Alumni & Family Weekend
Thank you for attending!
Thousands returned to campus for this year’s Alumni & Family Weekend. It was a special time with an engaging assortment of academic sessions focused on Fairfield's Jesuit mission, as well as a multitude of opportunities for guests to experience the athletic, artistic, and fun sides of Fairfield. Events included StagFest, RugbyFest, the Stags Pep Rally, various athletic games, a Glee Club Concert, the annual White Coat Ceremony, and more.Thank you to all those who attended Alumni & Family Weekend and to all those who were with us in spirit. It was a time to reconnect, enjoy, network, and to experience our proud traditions here at Fairfield.
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2021
October 15 - 17
2022
October 21 - 23
2023
October 20 - 22
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Covid-19
Please note: masks are required for entry into all Fairfield University indoor facilities, regardless of vaccination status. Fairfield University is requiring all visitors to be vaccinated or be able to provide proof of a negative PCR test or antigen test within 72 hours of their first on-campus event. No at home tests will be accepted.
Visitors are asked to refrain from coming to campus if they are experiencing any of the following Covid-related symptoms: Fever or chills, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, new loss of taste or smell, sore throat, congestion or runny nose, nausea, vomiting or diarrhea.
Students living on campus are not permitted to host non-student visitors in any University housing.
Fairfield University reserves the right, at any time, to implement new guidelines for University-sponsored events and to postpone and/or cancel events if current conditions dictate that such action is needed.
Please refer to our Covid-19 resource page for the latest campus policies and FAQs.
Tickets & Registration
Events that require ticket purchases or reservations are captured through our University Ticketing website. First-time users will need to create an account before reserving or purchasing tickets. The deadline to purchase tickets online is midnight on Thursday, October 14.
To ensure we are in compliance with all Covid-19 regulations, StagFest sales will be limited to the first 1,000 orders. Following this date, all purchases will need to be made in-person on campus upon arrival, space permitting. Please include your current Fairfield student(s) in your ticket count, if they plan to attend an event with you. Tickets are available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Registration now open!
If an event listed on our schedule below, does not have a note about registration and is not listed on our ticketing site, registration is not required.
Alumni & Family ticket pick-up for all Quick Center events is contingent on proof of Covid-19 vaccination card or negative PCR or antigen test within 72 hours of their first on-campus event.
Alumni & Family Weekend is not a fundraiser for the University. We make every effort to contain costs as much as possible to accommodate all budgets without compromising the activities we offer and the experience of our guests.
StagFest
This is our annual Alumni & Family Weekend festival which has something to offer for the entire family. There are a variety of food vendors, a wine + beer garden, the Lil’ Stags Zone, a Stags Pep Rally, photo booth, and live band entertainment featuring “The Adults.” This festival is free and open to guests of all ages, with vouchers required only for the food vendors and wine + beer garden. All guests will have access to complimentary water, with additional non-alcoholic beverages available for purchase. To ensure we are in compliance with all Covid-19 regulations, StagFest sales will be limited to the first 1,000 orders.
Food Vouchers
- Purchase food vouchers online.
- Each food vendor will have a limited menu with all items valued at $6.
- Food vouchers can be redeemed by anyone in your family, at any of the vendors for these $6 items.
- Multiple food vouchers are needed for multiple items at the same or multiple vendors.
- For example, if your family would like 6 slices of pizza, 2 hotdogs and an ice-cream, you would need a total of 9 vouchers.
- If your Fairfield student(s) plan to attend this event, they will also need vouchers
- To ensure we are in compliance with all Covid-19 regulations, StagFest sales will be limited to the first 1,000 orders.
- Additional vouchers will be available for purchase at the event with cash and credit card, space permitting.
Drink Vouchers
- Purchase drink vouchers online.
- Alcoholic beverages can be secured through individual vouchers or packages.
- An individual drink voucher will secure one glass of wine, beer or cider for $5.
- The drink package will secure unlimited wine, beer and cider and commemorative Fairfield mug for $25. [LIMITED TO THE FIRST 1,000 PACKAGES]
- The ultimate package will secure the drink package plus 3 food vouchers for $40.
- If your Fairfield student(s) plan to attend this event, they will also need vouchers and must be 21 to participate. [LIMITED TO THE FIRST 1,000 PACKAGES]
- To ensure we are in compliance with all Covid-19 regulations, StagFest sales will be limited to the first 1,000 orders.
