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"The Image of Fairfield" FAIRFIELD 9 \\ [MIRROR! Nonprofit Organization U.S. POSTAGE PAID Permit No. 32 Fairfield, Conn. Volume 8, No. 14 Thursday, November 15, 1984 Fairfield University, Fairfield, Connecticut 06430 Fairfield Honors Faculty Incorporated 1977 by Thomas P. Moore In a ceremony that was a half step away from graduation, three Fairfield professors and the President of New York University gathered in the Oak Room with university officials and invited guests for an academic awards convocation to celebrate Fairfield's year of the humanities. Dr. John Brademas, the President of N.Y.U., was in the company of Professors Carmen F. Donna-rumma, Arthur Ft. Riel, Jr., and Chester J. Stuart who received honorary degrees from the univer-sity last thursday evening. Professors and administrators clad in academic robes on the stage of the Oak Room, with the combined mens and women's chorales singing the university's alma mater, began the evening that was held in celebration of Fairfield's Year of the Humanities. The evening served as an acknowledgement of the National Endowment for the Humanities grant of 250,000 dollars in a matching grant to the university last December. Dr. Brademas delivered an address on the sig-nificance of the humanities in the eighties. Dur-ing the speech he outlined the various trends that education has been through in the last couple of years. The Harvard graduate and Rhodes Scholar who remained at Oxford to earn his graduate degree in Sociology, outlined the gradu-al developments in education related legislation that he worked on during his career as a congress-man from Indiana from 1959-81. Comparisons of N.Y.U. and Fairfield were drawn in the way of cur-riculum requiring a liberal background and inte-gration of specific areas of study with other seemingly unrelated fields of study. In other areas of education, the former congressman expressed some optimism at the recent development in the news that remarked upon the documented rise in the number of students engaged in the foreign languages. Topics also covered were the myth that a background in the humanities could not provide a good way to prepare for a career. The three professors who were honored that evening all hold the honor of being part of the original faculty at the College of St. Robert Bel-larmine of Fairfield as our university was known by that title back in 1947, when the first class enrolled here. Donnarumma, a Waterbury resident who was part of the prep faculty before becoming the first chairman of politics at the college, has taught both politics and history. A Stratford resident who shares the characteris-tic of serving in the Navy as the guest speaker, Dr. Brademas did, Professor Riel served as a com-mentator on "Fairfield University Interprets the News" with the other honorary degree recipient, Professor Chester J. Stuart. The third professor who was honored that even-ing has the unique credit of having taught 14 different subjects at the university. At different times in his career Stuart served as the baseball coach and moderator of the German and Edu-cation clubs. The award ceremony was followed by a cham-pagne reception where the guests mingled with various university officials and guests who were in attendance for the convocation. F.U.S.A. Presents Career Spectrum" by Martin P. Healy The annual Career Spectrum open house was held in the Oak Room on Wednesday, Nov. 7. Representing fifty professions ranging from law firms to various non-profit organizations, the event attempted to present the many opportunities avail-able to students of all majors. Organized by F.U.S.A. Special Events Co-chairs, Sue Scandale and Brenda Kenney, and coordinated by Kate Beluzzi, this year's Career Spectrum attempted to break the business orien-tation of past similar events. In addition to the tradi-tional corporations such as IBM and Proctor and Gamble, such diverse interests as a free lance writer, a private attorney and the Peace Corps were represented. The firms discussed how stu-dents could utilize their majors in the particular fields as well as the application process, entry-level positions, etc. One of the major factors that contributed to the event's success was the help of Counselor Alice Haines. "In the beginning, we only had about 30 responses," explained Kate Beluzzi, "but Alice Haines was able to contact a lot of friends who had recently graduated from Fairfield and entered the job market." The fifty careers featured were more than ever before. On the whole, the Career Spectrum earned good feedback from students and participants. "I was amazed at the job opportunities for En-glish majors in a business such as Aetna," com-mented senior Eileen Quirk. Added housemate Maureen Hodges, "Sometimes the firms sought you out. They were really willing to talk." The career spokesmen themselves commended the event for its professionalism. Arthur R. Riel, Jr., (right) Professor of English, received an honorary degree from Rev. Aloy-sius P. Kelly, S.J., University President (right). On Prof. Riel's left is Rev. Christopher F. Mooney, S.J., Academic Vice President. [Photo by Gerry McPartland] Students Simulate U.N. by Christine Ryan A Fairfield coalition from the International Re-lations Club represented the country of Malta dur-ing the Model United Nations held last weekend at the University of Pennsylvania. Seven representatives made the trip