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The Fairfield Volume 10, No. 13 MIRRORv Our Tenth Year Thursday, October 23, 1986 The Image of Fairfield Parents Storm the Campus By Connie McKenna News Editor Over 2200 parents visited their Fairfield- dwelling offspring last weekend, making Parents Weekend '86 the most successful so far. Claire Carney, Associate Director of Development, has organized the event for the past four years. She comments,"each year we've seen a substantial increase in the number of parents participating. Four years ago we had 1200 parents, the next year 1600 parents came, and last year there were 2000. Participation has doubled in four years." Carney begins planning Parents Weekend in April, although several organizations on campus help with the actual execution of the plans. FUSA members Terri Durso and Anne Marie Mione handled the Parents dance on Saturday night, the Cardinal Key Society helped with registration, and Alpha Sigma Nu and Circle K members gave tours. Carney's office handles the rest of the organizing. According to Carney, attendance at all of the scheduled events was excellent. "The play always sells out right away, and the Parents mass has been standing room only for four years. The 1100 tickets for the dance were easily sold, although attendance did drop off quite a bit because of the World Series game." Carney concluded that typically, Parents Weekend is "very casual; structured enough so that parents have things to do, but allowing enough free time for necessities like eating out and food shopping." Donations At Record High Fairfield University reached a new high in its fund raising in 1985-86 as gifts totaled $3.35 million, a rise of 9 percent over the previous year. In a report submitted to the Board of Trustees, George E. Diffley, vice president for advancement, noted that a key factor in the increase was the gain in alum-ni giving, up 69 percent to $687,083. The university also received $716,969 in gifts from parents; $699,450 from founda-tions; $691,414 from friends; and $556,052 from corporations. In addition, the Fairfield Jesuit Community donated $105,000 and the Alumni Association $8,000. For the first time, the university surpassed the million dollar mark in unres-tricted funds, reaching $1,038,185. These are funds donated to the university without being designated lor a restricted purpose. Mr. Diffley commented that the gifts enabled the university to complete its fis-cal year in the black for the 16th consecu-tive year. He explained that tuition from each student actually falls $ 1,600 short of covering the full cost of educating the stu- Continued on page 2 FUSA TO Publish Directory By Chris Michailoff The Fairfield University Student Direc-tory will not be put out by the Cardinal Key Society, instead FUSA will be in charge of organizing a directory. The Family Priva-cy Act," a recently enacted law prohibits such a publication as a violation of the stu-dent's privacy. Mr. William Schimpf in-formed FUSA of this ruling. A plan was put into action which allows FUSA to publish the directory. They have sent out a questionnaire which allows the student to fill in information, and authorizes FUSA to publish the material in a directory. Part of the reason the Cardinal Key So-ciety was unable to put out a directory was because they do not have the manpower to take over such a massive undertaking. Mike Miller, president of FUSA, decided that FUSA could handle the job and an agree-ment was reached with the Cardinal Key. Brian Flaherty of FUSA stated, The stu-dent directory will contain valuable infor-mation besides the names and numbers of students. We are going to try to put more into it which will benefit the student body." The directory will only consist of the stu-dents' names who respond positively to the questionnaire by October 30. As the ques-tionnaires come in, they will be entered into computers by FUSA, who will then publish them by November 15. Alcohol Awareness Week Scheduled By Monica Roberts For the week between October 19 and October 25, the Peer Counselors are spon-soring Alcohol Awareness Week. The week's activities are presented in order to make students more aware of the dangers of alcohol and to be able to make responsi-ble choices. The first two days introduce the problem of alcohol and include a panel discussion on Tuesday. The panel consists of a medical doctor, a policeman, a beer distributor, and a recovering alcoholic. On Wednesday there is a controlled drinking demonstration and a meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous on campus. Thursday's activities feature an alcohol-free evening of mocktails and en-tertainment at the Stag-Her. A movie. The Rose, will be shown on Friday and students will be able to take a voluntary breathalyz-er test Saturday. Throughout the week, the Information Booth at the Campus Center is providing pamphlets