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The FairfieldMIRR®R Volume 19, No. 2 Thursday, September 29, 1994 Fall is here! Caitlin Whelan News Editor Joining the ranks of 249 colleges and universities and 53 educational associations, Fairfield University is one of the youngest universities to be granted a chapter of Phi Beta Kappa. Founded in 1776, Phi Beta Kappa is the oldest and most prestigious academic honor society in the United States. In a recent University press release, The Rev. Aloysius P. Kelley, S.J., University President, said that the approval serves to recognize the academic credentials of Fairfield, deeming it worthy of granting its outstanding undergraduates membership in Phi Beta Kappa. Of the country's 3,000 colleges and universities, less than ten percent have been admitted into Phi Beta Kappa. Additional universities in Connecticut include Yale, Weslayan, Trinity, and the University ofConnecticut. Phi Beta Kappa creates a new chapter at Fairfield <t>BK Chapters of Phi Beta Kappa are comprised of faculty members selected formembership as undergraduates. Ten to fifteen percent of the top seniors are inducted into the honor society, along with a selected number of juniors. The new Fairfield chapter, consisting of 26 individuals ofthe faculty and staff, will choose its first members next spring. Fairfield was considered for membership in 1992, when a three-member Phi Beta Kappa team visited the campus to speak to faculty, administrators, and the student body itself. At that time, fifty-three schools were being considered, seven of which became finalists. A triennial meeting was held by 450 delegates in San Francisco before the vote of approval. Factors influencing the final decision included the fact that Fairfield has increased its enrollment of minority students to nearly ten percent; that almost one-third of the faculty and four department chairs are women; SAT scores are consistently higher; athletics do not overshadow the academic environment; that the library and honors program have been improved since 1991; and that the visiting team found "no evidence of infringement upon academic freedom." Students are reacting favorably to the membership as well. "I think it's a great step for the university," one student commented. "It puts the school's reputation on a much higher level, and makes it even more respected." Fairfield climbs to No. 2 in U.S. News survey Caitlin Whelan News Editor Fairfield University has once again been named in the US. News & WorldReport survey as one of the top universities in the North, moving from No. 3 to No. 2. Fairfield scored 99.3 out of a possible 100, according to the Fairfield Citizen-News ofSeptember 21 st. Fairfield trails seven tenths of a point behind Villanova University in Pennsylvania, and 5.6 points ahead of Alfred University. Among the other schools included in the top fifteen are the (Continued on page 3) Multiculturalism and diversity hits Fairfield University Michael Garofoli Contributing Writer Just in the nick of time. Just when it seemed as though diversity was extinct from the Fairfield University campus, a presentation was given on Friday, September 16th, to raise the awareness of students and faculty concerning multicultural and diversity issues. There has recently been •much discussion over the issue of Fairfield University's cultural diversity. Since a strong majority of the school's student body is comprised ofmiddle to upperclass whites, people associate Fairfield as not being a diverse college institution. "This is why Dr. Pace came to speak," uttered communications professor Dr. Denice Yanni. The two hour convocation, held in the University's Oak Room, was presented by Dr. Cynthia Pace, an educator and speaker from Southern Alabama. Nearly two hundred and fifty members of the Fairfield community gathered to listen, as Pace enthusiastically portrayed her messages to the audience. "I think of myself, not as speaker, but rather, a facilitator. I actively seek to facilitate the adoption of cultural diversity through all races, creeds, and backgrounds," Pace said. After the distribution of information packets and index cards to the members of the audience, Pace asked the participants to write down their definitions to the terms "multicultural community" and " n o n - d i s c r i m i n a t i n g organization." She proceeded to have some sample definitions from the audience read, and then gave her meanings of the term. "These are necessary terms to understand in order for actual cultural diversity to take place," Pace explained. "A multicultural community is one in which all participants are working toward making the environment one in which each individual feels that his or her cultures are understood. This is the type of community