FAIR FIELD IN FOCUS ADMITTED STUDENT DAY SATURDAY, APRIL 6, 2019 1 LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT Welcome to Fairfield University! I am pleased that you have chosen to spend the day with us at Fairfield in Focus, our admitted student day. Whether this is the first time you have had the opportunity to visit campus, or you are back to learn more, I am certain you will find something exciting to discover. Our faculty, administrators, and students are eager to introduce you to all that makes Fairfield an exceptional community in which to spend your college years. I hope you will use your time here today to take a campus tour, hear a faculty member discuss a typical day in class, or learn more about our clubs and student services at our Student Life Fair. In the midst of your exploration, it is important to keep in mind that this is only a glimpse of what your years at Fairfield will be like. At the end of your day, we look forward to greeting you at the Closing Reception in Bellarmine Hall. Come and see where Fairfield University started to take shape, and take your first photograph at Fairfield where you will take your last at your commencement ceremony. Sincerely, Mark R. Nemec, PhD President 2 WELCOME HOME #STAGS�� Don’t forget to check out our photo booths in the lower level of the Barone Campus Center and Bellarmine Hall! Tag your photos using #stags23 for a chance to be featured on our @fairfieldadmission Instagram Story.* *Instagram accounts must be made public 3 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 8 – 9 a.m. Registration and Breakfast John A. Barone Campus Center, Lower Level 9:15 – 9:45 a.m. Welcome and Opening Remarks The deans of our four undergraduate schools will provide a brief welcome to campus and introduce their respective schools. Families should attend the session that matches their student’s declared and/or primary academic interest. School Presenter Location College of Arts & Sciences Richard Greenwald, PhD, Leslie C. Quick Jr. Recreation Dean Complex, Field House Dolan School of Business Zhan Li, PhD, Dean Alumni Hall Egan School of Nursing Meredith Kazer, PhD, Dean Gonzaga Hall, Auditorium & Health Studies School of Engineering Richard Heist, PhD, Dean Aloysius P. Kelley, S.J. Center, Presentation Room 10 – 10:30 a.m. Academic Presentations (Please refer to pages 8 and 9 for location information) Take the opportunity to meet with professors from a selection of departments. Special Interest Academic Sessions: Academic & Career Development – Undeclared to Graduation* Egan School of Nursing and Health Studies, Room 224 The Academic & Career Development Center provides comprehensive services and co-curricular programming to support personal, academic, and professional development. Come learn about the opportunities that await you! Open to all students. Mark Ligas, PhD, Vice Provost for Undergraduate Excellence Educational Studies and Teacher Certification Program* John A. Barone Campus Center, Room 200 Ryan Colwell, PhD Assistant Professor of Elementary Education, Director of Elementary Education, Director of Education Minor and 5-Year Teacher Preparation Program *Sessions will repeat at 10:45 a.m. 4 10:45 – 11:15 a.m. Academic Presentations (Please refer to pages 8 and 9 for location information) Take the opportunity to meet with professors from a selection of departments. Special Interest Academic Sessions: Health Professions Program Barone Campus Center, Oak Room Geoffrey Church, PhD, Program Director and Assistant Professor of Biology Pre-Law Advising Program Egan School of Nursing and Health Studies, Room 210 Gwendoline Alphonso, PhD, Associate Professor of Politics and Program Director Academic & Career Development – Undeclared to Graduation Egan School of Nursing and Health Studies, Room 224 Mark Ligas, PhD, Vice Provost for Undergraduate Excellence Educational Studies and Teacher Certification Program John A. Barone Campus Center, Room 200 Ryan Colwell, PhD Assistant Professor of Elementary Education, Director of Elementary Education, Director of Education Minor and 5-Year Teacher Preparation Program Current Student Panel (NOTE: Will repeat at 11:30 a.m.) Gonzaga Hall Auditorium Hear from our students as they share their own perspectives on choosing a college, in addition to their involvements, experiences, and favorite moments at Fairfield. 11:30 a.m. - Noon Current Student Panel Gonzaga Hall Auditorium Hear from our students as they share their own perspectives on choosing a college, in addition to their involvements, experiences, and favorite moments at Fairfield. 12:15 – 1:30 p.m. President’s Reception and Closing Address Bellarmine Hall Mark R. Nemec, PhD President Join members of the Fairfield community for conversation and refreshments. Take the opportunity to get your first photograph at Fairfield where you will take your last at Commencement. Heavy hors d’oeuvres provided. 