Fairfield Now - Fall 2007
The Greening of Fairfield
Known as a campus with lots of green, Fairfield has moved well beyond lawns and trees in defining what makes a campus green.
The Power of One
Peace Corps Volunteer Soraya Bilbao '94 so loves the people of Tonga, an island nation in the South Pacific, that she's staying for a third year.
An Outstretched Hand
With compassion, sensitivity, and talent, Rob Girandola '87 donated his time to sculpt a memorial
to four FDNY firefighters who perished on Sept. 11.
Charles Morgan, M.D.: partner in health, spirit of hope
Mental illness need not prevent students from succeeding in college, as the Counseling Center's medical consultant explains.
Real-World Chemistry
Meet three teams of chemistry majors who, last semester, became brewmasters, crimebusters, and java analysts.
Introducing Joe Frager: Coach of Champions
Fairfield welcomes Joe Frager, coach of the 2007 Division II national championship team, as its new women's basketball coach.
Tracking and Tapping into Lessons Learned
Nursing majors can tell you what they learned, when they learned it, and how they reflected on the experience - thanks to ePortfolio.
Sabbatical in Cuba
An expert on the impact of economic sanctions in Iraq and Cuba, Dr. Gordon reflects on her recent sabbatical.
Special Alumni Features
Reunion 2007
Athletic Hall of Fame to Induct Five
Class Notes
Greg Hussey Hayes '96
Sue Bretthauer, M.A.'93
The Magazine of Fairfield University
Volume 30 • Number 2
A.M.D.G.
Director of Communications, Advancement and Student Affairs Editor
Barbara D. Kiernan, M.A.'90
Designer
Nancy (Gelston) Dobos '91,
DobosDesign, Wellesley, Mass.
University Photojournalist
Jean Santopatre
University News Editor
Meredith Guinness
Class Notes Editor
Barbara Guenette
Vice President for Marketing and Communication
Rama Sudhakar
Fairfield Now, the Fairfield University magazine, is published four times (November, February, May, August) during the year by Fairfield University.
Editorial offices are located in:
Bellarmine Hall, Fairfield University
Fairfield, CT 06824-5195
(203) 254-4000, ext. 2526
Photo credits:
All photos by Jean Santopatre except:
B.K. Angeletti: Commencement 2007
Gisela Gil-Egui: Cuba
James Marshall: ePortfolio
Carlisle Stockton: Joe Frager