honored with Fairfield's 2001 Alumni Service Award.
Conlisk and his wife, Mary Beth, live in Stratford and have two daughters and four grandchildren.
 Michele Macauda '78 is the president and chief executive officer of SBC East, formerly known as SBC SNET, where she has overall responsibility for the company's wireline telephone operations in Connecticut. She joined SNET in 1978, following her graduation from Fairfield with a bachelor of science degree in mathematics.
Macauda is vice chair of the Connecticut Technology Council and a member of the Advisory Board of the Fairfield University School of Engineering. She has been a leader in fundraising efforts for victims of domestic violence and cancer, and is a volunteer with Connecticut Special Olympics and the March of Dimes. She is also a strong advocate and volunteer for mentoring programs that encourage students to pursue careers in technology.
Macauda resides in Monroe with her daughter.
 William V. Malloy '80 is the president and chief executive officer of the Europe/Middle East region for Marsh Inc., the world's leading risk and insurance services firm. In 2001 he was appointed regional chief executive officer for Marsh's business in France, Belgium, and the Netherlands. In 2002 he moved to Paris, where he is presently based, to take on the additional responsibility for Marsh's Nordic, Southern, and Eastern European regions as well as the Middle East.
Malloy joined Marsh Inc. in 1995 in New York as head of the U.S. Professional Liability Practice. In 2000, he was appointed to the board of directors of Marsh Europe and served on the European Executive Committee.
Malloy began his career in 1980 with Chubb and Son Insurance Company, moving in 1982 to the Financial Lines division of American International Group in New York. In 1990 he relocated to France, to assume responsibility for AIG's European Financial Lines business.
A 1980 graduate of Fairfield University with a bachelor of science degree in management, Malloy has served as a trustee of the Marymount School in Paris and the Oratory Prep School in Summit, N.J. He and his wife, Debra, have three children.
 Christopher C. Quick '79 is chief executive officer of Fleet Specialist, a unit of FleetBoston Financial Corp. In 1982, he was instrumental in the acquisition by Quick & Reilly of Colin Hochstin, the first of seven acquisitions that eventually became Fleet Specialists.
Quick earned a bachelor of science degree in finance in 1979 from Fairfield University where he has chaired the Fairfield Awards Dinner. He sits on the board of the New York Stock Exchange and serves as a trustee of St. Vincent's Medical Center and the New York Foundling Hospital. He is a Knight of Malta and a member of the executive committee of the Cardinal's Committee of the Laity of the Archdiocese of New York.
Quick and his wife, Ann, live with their four daughters in Purchase, N.Y.
 Lawrence C. Rafferty '64 is founder and chief executive officer of Rafferty Holdings, LLC, an investment banking and brokerage services firm in Garden City, N.Y. From 1987 to 2000 he was the founder and chief executive officer of Cohane Rafferty Securities, LLC.
A 1964 graduate of Fairfield University with a bachelor of arts degree in history, Rafferty served as a committee chair for major gifts during Fairfield's Our Promise: The Campaign for Fairfield University. He is a trustee for National American Bank, Potomac Mutual Funds, and St. Vincent's Services, and is active with the Wall Street Charity Fund, Little Flower Children's Services of New York, and Abbott House. He and his wife, Barbara, live in Garden City and have two children.
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By Dana Ambrosini, Assistant Director of Media Relations
 The American Psychiatric Nurses Association has presented its 2004 Excellence in Education award to Dr. Kathleen Wheeler, APRN, professor of nursing.
The association gave the award to Dr. Wheeler at its annual conference in Phoenix, Ariz. Each year, APNA honors a nurse who contributes to nursing education using innovative approaches in disseminating new knowledge in the field of psychiatric-mental health nursing; collaborates with other disciplines; and mentors peers and new nurses.
"It is a great honor to receive this," says Dr. Wheeler. "I never dreamed of how rewarding my career would be as a psychiatric nurse and educator. It's rewarding not just because of a recognition like this, but on a personal, day-to-day basis working with patients and students, being present, and making a difference in a very immediate way through relationship with another person."
Dr. Wheeler joined Fairfield in 1992 and developed the University's Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Program just two years later, making it the only one of its kind in Connecticut at the time. The program provides registered nurses with a master's degree and prepares them to apply for state licensure as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse.
Dr. Wheeler has served on a number of APNA committees. Last year, she co-chaired The National Panel sponsored by the National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties that worked to create universal competencies and guidelines for schools offering psychiatric nurse practitioner programs. Those guidelines will be used by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education to accredit the schools, and have been endorsed by 13 major nursing organizations in the United States. "Prior to the competencies, psychiatric nursing education was fragmented with many different curricula for graduate psychiatric nursing education," Dr. Wheeler says. "By doing this, we got buy-in from all of the major stakeholders in psychiatric nursing, which we believe will help to unify and strengthen the specialty."
Dr. Wheeler earned a bachelor's degree in nursing from the Cornell University-New York Hospital School of Nursing, which this year honored her with its Distinguished Alumna/us Award. Dr. Wheeler holds master's and doctoral degrees in nursing from New York University. Dr. Wheeler also maintains a part-time private psychiatric nursing practice and is an American Nurses Credentialing Center-certified clinical specialist in adult psychiatric mental health nursing. She holds certificates in psychotherapy, psychoanalysis, hypnosis, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing.
Dr. Wheeler is "an exceptional educator and researcher," says Dr. Anne Manton, APRN, BC, FAAN, and former associate professor. "As one who has spent most of my nursing career in the specialty of emergency nursing, I was struck by Dr. Wheeler's knowledge and passion for the care of the psychiatric patient. It was through her example and with her encouragement that I pursued a career path as a psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner."
Photo by Jean Santopatre
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By Nina Riccio, Publications writer & Jill Kasiewicz Caseria, Editor
Part two in a series to introduce Fairfield's newest faculty to the University community.
Dr. Sara Brill
Dr. Brill joins the Philosophy Department as an assistant professor. Her specialties are ancient philosophy and ethics, including medical ethics, and contemporary continental philosophy.
In 2002, Dr. Brill was a Fulbright Fellow in Freiburg, Germany, where she worked with Professor Guenter Figal, a former student of Hans-Georg Gadamer and chair of the philosophy faculty at the University of Freiburg. While there, she had access to the university's Institute for the History of Medicine. She is proficient in Ancient Greek, Latin, German, and French.
Her work in ancient philosophy and the Hippocratic medical texts led her to deliver presentations on Plato's Republic at conferences around the world, including those in Greece and Italy.