down and participated in several diplomatic discussions which were fashioned after the same procedures of the United Nations. The head delegate was Debbie Griffin. Along with the Security Council, other issues confronted were disarmament, so-cial and cultural issues and humanitarianism around the world. "Through the diplomatic process, you learn how strong a word is," stated Susan Truss, presi-dent of the club. There were fifteen other coun-tries represented, and schools such as MIT, Princeton, Smith College and Michigan State were involved. The duties of the Security Council represen-tative, Chris Brown, included discussing the min-ing of harbors in Nicaragua and a simulation of the reaction of certain countries in the event of a U.S. invasion of Nicaragua. To prepare for the event, Chris Brown rehearsed the position of someone "in charge of a non-allied group." Ways of researching Malta's position and other nations are to review the UN Chronicle and various bulletins sent by the State Department. The club also has close ties with Fairfield's Pol-itics Department. Members of the club who participated were Chris Brown, Debbie Griffin, Len Rosati, Jean Scarperi, Kurt Stephen, Ellen Walsh and Mary Whelan. They were responsible for doing all the lobbying and forming certain groups in blocs as an indication of how the real United Nations functions. This is not a competition or contest. As in the real diplomatic process, there are no winners or losers on certain issues. Recognition is given to the best delegates, but the group was unable to remain in Pennsylvania for the end of the program. Under the humanitarianism .discussion, the topics of refugees and torture were important items. The social and cultural issues revolved mostly around the situation in Ethiopia. They also spoke about the Iran/Iraq War and freedom of the seas. There are approximately twenty regular mem-bers of the club and all those who were available last weekend were invited to attend. As a regular fund-raising method, the club sells the Sunday New York Times in the Campus Center. Plans for the club's future include a trip to the Harvard National ModelU.N< in February along with the Latin American/Carribean Studies Pro-gram. This trip will have two delegations, one representing Latin America and the other representing some African nation. Susan Truss also hopes to have an open discussion with some faculty members on pertinent topics of world is-sues. There is no date scheduled for that event. University Appoints Graduate Assistants by Deirdre McPadden James Fitzpatrick, Assistant Dean of Univer-sity Activities, has recently announced two new appointments to the Campus Center Staff. These include the appointment of Kim Hale as the As-sistant Director of University Activities, and that of Gary Stephenson as Assistant Director of the Campus Center. . Miss Hale did her undergraduate work at the University of Bridgeport between 1974 and 1978. She is presently working on a Master's degree in Recreation Administration, which she will receive from Southern Connecticut State Univer-sity in December of this year. Hale served as the Executive Director at a Y.M.C.A. in Rhode Island, before accepting the position of Assistant Direc-tor of the Wheeler Recreation Center at the University of Bridgeport. At this center, which opened in 1979, Hale worked mainly with athletes. The position of Assistant Director of University Activities involves advising and assisting students in activities here on campus. Miss Hale said that she expects to be working very closely with F.U.S.A., and that she feels that this position is an excellent opportunity for her, for she has been familiar with and interested in the Fairfield area and the University itself for many years. "I've al-ways wanted to be involved with ail students in campus activities as opposed to only athletes or those interested in sports," Kim explained. Gary Stephenson, (left), Assistant Director of the Campus Center and Kim Hale, (right), Assistant Director of University Activities are new members of the University administration. Mr. Stephenson, a graduate of the University of Maine, came to the University in 1978. Since that time, he has held various administrative po-sitions within the University. Stephenson acted as a Head Resident for one year, before assum-ing his role as Assistant Director of Student Resi-dences, a position which'he held for two years. Later, Stephenson was employed for three years as a senior security officer with the University Security Department. After these many years of service to the Fairfield University community, and after attending both the Fairfield University Gradu-ate School of Education and the Fairfield Univer-sity Graduate School of Communications, and taking many courses in the area of counseling, Mr. Stephenson has assumed his new position as the Assistant Director of Campus Center Ac-tivities. He is very much looking forward to this new role. "Aside from my personal reasons," said Stephenson, "I wanted to work with students in a closer developmental role and atmosphere." Stephenson's responsibilities will include much work in the area of operations and finances, es-pecially for the Stag-Her Inn. He will serve as moderator for the University Radio Station, W.V.O.F., as well as supervisor for all student em-ployees in the Campus Center. Mr. Stephenson expressed that he was glad to be working close-ly in the area of student development.
