Fairfield Community Corner
EarthTalk: What's more green-friendly: flying or driving?
from:EarthTalk
Dear EarthTalk: How can I determine if it is more eco-friendly to fly or drive somewhere? -- C.M.
The simple answer is that driving in a relatively fuel...
The Fairfield University Glee Club Presents ‘Shout Hallelujah!’ A Christmas Concert
from:Fairfield UniversityFairfield, CT - The Fairfield University Glee Club with Festival Orchestra under the baton of Carole Ann Maxwell, D.S.M., presents “Shout Hallelujah!,” its popular Christmas...
Read more...Make a difference in Fairfield! Find the perfect local volunteer opportunity
You want to give back, but with so many good causes out there, where to start? There are plenty of great volunteer organizations right here in the Fairfield area and around the...
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Connecticut Thanksgiving 2008 - Turkey Day Events, Connecticut Food Banks
It's the ideal time to "give back" to others in the Connecticut community and help make some happy Thanksgiving wishes come true. Consider donating extra food to a local...
Read more...Tag Sales, Estate Sales, Garage Sales and Flea Markets In The Fairfield Area
Some call it a Garage Sale, others a Rummage, Yard
or Tag Sale…but whatever the name, it’s a great way to clean out your closets, make some money – and, for the shopper,...
Theatre Fairfield at Fairfield University presents "Director's Cut"
from:Fairfield UniversityWHO:
Theatre Fairfield, Fairfield University's resident production company
WHAT:
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Governors Rell and Patrick Announce Effort to Protect Habitat on the Conn-Mass Border
Connecticut Governor M. Jodi Rell and Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick today announced the preservation of approximately 450 acres of land straddling the...
News From Gov. Rell week of 11/17/2008
Gov. Rell Announces Plan to Protect Homeowners, Renters Amid Foreclosure Crisis
Governor
M. Jodi Rell today announced she is developing a three-point
legislative plan...
Fairfield University Jazz Ensemble and Colombian Harpist Edmar Castaneda in Two Concerts
from:Fairfield UniversityFairfield, CT - The Fairfield University Jazz Ensemble under the direction of Brian Torff, director of jazz and popular music in the Department of Visual & Performing...
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John Legend to Perform at Fairfield University
from:Fairfield UniversityFairfield, CT - Five-time Grammy Award winner John Legend will be performing at Fairfield University’s Alumni Hall as part of his “Evolver” World Tour. This exclusive...
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Pulitzer Prize-Winning Author Samantha Power to Speak at Fairfield University
from:Fairfield UniversityFAIRFIELD, Conn. On Tuesday, Dec. 2, the Fairfield University Inspired Writers Series in a Community Partnership with the World Affairs Forum in Stamford, presents Samantha...
Read more...Fairfield University Presents The Met Live in HD With La Damnation de Faust
from:Fairfield University
“High-tech circus meets grand opera.” — Verena Dobnik, Associated Press
FAIRFIELD,CT - With the Canadian director Robert Lepage’s new...
Dolan School Named One of Princeton Reviews Best B-Schools
from:Fairfield UniversityFairfield, CT - Fairfield University¹s Charles F. Dolan School of Business has again been named one of the best business schools by The Princeton Review.
This is the...
Fairfield University Offers Rassias Language Method Workshop for Teachers
from:Fairfield UniversityFairfield, CT - University College at Fairfield University in cooperation with The Rassias Center at Dartmouth College offers a two-day workshop for teachers of The Rassias...
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EarthTalk: Green-friendly holiday gift ideas and sources
Dear EarthTalk: Can you recommend some sources for toys and other holiday gifts that are both safe and not harmful to the environment? -- T.G.
Given the...
Connecticut Food Bank: Nov. 2008 eNewsletter
Thanksgiving for All
Thanksgiving for Allis a series of events and food drives
hosted and sponsored by local civic and
...