5 ONGOING ACTIVITIES 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Campus Tours* Aloysius P. Kelley, S.J. Center Join one of our Student Ambassadors for a tour of Fairfield’s picturesque campus. You will have the opportunity to visit the campus center, dining hall, library, an academic building, and residence hall. Guests should be aware that the tour lasts approximately an hour and involves a fair amount of walking as well as stairs. Residence Hall Tours* Aloysius P. Kelley, S.J. Center Student Ambassadors will provide tours of residence hall areas. This is a great option for families that may have visited campus previously but would like to see the residence halls again. *Tours will depart every 15 minutes from the Aloysius P. Kelley, S.J. Center starting at 10:30 a.m. The last tour of the day will depart at noon. Student Life Fair John A. Barone Campus Center, Lower Level Stop by the fair to experience all of the ways to get involved on campus and meet with students from Fairfield’s many clubs, organizations, and club/ intramural sports teams. Student Services Fair Aloysius P. Kelley, S.J. Center Lobby Meet with representatives from various offices on campus, including the Academic and Career Development Center, Residence Life, Study Abroad, Sodexo (dining services), and more to get all of your questions answered about the services and resources available to students. Financial Aid Assistance Aloysius P. Kelley, S.J. Center, Office of Financial Aid Counselors from the Office of Financial Aid will be available to answer questions about financial aid awards and policies. Commuter Lounge Barone Campus Center, Lower Level Are you considering commuting from home your first year at Fairfield? Come tour your home away from home on campus! 6 ONGOING ACTIVITIES (CONTINUED) 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Lab Tours Bannow Atrium Visit the Departments of Natural Sciences & Mathematics, meet with faculty and students, and tour lab spaces. OTHER CAMPUS EVENTS 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Highlights from the James Reed Collection Fairfield University Art Museum, Bellarmine Hall Noon Men’s Tennis vs. Monmouth Walsh Athletics Center Tennis Courts Noon and 2 p.m. Softball vs. Manhattan Alumni Softball Field 1 p.m. Men’s Lacrosse vs. Towson* Conway Field at Rafferty Stadium * Men’s lacrosse is a ticketed event. Show your Fairfield in Focus program for complimentary admission. Tennis and softball are free events. 7 ACADEMIC PRESENTATIONS Department Location COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES Art History Canisius Hall 6 Studio Art Canisius Hall 6 Music Canisius Hall 6 Biology* Barone Campus Center Oak Room (10 a.m.) Dogwood Room (10:45 a.m.) Chemistry/ Barone Campus Center Oak Room (10 a.m.) Biochemistry* Dogwood Room (10:45 a.m.) Communication/ Egan School of Nursing and Health Studies Public Relations 103/104 Digital Journalism Canisius Hall 303 Economics Canisius Hall 304 English Canisius Hall 1 Environmental Studies* Barone Campus Center Oak Room (10 a.m.) Dogwood Room (10:45 a.m.) Film, Television, Xavier Hall - Media Center & Media Arts History Canisius Hall 301 International Studies Canisius Hall 15 Mathematics* Barone Campus Center Oak Room (10 a.m.) Dogwood Room (10:45 a.m.) Modern Languages Canisius Hall 208 & Literatures We welcome all students who would like to learn more about language studies at Fairfield. Philosophy Canisius Hall 103 Physics* Barone Campus Center Oak Room (10 a.m.) Dogwood Room (10:45 a.m.) Politics Canisius Hall 202 8 ACADEMIC PRESENTATIONS Department Location Psychology Bannow Science Center 139 Religious Studies Canisius Hall 9 Sociology/ Canisius Hall 204 Anthropology Theatre Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts (lobby) DOLAN SCHOOL OF BUSINESS Accounting DiMenna-Nyselius Library Multimedia Room Economics Canisius Hall 304 Finance Aloysius P. Kelley, S.J. Center Presentation Room Information Systems Dolan School of Business 108 International Business Canisius Hall 15 Management Dolan School of Business 111 Marketing Dolan School of Business Dining Room EGAN SCHOOL OF NURSING & HEALTH STUDIES Nursing Gonzaga Auditorium Public Health Egan School of Nursing and Health Studies 203 Social Work Egan School of Nursing and Health Studies 110C SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING Engineering - All Majors Egan School of Nursing and Health Studies 204 * The Departments of Natural Sciences and Mathematics will deliver a joint presentation at 10 a.m. followed by a meet-and-greet at 10:45 a.m. in the Barone Campus Center Dogwood Room. We encourage students interested in a formal presentation to join us at the start of our academic presentations at 10 a.m. 9 LOCAL DINING OPTIONS Downtown Archie Moore’s, 48 Sanford Street, 203-256-9295 Landmark spot for burgers and buffalo wings Brick + Wood, 1275 Post