First Fairfield Friday, Sept. 5

Celebrate the start of the year with a series of events: Community BBQ, President’s Welcome & Breakfast, Student Activities Fair, and more!

Celebrate the start to the 2025-26 academic year with a series of events! This Friday — and every Friday — show your Stag spirit by wearing red or your favorite Fairfield gear!

Interactive Faculty & Staff Engagement Booths

8:30-9 A.M.      

Dolan Event Hall

All faculty and staff are welcome to attend.

President’s Welcome & Breakfast

9-9:30 A.M.

Dolan Event Hall

All faculty and staff are welcome to attend. Breakfast to immediately follow the President’s Welcome.

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Interactive Faculty & Staff Engagement Booths

9:30-10:30 A.M.            

Dolan Event Hall

Learn about the variety of ways to engage with the community.

John Charles Meditz College of Arts & Sciences Naming Ceremony

11-11:30 A.M.

Canisius Hall Lawn

The University community is invited to attend the official naming ceremony of the John Charles Meditz College of Arts & Sciences.

Daily Mass

Chapel

12 P.M.

Social Media Photo Booth & T-Shirt Giveaway

12 - 2 P.M.

Third Floor Entrance of Barone Campus Center

Come experience our #StagsUp social media photo booth and a sweet treat!

12 - 1 P.M. for a free tee — first come, first serve!

Field Hockey vs. Villanova

4 P.M.

University Field

Free Admission for all Fans.

Community BBQ

4-7 P.M.

Barone Campus Center Traffic Circle

(Rain Location: Tully Dining Commons)

Join us for a Community BBQ for students, faculty, and staff!

Student Activities Fair

4-6 P.M.

Barone Campus Center, Traffic Circle

(Rain Location: RecPlex Field House)

Learn more about and join one or more of Fairfield University’s clubs and organizations. More than 100 student clubs and organizations will be participating in the fair!

Graduate Student Social

Dolan Event Hall

6-8 P.M.

Join fellow graduate students for our kickoff reception.