Dr. Brill earned a bachelor's degree in philosophy from Trinity University and a doctoral degree in philosophy from The Pennsylvania State University, where her dissertation discussed health and medicine in Plato's Republic.
Dr. Vera Cherepinsky
Dr. Cherepinsky joins the College of Arts and Sciences as an assistant professor of mathematics.
After graduating from Brooklyn's Polytechnic University with a B.S. in mathematics and a master's degree in computer science, Dr. Cherepinsky went on to New York University, where she earned a master's degree in mathematics, followed by a doctorate in mathematics in 2003. Her doctoral research examined the physical processes involved in DNA hybridization and the mathematical models of these processes. She is interested in the math needed to analyze biological data such as gene expression data, and in probe design for genomic hybridization assays. This past summer, she gave two talks at the SIAM Annual Meeting on genotyping microarray design.
Dr. Cherepinsky has won several awards, among them the Sokol Postdoctoral Research Fellowship through NYU, and a National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship. In 2003, the National Academy of Sciences published one of her co-authored articles, "Shrinkage-Based Similarity Metric for Cluster Analysis of Microarray Data."
Prior to her arrival at Fairfield, Dr. Cherepinsky taught at NYU and Polytechnic University. She has worked as a consultant for several years with BioArray Solutions to design and implement mathematical models of DNA hybridization.
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By Alejandra Navarro, Publications writer
In an effort to create a more diverse student community, Dr. Orin Grossman, academic vice president, is developing a task force to examine the ways in which Fairfield University can attract and retain more AHANA students. The committee will look broadly at ways to improve student diversity.
After a number of years of modest improvement, AHANA recruitment shifted in the opposite direction with the Class of 2008. "All of us involved in the effort felt we were not successful enough," Dr. Grossman says. "We don't have any quotas, but we certainly want to do better than we've been doing."
The task force will have approximately 12 members from across the University, including representatives from admission, financial aid, faculty, academic administration, student services, multicultural relations, and athletics. Dr. Grossman would like to have recommendations from the taskforce by the time the next recruitment cycle begins, in March 2005. The task force will also consider a broad definition of diversity. Although AHANA recruitment is central to the mission of the task force, it will also consider economic diversity as well, he says.
The work of this task force will include a more comprehensive look at diversity issues at Fairfield, such as the hiring of AHANA faculty and the development of curriculum with more multicultural content, says Dr. Grossman.
Creating a diverse campus community is imperative for most universities across the country. Research shows that a more diverse student population provides a stronger educational experience, particularly today, than a homogeneous campus. "The single overriding, fundamental reason to have more diversity on our campus is to improve the educational experience of all students," Dr. Grossman says. "Fairfield University can only be improved by reflecting more accurately all people in American society."
Attracting racially diverse students - and faculty - can be more challenging for a university of Fairfield's size, which has a leaner endowment than larger, older institutions. Still, over the years, Fairfield has worked to create programs, scholarships, and student services that meet the needs of AHANA students.
Dr. Grossman hopes the task force will provide a fresh perspective on how Fairfield can create a University community that reflects the nation's populations.
"There's no magic bullet," he says. "There are, however, a lot of things we can do that will add up to something better."
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By Dr. Elizabeth Gardner, Professor of Psychology
In June, Dr. Gardner attended a week-long seminar, "Teaching for Diversity and Social Justice," which was part of the New York University Faculty Resource Network, a nationally recognized partnership of 38 small- to- medium-sized academic institutions. The program was convened by author Maurianne Adams, chair of the social justice education program at the University of Massachusetts. Here are some of Dr. Gardner's thoughts on the seminar.
For some years, I have been interested in social justice and I saw this seminar as an opportunity to improve the Cognition, Culture, Race, and Identity course I co-teach with Larri Mazon, director of the University's Center for Multicultural Relations.
I have learned a lot from Larri. I have learned, beginning with the conference on "Race & Education: Conversation, Collaboration, and Action," held in 2002, that my "whiteness" confers on me both short-term and long-term advantages of which I was previously unaware. I have the luxury of not having to think about race. I have since learned not to use language that perpetuates the idea that some specific people are different; we are all different.
The purpose of the seminar was to teach us, as educators, how to facilitate communication and understanding between members of diverse social groups. We discussed the importance of knowing who our students are, knowing ourselves as social justice educators, and of creating more inclusive curricula. After reflecting on these issues, we discussed what the learning goals should be for the classes we teach. The list we came up with included raising consciousness about diversity and justice issues related to differences, establishing a basis of conceptual understanding, and developing skills for taking concrete action.
We learned that, in addition to raising consciousness about diversity and justice issues, it is important to make our curricula inclusive. Inclusive curricula go beyond the content and pedagogy of the dominant culture to include other perspectives. Consequently, this fall I will incorporate multicultural readings into my courses on cognitive psychology and aging.
I believe there's a need for our curriculum to become more multicultural. In addition, I believe the University must include the study of the contributions of people of diverse ethnicities, people who are materially poor, undocumented immigrants, and other marginalized persons in its education. Perhaps faculty, administrators, and resident assistants might work toward becoming more appreciative of all people, and more aware of avoiding all of the -isms - including sexism, racism, heterosexism, ableism, classism, ageism, anti-Semitism - that lead to social oppression.
The world is a diverse and multicultural place and the education at Fairfield University should reflect that. Fairfield's Mission Statement states that the University has an "absolute commitment" to the promotion of justice. After all, effecting social change and working toward a world in which oppression does not exist are goals that dovetail perfectly with the stated aims of a Jesuit education. Consider how our current curriculum might be seen by people living in poverty in Iraq or Ecuador or even inner-city Bridgeport. Let us work toward greater social equity in all ways.
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By Nina Riccio, Publications writer
 Columnist Thomas L. Friedman answered questions from Dr. Ellen Umansky following his Quick Center talk on the Middle East and the United States' foreign policy issues.
"I'm always amazed at what a miracle America is," quipped columnist and author Thomas L. Friedman, speaking to a sold-out house at the Regina A. Quick Center on Oct. 20. "You go to a dinner at a Jesuit University and a reformed Rabbi says grace before the meal to introduce a Jewish speaker to a crowd of Catholics, Protestants, and Jews."
That kind of interaction is unheard of in many places in the world, said Friedman, a columnist for The New York Times and a three-time Pulitzer Prize winner, who delivered the Bank of America Lecture in Judaic Studies, a program of the Carl and Dorothy Bennett Center for Judaic Studies. His talk, "The Middle East: An Update on Changing Events," dealt with what he said was one of the most important foreign policy issues facing us now - the situation in Iraq.