- Additional vouchers will be available for purchase at the event with cash and credit card, space permitting.
Vendors
Schedule
List schedule is subject to changes.
Friday, October 15
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Fairfield University Art Museum Open Houses Stop by the Bellarmine Hall Galleries to view the museum's permanent collection and two of its special exhibitions, Robert Gerhardt: Mic Check and Roberto Lugo: New Ceramics Families are also invited to participate in arts & crafts in the museum's classroom! In the Walsh Gallery in the Quick Center for the Arts, take in the powerful new exhibition Carrie Mae Weems: The Usual Suspects. |
11 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Bellarmine Hall Galleries in Bellarmine Hall & Walsh Gallery in the Quick Center for the Arts |
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AFW Check-In & Ticket Pickup Check in and pick up your pre-purchased event tickets and weekend schedules. Masks are required indoors. Fairfield University is recommending all visitors to be vaccinated or be able to provide proof of a negative PCR test or antigen test within 72 hours of their first on-campus event. At home tests will not be accepted. |
5 – 8 p.m. | John A. Barone Campus Center, Third Floor, Tully Information Desk |
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Fairfield Friday Dinner Family, friends, and alumni are invited to experience a Fairfield Friday dinner in the Tully Dining Commons. Take part in an authentic Fairfield University dining experience, as you get the opportunity to eat where your students do.
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5 – 8 p.m. | John A. Barone Campus Center, Fourth Floor, Tully Dining Commons |
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Family Fun Paint Night Come together for an exciting night filled with friends, family, and laughter while creating a one-of-a-kind painting. A blank canvas, paint, instructions, and refreshments will be provided. Register for the Friday Family Fun Paint Night Event may sell out. |
6 – 8 p.m. | Faber Hall Dining Commons |
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Juggling Comedy Show Pre-Show Social Help yourself to desserts, coffee, and tea before the show! |
7 – 8 p.m. | Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts, Lobby |
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Juggling Comedy Show with Ivan Pecel Leave every notion of what you “thought” a juggler was at the door. Based in Los Angeles, CA, Ivan brings the term “High Energy” to an entirely different level by delivering an unforgettable show. Whether Ivan is blindly juggling ping pong balls using only his mouth, or having you laughing so hard you cry, his show is guaranteed to change your mind about juggling. Register for the Juggling Comedy Show with Ivan Pecel Alumni & Family ticket pick-up for all Quick Center events is contingent on proof of COVID-19 vaccination card or negative PCR or antigen test within 72 hours of their first on-campus event.Show may sell out. Pre-reserved ticket pick up will take place at the Quick Center Box Office, an hour before showtime. Any tickets not picked up within 10 minutes of showtime, will be given to the next family on the wait list. |
8 – 9 p.m. | Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts, Kelley Theatre |
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Young Alumni Mug Night Mark your calendar and come back to the beach for this annual event! This is your ticket into The Grape on Friday night - don't miss out on the fun! Register for Young Alumni Mug Night $20 per person
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8 – 10:30 p.m. | The Seagrape Café
144 Reef Road |
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DIY String Art Channel your inner creativity as you create a string art masterpiece. String art consists of weaving colored string or yarn between hammered nails to make geometric patterns. Guests will have a choice of four patterns. No registration required. |
9:30 – 11:30 p.m. | John A. Barone Campus Center, Lower Level |
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Fairfield Friday Screening of Mamma Mia! Our on-campus movie theatre gives audience members with an unforgettable experience. Lounge in the chairs, enjoy complimentary popcorn and candy, and join us for the screening of this classic flim.
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9:30 – 11:30 p.m. | Gonzaga Auditorium |
Saturday, October 16
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AFW Check-In & Ticket Pickup Check in and pick up your pre-purchased event tickets and weekend schedules. Any StagFest tickets not picked up by 11:30 a.m., will be moved to the Bellarmine Lawn ticket tent for pick up at StagFest. Masks are required indoors. Fairfield University is recommending all visitors to be vaccinated or be able to provide proof of a negative PCR test or antigen test within 72 hours of their first on-campus event. At home tests will not be accepted. |
8 – 11:30 a.m. | John A. Barone Campus Center, Third Floor, Tully Information Desk |
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Fairfield Breakfast Family, friends, and alumni are invited to experience an authentic Fairfield breakfast in the Tully Dining Commons.