News From Gov. Rell week of 11/10/2008
Gov. Rell: Hundreds of Citizens Weighing in on State Budget
Governor
M. Jodi Rell announced that her new interactive state budget Web site
has drawn hundreds of...
Doris T. Lippman will Attend the 15th Anniversary of the Vietnam Women’s Memorial
from:Fairfield UniversityDoris T. Lippman, Ed. D., Fairfield University School of Nursing Professor and captain in the Army Nurse Corps 1967-1968 will attend the 15th anniversary of the Vietnam Women’s...
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Shays Others Photos At The Jewish Home
from:Jewish Home for the ElderlyFairfield, CT - In autumn, the excitement about the presidential election was as intense in The Jewish Home as anywhere else in America, perhaps even more so if judged by the...
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Honoring Our Hometown Heroes This Veterans Day in Fairfield CT
Veterans Day originally began as a way to honor the soldiers of World War I. Although the war officially ended in June of 1919 (with the
signing of the Treaty of Versailles)...
10 ways to combat the red, white and post-election blues
No doubt about it – this has been one loooong election season.
Now that it’s over, don’t be surprised if you experience some...
EarthTalk: Eco-Psychology
from:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: I caught the tail end of a discussion about “ecopsychology” recently on the radio, something about the negative impacts of people not communing with nature...
Read more...Fairfield Video-Teleconferencing System To Benefit Community Colleges
from:Fairfield UniversityFairfield University’s School of Engineering video- teleconferencing project enables community college students to take classes not offered at their schools
Fairfield,...
The Power of a Single Vote - Fairfield Election Information and Polling Places
This year promises to be one of the biggest elections ever. Even in areas that have been offering early voting, lines on Nov. 4th could be longer than normal, so...
EarthTalk: Where do lead-tainted toys that have been recalled end up?
from:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: There has been a lot of news about lead-tainted children’s toys being recalled. Where are these toys ending up and are they creating pollution problems there? --...
Read more...Winning the Real Estate Game in Fairfield in a Tough Market
It's pretty much accepted fact that a Connecticut home is one of the best investments you can make; but like many things in life, timing is everything.
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News From Gov. Rell week of 10/27/2008
Gov. Rell: Nov. 24 Session to Include Relief for Towns, Deficit Reduction
Governor M. Jodi Rell today announced the she is formally calling the General Assembly into special...
EarthTalk: Will the LED light bulb dethrone the compact fluorescent?
from:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: What’s the story with LED light bulbs that are reputed to be even more energy-efficient than compact fluorescents? -- T.E.
Perhaps the ultimate...
Kiwanis Club of Fairfield Annual Poinsettia Sale
from:Kiwanis Club of FairfieldThe Kiwanis Club of Fairfield is holding it’s annual holiday Poinsettia sale. Once again, large florist quality plants in 8 inch foil wrapped pots will be offered in either red...
Read more...Dr. Suzanne Campbell Appointed to the Position of Associate Dean for Academic Programs
from:Fairfield UniversityDr. Suzanne Campbell appointed to the position of Associate Dean for Academic Programs at Fairfield University’s School of Nursing
Fairfield, CT - Fairfield...
News From Gov. Rell week of 10/20/2008
Gov. Rell, Municipal Leaders Discuss Economic Concerns, Strategy
Governor
M. Jodi Rell met this morning with several mayors and first selectmen
to brief them on the most...
EarthTalk: Natural headache remedies
from:EarthTalk
Dear EarthTalk: Are there natural headache remedies that can get me off of Tylenol, Advil and other medicines whose side effects can be as bad as or worse than the pain that led...
News From Gov. Rell week of 10/13/2008
Gov. Rell: Elements of 5-Point Economic Plan Now in Place
Governor
M. Jodi Rell – following through on her five-point program to help
safeguard the state’s economy...
Coping with the U.S. Financial Crisis
No doubt about it, the current economic situation in the US Financial Crisis is scary. But there are things each of us can do to protect ourselves and keep things from...