A self-described "liberal hawk," Friedman said he supported the invasion of Iraq based largely on hope and his experience of living in Beirut as New York Times bureau chief during the civil war, although he criticized the handling of the invasion and its aftermath. "Rumsfeld purposely ignored Colin Powell's doctrine of overwhelming force," which was what was needed to establish authority, said Friedman. "There is no excuse for going into Iraq in the incompetent manner in which this administration waged this war. Warnings and advice were consistently ignored." Still, said Friedman, there remains hope for a desirable outcome in the country. "We have 80 percent of the people with us - the Kurds and the Shiites. They want a decent, federal Iraq."
Sept. 11 represented the third great totalitarian challenge to our society, he said. "The first great challenge was Marxism/Leninism, which tried to impose the reign of the perfect class, the working class. The second great totalitarian challenge was the Third Reich, which attempted to impose the reign of the perfect race. The way I understand 9/11, was that it was an attempt by another group who wanted to use the engine of globalization to impose the rule of the perfect faith - radical Islam."
There are 22 countries in Arab league, said Friedman, and not one of them has a freely elected leader. Those leaders tend to make up for their illegitimacy by empowering anti-modernist religious leaders and educators. The regime blesses these spiritual leaders and educators and gives them money and state sanction. In return, they bless the regime. "In that transaction, the people are left out," said Friedman.
America shares the blame for the state of the Arab countries. "We've treated the Arab nations as a string of gas stations. All we asked them to do was keep the pump open, the price low, and in recent years, be nice to the Jews ... and (we told them) you can do whatever you want 'out back'," he said. "You can treat your women however you want. You can preach in your mosques whatever you want. You can write in your newspapers whatever craziness or conspiracy theories you want. Friends, on 9/11 we got hit with everything that was out back."
He cited India, the world's second largest Muslim country, as an example of what happens when people are empowered. "Here's an interesting statistic: There are no Indians in Al Queda as far as we know. There are no Indians in Guantanamo Bay," he said. "Could it be because the richest man in India is an Indian software entrepreneur? Could it be that there are Indian women on the Supreme Court?" Just after the American invasion of Afghanistan, he watched as a leading Muslim cleric debated a female movie personality on television. "The cleric called on all Indian Muslims to join the jihad and stand against America. That Indian movie star, on national TV ... told him to shove it."
America's mission should not just be to crack down on bin Laden, he said, but to contribute to the war of ideas within Islam that fights the rise of bin Ladenism - autocratic rule, the subjugation of women, and the retardation of the education system. "There is no war on terrorism that doesn't have at issue the governance and misgovernance in that part of the world," he said.
University President Rev. Jeffrey von Arx, S.J., and Dr. Ellen Umansky, the Carl and Dorothy Bennett Professor of Judaic Studies Chair, presented Friedman with the Kelley Award, named in honor of former University President Rev. Aloysius P. Kelly, S.J. The award is presented to individuals who have made a significant contribution to the understanding of issues central to Jewish faith and life.
Photo by Jean Santopatre
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By Alejandra Navarro, Publications writer
Joan Chittister, OSB, an author and lecturer in spirituality, the Church, and world issues, began her address, "God, Women, and the World: Telling the Story Another Way," at the fourth annual Anne Drummey O'Callaghan Lecture with a few statistics: Two-thirds of the world's hungry are women; two-thirds of the world's poor are women; and two-thirds of the world's illiterate are women. "That cannot be an accident," she said at the Oct. 5 lecture. "That is a policy."
That policy of inequality is upheld by the theology of domination - the belief that man is at the top of the creation hierarchy, and therefore, superior to women and nature alike, she said. It is also not an accident that the earth's water, air, and soil - the things humans need to survive - are being destroyed, she added. "Nature has no use but to serve man," has long been the way of thinking, she explained, referencing the work of ecologist Lynn White Jr. The Judeo-Christian interpretation of creation has justified this theology of domination and later science supported it with its notions of the survival of the fittest. That, in turn, justified the dominance over other - viewed as lesser - cultures.
"Man was created first, before women, and was therefore clearly superior. No mention of the gorillas who proceeded him, or how it got to be that woman, created last, was not clearly God's final and perfect achievement," Sr. Chittister said, sparking laughter from a full house in the Kelley Theatre.
She combed through some examples of the subjugations of the female gender, and illustrated how harmful they were to both men and women. "Androcentrism is unspiritual because it ignores the spiritual value of half of the human race," she said. And so, Sr. Chittister added, it makes sense that theology, ecology, and feminism should work together to create a balance in the world and challenge the theology of domination. A critical role is how Christians interpret the story of creation.
"If you believe that God built inequality and oppression into the human race, then I promise you, you are one short step away yourself from the extermination of Indians, the lynching of blacks, ... and the gassing of the next generation of Jews," Sr. Chittister said. "We need a new world view, and we need it now."
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By Jill Kasiewicz Caseria, Editor
Dr. Robbin Crabtree spent part of her summer vacation planting trees with members of Kenya's Green Belt Movement, a grassroots nursery project founded and directed by 2004 Nobel Peace Prize winner, Dr. Wangari Maathai.
Last summer, Dr. Robbin Crabtree harvested arrowroot in rural Kenya. She also picked coffee, planted trees, shucked peas, cut napier grass for the cows to eat, chopped firewood, and fetched water. She even found time to weave a basket. While some may turn away from so much daily physical labor - especially during summer vacation - for her, it was an opportunity she grabbed with both hands.
To top it off, Dr. Crabtree lent a hand in building a bridge over the Gatura River, connecting two villages in the Nyeri District of Kenya's Central Province. With more than 100 local Kenyans and handful of American volunteers sharing shovels and hammers, this gravity-defying work of engineering was completed in less than a day. Another 100 or so Kenyans who weren't able to help with the physical labor beautifully sang Christian hymns and traditional Kikuya songs from the banks to encourage the workers. When it was finished, everybody celebrated. "I hammered only three nails on the entire project, but no doubt I felt as proud as anyone there of the accomplishment," says Dr. Crabtree, chair of the Communications Department.
Her experience was part of a trip she led with Bridges to Community (B2C), a non-government organization that immurses participants in the lives and lifestyles of traditional communities in rural parts of Kenya and Nicaragua for approximately two weeks. The expeditions include educational, physical, and intellectual components. Last summer's trip included two families and Fairfield University alumna Lyl Ureña '04. This was Dr. Crabtree's third visit to Kenya, after having also traveled to Nicaragua several times with B2C.