and flyers concerning alcohol. The results of a questionnaire, passed out to students on Monday, will be posted on Friday. A raffle is being held, and the draw-ing will be Thursday at the Stag-Her. Each dormitory will run its own programs be-tween Monday and Thursday. The main theme of the week isrThink Before You Drink." Alpha Sigma Nu Inducts Members By Michelle Byrd Alpha Sigma Nu, the Jesuit Honor Society, inducted 29 from the class of 1987 Sunday afternoon in the Oak Room. Teacher of the Year, Rev. MacDonnell, S.J., was also bestowed an honorary membership in Alpha Sigma Nu. Only 29 out of 102 eligible candidates met the three necessary standards: scholarship, loyalty, and service. Candidates had to be involved in at least two activities on campus or neighborhood outreach programs. They also had to write an essay on how their membership in these activities demonstrates their loyalty to a Jesuit education. Alpha Sigma Nu signifies the brotherhood of honored students. Said Rev. Higgins, S.J., the society's advisor, "These people epitomize well the Jesuit ideal of being men and women for others." This gift of scholarship, loyalty, and service "drives us to extend ourselves to those less fortunate", says Robert Patrignelli, president of Alpha Sigma Nu. Through such community projects as donating food and clothing to the poor and hosting a Christmas party for inner-cily school children, the students oi Alpha Sigma Nu, according to Patrignelli, "pledge to avoid the crime of being indifferent." The following students were inducted: Debrah A. Bacchieri,Geraldine A. Cramer, Jeffrey M. Daly, Katherine A. Demeri, Paula L. DiGiovanni, Laura Dix, Paul F. Dudzic, Stacey E. Everett, Patrick J. Fitzgerald, Tatiana M. Foroud and Peter G. Gabos. Denise M. Graziano, R. Colin Hickey, Patricia A. Jarzabek, Carole A. Kearney, Brain C. Mahler, John J. Masselli, Sharon Millstein, Alan Minieri, Joseph T. Murphy, Robert J. Patrignelli, Peter J. Pronovost, John J. Russotto, Carolyn A. Shea, Stephanie A. Stiefel, Paul M. Terreri, Kelly J. Tormey Michael T. Voytek and Honora M. Willcuts. Inside This Week News | & 2 Editorials 4 Commentary Features 6&7 Careers 8 & 9 Art & Entertainment 11, 12, 13 Sports 14. 15 & 16
Object Description
Title | Mirror - Vol. 10, No. 13 - October 23, 1986 |
Date | October 23 1986 |
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. |
Type of Document | Newspaper |
Original Format | Newsprint; color; ill.; 11.5 x 17 in. |
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Publisher | Fairfield University |
Place of Publication | Fairfield, Conn. |
Source | Fairfield University Archives and Special Collections |
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SearchData | The Fairfield Volume 10, No. 13 MIRRORv Our Tenth Year Thursday, October 23, 1986 The Image of Fairfield Parents Storm the Campus By Connie McKenna News Editor Over 2200 parents visited their Fairfield- dwelling offspring last weekend, making Parents Weekend '86 the most successful so far. Claire Carney, Associate Director of Development, has organized the event for the past four years. She comments,"each year we've seen a substantial increase in the number of parents participating. Four years ago we had 1200 parents, the next year 1600 parents came, and last year there were 2000. Participation has doubled in four years." Carney begins planning Parents Weekend in April, although several organizations on campus help with the actual execution of the plans. FUSA members Terri Durso and Anne Marie Mione handled the Parents dance on Saturday night, the Cardinal Key Society helped with registration, and Alpha Sigma Nu and Circle K members gave tours. Carney's office handles the rest of the organizing. According to Carney, attendance at all of the scheduled events was excellent. "The play always sells out right away, and the Parents mass has been standing room only for four years. The 1100 tickets for the dance were easily sold, although attendance did drop off quite a bit because of the World Series game." Carney concluded that typically, Parents Weekend is "very casual; structured enough so that parents have things to do, but allowing enough free time for necessities like eating out and food shopping." Donations At Record High Fairfield University reached a new high in its fund raising in 1985-86 as gifts totaled $3.35 million, a rise of 9 percent over the previous year. In a report submitted to the Board of Trustees, George E. Diffley, vice president for advancement, noted that a key factor in the increase was the gain in alum-ni giving, up 69 percent to $687,083. The university also received $716,969 in gifts from parents; $699,450 from founda-tions; $691,414 from friends; and $556,052 from corporations. In addition, the Fairfield Jesuit Community donated $105,000 and the Alumni Association $8,000. For the first time, the university surpassed the