Purchase tickes for the Fairfield Breakfast Masks are required indoors. Fairfield University is recommending all visitors to be vaccinated or be able to provide proof of a negative PCR test or antigen test within 72 hours of their first on-campus event. At home tests will not be accepted. |
8 – 11 a.m. | John A. Barone Campus Center, Fourth Floor, Tully Dining Commons |
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President’s Welcome Breakfast *Invitation Only* |
8:30 – 10 a.m. | Bellarmine Hall |
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Ziplining at The Adventure Park Guests are invited to spend part of their weekend in the trees! This five acre, 11-course aerial forest park has over 100 platforms connected by bridges and zip lines. Tickets are discounted for October 16 and 17 at $42 per person. |
9 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. | The Adventure Park at the Discovery Museum (4450 Park Avenue, Bridgeport, CT) |
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Friends of Fairfield Rugby Homecoming Rugby Fest This year's Rugby Fest kicks off with the City of Bridgeport Rugby Alliance (COBRA) youth rugby scrimmage followed by the Red Rugger Alumni game at 11 a.m. Join us at noon for special presentations on Grauert Field including remarks from President Mark Nemec followed at 1:30 p.m. by two Liberty Conference men's rugby matches vs. University of Rhode Island. Complimentary Food & Beverages. No registration required. |
9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. | Lt. Hans Grauert Field |
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“A Synodal Church: What Does Pope Francis Mean?” a Catholic Studies Panel All are invited to join us for this engaging panel led by Paul Lakeland, Rev. Aloysius P. Kelley S.J. Professor of Catholic Studies and Chair of the Center for Catholic Studies. |
9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. | Aloysius P. Kelley Center, Presentation Room |
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Studying Abroad: Fairfield’s Offerings and What Families Need to Know Global Fairfield will showcase Fairfield’s academic partnerships abroad while highlighting programs that complement, supplement, and enhance the academics offered on campus. Families will be provided with “next steps” to discuss with their students, so together they can successfully incorporate study abroad into their Fairfield experience. |
10 – 10:45 a.m. | Gonzaga Auditorium |
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White Coat Ceremony The Fairfield University community celebrates our Class of 2024 nursing students as they are formally inducted into the start of their clinical experience. *Invitation Only* |
10 – 11 a.m. | Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts |
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Fairfield Legacy Association Reception The Office of Alumni Relations invites Fairfield University legacy families to a special reception. Over 19 percent of Fairfield graduates are members of a legacy family and nearly 600 current undergraduate students have parents, grandparents, or siblings who are fellow Stags. Meet and mingle with alumni and current students with Fairfield family ties and celebrate being a part of this great Stag family! *Invitation Only* |
10 – 11:30 a.m. | Dolan School of Business, Event Hall |
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President’s Welcome Address & Campus Update Kick off Alumni & Family Weekend with an official welcome from our ninth President of Fairfield University, Mark R. Nemec, PhD. The address will also feature an insightful panel discussion regarding updates on campus facilities, athletics, mission and identity, student life, academics and more! Register for the President’s Welcome Address & Campus Update |
11 a.m. – Noon | John A. Barone Campus Center, 3rd Floor, Oak & Dogwood Rooms |
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Fairfield University Art Museum Open Houses Stop by the Bellarmine Hall Galleries to view the museum's permanent collection and two of its special exhibitions, Robert Gerhardt: Mic Check and Roberto Lugo: New Ceramics Families are also invited to participate in arts & crafts in the museum's classroom! In the Walsh Gallery in the Quick Center for the Arts, take in the powerful new exhibition Carrie Mae Weems: The Usual Suspects. |
11 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Bellarmine Hall Galleries in Bellarmine Hall & Walsh Gallery in the Quick Center for the Arts |
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StagFest This is our annual Alumni & Family Weekend Festival which has something to offer the entire family, providing a variety of food vendors, a wine + beer garden, the Lil’ Stags Zone (featuring a petting zoo), a Stags Pep Rally and live band entertainment performed by “The Adults.” This festival is free and open to guests of all ages, with vouchers required only for the food vendors and wine + beer garden. To ensure we are in compliance with all Covid-19 regulations, StagFest sales will be limited to the first 1,000 orders. Purchase StagFest Food & Drink Vouchers Additional vouchers will be available for purchase at the event with cash and credit card, space permitting. Pre-purchased StagFest vouchers that are not picked up from the Barone Campus Center Third Floor Tully Information Desk before 11:30 a.m. will be available for pick up at Bellarmine Lawn. |
Noon – 4 p.m. | Bellarmine Lawn |
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The Fairfield Residential Experience Residential life at Fairfield University consists of a variety of on-campus housing options with housing guaranteed for four years to all full-time, matriculated undergraduate students. The Office of Residence Life will provide families with all they need to know about our residential experience, including the housing processes to better inform their students options for their remaining years at Fairfield. |
12:15 – 1 p.m. | Aloysius P. Kelley Center, Presentation Room |
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Studying Abroad: Fairfield’s Offerings & What Families Need to Know The Global Fairfield Department will be showcasing our academic partnerships abroad while highlighting programs that complement, supplement and enhance the academics offered on campus. Families will be provided with “next steps” to discuss with their students, so together they can successfully incorporate study abroad into their Fairfield experience. |
12:15 – 1 p.m. | Gonzaga Auditorium |
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Women’s Volleyball vs. Manhattan Come support the Stags as they take on the Jaspers!