Homestays are an important aspect of the program, for the visitors as well as the hosts, she explains. She and the group were among the first Caucasians to stay in these Kenyans' homes. "To them, white people are people who drive by in vans, or who are on T.V.," she says, adding that regular tourists usually know nothing about Kenya outside of the four-star hotels and posh safari trips. Dr. Crabtree and the Bridges to Community group stayed in homes most Americans would consider "rustic," but certainly not destitute. Houses typically have two bedrooms and cement floors; a few have electricity, and television sets - but no running water. "Life is a struggle, but it is filled with community connections," says Dr. Crabtree.
After a long day's work, the women of the village gather to converse about the day and this, says Dr. Crabtree, is where those special connections are reinforced. "Talking together, we dispelled myths we held about each other's culture, and gained first-hand knowledge about the environmental, social, and political issues affecting them - and us," she says. "We also learned more about our world, each other, and ourselves."
A significant issue facing Kenyans is deforestation. As a result, women-run forestation projects play a vital role in the preservation of Kenyan life. Their efforts are bolstered with help from Dr. Wangari Maathai, founder and director of the Green Belt Movement of Kenya, explains Dr. Crabtree. The Green Belt Movement, a grassroots nursery project, works to transform areas affected by widespread deforestation into lush acreage. Locals start seedlings and tend to trees around their own villages. In its 30-year history, the Green Belt Movement has expanded to include programming in civic education, food security, biodiversity, sustainable development, women's and men's empowerment, HIV/AIDS education, and cultural preservation. Once beaten and jailed for her work and now a member of the Kenyan Parliament, Dr. Maathai was awarded the 2004 Nobel Peace Prize in October, the first African woman to be honored with it.
"She is an incredible, incredible woman," says Dr. Crabtree. "Each day I was in her presence, I remember pinching myself thinking, 'I am so grateful to have the opportunity to experience her wisdom and work with the Green Belt Movement." Dr. Crabtree's research agenda includes exploration of the development communication practices of the Movement, as well as the intercultural communication dynamics of these - in Dr. Maathai's terms - "alternative safaris."
The Green Belt Movement began with women in the villages, teaching women that they can make a real difference in their world by planting trees. Desertization leads to poverty, since people can no longer live off the land, says Dr. Crabtree. And when, over time, lush trees surround their once-barren villages, "they believe, 'If I can do this, what else can't I do?'" says Dr. Crabtree.
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By Nina Riccio, Publications writer
Fairfield University is pleased to announce the appointment of three new directors in the Office of Financial Aid, University College, and the Health Center.
 Erin Chiaro has been with the University for six years, most recently as a senior associate director of financial aid and then as interim director. His appointment as director of financial aid was made official this fall. Prior to coming to Fairfield University, he was director of financial aid at Gibbs College in Norwalk.
In his new position, Chiaro is responsible for the smooth operation of the entire financial aid office, which has a staff of nine. "The Office has a great deal of interaction with our students and their families. We spend much time counseling them and are pleased to help them through the financial aid process," says Chiaro. "The Office of Financial Aid will remain committed to serving our students and the Fairfield University community."
Chiaro will also oversee the office's move into the new Kelley Administrative Building when it is completed next year. It's a move he's excited about because it will truly help create a "one-stop shopping" experience for students, with all the service offices they need under one roof.
 University College has appointed Arthur C. McAdams as director of professional development. McAdams will manage the College's professional development programs, which are designed to meet the educational and workforce needs of individuals and organizations.
A former senior vice president for People's Bank, McAdams has more than 28 years of experience in systems development, project management, business planning, and general management. McAdams joined People's Bank in 1984 as a project leader, and was ultimately named director of information systems. Prior to joining People's, McAdams worked as a computer programmer at Pitney Bowes.
McAdams is an adjunct professor in the Charles F. Dolan School of Business, where he has taught business and information systems courses for the past five years. He earned a B.S. in general studies from Fairfield University in 1996, and an MBA from the University of Connecticut. He is currently working toward a Ph.D. from Nova Southeastern University in Information Systems. McAdams has written articles for The Association for Computer Information Systems and The Information Management Journal, and has served as a guest lecturer at several local universities.
 The new director of the student health center, Gary Nelson, comes to Fairfield University from St. Vincent's Medical Center, where he was the director of critical care, responsible for the Emergency Department, critical care and trauma services, and behavioral health services. Prior to that, he was director of emergency services there.
The student health center is one of only three college facilities in the state that operates 24/7, Nelson says. "It's a state-of-the-art facility," he comments. "The care provided the students is very comprehensive, from wellness and counseling through illness and injury."
Nelson graduated from the University of Connecticut in 1973 and has a degree in nursing from the University of Bridgeport. He has pursued an MBA from Sacred Heart University and an M.S. in human performance from Southern Connecticut State University. He hopes to continue his studies at Fairfield.
Photos by Jean Santopatre
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The 1,500 people seated on Bellarmine Lawn weren't the only ones watching the Investiture ceremony of the Rev. Jeffrey P. von Arx, S.J., on Oct. 7. More than 180 visitors to Fairfield University's Inaugural web page watched the ceremony on their computer screens.
During inauguration week, there were 49,000 hits (17,000 unique) to the website dedicated to highlighting the planning process and the week's events.
Pam Trickey of Printing and Graphic Services created the site; the Media Center staff coordinated the live video stream; University Photojournalist Jean Santopatre coordinated photography; the departments of Public Relations and Publications wrote new photo captions each day for the site; and Webmaster Laura Johnson provided daily updates.
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By Barbara Kiernan, Director of University Publications
 Prospective student Katelyn Billins and her mother, Marilyn, from St. Alban's, Vt., wait in Bellarmine Hall's Great Room for the next campus tour. One of the new kiosks is behind them, filled with information on graduate and undergraduate programs.
Looking for a way to be helpful - and accurate - when visitors ask what Fairfield offers by way of graduate, undergraduate, or continuing studies programs? If so, "customer service" has just gotten easier.
Last month, the Office of Marketing placed a number of custom-made kiosks at key visitor locations throughout campus. Each kiosk, whether freestanding or a wall unit, displays brochures highlighting academic programs and admission information, as well as related posters.
"What's important about the design is that the kiosks contain materials related to all academic programs - graduate, undergraduate, and continuing studies," says Cathy O'Donnell, director of marketing. "In this way, enrolled students and visitors can see the breadth of opportunity offered by the University and, perhaps, walk away with reading material that will inspire them, or someone they know, to expand their horizons here."