Team Massachusetts Captures Fifth Straight Tri-State Matches Title In Dominating Fashion
Fairfield, CT – The team from Massachusetts made history today by becoming the first team to collect five-straight Tri-State Matches titles since Connecticut accomplished that...
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EarthTalk: Electric bikes and scooters
from:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: Are there any electric bicycles or scooters that make for a nice cheap, green-friendly commute? -- S.F.
Bicycle commuting has long been a symbol...
Fairfield Arts Council Announces Linescapes Drawings and Sculptures by Niki Ketchman
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Fairfield, CT---The Fairfield Arts Council (FAC) opens its newest
exhibition, Linescapes: Drawings and Sculptures by Niki Ketchman with a reception...
News From Gov. Rell week of 10/06/2008
Gov. Rell: Feds to Mail CT Vets Letters Required for Property Tax Relief
Governor M. Jodi Rell announced today that the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (USVA) will soon be...
European Skincare
EUROPEAN SKIN CARE BY RITA
at Sunglow Salon
217 Bedford Street
Stamford, CT 06901
203-217-3905
Rita Aydemirkan, former owner of the...
EarthTalk: Does inflating car tires with nitrogen help the environment?
from:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: Is using nitrogen to inflate my car’s tires really better for the environment than using air? And if so, how? -- R.M.
Whether or not it...
Weekend Activities in and around Fairfield
Give yourself a Time Out this week and treat yourself to a day out on the town. Whether you're in the mood to do some shopping, house hunting, catch a movie or just enjoy the...
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Rosh Hashanah Begins September 29, Resident Learns to Blow the Shofar at The Jewish Home
from:Jewish Home for the ElderlyResidents at The Jewish Home for the Elderly are preparing to welcome in the New Year of 5769 when Rosh Hashanah begins at sundown, Recently (9/8/08), as her husband David...
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EarthTalk: Non-dairy milks
from:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: There seems to be a large selection of soy and other non-dairy milks out there today, even right in the dairy sections of major supermarkets. Why should I opt for...
Read more...Don’t let dining out in the Fairfield area do you in!
Going out to eat in Fairfield and the surrounding area is one of life’s great pleasures. But too often, all those goodies on the menu can leave your waistline feeling a...
3 comments Read more...Parsons Dance
from:Fairfield UniversityThe company has officially dropped Company from the name. It is now billed as Parsons Dance. I also neglected to include the photo credit for the two jpgs (again...
Read more...David L. Downie, Ph. D., Fairfield University’s New Director Of Environmental Studies
from:Fairfield UniversityWe are very pleased to have environmental scholar David L. Downie, Ph. D., formerly with Columbia University, now on the Fairfield University faculty, as the director of...
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EarthTalk: Lowering your carbon footprint
from:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: How can I measure—and then improve—my overall “carbon footprint?” What are the major areas of one’s daily life that one measures? -- A.F.
...
Catholics And Politics In The Sixties And Today: Lessons From JFK, RFK And Eugene McCarthy
from:Fairfield UniversityRev. Wilson D. Miscamble, professor of history at the University of Notre Dame, will deliver Fairfield University’s 2nd annual Thomas More Lecture: “Catholics and Politics in...
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2008 District 2 Champions!
from:Fairfield Little League Girls SoftballThe Fairfield 11 Year-Old All-Star team beat their Trumbull rivals in a best of three series to win the District 2 Championship at Unity Park in late July. This was the...
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EarthTalk: Toxic household cleaners
from:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: I’ve read that household cleaners contain cancer-causing toxic ingredients. What should I do, then, to keep my house clean but also safe for my kids? --...
1 comment Read more...A New Reality - Exhibition of Stirring Photographic Images, Opens at Thomas J. Walsh Art Gallery
from:Fairfield UniversityA New Reality, an Exhibition of Stirring Photographic Images, Opens at the Thomas J. Walsh Art Gallery at Fairfield University.
