Gifts in Action

"Universities never seem to finish building, and there is a reason for that. Each new generation brings new technologies and new challenges. To stay at the forefront in meeting the needs of our students, there will always be something we can do better...I look forward in the years ahead to building the academic, research, and internship opportunities that will prepare our students for the needs of the world in which they will serve."

Rev. Jeffrey P. von Arx, S.J.

Gifts to Fairfield spring to action in many ways across every facet of University life. Gifts keep the promise of Fairfield open to a new generation of students as well as a University community that grows more expansive and more engaged every year.

Below are just some examples of how the people, programs, and facilities of Fairfield can be supported by the generosity of our donors. We are deeply grateful for every gift and invite you to join us in recognizing the powerful impact each and every one has on the life of the University.

Scholarships Jim Mara '68 decided to help out deserving Fairfield students by establishing the Richard A. Marfurt '68 Scholarship in memory of his old roommate.	Lyons-Lademan Athletic Fund "We recognize the important role athletics can play in the overall formation of individuals…and the Jesuit tradition of education that encourages a sound mind in a sound body." - Rosellen Walsh Schnurr '74	Annual Fund "I was given the opportunity to grow into myself here, into who I was supposed to be. That's what makes giving back - in whatever way I can - so fulfilling." - Mark Beyerly '95
Planned Giving "On my list of where to spend my money has always been repaying Fairfield for the financial aid I received as a student." - Michael Guarnieri '84	Ignatian Residential College "After graduating from the Ignatian Residential College, I am a much more thoughtful person than I ever was. By living and learning as a community, I've been taught to think outside myself, staying open to different perspectives that enhance my own." - Jared Mezzocchi '07	Charles F. Dolan School of Business "This is a major and far reaching teaching innovation which places the Dolan School on a level with the major business schools in this country. I am simply making a small contribution to supporrt it." - Oliver Patrell
School of Nursing "When SimMan(R) is part of every nursing course, this one gift will dramatically impact the classroom experience for all our nursing students." - Dr. Suzanne Campbell, assistant professor of nursing	Endowment "I have every expectation that Fairfield will continue to flourish in the future while maintaining its tradition of excellence and its service to the community." - Jerry Corrigan '63	Campus Ministry "Campus Ministry programs and retreats gave me the chance to explore the role faith plays in my life ... now when I ask myself, 'Am I successful?' I have more than one way to measure it." - Kristen Record '99