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Classes of 1980, 1985, 1990, 1995, 2000, 2005, 2010, 2015, and 2020

Save the date to come back for Reunion Weekend on June 6-8, 2025!

More information will be shared in the coming months and registration will open in Spring 2025. In the meantime, contact alumni@fairfield.edu if you have a new email address or mailing address so you don't miss out on any reunion communications!

Class of 1975

Your 50th Reunion will be taking place that same weekend, so mark your calendars! ¹ú²úÉ«ÇéƬ your class site below.

Class of 1975: 50th Reunion

Schedule of Events

The schedule below is tentative as plans come together over the course of the next several months. Please note that all events, times, and locations are subject to change due to campus construction, evolving plans, or other extenuating circumstances.

Friday, June 6

Tentative schedule of events for Friday, June 6, of Reunion Weekend 2025.
Event Time Location

Reunion Weekend Registration, Check-in, and Welcome Lounge
Check in and pick up your name tags, tickets, room keys, and schedules. Enjoy some light snacks and reconnect with friends in our lounge area.

4 – 10 p.m.

Aloysius P. Kelley, S.J. Center

Class of 1995 Welcome Reception
The Class of 1995 Committee invites you to kick off your 30th Reunion with a private class party.

TBD

TBD

Kick-off Celebration for the Classes of 1980, 1985, 1990, 1995, 2005, 2010, and 2015
Reconnect with friends and classmates at our kick-off party.

8 - 10 p.m.

Elicit Brewing Co, ¹ú²úÉ«ÇéƬ

Class of 2000 Kick-Off Party
Members of the Class of 2000 are invited to an exclusive celebration of their milestone 25th Reunion at The Grape.

8 - 11 p.m.

The Seagrape, ¹ú²úÉ«ÇéƬ

Class of 2020 Kick-Off Party
Members of the Class of 2020 are invited to a class party to kick off their first official Reunion.

8 – 11 p.m.

Barone Campus Center, Oak Room

Saturday, June 7

Tentative schedule of events for Saturday, June 7, of Reunion Weekend 2025.
Event Time Location

The Walking Examen
Beginning on the plaza of Egan Chapel, this mile-long prayer and meditation trail was designed to cultivate prayerful discernment and an awareness of God’s presence around us.

The Examen is a contemplative prayer practice made popular by St. Ignatius of Loyola that invites us to see God in our everyday lives. There are five steps to the Walking Examen identified by five large rocks with a plaque. Each step signifies the five movements of the Examen prayer: Thanksgiving, Illumination, Examination, Contrition, and Hope.

At Your Leisure; Self-Guided

Various Locations

Continental Breakfast
Grab a cup of coffee and a light breakfast to kick off your day.

8 – 10:30 a.m.

Aloysius P. Kelley, S.J. Center

Reunion Weekend Registration and Check-in
Check in and pick up your name tags, tickets, room assignments, and schedules.
(Registration will close from 4 to 6:30 p.m. to shift to evening locations, though housing keys will still be available for pickup from 4 – 6 p.m.)

9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Aloysius P. Kelley, S.J. Center

Fun Run
A Reunion tradition! Put on your running (or walking!) shoes for the approximately 2.5 mile loop around campus.

9:30 a.m.

Lessing Field (Rain or Shine)

DiMenna-Nyselius Library Open House
Stop by and explore the library, including the new Alumni Collection, featuring nearly 80 alumni-authored publications.

10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

DiMenna-Nyselius Library

President's Circle and Bellarmine Society Champagne Toast (*By Invitation Only*)
President Mark R. Nemec, PhD, invites all members of The President's Circle and The Bellarmine Society for a special toast in honor of your reunion and your membership in these prestigious giving societies.

10:15 - 11:15 a.m.

Leo D. Mahoney Arena, The Diffley

Friends of Bill W. Meeting

11 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Barone Campus Center, Room 200

¹ú²úÉ«ÇéƬ University Art Museum Open House

11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

¹ú²úÉ«ÇéƬ University Art Museum, Bellarmine Hall Galleries

Walsh Art Gallery Open House

11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Walsh Gallery, Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts

Leo D. Mahoney Arena Open House
Stop by Leo D. Mahoney Arena, home to ¹ú²úÉ«ÇéƬ's basketball and volleyball teams, as well as other signature events! Check out the concourse, Hall of Fame plaques, and The Diffley, the exclusive club in the arena. Members of ¹ú²úÉ«ÇéƬ's Athletics staff will be on hand to answer questions and talk about this exciting addition to ¹ú²úÉ«ÇéƬ's campus.