FAIRFIELD, CT---Adventurous collectors...
Penfield Pavilion: 95 in the Shade
from:Jewish Home for the Elderly"95 in the Shade"
Milton Faikes, 95 years old, is one of many residents of The Jewish Home for the Elderly of Fairfield County who enjoyed their visits to the...
EarthTalk: Aerosol sprays
from:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: What’s the deal nowadays with aerosol spray cans? I thought that the ozone-depleting chemicals used in them were eliminated back in the 1970s. Is this true? If...
Read more...Browse This Week's Classified Ads For Fairfield
They're short, potent and can help you move everything from a used treadmill to a 6 bedroom house. Check out our terrific resources for classified ads in and around Fairfield,...
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Don’t let fuel costs around Fairfield drive you crazy
Lately, going to the gas station to fill up requires a stop beforehand to either take out a second mortgage…or sign over your firstborn (check here for updated gas prices in...
Read more...Pumpkin Patch Farms in Fairfield, CT, Connecticut Area
Local Pumpkin Patch Farms - go pick pumpkin's at a local farm in the Fairfield and Fairfield County area.
When there’s a crisp snap in the air, nothing...
Apple Picking Orchards and Apple Farms Guide for Fairfield, Connecticut
Apple Picking Resource Guide - go Apple picking in Fairfield, Connecticut!
Want a unique, fun activity for fall in the Fairfield, CT area? This is where...
EarthTalk: The scoop on recycling container lids, tops and caps
from:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: Everyone knows we should recycle metal, glass and plastic cans and bottles, but what about all the lids, tops and caps? I see people recycling plastic...
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FAC Is Pleased To Announce The Appointment Of Billie Jean Sullivan As Executive Director
from:Fairfield Arts CouncilThe Fairfield Arts Council (FAC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Billie Jean Sullivan as Executive Director effective July 1, 2008. Ms. Sullivan comes to FAC with over...
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EarthTalk: Do those energy-saving compact fluorescent light bulbs cause headaches?
from:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: Can those energy-efficient compact fluorescent light bulbs that are popular now cause headaches because of the flickering they do? I converted my whole house over...
Read more...Quick Center For The Arts Receives $14k Grant From The State Of Connecticut
from:Fairfield UniversityFairfield, CT - Fairfield University’s Regina A. has received a matching grant of $14,761 from the Connecticut Commission on Culture and Tourism, a state agency.
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EarthTalk: How often do I really need to change my oil?
from:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: How often do I really need to change my car’s oil? Conventional wisdom has always put it at every 3,000 miles to prevent engine wear, but isn’t changing oil...
Read more...Local Effort To Prevent Elder Abuse Receives National Recognition
from:Jewish Home for the ElderlyFairfield – The Center for Elder Abuse Prevention (The Center), a crisis shelter for older adults operated by The Jewish Home for the Elderly, is receiving national recognition...
Read more...Governor Rell Signs State Lower Farmington River & Salmon Brook Wild & Scenic Legisl
On May 7, 2008, H.B. 05143 was signed into law by Governor Jodi Rell.The bill expresses the State of Connecticut’s
support of a federal Wild and Scenic designation for the...
Welcome Club Of Fairfield/Easton Raises $321 For Connecticut Food Bank
from:The Welcome Club of Fairfield and EastonN E W S R E L E A S E
Friday, July 25, 2008
For Immediate Release
Welcome Club Of Fairfield/Easton Raises
$321 For Connecticut...
EarthTalk: Concerns about plastic: Is Tupperware safe?
from:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: I’ve read that plastic bottles are not always safe to reuse over and over as harmful chemicals can leach out into the contents. I’m wondering if the same...
Read more...Connecticut Food Bank August 08 Newsletter
Gov. M. Jodi Rell Announces Care & Share Challenge: On
July 29, at Master's Manna, a Wallingford food pantry that serves
nearly 700 families, Gov. M. Jodi Rell announced...