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Title | Mirror - Vol. 08, No. 14 - November 15, 1984 |
Date | November 15 1984 |
Description | The Mirror (sometimes called the Fairfield Mirror) is the official student newspaper of Fairfield University, and is published weekly during the academic year (September - May). It runs from 1977 - the present; current issues are available online. |
Notes | A timeline for Fairfield University student newspapers is as follows: The Tentative, Nov. 7, 1947 - Dec. 19, 1947; The Fulcrum, Jan. 9, 1948 - May 20, 1949; The Stag, Sept. 23, 1949 - May 6, 1970; The University Voice, Oct. 1, 1970 - May 11, 1977; The Fairfield Free Press & Review, Sept. 10, 1970 - Apr. 24, 1975; The Fairfield Mirror, Sept. 22, 1977 - present. |
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Publisher | Fairfield University |
Place of Publication | Fairfield, Conn. |
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SearchData | "The Image of Fairfield" FAIRFIELD 9 \\ [MIRROR! Nonprofit Organization U.S. POSTAGE PAID Permit No. 32 Fairfield, Conn. Volume 8, No. 14 Thursday, November 15, 1984 Fairfield University, Fairfield, Connecticut 06430 Fairfield Honors Faculty Incorporated 1977 by Thomas P. Moore In a ceremony that was a half step away from graduation, three Fairfield professors and the President of New York University gathered in the Oak Room with university officials and invited guests for an academic awards convocation to celebrate Fairfield's year of the humanities. Dr. John Brademas, the President of N.Y.U., was in the company of Professors Carmen F. Donna-rumma, Arthur Ft. Riel, Jr., and Chester J. Stuart who received honorary degrees from the univer-sity last thursday evening. Professors and administrators clad in academic robes on the stage of the Oak Room, with the combined mens and women's chorales singing the university's alma mater, began the evening that was held in celebration of Fairfield's Year of the Humanities. The evening served as an acknowledgement of the National Endowment for the Humanities grant of 250,000 dollars in a matching grant to the university last December. Dr. Brademas delivered an address on the sig-nificance of the humanities in the eighties. Dur-ing the speech he outlined the various trends that education has been through in the last couple of years. The Harvard graduate and Rhodes Scholar who remained at Oxford to earn his graduate degree in Sociology, outlined the gradu-al developments in education related legislation that he worked on during his career as a congress-man from Indiana from 1959-81. Comparisons of N.Y.U. and Fairfield were drawn in the way of cur-riculum requiring a liberal background and inte-gration of specific areas of study with other seemingly unrelated fields of study. In other areas of education, the former congressman expressed some optimism at the recent development in the news that remarked upon the documented rise in the number of students engaged in the foreign languages. Topics also covered were the myth that a background in the humanities could not provide a good way to prepare for a career. The three professors who were honored that evening all hold the honor of being part of the original faculty at the College of St. Robert Bel-larmine of Fairfield as our university was known by that title back in 1947, when the first class enrolled here. Donnarumma, a Waterbury resident who was part of the prep faculty before becoming the first chairman of politics at the college, has taught both politics and history. A Stratford resident who shares the characteris-tic of serving in the Navy as the guest speaker, Dr. Brademas did, Professor Riel served as a com-mentator on "Fairfield University Interprets the News" with the other honorary degree recipient, Professor Chester J. Stuart. The third professor who was honored that even-ing has the unique credit of having taught 14 different subjects at the university. At different times in his career Stuart served as the baseball coach and moderator of the German and Edu-cation clubs. The award ceremony was followed by a cham-pagne reception where the guests mingled with various university officials and guests who were in attendance for the convocation. F.U.S.A. Presents Career Spectrum" by Martin P. Healy The annual Career Spectrum open house was held in the Oak Room on Wednesday, Nov. 7. Representing fifty professions ranging from law firms to various non-profit organizations, the event attempted to present the many opportunities avail-able to students of all majors. Organized by F.U.S.A. Special Events Co-chairs, Sue Scandale and Brenda Kenney, and coordinated by Kate Beluzzi, this year's Career Spectrum attempted to break the business orien-tation of past similar events. In addition to the tradi-tional corporations such as IBM and Proctor and Gamble, such diverse interests as a free lance writer, a private attorney and the Peace Corps were represented. The firms discussed how stu-dents could utilize their majors in the particular fields as well as the application process, entry-level positions, etc. One of the major factors that contributed to the event's success was the help of Counselor Alice Haines. "In the beginning, we only had about 30 responses," explained Kate Beluzzi, "but Alice Haines was able to contact a lot of friends who had recently graduated from Fairfield and entered the job market." The fifty careers featured were more than ever before. On the whole, the Career Spectrum earned good feedback from students and participants. "I was amazed at the job opportunities for En-glish majors in a business such as Aetna," com-mented senior Eileen Quirk. Added housemate Maureen Hodges, "Sometimes the firms sought you out. They were really willing to talk." The career spokesmen themselves commended the event for its professionalism. Arthur R. Riel, Jr., (right) Professor of English, received