11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Leo D. Mahoney Arena

"Taste of ¹ú²úÉ«ÇéƬ" Food Fair
Try out sample menus from some of Connecticut's great restaurants and food trucks, while enjoying craft beer, wine, and entertainment from alumni band St. Hubbins!

11:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Barone Campus Center, Traffic Circle

Reunion Weekend Mass
Join us in prayer and reflection for a special Mass honoring all reunion-year alumni and remembering classmates who have passed on.

5:30 p.m.

Egan Chapel of St. Ignatius of Loyola

Reunion Weekend Registration and Check-In
Check in and pick up your name tags, dinner tickets, and housing keys.

6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Bellarmine Hall

Class of 2000 Champagne Toast and Class Photo
Celebrate your 25th Reunion milestone with a champagne toast and class photo.

6:30 p.m.

Bellarmine Hall Side Terrace (Rain location: Bellarmine Hall)

Reunion Dinner Dance
Enjoy a gourmet buffet dinner, then dance the night away!

6:30 p.m. – Midnight

Bellarmine Great Lawn (Rain or Shine)

Sunday, June 8

Tentative schedule of events for Sunday, June 8, of Reunion Weekend 2025.
Event Time Location

Coffee, Check-out and Key Return
Relax and enjoy a cup of coffee while saying goodbye to your friends and classmates. Return your keys to one of the housing desks located in the residence hall lobbies or on the Barone Campus Center Second Floor to receive a coupon toward our breakfast food trucks – see below. Please be considerate and return your keys to avoid lock change fees.

8 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Barone Campus Center

Breakfast Food Trucks
As you check out of your room, grab a bite to eat before getting on the road – we'll even give you a coupon to use toward your purchase if you hand in your room key to a staff member in the BCC or in your residence hall!

9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Barone Campus Center Traffic Circle

Sunday Mass
If you missed our Reunion Mass on Saturday, you'll have the opportunity to attend Sunday Mass with other members of the ¹ú²úÉ«ÇéƬ community.

11 a.m.

Egan Chapel of St. Ignatius of Loyola

General Reunion Weekend Information

Registration will open in the spring. Reunion 2025 pricing is still being determined and will be shared closer to the launch of registration. Please note that every effort will be made to keep ticket prices as affordable as possible, while still providing the type of memorable Reunion Weekend for which ¹ú²úÉ«ÇéƬ is known!

No tickets are mailed. You will receive a confirmation of your registration at the email address you provide on the registration form. For security purposes, and to ensure that you receive all of your materials, we require each alumnus/na to pick up their own registration packet and room keys upon arrival. If extenuating circumstances arise, you may call the Alumni Engagement & Annual Giving at (203) 254-4280 prior to your arrival to arrange a special pickup. Registration Desk hours are listed on the schedule above.

Refunds will be issued only for cancellations made by 5 p.m. EDT on Thursday, May 29, 2025. After this date we will have given counts and guarantees to our vendors and we cannot accommodate refunds.

Modifications to your Reunion registration can be made by calling the Alumni Engagement & Annual Giving at (203) 254-4280.

Children

Children and grandchildren are welcome at the Taste of ¹ú²úÉ«ÇéƬ and other daytime activities on Saturday. Please be sure to include children’s names in your registration. Guests under 21 are not permitted at the Friday night receptions or Saturday evening dinner dance. Due to limited space and campus policies, we are unable to provide overnight on-campus accommodations for children or anyone under the age of 21.

Smoking and Drug Policy

As of January 1, 2018, ¹ú²úÉ«ÇéƬ University is designated as a smoke-free, tobacco-free environment. The use of tobacco and tobacco products, including cigarettes, cigars, chewing tobacco, dipping tobacco or snuff, and electronic cigarettes on campus is prohibited. In addition, all illegal substances are prohibited on campus. Anyone found in violation of this policy will be dealt with appropriately by the Department of Public Safety and the ¹ú²úÉ«ÇéƬ Police Department.