million dollar mark in unres-tricted funds, reaching $1,038,185. These are funds donated to the university without being designated lor a restricted purpose. Mr. Diffley commented that the gifts enabled the university to complete its fis-cal year in the black for the 16th consecu-tive year. He explained that tuition from each student actually falls $ 1,600 short of covering the full cost of educating the stu- Continued on page 2 FUSA TO Publish Directory By Chris Michailoff The Fairfield University Student Direc-tory will not be put out by the Cardinal Key Society, instead FUSA will be in charge of organizing a directory. The Family Priva-cy Act," a recently enacted law prohibits such a publication as a violation of the stu-dent's privacy. Mr. William Schimpf in-formed FUSA of this ruling. A plan was put into action which allows FUSA to publish the directory. They have sent out a questionnaire which allows the student to fill in information, and authorizes FUSA to publish the material in a directory. Part of the reason the Cardinal Key So-ciety was unable to put out a directory was because they do not have the manpower to take over such a massive undertaking. Mike Miller, president of FUSA, decided that FUSA could handle the job and an agree-ment was reached with the Cardinal Key. Brian Flaherty of FUSA stated, The stu-dent directory will contain valuable infor-mation besides the names and numbers of students. We are going to try to put more into it which will benefit the student body." The directory will only consist of the stu-dents' names who respond positively to the questionnaire by October 30. As the ques-tionnaires come in, they will be entered into computers by FUSA, who will then publish them by November 15. Alcohol Awareness Week Scheduled By Monica Roberts For the week between October 19 and October 25, the Peer Counselors are spon-soring Alcohol Awareness Week. The week's activities are presented in order to make students more aware of the dangers of alcohol and to be able to make responsi-ble choices. The first two days introduce the problem of alcohol and include a panel discussion on Tuesday. The panel consists of a medical doctor, a policeman, a beer distributor, and a recovering alcoholic. On Wednesday there is a controlled drinking demonstration and a meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous on campus. Thursday's activities feature an alcohol-free evening of mocktails and en-tertainment at the Stag-Her. A movie. The Rose, will be shown on Friday and students will be able to take a voluntary breathalyz-er test Saturday. Throughout the week, the Information Booth at the Campus Center is providing pamphlets and flyers concerning alcohol. The results of a questionnaire, passed out to students on Monday, will be posted on Friday. A raffle is being held, and the draw-ing will be Thursday at the Stag-Her. Each dormitory will run its own programs be-tween Monday and Thursday. The main theme of the week isrThink Before You Drink." Alpha Sigma Nu Inducts Members By Michelle Byrd Alpha Sigma Nu, the Jesuit Honor Society, inducted 29 from the class of 1987 Sunday afternoon in the Oak Room. Teacher of the Year, Rev. MacDonnell, S.J., was also bestowed an honorary membership in Alpha Sigma Nu. Only 29 out of 102 eligible candidates met the three necessary standards: scholarship, loyalty, and service. Candidates had to be involved in at least two activities on campus or neighborhood outreach programs. They also had to write an essay on how their membership in these activities demonstrates their loyalty to a Jesuit education. Alpha Sigma Nu signifies the brotherhood of honored students. Said Rev. Higgins, S.J., the society's advisor, "These people epitomize well the Jesuit ideal of being men and women for others." This gift of scholarship, loyalty, and service "drives us to extend ourselves to those less fortunate", says Robert Patrignelli, president of Alpha Sigma Nu. Through such community projects as donating food and clothing to the poor and hosting a Christmas party for inner-cily school children, the students oi Alpha Sigma Nu, according to Patrignelli, "pledge to avoid the crime of being indifferent." The following students were inducted: Debrah A. Bacchieri,Geraldine A. Cramer, Jeffrey M. Daly, Katherine A. Demeri, Paula L. DiGiovanni, Laura Dix, Paul F. Dudzic, Stacey E. Everett, Patrick J. Fitzgerald, Tatiana M. Foroud and Peter G. Gabos. Denise M. Graziano, R. Colin Hickey, Patricia A. Jarzabek, Carole A. Kearney, Brain C. Mahler, John J. Masselli, Sharon Millstein, Alan Minieri, Joseph T. Murphy, Robert J. Patrignelli, Peter J. Pronovost, John J. Russotto, Carolyn A. Shea, Stephanie A. Stiefel, Paul M. Terreri, Kelly J. Tormey Michael T. Voytek and Honora M. Willcuts. Inside This Week News | & 2 Editorials 4 Commentary Features 6&7 Careers 8 & 9 Art & Entertainment 11, 12, 13 Sports 14. 15 & 16 |