Pre-engineering academy for high school students
from:Fairfield UniversityAn innovative partnership involving Fairfield University’s School of Engineering, the five Catholic high schools of the Diocese of Bridgeport, and the Bridgeport Public School...
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EarthTalk: Our next president's environmental agenda
from:EarthTalk
Dear EarthTalk: What are the major environmental issues that our next president, be it Obama or McCain, will have to confront? -- M.B.
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New Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County Launched after Two Year Planning Process
On July 1st, the Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County (Alliance) was launched to serve cultural organizations, artists and audiences. A two-year cultural study supported by the...
Read more...Fairfield University’s University College Offers Fall EMT Course...
from:Fairfield UniversityFairfield University’s University College Offers Fall EMT Course Required for National Registry Certification.
FAIRFIELD, CT---Due to popular demand, Fairfield University...
Fairfield Wins Grant to Purchase Unique 3-D Printer
from:Fairfield University
Fairfield University’s School of Engineering awarded National Science Foundation grant for unique 3-D Printer.
Fairfield, CT---Think of a printer that takes engineering...
EarthTalk: Pollution, sedentary lifestyles and early puberty
from:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: I heard that children are reaching puberty at earlier ages now and that it may have to do with environmental toxins and even their TV viewing habits. Can you...
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Connecticut Campus Compact at Fairfield University
from:Fairfield UniversityConnecticut Campus Compact, a statewide program now based on the Fairfield University campus, to recruit Americorps volunteers
Fairfield, CT - Connecticut Campus Compact...
Local Kiwanian Attends Annual Convention
from:Kiwanis Club of FairfieldMore than 5000 members, member-volunteers, families and guests from around the world gathered in Orlando for Kiwanis International's 93rd annual convention. The Kiwanis
...
Back to School for Fairfield - Bus Schedules, Lunch Menus, School Supplies and more
Hey, Fairfield! Forget the pencils and backpacks: time to gather up school supplies of a different kind! Start the schoolyear off right - and with more sanity - with the...
Governor Rell Visits CAS Center At Fairfield
from:Town of FairfieldMeeting Summer Campers, Parents, Staff & ‘Milton,” a Live Owl!
Fairfield, CT - Governor M. Jodi Rell visited Connecticut Audubon Society’s Center at...
Volunteers Honored At The Jewish Home For The Elderly
from:Jewish Home for the ElderlyFairfield, CT - The Annual Volunteers Recognition Luncheon, held recently (6/17/08) at The Jewish Home for the Elderly, Fairfield, honored men and women who have dedicated...
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EarthTalk: Energy-hogging TVs
from:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: I need to replace my old TV. Can you tell me which of the latest models is the greenest? I was told that the flat-screen/plasmas are real energy hogs. What do you...
Read more...Golf and Tennis Outing Sporting Success
from:Jewish Home for the Elderly
Golf & Tennis Outing Sporting Success with Darien, Easton, Fairfield,
Greenwich, Trumbull, Westport, Weston
Fairfield – Participants from throughout Fairfield County...
The (Even Greater) Outdoors: Get Out There!
In an age where we spend our days hooked up to Bluetooths, broadband and Blackberries, spending a little time in Nature is even more important to our sanity.Slowing...
1 comment Read more...Fairfield University Sets New Record With Nine Fulbrights Awarded This Year
from:Fairfield UniversityFairfield, CT – A record nine Fulbright Scholarships, the most prestigious international scholarships awarded by the U.S. government, have been awarded to Fairfield University...
Read more...The Fairfield University Media Center wins five 2008 Videographer Awards
from:Fairfield UniversityThe Videographer Awards, an international awards program that recognizes talented individuals and companies in the video production field, has honored the Fairfield University...
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EarthTalk: Finding green friendly consumer products
from:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: What are the best sources out there for environmentally friendly consumer products? I don’t want to have to drive all over creation for green laundry and other...