Kiosks are located in the following high-traffic locations, and can be identified by the "Find It At Fairfield" sign across the top:
- Bellarmine Hall: Great Hall
- Charles F. Dolan School of Business: main lobby
- Regina A. Quick Center: main lobby
- John A. Barone Campus Center: lower level lobby
- McAuliffe Hall: main entrance lobby
- Alumni House: entrance lobby
- University College: entrance lobby wall
- Canisius Hall: first-floor stairwell wall
Staff from the Office of Graduate and Continuing Studies Admission checks and replenishes brochures on a weekly basis. For information about the requirements for including a brochure or publication in the kiosks (no flyers), call Sharon Clark at ext. 3385 or Beverly Robinson at ext. 4184.
Photo by Jean Santopatre
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By Jill Kasiewicz Caseria, Editor
 Linda and Bryan Ames have a near-daily lunch date. Just after noon, he picks her up outside Bellarmine Hall, where she works for the Office of Undergraduate Admission. On Fridays, they meet in the Stag Diner. But Monday through Thursday, they drive to Linda's mother's house in Fairfield to eat lunch with her - a ritual they started about a year ago after Linda's father passed away. For Linda and Bryan, it's nice to go off campus for a half-hour or so in the middle of the day, and they know it means the world to Mom.
For most of the 16 years they've been married, the couple has worked together at Fairfield University.
Bryan joined Fairfield University in 1990 as a security officer, after working for the town of Fairfield's Special Police. Growing up, he knew he wanted to work in law enforcement, but for him, the Special Police wasn't exactly the division he dreamed of joining. "It was a lot of parking tickets and directing traffic after church services," says Bryan, "nothing too exciting." While in that position he also had the opportunity to work a few of Fairfield University's commencement exercises. "The University looked like a fun place to work and had a comprehensive training program, which I liked," he says. So when he heard about an opening in the Security Department (now the Department of Public Safety), he jumped at the opportunity to apply.
After about nine years with Security, he decided to make another career move, taking some time off for additional job training in computers and networks. In 2000, he switched to the University's Department of Computing and Network Services. It's a change for the better, the Ames say. When he was with Security, Bryan's varied work shifts at odd hours around the clock were tough on the couple's relationship, especially during the holidays. "Planning Thanksgiving or Christmas dinners with family wasn't always easy," says Linda. "There were years we'd have to eat a day early or late, depending on Bryan's schedule." Now, with both working regular hours, they get to see each other much more regularly, including during their commute from their home in Milford.
Nine years ago, Linda joined the Office of Undergraduate Admission, influenced by her husband's positive experience at Fairfield and "the University's wonderful benefits package," she adds. Today the department's program assistant, she's among the busy office staff organizing data, scheduling interviews, keeping track of work studies' schedules, entering applications, answering questions from prospective students.
And her day doesn't stop at 4:30 p.m. This mother-to-be is planning to finish her associate's degree by April, before her baby's due date. With only three courses to go in the general studies program, "it's going to be a lot of studying in a short number of months, but it will probably be nearly impossible after the baby comes!" she says. In the future, she hopes to pursue a bachelor's degree in sociology.
So when they have the opportunity, amidst their busy schedules, the couple dedicates time to their relationship - whether it's painting the baby's room (it's green), catching up on conversation to and from work, or meeting for lunch.
Photo by Jean Santopatre
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By Alejandra Navarro, Publications writer
 When University Photojournalist Jean Santopatre looks through her camera lens in Bridgeport, she sees more than a city with troubles. She sees families happily walking through tree-lined streets; she sees the members of the Black Rock Yacht Club in crisp white pants and dark jackets proudly posing for a photo; and she sees the peacefulness of a man reading the newspaper in a neighborhood pub after work.
These are some of the images people across the country will see in the recently published Connecticut 24/7 (DK Publishing, Oct. 2004), a book of photography on the people and places in the Nutmeg State. The book is on display in the University bookstore.
Santopatre was one of only 10 photographers in Connecticut - and one of 1,000 photographers across the country - whose photographs, taken during one week in May 2003, were accepted for publication in the America 24/7 series of books. Her slice of life photos illustrate the cohesive communities in Bridgeport and at Fairfield University that aren't always highlighted in headlines.
"Everybody knows that Bridgeport has urban problems. I wanted to show the brighter side of the Park City, to give people across the country another image," says Santopatre, who had more than 25 of her photos selected for the Connecticut book, including six appearing as full-page spreads. "I wanted to show that people in Bridgeport try to make the city a good place to live."
The book includes Santopatre's images of Bridgeport's downtown, including a photograph of the Barnum Museum, but narrows in on a single neighborhood. "I focused on Black Rock because people have heard about the inner city, but nobody hears too much about this little enclave by the sea," she says. Santopatre, a resident of Black Rock, has lived and worked as a photographer in Connecticut for 25 years.
Images of Fairfield University represented in Connecticut 24/7 include shots of former assistant University Chaplain Gregg Grovenburg, S.J., and 2003 alumna Reesa Antony. Santopatre photographed Antony, a Eucharist minister and an AHANA student, going about her daily activities at Fairfield University. The book includes a two-page spread of Antony participating at the Baccalaureate Mass, and another thumbnail shot of her father, a native of India, watching the service. Santopatre said it was important to show diverse people getting involved on campus, adding, "I want people to see beyond the stereotypes."
Several of these and other photographs by Santopatre were also featured in America 24/7, published in October 2003.
Photo by Christopher Donato '05
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By Jill Kasiewicz Caseria, Editor
In 1942, the Jesuits purchased a five-building, 105-acre estate from the Town of Fairfield. Documents indicate that the historic transaction included Hearthstone Hall (now Bellarmine Hall), garages, the barn, and its troughs. Walter Benjamin Lashar, chairman of the American Chain and Cable Co., who lost his home to taxes during the Depression, formerly owned the land and buildings. Throughout this year, Campus Currents will provide a history of some Fairfield University's notable buildings, beginning with the Maintenance Complex.
Long before the library, Canisius Hall, and the Chapel were built, the pastoral hills of 1073 North Benson Road included an orchard of fruit and nut trees, livestock, and of course, a barn and a coup to house and protect the animals against the elements.
That barn is known today as the Maintenance Complex, home to the departments of carpentry, painting, and grounds keeping. Snowplows, trucks, and machinery have replaced cows and steer. Where bales of hay were likely stored, modern tools and equipment rest from a hard days' work. And while practical improvements have been made - the former wood floor has been replaced by concrete - the structure of the building still reflects its earlier days.
There's not much documentation about this former dairy barn. Even the town historical society has few records about the gabled structure, which appears to be modeled after the barns built in Normandy, France. But at a place like Fairfield University, there is always someone who knows a little here and there about a legendary building such as this one.