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1 - 3 p.m. | Leslie C. Quick, Jr. Recreational Complex, Field House |
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Residence Life & Residential College Alumni Mixer *Invitation Only* |
3 - 4 p.m. | 42 Langguth Hall Lounge and Patio |
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Stags Pep Rally Join our varsity athletic teams, coaches, and administrators as we officially kick off the 2021-2022 athletic season. The Pep Rally will feature remarks from our Men’s and Women’s Basketball Coaches as well as appearances by the Fairfield University Pep Band, and our Cheer and Dance Teams. |
3 – 3:30 p.m. | Bellarmine Lawn |
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Alumni & Family Weekend Mass Celebration Join the Fairfield University community as we celebrate an Alumni & Family Weekend liturgy celebrated by Rev. Gerald Blaszczak, Alumni Chaplain. |
5 – 6 p.m. | Egan Chapel of St. Ignatius of Loyola |
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Happy Hour Wood Workshop at AR Workshop Visit this local workshop to make your own mini-wood sign! The workshop staff will help you walk away with a 4” x 8” masterpiece that you’ll be proud to display. You may bring your own food/drink. |
5 – 8 p.m. | 869 Post Road
Fairfield, CT 06824 (in the Bob’s Plaza) |
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Dinner in Town The Town of Fairfield is excited to have you in the area for the weekend! Please check out some of our favorite local restaurants for a fun night exploring our community! |
5 – 8 p.m. | Town of Fairfield |
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Friends of Men’s Soccer Alumni Pre-Game Reception Join us as we honor the 2006 and 2011 Men’s Soccer MAAC Championships. *Invitation Only* |
5:30 – 7 p.m. | Rafferty Stadium VIP Suite |
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Class of 2020 Cocktail Party Class of 2020, join us for this exclusive class special cocktail reception under the tent on Bellarmine Lawn. *Invitation Only. No guests permitted.* |
7 – 9 p.m. | Bellarmine Lawn |
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Men’s Soccer vs. Iona Watch the Stags take on the Iona Gaels! Purchase $2 tickets on the Stag Tickets Website using code: AFW2021 Buy tickets for the Men's Soccer vs. Iona game Tickets purchased in advance may be printed or downloaded on your phone to be scanned at the entrance to Lessing Field. Tickets may be purchased at any time on fairfieldstags.com/TIX or at the ticket tent on gameday. Purchasing tickets in advance is the fastest and easiest way through the gates and into the game! Lessing Field is a “preferred cashless” venue. All major credit cards are accepted. |
7 – 9 p.m. | Lessing Field |
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The Great Dubois: Pre-Show Social Help yourself to desserts, coffee, and tea before the show! |
7 – 8 p.m. | Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts |
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The Great Dubois: The World's Most Unique 2 Person Circus Show A fast-paced, high-energy circus show for all ages, showcasing incredible feats of juggling, hula hoops, unicycle, aerial, circus stunts, contortion, magic and audience interaction all wrapped up in a blanket of comedy. Simply put, Michael DuBois and Viktoria Grimmy are the most unique 2-person circus show you will ever see! Recently featured in Hugh Jackman’s hit movie, “The Greatest Showman”, The Great DuBois have amassed an impressive list of credits, including the Tony Award winning “Pippin” on Broadway, “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno”, “Late Night with David Letterman”, Britney Spears World Circus Tour, and the movie “Burlesque” to highlight just a few. Register online today for The Great Dubois Circus Show Alumni & Family ticket pick-up for all Quick Center events is contingent on proof of Covid-19 vaccination card or negative PCR or antigen test within 72 hours of their first on-campus event.Show may sell out. Pre-reserved ticket pick up will take place at the Quick Center Box Office, an hour before ShowTime. Any tickets not picked up within 10 minutes of ShowTime, will be given to the next family on the wait list. |
8 – 9 p.m. | Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts |
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Saturday Screening of Dolittle Our on-campus movie theatre grants audience members with an unforgettable experience. Lounge in the chairs, enjoy complimentary popcorn and candy, and join us for the screening of Robert Downey Jr. as he electrifies one
of literature’s most enduring characters in a vivid reimagining of the classic tale of the man who could talk to animals: Dolittle.
