It was another busy and exciting week here on campus starting with last weekend when approximately 1,500 prospective students and parents were here for the undergraduate open house. It was great to show off our beautiful campus in the best possible light – sunny skies, students enjoying the beautiful weather and the Fall Fest activities, and there was even an alumni wedding in the Chapel Saturday afternoon.
We also dedicated our new state-of-the-art Pioneer Park softball stadium Saturday morning. It was a wonderful celebration and an opportunity to bridge the past with the future as there was a great deal of reminiscing about past softball and baseball victories and championships. Following the festivities, Sacred Heart kicked off that day’s tournament with a dominating 13-1 win over Yale. Later in the day, the Pioneers were beaten by Fairfield University 3-0. This facility will enhance our ability to recruit elite athletes to Sacred Heart, and we look forward to many more Pioneer victories here. To view additional photos from the event, click here.
Cutting the ribbon at Pioneer Park were, from left, Bippy Luckie, Jen Russell and Pam London.
Monday was our annual Constitution Day program. Even though this program is federally mandated for colleges and universities that receive federal funds, I am always impressed by the quality of the speakers that Professor Rose brings to campus to speak. This year it was Randolph M. McLaughlin, J.D., professor of Law at Pace University Law School. His topic was “The Bill of Rights: Who Needs It?” He managed to thoroughly convince us that we all need it as he went through the first 10 amendments to the Constitution and illustrated the importance of each one with stories from history and his own personal experiences.
Randolph M. McLaughlin, J.D. was the guest speaker on Constitution Day
The expertise and diligence of Public Safety was showcased following the event when they were able to use their video surveillance equipment to help identify Michael Iannazzi as the thief who made off with the poster of the event that had been promised to the guest speaker. Good work, Jack Fernandez!
We received the exciting news that the CFA Institute has approved our application to participate in its University Recognition Program with our Investment Management Program. This means our program will be included on the CFA Institute website and other venues where the CFA promotes the program. It also gives us the opportunity to award five CFA Program Awareness scholarships to students each year. Congratulations to Bridget Lyons, Michael Dineen and Ralph Lim on their successful efforts in securing this prestigious recognition.
In preparation for our 50th anniversary next year, we began an oral history project where we interviewed members of the Board of Trustees who shared their first and favorite memories of their University experiences. I recommend that you consider working with your parents and/or grandparents on a similar project!
From left are former Trustee James Costello and current Trustees Lois Schine, Rev. Msgr. William A. Genuario, J.C.D. and Robert J. Matura.
We had the pleasure of hosting the New England Association of College Admissions Counselors (NEACAC) Regional College Fair last night. The Pitt Center was packed as 220 schools had booths, and approximately 2,000 prospective students and parents turned up to gather information. It was a wonderful opportunity for us to showcase our campus to our peers and to prospective students. Representatives from our fellow schools tell us that they were extremely impressed with everything from our how we organized the event to the food and the turnout. Congratulations and thanks to Campus Operations, our Student Ambassadors, Public Safety and Chartwells. Special thanks to the SHU NEACAC Planning Committee that worked so hard to ensure everything ran smoothly – Cynthia Conte, Jack Fernandez, Lisa Gallagher, Rob Gilmore, Ken Higgins, Trigona Mililli and Patti Pasquariello. This is another great example of what we can achieve when we all work together.
NEACAC Regional College Fair
The football Pioneers head to Monmouth this weekend in search of their first win of the season. This will be our first in-conference game this year, and we wish the team the best of luck. Speaking of Monmouth, though – congratulations to the women’s tennis team for their 7-0 win there Wednesday afternoon. The Pioneers did not lose even a set to the Hawks on their way to their first win of the season.
Saturday marks the first day of fall. Have a great weekend!