According to If These Stones Could Speak, written in 1996 by Rev. Joseph F. MacDonnell, S.J., former professor of mathematics, the dairy barn predates the Lashar family, and likely was built by Frederick Sturges, from whom the Lashars purchased the land in 1920.
Since the Jesuits' purchase of the estate, the second floor of the barn has undergone more than one conversion, says Maintenance Director Stan Kisiel. According to Kisiel, the barn was once used for storage. Even caretakers lived in this loft, but after they were gone, the space was cut to fit tall vehicles and plows. The loft even survived a fire; a few of the charred beams still stand in the rafters.
Former University employees Carla and Louis Galin, and their three children, occupied the former caretaker's cottage next to the barn for about 20 years, beginning in 1960. Carla was a housekeeper in the Jesuit residence, and her husband, Louis, worked in the maintenance department. Today, the house is Kisiel's office. He finds it hard to imagine how the family of five fit in the small structure.
But that they did. Louis diligently renovated the rooms, making them cute and comfortable, remembers Janice Majsa, administrative assistant for the Jesuit community.
Carla and Louis's daughter, Anna, recalls finding pieces of the house's past during the improvements. "When my dad was renovating the attic to make a bedroom for us, I found a lot of paper receipts dating back to the late 1800s and early 1900s," she says. "They indicated who to deliver eggs to, what produce was purchased - apples, pears, all kinds of things." She also remembers the former grounds. "Behind the chicken coup is now a parking lot, but there used to be apple trees, plum trees, pears, quince, cherries, and a huge walnut tree. Boysenberries, too." One tree had a particularly special meaning for the family. "The tree in front of the cottage was planted in June 1962 by Brother Mac (Brother Thomas P. McElroy, S.J.), when my younger brother was born," says Anna. "Brother Mac was always trying to teach us little things when we were kids. He planted the tree for my brother then told me that some day when I was older, I could look at the tree and know exactly how old it was. We have photographs of by brother holding on to that tree - even before he could walk." A few twisted trees are the only still-standing representatives of the once-sprawling orchard Anna remembers, but this special one still stands. "Most are gone due to the weather and pests, since we don't spray them," says Kisiel.
A set of well-worn stone steps stretch from the back of the barn up to Bellarmine Hall. Jeff Simon, carpentry supervisor, says he heard that the Lashar's maids and caretakers, who traveled frequently between the buildings, used them.
The barn's charming curved gables and surrounding grounds are still admired by artists and passers-by who remain enthralled by their historic grace. "In the late afternoon, as the sun is setting across campus, there are few buildings that can match the lovely lines of the barn complex," says Linda Gustavson, library assistant for acquisitions. "Driving from the Dolan School of Business up to the Maintenance Barn, one sees the vertical tree trunks. Just beyond the trees, the peaks of the barn are touched by the sun's rays. It's wonderful."
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By Jack Jones, Director of Sports Information
Stags prepare for an exciting basketball season
It's finally here: basketball season. And the 2004-05 campaign gives Stags fans plenty to be excited about.
The men's and women's teams have a strong core of returning players who have the experience and expertise to make a significant run at the 2005 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference championship and, with that, a berth to the NCAA tournament.
The men's program returns all but one player from the 2003-04 squad, which posted a 19-11 overall record and finished third in the MAAC regular-season standings. Head Coach Tim O'Toole needs to replace the solid play and strong leadership that he received from Rob Thomson '04. Thomson averaged better than 13 points and eight rebounds per game.
"Rob was a special player who carried us through those tough times that occur in every basketball game," says O'Toole. "But this year, we have a group of seniors who have the experience to lead us the same way Rob did last year."
This year's senior class includes center Brad Feleccia, forward Deng Gai, and guards Kudjo Sogadzi and Tyquawn Goode. All four have been regulars in the lineup since the 2001-02 season. They have combined for more than 170 starts in their first three years, giving Coach O'Toole that much-needed experience at all positions. Gai and Goode are co-captains for the upcoming season.
Third-year players Terrence Todd, DeWitt Maxwell, Michael Bell, Alvin Carter, and Charles Bentley bring dependable play to the court again this year. Todd, Maxwell, and Bell also have experience as starters, which provide Coach O'Toole with many more options at both guard and forward.
Sophomores Marty O'Sullivan and Michael Van Schaick earned playing time throughout their freshman season, time which should enable them to become more involved in this year's game plan.
Adding forward Geoff Middleton '08 and guard Danny Oglesby '07 and their offensive capabilities will enhance the Fairfield bench for the upcoming year.
The women's team has just as much experience and expects to be among the conference elite again this season. Head Coach Dianne Nolan brought in a highly respected group of recruits to mesh with her talented upperclasswomen, providing the proper mixture for success.
The freshman class includes guards Meka Wertz, Sabra Wrice, Stephanie Ryan, and forward Stephanie Cziria. "Collectively and individually, this class has the potential to be one of the best to enroll at Fairfield," Coach Nolan says. "We were able to recruit players in positions that we lost to graduation. I look forward to coaching them for the next four years."
The team selected seniors Cathy Dash, Janelle McManus, and Katie Hammerer as the season's tri-captains.
McManus, last season's leading scorer earned All-MAAC honors as a guard. Dash's strong, inside play helped lead the team in rebounding for the second straight season, and helped her gain a spot on the All-MAAC team. Hammerer can score points, but also has top shot-blocking ability.
Juniors Ivana Podrug, Clare Faurote, and Cara Murphy are ready for the 2004-05 season. Podrug gives the Stags another defensive player with size and strength. Murphy represents one of the team's top outside scoring threats, netting a team-high 31 three-point baskets in 24 appearances.
Sophomores Candice Lindsay and Elise Young round out the roster for the upcoming season. Lindsay was selected the MAAC Co-Rookie of the Year by the MAAC coaches last season, after averaging 8.1 points and 5.6 rebounds per game. Young came off the bench throughout the season to add depth at the guard position.
The teams are ready to start the 2004-05 campaign. The men's team opens in the Coaches Vs. Cancer Classic on Nov. 11 against Mississippi State. The women's squad begins its season on Nov. 19 against Harvard at the Arena at Harbor Yard. Let the excitement begin!
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By Jack Jones, Director of Sports Information
Doris awarded for 2004 NCAA Arena games
Director of Athletics Gene Doris received a Splash Award from the Coastal Fairfield County Convention and Visitors Bureau at its annual dinner in October. Doris was also honored with the Constituent Supporter of the Year award for his role in bringing the 2004 NCAA Women's Basketball first- and second-round games to the Arena at Harbor Yard last March, which Fairfield University hosted. Doris was quick to point out that this was a true team effort. "I would be remiss if I did not acknowledge all of the people who made this event so successful," Doris said. "This was a collaboration between Fairfield University, the CVB, the Arena at Harbor Yard, and the City of Bridgeport."
