The Walking Examen Beginning on the plaza of Egan Chapel, this mile-long prayer and meditation trail was designed to cultivate prayerful discernment and an awareness of God’s presence around us.
The Examen is a contemplative prayer practice made popular by St. Ignatius of Loyola that invites us to see God in our everyday lives. There are five steps to the Walking Examen identified by five large rocks with a plaque. Each step signifies the five movements of the Examen prayer: Thanksgiving, Illumination, Examination, Contrition, and Hope. View the Map.
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At Your Leisure; Self-Guided
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Various Locations
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Fun Run Put on your running (or walking!) shoes for the approximately 2.5 mile loop around campus. Maps outlining the route will be available at the Aloysius P. Kelley, S.J. Center.
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At Your Leisure; Self-Guided
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Campus
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Continental Breakfast Grab a cup of coffee and a light breakfast to kick off your day.
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8 – 10:30 a.m.
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Aloysius P. Kelley, S.J. Center
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Class of 1975 and 1980 Pickleball Tournament Start off your day and get your blood pumping with a pickleball tournament organized by 50th Reunion Committee Member Tony Mixcus.
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8:30 - 10:30 a.m.
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Leslie C. Quick, Jr. Recreational Complex, Field House
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Reunion Weekend Registration and Check-in Check in and pick up your name tags, tickets, room assignments, and schedules. (Registration will close from 4 to 6:30 p.m. to shift to evening locations, though housing keys will still be available for pickup from 4 – 6 p.m.)
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9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
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Aloysius P. Kelley, S.J. Center
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Leo D. Mahoney Arena Open House Stop by Leo D. Mahoney Arena, home to Fairfield's basketball and volleyball teams, as well as other signature events! Check out the concourse, Hall of Fame plaques, and The Diffley*, the exclusive club in the arena. Members of Fairfield's Athletics staff will be on hand to answer questions and talk about this exciting addition to Fairfield's campus. *Note: The Diffley will be closed for a private event until 11:30 a.m.
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10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
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Leo D. Mahoney Arena
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President's Circle and Bellarmine Society Champagne Toast (*By Invitation Only*) President Mark R. Nemec, PhD, invites all members of The President's Circle and The Bellarmine Society for a special toast in honor of your reunion and your membership in these prestigious giving societies.
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10:15 - 11:15 a.m.
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Leo D. Mahoney Arena, The Diffley
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Friends of Bill W. Meeting
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11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
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Barone Campus Center, Room 206
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Fairfield University Art Museum Open House Stop by and explore the exhibition Famous & Family: Through the Lens of Trude Fleischmann, running from May 2 - July 26. Learn More.
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11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
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Fairfield University Art Museum, Bellarmine Hall Galleries
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Walsh Art Gallery Open House View An Gorta Mór: Selections from Ireland's Great Hunger Museum, running from April 11 - August 16. Learn More.
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11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
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Walsh Gallery, Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts
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"Taste of Fairfield" Food Fair Try out sample menus from some of Connecticut's great restaurants and food trucks, while enjoying craft beer, wine, and entertainment from alumni band St. Hubbins!
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11:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
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Barone Campus Center, Traffic Circle
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Success on the Sound Author Meet-and-Greet and Book Discussion From 2:30 - 3 p.m., meet the authors of Success on the Sound: A History of Fairfield University, co-written by University Archivist Elise Bochinski, Professor Emeritus Paul Lakeland, PhD, and Professor Emeritus Kurt Schlichting '70, PhD. Then from 3 - 4 p.m., hear from the authors as they discuss their book, which tells the remarkable story of Fairfield's evolution from a commuter college for men into a nationally prominent co-ed doctoral-professional university.
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2:30 - 4 p.m.
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Barone Campus Center, Room 200
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Reunion Weekend Mass Join us in prayer and reflection for a special Mass honoring all reunion-year alumni and remembering classmates who have passed on.
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5:30 p.m.
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Egan Chapel of St. Ignatius of Loyola
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Reunion Weekend Registration and Check-In Check in and pick up your name tags, dinner tickets, and housing keys.
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6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
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Bellarmine Hall
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Class of 2000 Champagne Toast and Class Photo Celebrate your 25th Reunion milestone with a champagne toast and class photo.
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6:30 p.m.
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Bellarmine Hall Side Terrace (Rain location: Bellarmine Hall)
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Reunion Dinner Dance Enjoy a gourmet buffet dinner, then dance the night away!
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6:30 p.m. – Midnight
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Bellarmine Great Lawn (Rain or Shine)
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