First Fairfield Friday

Date: 09-06-2019

On September 6, join us for First Fairfield Friday! Wear red or your favorite Fairfield gear as we kick off the academic year with a series of exciting events. Events include: 

Faculty & Staff Welcome Back Coffee
8:30 – 10 a.m.
New Dolan School Event Hall

All faculty and staff are welcome to attend.

Fredrickson Family Innovation Lab Dedication Ceremony
9 – 10 a.m.
DiMenna-Nyselius Library, Main Floor

Open House Tours
10 a.m. – Noon

Charles F. Dolan School of Business, Lobby
Fredrickson Family Innovation Research Lab, Library Lobby
Cybersecurity Lab, Bannow Science Center, RM 131

2 – 4 p.m.
College of Arts & Sciences, Canisius Hall, RM 100

Visit any location to get a passport. After getting stamped at each location, head to the Graduate School of Education and Allied Professions table outside Canisius Hall 200 and redeem your passport for a Fairfield shirt.

President’s Opening Address
1 p.m.
Barone Campus Center, Dogwood Room

All faculty and staff are invited to attend.

Faculty Engagement Forum and Showcase
1:15-3 p.m.
Barone Campus Center, Oak Room

Faculty can explore the various ways to engage further in the academic community at Fairfield. Learn about various academic programming, new initiatives and how to get involved!

Mass of the Holy Spirit
3 p.m.
Egan Chapel of St. Ignatius Loyola

The University community is invited to the Mass of the Holy Spirit. This Mass traditionally marks the beginning of the academic year in Catholic universities around the world—a time when we celebrate and join spiritually with millions in colleges and universities worldwide. 

Field Hockey vs. UVM
4 p.m.
University Field

Cheer on the Stags as they take on Vermont in their 2019 home opener at University Field!

Student Activities Fair
4:30 p.m.
Rec Plex Field House

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


For more information, contact Sara Colabella / 3259 / scolabella@fairfield.edu