More than 9,000 fans packed the Arena to watch four of the best NCAA Division I women's basketball teams battle it out for a spot in the regional semi-final. The University of Connecticut, Auburn University, North Carolina State University, and the University of Pennsylvania played in the two-day event, with the Huskies advancing to the next round.
Two more events will come this way in the next few years - the 2006 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament Regionals and the 2007 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Men's and Women's Basketball Tournaments. Both events will be played at the Arena at Harbor Yard.
O'Toole inducted into Hall of Fame
Men's Basketball Coach Tim O'Toole was one of five athletes inducted into the Westchester Sports Hall of Fame this year. Joining O'Toole among the 2004 inductees are former NBA star Gus Williams, MLB all-star B.J. Surhoff, Olympic medalist Cristina Teuscher, and track and field coach Dave Rider.
O'Toole played his scholastic basketball at Archbishop Stepinac High School, under Director of Athletics Gene Doris. From Stepinac, he continued his basketball career as a player at Fairfield University.
O'Toole begins his seventh season at Fairfield University, bringing an 88-86 overall record into the 2004-05 campaign. He led his squad to back-to-back 19-win seasons over the past two years, as well as to a National Invitation Tournament bid in 2003.
Volleyball and soccer team student-athletes win early season accolades
Tickets for men's and women's basketball games are now on sale for the 2004-05 season. Season tickets guarantee fans the same seat for each game. Prices for men's basketball games and doubleheaders are $18 for adults and $12 for Fairfield University students (undergrad and graduate), youth, and seniors at midcourt. End court seating is priced at $12 for adult and $8 for youth and seniors. Women's basketball ticket prices are $10 for adults and $5 for Fairfield University students, youth, and seniors. Group rates are available for parties of 12 or more.
For tickets, call the Fairfield University ticket office at ext. 4103, click on www.ticketmaster.com, or visit the Arena at Harbor Yard box office.
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Fairfield University has most Fulbrights in its category
Fairfield University has ranked number one among universities that grant master's degrees, in the Fulbright Program's list of colleges and universities that produced 2004-2005 U.S. Fulbright Fellows. Four Fairfield University graduates have received Fulbright Scholarships for this academic year, besting 55 other schools in the category, including Villanova University.
The Institute of International Education, the non-profit agency which administers the Fulbright program, and the Chronicle of Higher Education, ranked schools with Fulbright winners in four groups: doctoral/research universities, master's institutions, bachelor's institutions, and "other specialized institutions," which includes arts colleges and Military academies. The categories were based on classifications of the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching.
The four new award winners at Fairfield University bring to 33 the number of Fairfield University students who have been awarded Fulbrights since 1993. This year's winners were Class of 2004 graduates Gerald Abbey (Taiwan), James Allwein (Greece), James DiGuglielmo (Germany), and Aelee Kwon (South Korea).
"We are thrilled to receive this recognition," says Dr. Miriam Gogol, associate dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. "At Fairfield, we take the Fulbright process extremely seriously. We have a deeply devoted faculty committee which works tirelessly with our student applicants and we consider this opportunity an integral part of student education here." Gogol administers the University's rigorous Fulbright process, which includes screenings, interviews, and several redrafts of student proposals.
In addition to Fairfield University's four winners, seven applicants were listed as alternates who would be awarded Fulbrights should another student decline the honor. Initially, 14 Fairfield University students were recommended by IIE National Screening Committee.
"The Fulbright Scholarship opens doors internationally and nationally," Dr. Gogol says. "Our candidates are often offered high-level positions as a result of their successful completion of their studies abroad."
University's Charitable Sharing Campaign is in full swing
With the season of giving approaching, consider touching the lives of those who need a helping hand. Fairfield University's annual Charitable Sharing Campaign to support the United Way and Community Health Charities runs through Dec. 1. Co-chairing this year's campaign are Christina McGowan, head reference librarian, and Rita Duda, associate director of human resources.
The campaign enables employees to contribute to organizations that strive to bring crucial services to people in need. Donors have a choice of where they would like to direct their gift, whether it's United Way, Community Health Charities, or the agency of their choice.
This year's goal is $30,000. Campaign captains have already begun asking employees to consider making a contribution. For more information, contact Christina McGowan at ext. 2465 or Rita Duda at ext. 2994.
Free financial planning luncheon seminar
Alexander Williams, a certified financial planner and adjunct professor in University College's Financial Planning Certificate Program, will share his insights on planning for retirement, saving for educational needs, choosing a good financial planner, and a host of other topics, at a free luncheon seminar on Nov. 5, at 11 a.m. in the Charles F. Dolan School of Business. The seminar will be followed by a question and answer session.
Williams will also provide information on the certificate program for those interested in pursuing a career in financial planning.
The seminar and buffet luncheon is free. To reserve a seat, call 254-4307.
Renowned author on Judaic affairs to lecture
The Carl and Dorothy Bennett Center for Judaic Studies at Fairfield University will present a free lecture by Yossi Klein Halevi on Nov. 9, at 7:30 p.m. Halevi, contributing editor and correspondent for The New Republic and a columnist for the Jerusalem Post, will deliver the Adolph and Ruth Schnurmacher Lecture in Judaic Studies, entitled "The Future of Diaspora-Israeli Relations," in the Oak Room of the John A. Barone Campus Center.
Halevi is an Associate Fellow of the Shalem Center, an institute for Jewish social thought and Israeli public policy in Jerusalem. He is the author of At the Entrance of Eden: A Jew's Search for God with Christians and Muslims in the Holy Land, and Memoirs of a Jewish Extremist. His 1985 documentary film, Kaddish.
The lecture is free, but space is limited and reservations are requested. For information and to register, call Judaic Studies at ext. 2066.
Awards dinner honors AHANA students
On Oct. 28, the Center for Multicultural Relations hosted the Christopher Blake Love AHANA Student Achievement Awards Dinner, honoring 112 students who achieved a cumulative grade point average of 3.2 or higher during the previous academic year. Pictured above are honorees with Dr. Larri Mazon, director of multicultural relations, and University President Jeffrey P. von Arx, S.J.
Photo by B.K. Angeletti
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 Karen Katen, president of Pfizer Global Pharmaceuticals, will deliver Fairfield University's annual Charles F. Dolan Lecture on Nov. 10 at 7:30 p.m. at the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts.