we must seek here at Fairfield and all throughout society. We must attempt to become an 'organization' which does not discriminate, but rather, appreciates," she added. Pace also argued that communication is key to bridging cultures in a society. "We are all different, and we all communicate in different ways," she said. "But we must try to speak to those of different cultures, we must converse with them, and we must try to understand and accept them." After Pace had spoken foranhour, she broke the audience into small groups, enabling individuals of varying backgrounds to introduce themselves and discuss their heritage and certain diversity issues, like racism. This tactic was very well received by members of the audience who felt actual interaction with diverse races greatly illustrated what the presentation was all about. "It's one thing to talk about certain methods of discussing peoples' heritage, but to actually out them into action at the same time was very clever," Greg Martin '96 said. "This program was put together and planned extremely well." And just in the nick of time. Students head for the shore in annual FUSA beach cleanup Chris Cipriano Staff Writer At what has become an annual tradition, now in its fifth year, approximately 50 Fairfield University students converged on the Town Beach this past Sunday. Their goal was to clean up debris and litter left on the beach from the summer beach season. Beginning at noon, the students branched out from Lantern Point and began collecting the garbage left behind from summer vacationers and Fairfield students themselves. Armed with plastic bags and gloves, the students embarked upon the two hour task of collecting fast food containers, cigarette butts, bottles, caps.and even a child's shoe. Coordinating the FUSA sponsored event was West Long Branch, NJ sophomore, Elena Pienkowski. Pienkowski stated that the purpose of the clean-up is two-fold. "This event gives us a chance to clean up the environment while strengthening our relationship with the townspeople. The beach is an important part of life in Fairfield. It is the least we can do." According to a news release, the most recent cleanup in the spring netted 969 items which included 125 cigarette butts, 23 pieces of lumber, and 15 fast food containers. Pienkowski was not sure whether or not the latest trash roundup figures would be tabulated. Brian Moran '96 mentioned that the clean-up is a way for the students ofFairfield to repay the town residents for allowing them to live at the beach. "It's a way to help out. The residents think we takeover...(it's) a peace offering." Another student commented, "While building a tighter and better relationship with the town, we are cleaning up the environment and a place where many of our students live." FUSA President, Chris Pilkerton reaffirmed the importance of this event for the relationship between students and townspeople. "This shows the community that we all care about the upkeep of Fairfield because we are all members of this community." , fr ^ Opportunity Knocks at the CPC ^ fr.Burger King Comes to Campus ^ ^= fr JJ ^ Sex and Society V <r J) Love Spit Love's Debut Album \ \, fr JJ ^N Meet the New Women's Soccer Coach V ^>
Object Description
Title | Mirror - Vol. 19, No. 02 - September 29, 1994 |
Date | September 29 1994 |
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 |
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Publisher | Fairfield University |
Place of Publication | Fairfield, Conn. |
Source | Fairfield University Archives and Special Collections |
Copyright Information | Fairfield University reserves all rights to this resource which is provided here for educational and/or non-commercial purposes only. |
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The
FairfieldMIRR®R Volume 19, No. 2 Thursday, September 29, 1994 Fall is here!
Caitlin Whelan
News Editor
Joining the ranks of 249
colleges and universities and 53
educational associations, Fairfield
University is one of the youngest
universities to be granted a chapter
of Phi Beta Kappa. Founded in
1776, Phi Beta Kappa is the oldest
and most prestigious academic
honor society in the United States.
In a recent University
press release, The Rev. Aloysius
P. Kelley, S.J., University
President, said that the approval
serves to recognize the academic
credentials of Fairfield, deeming
it worthy of granting its
outstanding undergraduates
membership in Phi Beta Kappa.
Of the country's 3,000
colleges and universities, less than
ten percent have been admitted
into Phi Beta Kappa. Additional
universities in Connecticut
include Yale, Weslayan, Trinity,
and the University ofConnecticut.
Phi Beta Kappa creates a new
chapter at Fairfield
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