On-Campus Payment Methods

Walk-in registrations for event tickets (if capacity remains) may be paid for via cash or credit card. Cash and credit cards will also be accepted for the purchase of additional food vouchers at the Taste of ¹ú²úÉ«ÇéƬ as well as drink tickets at the Bellarmine Dinner Dance, but cash is recommended in order to provide the fastest transaction for you. There is a Bank of America ATM located on the Second Floor of the Barone Campus Center for your convenience.

Special Needs

Dietary requirements, food allergies, and/or accessible parking or housing for the physically challenged can be arranged with advance notice. Please call us with any special needs at (203) 254-4280.

Event-Specific Questions

The approximately 2.5-mile Fun Run around campus has become a Reunion tradition! Children are welcome to participate if accompanied by an adult. Please note our Fun Run does take place rain or shine.

Check out the , which will start at the fan entrance to Lessing Field, loop around campus, and finish back at Lessing Field.

The RecPlex has limited hours of operation during the summer and exact hours will be finalized and shared closer to the weekend.

Alumni who wish to use the RecPlex facilities during business hours on Reunion Weekend will need to check in at the front desk and sign a waiver. You may download and print it in advance via the link below, or copies will be available on site. If you wish to shower in the facility, please bring your own towels, toiletries, and shower shoes.

Download a Copy of the Waiver

A special Reunion Weekend Mass will take place at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday afternoon. In addition, the weekly Sunday Mass will take place in the Chapel at 11 a.m.

There is no assigned seating for this event. Tables in the tent on Bellarmine Lawn are in sections by class and consist of 10 seats per table.

Friday Night and Saturday Daytime Activities: Casual, weather-appropriate attire. Please note that while rain locations will be provided when possible for certain events, most activities take place rain or shine. We encourage you to bring umbrellas and raincoats/ponchos in case of rain. Limited shade is available for outdoor daytime events, so consider bringing sunblock, a hat, and/or a wearable fan to make your day more comfortable in the event of warm weather.

Saturday Evening Dinner Dance: Springtime evening cocktail/"summer wedding" attire, with flat shoes or moderate heels that are easy to walk in on grass. As it can get cool at night, we recommend a jacket, sweater, or wrap for your comfort. While the dinner takes place under a tent with sidewalls, we encourage you to bring umbrellas and raincoats/ponchos in case of rain showers while walking to/from Bellarmine Lawn and to/from the restrooms, which are located outside the tent.

At the Taste of ¹ú²úÉ«ÇéƬ, we recommend that you speak with the vendors directly for information regarding their offerings. The dinner on Bellarmine Lawn is served buffet-style and great care has been taken to offer options that cater to vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free diets. If you have more specific food allergies or dietary concerns, please call the Alumni Engagement & Annual Giving at (203) 254-4280 for more information and/or indicate your needs on your registration form.

Housing Questions

On-campus housing is assigned on a first-come, first-served basis and is limited by building by class. All housing accommodations will be in either traditional quad dorms or in suite-style residence halls. The townhouses are not available for use during Reunion Weekend.

Anticipated building locations for each class will be shared as we get closer to the weekend.

Housing is extremely limited and is only available for alumni and guests registered for official Reunion Weekend events. Room-only reservations will be cancelled.

Friday housing key pick-up will be in the Aloysius P. Kelley Center from 4 - 10 p.m. Saturday housing key pick-up will be in the Kelley Center from 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. and in Bellarmine Hall from 6:30 - 9 p.m.

Yes. You may indicate your roommate request(s) on your registration form. Each roommate must request the other to be placed together. For parties whose roommate requests exceed the accommodations of their rooms (i.e., 3 requests for 2-bed room), we will do our best to house you near each other but this is not a guarantee. Many alumni attend Reunion without a spouse or a guest. Please plan ahead to find a roommate or if necessary, one will be assigned to you.

We recommend that you coordinate with your requested roommate and try to register around the same time. Spots in rooms cannot be held indefinitely for roommates who have not yet registered. Please note that this also applies to those staying in suite-style rooms (two rooms with a shared bathroom); we cannot hold a side of a suite or guarantee that your requested suitemates will be placed on the other side of your suite if they register at a much later date.

When packing to stay on campus, please remember that campus housing contains only the basics. Lightweight sheets, a towel, a blanket, and a pillow will be provided. You may want to bring along hangers, extra pillows, blankets, and towels, and you are responsible for bringing your own toiletries.