Katen joined Pfizer in 1974, and has distinguished herself as a visionary in her field. In addition to her presidential post, she is executive vice president of Pfizer, Inc., and is a member of the Pfizer Leadership Team, the governing management body of the company.
As head of Pfizer's principal operating division, Katen leads the top organization in the industry with 50,000 employees around the world, annual revenue of about $29 billion, and several of the world's 25 top-selling pharmaceutical products.
Katen has consistently been named one of the Fortune magazine's "50 Most Powerful Women in Business," ranking number six in the 2003 ratings. Business Week magazine's annual ranking has named Katen one of the "25 Top Executives." She has also received 10 "Woman of the Year" or similar awards from civic groups, national associations, and universities.
In July, the American Women's Economic Development Corporation recognized Katen with its Business Leadership Award. During the same month, the Catholic Health Care Foundation of the Archdiocese of New York presented its John A. Coleman Panis Vitae Award to Katen.
In addition to her duties at Pfizer, Katen is on the boards of the General Motors Corporation and the Harris Corporation, and she serves on the international council of J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. She is a member of the Council for the United States and Italy, and is an appointee to the 2003 U.S.-Japan Private Sector/Government Commission and the National Infrastructure Advisory Committee, which makes recommendations to the Department of Homeland Security on policy changes to protect the U.S. infrastructure.
Katen began her career at Pfizer, after receiving her bachelor's and master's degrees from the University of Chicago. She rose rapidly through a series of marketing and general management positions. During the 1990s, she brought 10 innovative pharmaceuticals to the U.S. market. With the acquisition of Warner Lambert in 2000 and Pharmacia in 2003, she managed the largest integrations in the industry's history. As a result of the acquisitions and internal growth, the Global Pharmaceutical Group posted about $43 billion in revenues in 2003, up nearly nine times from 1993.
The Charles F. Dolan Lecture series has featured highly accomplished, visionary, and internationally recognized business leaders since its inauguration in 2001 with Jack Welch, then-chairman and chief executive of General Electric.
The lecture is free and open to the public, but reservations are required. Call the Box Office at ext. 4010.
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Dresden Philharmonic to perform at Quick Center for the Arts
The legendary Dresden Philharmonic and critically acclaimed violinist Julia Fischer will play an all-Brahms program at the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts on Nov. 6, at 8 p.m. A pre-concert Art to Heart discussion with Dr. Laura Nash, director of the Fairfield University Classical Music Department, will take place from 7 to 7:40 p.m.
The program features Brahms' "Concerto in D major for Violin and Orchestra, Op. 77" and "Symphony No. 1 in C minor, Op. 68."
The Dresden Philharmonic has been captivating audiences around the globe since its inception in 1870. Some of the world's greatest composers, Brahms, Tchaikovsky, Dvorak and Strauss, are among the giants of classical music who have conducted the orchestra over the years. The Quick Center performance features the Dresden's principal conductor, Rafael Frühbeck de Burgos.
The Dresden Philharmonic traces its origins to the formal opening of the first concert hall in Dresden, a beautiful riverside city often called "Florence on the Elbe." The hall's opening marked a social change in the city from concerts for the aristocracy to concerts given for the enjoyment of the general public. From 1885, the "Gewerbehausorchester," as it was then known, gave full seasons of symphonic concerts in Dresden, earning its current title, Dresden Philharmonic Orchestra, in 1915.
The featured soloist for the evening is violinist Julia Fischer, who has achieved critical acclaim for her expressive artistry and a grace and poise that belies her age, just 21. Fischer, a Munich-born violinist, has won several prestigious prizes, including the 1995 International Yehudi Menuhin Violin Competition, the 1996 Eurovision Competition for Young Instrumentalists and the 1997 Prix d'Espoir presented by the Foundation of European Industry.
The program begins with the German master's violin concerto. The piece has gained deserved recognition for tender, lyrical passages and expansive, emotional development and a zesty final movement that is a violinist's tour de force of precarious passagework and gypsy-inspired charm.
The second piece follows in the tradition of the man often called the last of the great Classical composers. A fervent admirer of Beethoven, Brahms was moved to write in this form to be linked to the tradition of the symphony as set by the great master.
For tickets, call the Box Office at ext. 4010.
Live! Lit takes on mother/daughter relationships, travel
Live! Lit, a series of dramatic readings of some of the world's best short fiction, takes on mother/daughter relationships on Nov. 7 at 3 p.m. the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts. The Sunday performance, How I Learned to Cook, features stories from an forthcoming anthology read by seasoned professional actors. The event is preceded by an afternoon tea at 2 p.m.
E. Katherine Kerr of Wilton, who is director for the afternoon, will read Kate Braverman's Lithium for Medea, and Bethel resident Marty Bongfeldt will offer "Just Another Movie Star" by Jamie Callan of New Haven. Joyce Aaron of Redding will read "Fierce Attachments" by Vivian Gornick. Some of the featured writers will be available for book signing following the performance.
Tess Link, actress, writer and member of the Westport-based Theatre Artists Workshop, is the series creator.
Live! Lit continues on Dec. 5, with On Travel, and includes stories by T. Coraghessan Boyle, Frederick Reiken, and William Maxwell.
For tickets, call the Box Office at ext. 4010.
Innovative Kronos Quartet to play at the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts
Kronos Quartet, an award-winning ensemble that thrives on musical experimentation and innovation, will perform on Nov. 19, at 8 p.m. at the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts. A pre-concert Art to Heart discussion with New York Daily News critic Howard Kissel will take place from 7 p.m. to 7:40 p.m.
The concert is one of the San Francisco-based quartet's few East Coast appearances this season, as it will spend much of 2004-05 touring Europe, Australia and New Zealand.
Named 2003 Musicians of the Year by Musical America Directory, the 31-year-old string quartet continues to embrace the eccentric and the extraordinary, commissioning challenging new music and unearthing older pieces not usually found on a classical program.
For tickets, call the Box Office at ext. 4010.
Dr. Hauerwas delivers annual Mooney lecture
 dr. stanley hauerwas, gilbert t. rowe professor of christian ethics at duke university divinity school, delivered the 11th annual christopher f. mooney, s.j., lecture in theology, religion, and society on oct. 28. in his presentation, "sacrificing the sacrifices of war," Dr. Hauerwas discussed pacifism and just-war reflections, the attraction of war, and how Christians should react to war.
Photo by B.K. Angeletti
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Campus Currents is the official news publication of the Fairfield University community. It is published monthly. The editorial office is located in Bellarmine Hall, Room 203. Phone: 254-4000, ext. 2556. Fax: 254-4167.
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