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9:30 – 11 p.m. | Gonzaga Auditorium |
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Fairfield Family Bingo Join our students for their favorite late-night event! Put your luck to the test as you compete to win big prizes and enjoy a delicious ice cream sundae bar. |
9:30 – 11 p.m. | John A. Barone Campus Center, Fourth Floor, Tully Dining Commons |
Sunday, October 17
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Fairfield Brunch Family, friends, and alumni are invited to a final meal on campus to close out the weekend.
Purchase tickes for the Fairfield Brunch Masks are required indoors. |
7:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. | John A. Barone Campus Center, Third Floor, Oak Room |
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Fairfield Rowing Parents Erg Room Open House Day You’re invited to tour the Fairfield University Rowing Training Center which opened in April of 2021 on the lower level of Dolan Hall. The home of Fairfield Men’s and Women’s Rowing, the training center features 30 ergs and eight stationary bicycles, as well as multiple large TV screens and a state-of-the-art sound system. |
9 – 10 a.m. | Fairfield University Erg Room - Dolan Hall |
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Brunch Canvas Pillow Workshop at AR Workshop Visit this local workshop to make your own canvas pillow case! The workshop staff will help you walk away with a beautiful pillow that you’ll be proud to display in your home.
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10 a.m. – 2 p.m. | 869 Post Road
Fairfield, CT 06824 (in the Bob’s Plaza) |
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Ziplining at The Adventure Park Guests are invited to spend part of their weekend in the trees! This five acre, 11-course aerial forest park has over 100 platforms connected by bridges and zip lines. Tickets are discounted for October 16 and 17 at $42 per person. |
10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. | The Adventure Park at the Discovery Museum
(4450 Park Avenue Bridgeport, CT) |
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Women’s Club Rugby vs. Rensselaer Return to Grauert Field for the Tri-State Conference Women’s Rugby match vs. Rensselaer. |
11 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Lt. Hans Grauert Field |
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Alumni & Family Weekend Mass Celebration Join the Fairfield University community as we celebrate an Alumni & Family Weekend liturgy presided by Rev. Keith Maczkiewicz, S.J., ’04, Director of Campus Ministry and University Chaplain. |
11 a.m. - Noon | Egan Chapel of St. Ignatius of Loyola |
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Women’s Club Soccer vs. Central Connecticut |
11:30 a.m. | Barlow Field |
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Glee Club Concert Carole Ann Maxwell, D.S.M., will direct the Glee Club as they kick off their 75th Season of Music. This is an annual event that you definitely don’t want to miss! Register online today for the Glee Club Concert
Alumni & Family ticket pick-up for all Quick Center events is contingent on proof of Covid-19 vaccination card or negative PCR or antigen test within 72 hours of their first on-campus event.
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12:30 – 2 p.m. | Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts |
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Women’s Volleyball vs. Iona Come support the Stags as they take on the Iona Gaels!
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1 – 3 p.m. | Leslie C. Quick, Jr. Recreational Complex,
Field House |
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Field Hockey vs. Hofstra Come support the Stags as they take on the Hofstra Pride!
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1 – 3 p.m. | University Field |
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Alpha Sigma Nu Induction Ceremony & Reception The Fairfield University chapter of Alpha Sigma Nu will celebrate the induction of juniors, seniors, and graduate students, who have been chosen for their excellent academic record, service to others, and commitment to
Jesuit ideals. All alumni, families, and students are welcome to attend this ceremony and post reception.
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3 – 4:30 p.m. | Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts |
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Men’s Club Ice Hockey vs. Stony Brook |
8 p.m. | Rinks at Shelton |
Contact Us
Colleen Horstmann
Assistant Director, Student Programs
(203) 254-4000, ext. 2081
alumnifamweekend@fairfield.edu