In this issue:

Commencement 2011

Fairfield University receives national recognition for community service

Mentors sought for Residential Colleges

Welcome to the Class
of 2015!

Students help turn trash into treasure

Next season in
Arts & Minds

Exciting news from Athletics

Important information
from Residential Life
and the Health Center

'Fairfield University Bookstore' to fill void left in downtown

When Borders Books & Music Store closed its Post Road location in Fairfield, the decision was felt deeply throughout the community. Fairfield University announced July 6 that a new bookstore will open in the prime, anchor store site, located at 1499 Post Road, one complete with the advantages and resources consumers expect from a premier retail bookstore, and more.

The general-purpose bookstore, to be named the "Fairfield University Bookstore," is anticipated to open in early October. "We are delighted to have been given this opportunity to bring a full-scale bookstore and cafe back to the center of the Town of Fairfield," said Fairfield University President Rev. Jeffrey P. von Arx, S.J. "It is our hope that the store will serve as a meeting place and a destination for residents and guests." Read more

Commencement 2011

Fairfield University awarded diplomas to 858 undergraduate students at the 61st Commencement Exercises on May 22. The Honorable Maryanne Trump Barry, a highly influential judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals Third Circuit, was the keynote speaker. Stephen Bottari Jr.'11, a double major in communication and politics, delivered the valedictory address. Read more

The undergraduate Commencement was followed that same afternoon by the graduate student ceremony, where 405 students received their masters' degrees. Navy Rear Admiral Brian Monahan '82, attending physician for the United States Congress and United States Supreme Court, was the keynote speaker. Jessica Viner '04, who received an MBA, gave the valedictory speech.
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Fairfield University receives national recognition for community service

For the fifth year in a row, Fairfield University has been named to the President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll for being a leader in building a campus-wide culture of service learning, volunteering, and civic engagement. Read more

Residential Colleges seek mentors

Here at Fairfield, one of the major ways we support our students in their own growth and development is through mentoring. Mentors are present, create a safe and trusting space, facilitate "real" discussions and reflections among students, and offer their own perspectives and struggles about living an authentic life. Read more

Welcome Class of 2015!

The Office of New Student Programs recently held two exciting and informative Orientation sessions for the Class of 2015 and their families. The Orientation Team had a tremendous amount of fun interacting with attendees, especially at the parent/guardian informal reception, the Student Life Forum, and the Academic Planning and Financial presentations. Incoming students had an opportunity to experience sample classes as well as register for their fall classes. Students also participated in a couple of new events, such as Fairfield Quest, a group scavenger hunt, as well as spiritual and reflective segments. Read more

Students help local charities with trash to treasure project

At the end of the academic year, while packing up their rooms, Fairfield University students have gotten into a good habit of collecting re-usable items, and rather than throw away all of their belongings, students have been donating their unwanted things to charity organizations throughout Fairfield County. Read more

Next season in Arts & Minds

Gary Wood, the Quick Center's new director, wants to spread the word that the upcoming season at the Quick Center for the Arts is sure to have something for everyone!

Men's Basketball bound for Italy

After gaining national recognition over the last two years, the Fairfield men's basketball team will head out to the international basketball community this summer as the Stags visit Italy for a special 10-day tour. The trip will include a four-game schedule that will send the Stags to Pisa, Florence, Venice, and Milan. Read more

Men's Cross Country, Men's Golf, and Softball receive public recognition awards

Fairfield University had three varsity athletic teams receive NCAA Public Recognition Awards, announced in May by the NCAA. The award is presented to those teams that have an NCAA Division I Academic Progress Report (APR) in the top 10 percent of all squads in their respective sports. Read more

Insurance Waiver reminder

The Health Center would like to remind parents that all full-time undergraduate students are required to have health insurance and that students are automatically enrolled into the Student Accident and Sickness plan offered by Gallagher Koster unless the student completes an online waiver form. The form can be found at www.gallagherkoster.com/fairfield by clicking on "Student Waive." Failure to waive the insurance will result in a charge of $995 to the student's bill. The deadline to waive is August 15.

Residence Life updates

Important reminder about leases: Students should not sign off-campus leases until released off campus. For their own protection, students are advised not to sign a lease until after they have confirmed release from Fairfield University's four-year housing requirement. If a student signs a lease and is not released by Fairfield University to live off campus, Fairfield University has no obligation to honor the lease the student signed, or to otherwise accommodate any contractual residential relationships they enter into. In other words, students who sign leases prior to being released do so at their own risk. Read more

Summer housing: The Office of Residence Life provides summer housing for students taking a class or internship. Please contact the office for details at (203) 254-4215 or e-mail residencelife@fairfield.edu.

2011-12 fall move-in dates: Please be advised of the following dates and times for the 2011-12 fall move-in:

• Sunday, August 28: Orientation and Welcome - Class of 2015. Residence Halls will open at 8 a.m. for first-year students.

• Tuesday, August 30: Residence Halls will open for the Class of 2014 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.The BCC Dining Hall will open at 4 p.m.

• Wednesday, August 31: Residence Halls will be open for the Classes of 2012 and 2013 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

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Special Message to Parents

In May, the Class of 2011 graduated with a commencement ceremony on the lawn of Bellarmine to honor their accomplishments. Then in June we welcomed the incoming Class of 2015 on campus during new student orientation! The cycle starts again for us at Fairfield University! Parents play an integral part in the education of our students through the Parents' Fund. Please make your donation today.

Thank you for supporting
Fairfield University

REFLECTION

by Jeanne Novotny, Ph.D., RN, FAAN, dean of the School of Nursing

"It is truly amazing how a decade can fly by. It seems like yesterday that I began my appointment as dean of the School of Nursing (SON). The deanship has been the most challenging and rewarding position of my career."

Find out the latest in the School of Nursing. A new issue of The Pulse is now available.

events

August 28
Class of 2015 Welcome

August 29
Orientation for
International Students

August 30
Class of 2014 Move-in Day

August 31
Classes of 2012 and 2013
Move-in Day

September 1
Classes Begin

September 5
Labor Day Holiday