an honorary degree from Rev. Aloy-sius P. Kelly, S.J., University President (right). On Prof. Riel's left is Rev. Christopher F. Mooney, S.J., Academic Vice President. [Photo by Gerry McPartland] Students Simulate U.N. by Christine Ryan A Fairfield coalition from the International Re-lations Club represented the country of Malta dur-ing the Model United Nations held last weekend at the University of Pennsylvania. Seven representatives made the trip down and participated in several diplomatic discussions which were fashioned after the same procedures of the United Nations. The head delegate was Debbie Griffin. Along with the Security Council, other issues confronted were disarmament, so-cial and cultural issues and humanitarianism around the world. "Through the diplomatic process, you learn how strong a word is," stated Susan Truss, presi-dent of the club. There were fifteen other coun-tries represented, and schools such as MIT, Princeton, Smith College and Michigan State were involved. The duties of the Security Council represen-tative, Chris Brown, included discussing the min-ing of harbors in Nicaragua and a simulation of the reaction of certain countries in the event of a U.S. invasion of Nicaragua. To prepare for the event, Chris Brown rehearsed the position of someone "in charge of a non-allied group." Ways of researching Malta's position and other nations are to review the UN Chronicle and various bulletins sent by the State Department. The club also has close ties with Fairfield's Pol-itics Department. Members of the club who participated were Chris Brown, Debbie Griffin, Len Rosati, Jean Scarperi, Kurt Stephen, Ellen Walsh and Mary Whelan. They were responsible for doing all the lobbying and forming certain groups in blocs as an indication of how the real United Nations functions. This is not a competition or contest. As in the real diplomatic process, there are no winners or losers on certain issues. Recognition is given to the best delegates, but the group was unable to remain in Pennsylvania for the end of the program. Under the humanitarianism .discussion, the topics of refugees and torture were important items. The social and cultural issues revolved mostly around the situation in Ethiopia. They also spoke about the Iran/Iraq War and freedom of the seas. There are approximately twenty regular mem-bers of the club and all those who were available last weekend were invited to attend. As a regular fund-raising method, the club sells the Sunday New York Times in the Campus Center. Plans for the club's future include a trip to the Harvard National ModelU.N< in February along with the Latin American/Carribean Studies Pro-gram. This trip will have two delegations, one representing Latin America and the other representing some African nation. Susan Truss also hopes to have an open discussion with some faculty members on pertinent topics of world is-sues. There is no date scheduled for that event. University Appoints Graduate Assistants by Deirdre McPadden James Fitzpatrick, Assistant Dean of Univer-sity Activities, has recently announced two new appointments to the Campus Center Staff. These include the appointment of Kim Hale as the As-sistant Director of University Activities, and that of Gary Stephenson as Assistant Director of the Campus Center. . Miss Hale did her undergraduate work at the University of Bridgeport between 1974 and 1978. She is presently working on a Master's degree in Recreation Administration, which she will receive from Southern Connecticut State Univer-sity in December of this year. Hale served as the Executive Director at a Y.M.C.A. in Rhode Island, before accepting the position of Assistant Direc-tor of the Wheeler Recreation Center at the University of Bridgeport. At this center, which opened in 1979, Hale worked mainly with athletes. The position of Assistant Director of University Activities involves advising and assisting students in activities here on campus. Miss Hale said that she expects to be working very closely with F.U.S.A., and that she feels that this position is an excellent opportunity for her, for she has been familiar with and interested in the Fairfield area and the University itself for many years. "I've al-ways wanted to be involved with ail students in campus activities as opposed to only athletes or those interested in sports," Kim explained. Gary Stephenson, (left), Assistant Director of the Campus Center and Kim Hale, (right), Assistant Director of University Activities are new members of the University administration. Mr. Stephenson, a graduate of the University of Maine, came to the University in 1978. Since that time, he has held various administrative po-sitions within the University. Stephenson acted as a Head Resident for one year, before assum-ing his role as Assistant Director of Student Resi-dences, a position which'he held for two years. Later, Stephenson was employed for three years as a senior security officer with the University Security Department. After these many years of service to the Fairfield University community, and after attending both the Fairfield University Gradu-ate School of Education and the Fairfield Univer-sity Graduate School of Communications, and taking many courses in the area of counseling, Mr. Stephenson has assumed his new position as the Assistant Director of Campus Center Ac-tivities. He is very much looking forward to this new role. "Aside from my personal reasons," said Stephenson, "I wanted to work with students in a closer developmental role and atmosphere." Stephenson's responsibilities will include much work in the area of operations and finances, es-pecially for the Stag-Her Inn. He will serve as moderator for the University Radio Station, W.V.O.F., as well as supervisor for all student em-ployees in the Campus Center. Mr. Stephenson expressed that he was glad to be working close-ly in the area of student development. |