Please note that rooms do contain mini-fridges and microwaves for your convenience.

We have a block of rooms reserved at the Trumbull Marriott Shelton, located at 180 Hawley Lane in Trumbull, CT. Rooms are priced at the special group rate of $159 for a king bed and $179 for two double beds. Please note this pricing is before taxes and fees. The group rate is available until Friday, May 16, 2025, or whenever the block fills up, whichever comes first.

to book your room. 

For a full list of area hotels, visit fairfield.edu/hotels.

Reunion Class Gift

Reunion Class Gifts honor your time at ¹ú²úÉ«ÇéƬ, fostering resilient leaders, creative visionaries, empathetic caregivers, dedicated philanthropists, and inspiring educators. All gifts and pledges from July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025 will be counted in the Reunion Class Gift totals and will make a difference for today's ¹ú²úÉ«ÇéƬ students. Thank you for your support!

Missing Classmates

The alumni listed below have no valid email address or mailing address in our database. If you see someone you know on this list, please have them contact us at reunions@fairfield.edu with their updated information so they don't miss out on any communications about Reunion 2025!

Robert Cunningham '80
Walter Henniges '80
Marialuisa Picornell '85
Michael Clarke '85
Thomas Landers '90
David Klein '00
Stephanie Daglieri '00
Walter Freire '00
Laura Aschwanden '05
Yvette Rutherford '05

In Memoriam

Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them.
May the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.

Stephen Bailey
John Baran
William Bisch
Victor Brzezinski
Mark Chagnon
Joanne Choly
Kathleen Coakley
Brian Cochran
Donna DeLibro
Robert Gallagher
Anthony Gee
Bernadette Ryan Glen
Stanley Gloss
Paula Neville Graham
David Hoffman
Orville Jones
Francis Jurczak
James Kerouack
Marianne Kenney Lordi
Michael McKernan
John Murray
John O'Mealia
Ann Madden Pike
Elizabeth Russell
Margaret Schmitt
Carol Schubert Molo
Claudia Schlamp Sensale
Barbara Sinnott Shea
Kathleen Nolan Tavino
Anderson Taylor
Dianne Mercolino Toal
William Twohill
Richard Wenzel
Ellen Drury Whitehurst
John Zoidis

Helen Rogers Baptist Lull
Anthony Caruso
Linda Christopoulos
Kathleen Ryan Clark
James Costello
Nancy Mancusi Denman
Susan Weyant Dowd
Kevin Edmonds
Thomas Flynn
Judith Karalis Grady
David Hann
Robert Jaeger
Robert Kaps
Kathryn Lartigue-Biscardi
David Lombardo
Suzanne McHugh
Stephen McInerney
David Miles
Barbara Murray
Richard Murray
Lisa Johnson Ogrinc
Jeffrey Olson
Susan Brennan Parnoff
William Perrington
Anthony Perrotta
Sharon Pollice
Gary Ralph
Richard Roche
Mark Romano
Paul Salerno
Gregory Schultz
Richard Strange
John Sutay
Mark Tardiff
Jo Ann Tomis
Barbara Wells

James Bostany
Timothy Butterfield
Nicholas Cirillo
Erick Denizard
Brendan Dunn
Melissa Garbukas
Scott Goddeau
Barbara Stanton Jones
John Jones
Joseph King
Timothy Lavelle
Brian Leslie
Susan Harryda Odoardi
John Osborn
Teresa Tottenham Sievers
Cynthia Stepnowsky
Marvin Walters

Karen Anderson
Edward Auth
Irene Dowdall
John Drew
Christopher Dunne
Gary Eckrich
Collin Kiernan
Kimberly Wislocki McCormick
Susan McCostis
Marc Murolo
Deborah Weber Pine
Michelaire Saint Julien
Jennifer Sullivan St. Jean

Jonathan Cappello
Steven Gaffney
Tara Vitelli Ludwig
Donald Nicholson
Anne Guinan Sommer
Eddie Sprangle
Jitin Verma

Caitlin Davis
Elizabeth Devlin
Justine Simon Grueb
Robert Hurt
Mark Anthony Mutuc
Jocelyn Gignac Pronovost
Raymond Radulski

Donald Carrelli
Kevin Shaw
Geoffrey Weglarz

Christopher Sieber

John Vigorita