The Magis Reception

Fairfield University celebrated the generosity of its major donors at the Magis Reception in June 2007, following a meeting of the Board of Trustees in New York City. Magis - which is Latin for "the more" - was a concept used by St. Ignatius of Loyola to inspire generosity of heart. As the name of this event implies, we recognize that spirit in the many benefactors who chose to use their contributions to help Fairfield's students, faculty, and community.

Attendees gather to hear brief remarks by Fr. von Arx

Dr. Kurt Schlichting, Fr. von Arx, and E. Gerald Corrigan '63 pause to mark the occasion at which Mr. Corrigan's $5 million gift was announced. Half of the gift has funded an endowed professorship and Dr. Schlichting is its first faculty chair holder.

Noël Appel '80, Fr. von Arx, and Michael Guarnieri '84

Jane (P'73), Greg '73, and Patricia Bohnsack, P'07, are most decidedly members of the Fairfield family

Gregory and Vera Kiernan, P'09, take a moment for the camera

Paul Richards '71, Randy and Elner Morrell '81, P'03, and Rosemary Richards

Susan and Frank Carroll '89 chat with Peggy and Bill Atwood, P'08. Both gentlemen are University trustees

Melissa and Justin Gibbons '92 at the reception held in the Yale Club