Mirror - Vol. 18, No. 04 - October 21, 1993

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FairfieldMIRRORV Volume 18, No. 4 Thursday, October 21, 1993 The Image of Fairfield
$25 Million Bond Issue Makes Campus
Improvements Possible
Brian Fitzgerald
Staff Writer
The University
has announced that it will make
large scale improvements on
campus as a result of a $25 million
bond issue that it is floating.
Changes will include extensive
renovations of Canisius Hall, a
refurbishment of the Playhouse,
and the installation ofa fiber optics
system for bringing data, cable
television, and added phone
service to classrooms and
residence halls.
The bond issues includes
$10 million for campus
improvements and $ 15 million for
old bonds that are being refloated
at a better interest rate.
Murray Farber, Director
of Public Relations, noted that it
was a "wise time to make that
change."The new bond issue will
bring the University's total debt
to $41 million, which isconsidered
moderate for a school the size of
Fairfield.
The installation of
additional fiber optics and
electrical wiring which is
currently underway between each
campus building is expected to
help meet the University's
changing needs for the next
twenty years.
This $1.9 million
project will create a network
between classrooms, faculty
offices, student dorm rooms and
Nyselius Library.
Farber said that the new
system "will enable students to
have access to library catalouge
and database."
As part of the plan,
students will also receive cable
programming in their rooms with
access to six educational
channels. The
new phone service will include
discounts on long distance calls
plus voice mail and individual
billing. Junior Terence Corrigan
favors the new system. "It's good
to know that we'll finally have
cable T.V.," he said," the lower
phone bills will help too."
An additional $2.4
million ofthe bond issue will cover
a renovation of Canisius Hall next
summer.
Improvements will
include new lighting and
carpeting, upgraded air
conditioning and heating, a
reconfiguration ofcertain offices,
and better access for the disabled.
The bond issue will also
allow the Playhouse to be
remodeled. Trefoni Rizzi,
assistant professor of fine arts, is
responsible for drawing up the
plans that will enable the
Playhouse to be used for small
drama productions, improvisation
programs, and rehearsals for plays
at the Quick Center.
The bond issue may also
allocate funds for a sports facility
to be built near Alumni field. The
facility is tentatively scheduled to
contain lockers, showers, a
training room, and public
restrooms.
Some students have
questioned the University's
choices for renovation. "I can't
imagine why the school would
squander money on things like
the Playhouse when there are
many more pressing needs," said
senior Jeff Stefanowiecz.
Student reaction has
remained positive, however. "I am
encouraged by the fact that the
administration is using the money
to make needed improvements,"
said senior Shawn Collins,"I hope
that they will continue to upgrade
campus facilities in the future."
Scott Pons '94 seemed
to summarize students' feelings.
He said,"It's good to know that
the University has kept the needs
of the students in mind when
making its financial decisions."
Alpha Sigma Nu Honors Outstanding Students
Jennifer Luongo
News Editor
Sixteen students were
inducted into Alpha Sigma Nu,
the National Jesuit Honor Soci-ety,
this past Sunday, October 17.
These students represent a variety
of interests and contributions to
the Fairfield University commu-nity.
Candidates' for Alpha
Sigma Nu are seniors who have
grade point averages in the top 15
percent of their class. Students
who meet this standard are eli-gible
to apply for membership.
After applications are completed,
the Candidates Committee
chooses the inductees on the basis
of the required essay and the
candidates' contribution to and
involvement in campus life. The
committee also looks for the can-didates'
role in campus leader-ship.
This year's inductees
have demonstrated to serve and
be faithful to the Jesuit ideal, which
is a commitment to scholarship,
loyalty and service. Their contri-butions
to the campus and the
community have been diverse.
They have served as Resident
Advisors, members of Campus
Ministry, in FUSA and a wide
range of other activities.
Although Alpha Sigma
Nu may accept as many as thirty
students per year, only sixteen
students were accepted this year,
down from the 24 members in-ducted
last year.
This year's inductees are:
Carissa Allert, David Belcher,
Matthew Dallahan, Julie
DeFilippo, Misono Endo,
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Jennifer Formica, Brian Keegan,
Wiliam Kuhne, Michelle Leone
Kerry McBride, Robert Malley,
Jennifer Moll, Vincent Pace, John
Scroope, Pak-yu Sit, and Karen
Zaluski.
Dr. Kim Bridgford, Dr
Suzanne MacAvoy, and Rev.
Vincent M. Burns, S.J. were also
inducted as honorary members.
Students
Saddened
By Death Of
Professor
Jennifer Luongo
News Editor
Students were shocked
and saddened by the death of
Susan Pacheco, Adjunct Professor
of Modern Languages. Professor
Pacheco, 48, died suddenly of a
heart attack in her home on
Tuesday, October 5. Those that
knew her remember Professor
Pacheco as a warm and friendly
person who cared very much for
the students whom she taught.
Jomar Statkun, a senior
,who had two French classes with
Professor Pacheco in his
sophomore year, said, "Professor
Pacheco was an inspiration for all
her students. She always had a
smile on her face. She seemed to
love life a lot." Pacheco was also
very helpful in Statkun's decision
to study abroad in his junior year.
"She encouraged going and seeing
things and experiencing life and
the world."
Pacheco, who was a
resident ofStratford, Connecticut,
was born in Bombay, India. She
received her Bachelor's Degree
from the University of Geneva
and her Master's degree from the
University of Bridgeport. She
taught English as a second
language in the Stratford School
System where she was a former
French and Spanish teacher. She
was also a member of the
Shakespeare Theatre Guild and
the Iowa Society.
Professor Pacheco began
teaching Intermediate and
Contiuing French at Fairfield
University five years ago. Dr.
Robert M. Fedorchek, Chair of
the Modern Languages
Department remembers Professor
Pacheco as someone who was
always willing to meet the needs
of her students. "She was always
willing to ensure the needs of
students were met. She was a very
congenial person who enjoyed her
teaching here," he said.
Sophomore Kristen
Matthews added, "She was one of
the nicest and funniest ladies I've
ever known. I think there should
have been a memorial mass for
her."
Professor Pacheco is
survived by her husband, Dr. Jose
Pacheco, and her son, Richard
Pacheco.
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