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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.
Fairfield University is requesting all visitors to be vaccinated or be able to provide proof of a negative PCR test within 72 hours of their campus visit.
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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.
- Pre-purchased tickets and new $10 tickets will be available for pick up at the Barone Campus Center, Third Floor Tully Information Desk.
- Children under 10 years of age are free.
- Current Fairfield University students without a meal plan are welcome to show us their StagCard at the Tully Information Desk to receive a free meal ticket (only to be used during AFW).
Purchase tickes for the Fairfield Breakfast
Fairfield University is requesting all visitors to be vaccinated or be able to provide proof of a negative PCR test within 72 hours of their campus visit.
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8 – 11 a.m.
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John A. Barone Campus Center, Fourth Floor, Tully Dining Commons |
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President’s Welcome Breakfast
*Invitation Only*
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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.
Purchase
tickets for the Adventure Park
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9 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. |
The Adventure Park at the Discovery Museum (4450 Park Avenue, Bridgeport, CT) |
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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.
Register for the Catholic Studies Panel
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9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. |
John A. Barone Campus Center, Third Floor, Dogwood 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.
Register
for a
Studying Abroad Information Session
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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*
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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*
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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
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11 a.m. – Noon |
John A. Barone Campus Center, Third Floor, Oak Room |
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Friends of Fairfield Rugby Homecoming Rugby Fest
This year’s Rugby Fest kicks off with the Fairfield Women Ruggers & Alumnae Game followed by the Red Rugger Alumni Game at noon featuring President Mark R. Nemec, PhD.
*Invitation Only*
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11 a.m. - 1 p.m. |
Lt. Hans Grauert Field |
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Fairfield University Art Museum Open Houses
The Fairfield University Art Museum galleries bring iconic and original works of art to the University community, the residents of Fairfield County, and beyond. The small but choice permanent collection features European and American
paintings, drawings, and prints, as well as a group of Asian, African, and Pre-Columbian objects. The museum also boasts a significant number of long-term loans from world renowned institutions such as the Metropolitan Museum of Art
and the
Worchester Museum of Art as well as special temporary exhibitions.
No registration required.
Bellarmine Hall Galleries
Robert Gerhardt: Mic Check
and
Roberto Lugo: New Ceramics
Walsh Gallery
Carrie Mae Weems: The Usual Suspects
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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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Sigma Theta Tau Mu Chi Induction
The Fairfield University Chapter of Mu Chi will celebrate the induction of the Class of 2021 nursing students who have demonstrated excellence in scholarship and/or exceptional achievement in nursing.
*Invitation Only*
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11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. |
Kanarek Center for Palliative Care Nursing Education – Marion Peckham Egan School of Nursing & Health Studies, Room 103 |
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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.
Register for the Fairfield Residential Experience
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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
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.
Register
for a
Studying Abroad Information Session
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12:15 – 1 p.m. |
Gonzaga Auditorium
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Women’s Basketball Open Practice
Get an inside look at our Women’s Basketball team and have a chance to meet the players and coaches.
No reservation required.
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Noon – 2 p.m. |
Walsh Athletic Center |
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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.
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Noon – 4 p.m. |
Bellarmine Lawn |
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Women’s Volleyball vs. Manhattan
Come support the Stags as they take on the Jaspers!
No reservation required.
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1 - 3 p.m.
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Leslie C. Quick, Jr. Recreational Complex, Field House |
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Residence Life & Residential College Alumni Mixer
*Invitation Only*
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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.
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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 presided by Rev. Gerald Blaszczak, S.J., our alumni Chaplain.
Register for the Saturday Mass Celebration
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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.
Register for
the Happy Hour Wood Workshop
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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!
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5 – 8 p.m. |
Town of Fairfield |
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Friends of Men’s Soccer Alumni Pre-Game Reception
Class of 2006 and 2011 MAAC Championships will be honored.
*Invitation Only*
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5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. |
Rafferty Stadium VIP Suite |
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Class of 2020 Cocktail Party
More details coming soon!
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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
Pre-reserved ticket pick up and any new reservations will take place at the field ticket area, an hour before game time.
Anyone without a pre-reserved ticket can purchase tickets for $5 (adults) or $3 (kids under 12) at the field ticket area.
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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!
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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
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.
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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.
Watch the trailer.
Register online today for the Dolittle screening
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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.
Register online for Fairfield Family Bingo
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9:30 – 11 p.m. |
John A. Barone Campus Center, Fourth Floor, Tully Dining Commons |