2 comments Read more...The Quick Center For The Arts Announces Its Exciting 2008-2009 Season!
from:Regina A. Quick Center for the ArtsClick here to view the announcement of the Exciting 2008-2009 Season!
Visit the website or call the box office for a free brochure!
Don't miss out!
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Fairfield University Announces The New Season Of The Metropolitan Opera Live In HD
from:Fairfield University
Fairfield, CT - Fairfield University’s collaboration with the Met Live in HD continues on the big screen at the Quick Center for the Arts on campus. The 2008-2009 season...
University College At Fairfield University Announces
from:Fairfield UniversityFairfield, CT - The 2008-2009 Open Visions Forum (OVF) season begins in September in the heat of the presidential campaign. With the political stakes as high as any in...
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McGowan Scholarship Awarded
from:Fairfield UniversityMelissa Slusz wins $18,000 William G. McGowan Scholarship for senior year at Fairfield University’s Charles F. Dolan School of Business .
Fairfield, CT---Melissa Slusz,...
Send In The Clowns! Barnum Festival Road Show At The Jewish Home
from:Jewish Home for the ElderlyClowning Around:Sylvia Freedman and Marge Nicolia, Nursing Director, enjoy
the company of a Barnum Festival Road Show clown after he made the balloon
dog as a souvenir.
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CFB Happenings
CFB Volunteer Wins Service Award: Pat Jakupkovic of Stratford has been selected as the winner of the 2008 BJ's Wholesale Club Community Hero Award. Pat is a member of...
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Amie Lindwall-Belile Joins Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage's Fairfield Office
Fairfield, CT---The Fairfield office of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in Connecticut and Westchester County, N.Y. is pleased to announce that Amie Lindwall-Belile has...
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EarthTalk: Greener computer choices
from:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: My old computer finally bit the dust and I am in the market for a replacement. Are there any particularly “green” computers for sale these days? --Brian S.
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Ending Elder Abuse was Focus of June Community Conference
from:Jewish Home for the ElderlyFairfield - Recently, 6/10/08, the Greater Bridgeport Elder Services Council and the Coalition for the Advocacy, Prevention, and Elimination of Older Adult Abuse in Greater...
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EarthTalk: Nontoxic ways to deal with carpenter ants
from:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: In renovating a cabin, I discovered carpenter ants working their way through the walls. Is there any way to responsibly get rid of the pests without using noxious...
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Dedication Ceremony Of The Fairfield University School Of Nursing Robin Kanarek...
from:Fairfield UniversityDedication Ceremony Of The Fairfield University School Of Nursing Robin Kanarek Learning Resource Center Unveils State-Of-The-Art Educational Facility
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Fairfield University Hosts Priestly Ordination Of Fairfield Prep graduate Joseph Palmisano, S.J.
from:Fairfield University
Fairfield, CO – Fairfield Prep graduate Joseph Redfield Palmisano, S.J., of Monroe, was ordained to the priesthood on June 14 at the Chapel of St. Ignatius Loyola on the...
Fairfield University School Of Nursing Assistant Professor Carole A. Pomarico Honored...
from:Fairfield UniversityFairfield University School of Nursing Assistant Professor Carole A. Pomarico honored with Florence Nightingale Award for Excellence in Nursing
Fairfield, CT –...
EarthTalk: Alternatives to toxic mosquito repellents
from:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: Is it true that the DEET used in most mosquito repellents is toxic? If so what problems does it cause? And what are some non-toxic alternatives for keeping...
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Fairfield U's Teacher of the Year
from:Fairfield UniversityFairfield University Associate Professor Joan L. Van Hise, of the Charles F. Dolan School of Business, selected Teacher of the Year by Alpha Sigma Nu.
Fairfield,...
Watch for Cash Discounts at Gas Stations – But ‘Shop Smart’
Governor Rell said she is directing the Department of Consumer
Protection to work closely with gasoline retailers to ensure that they
follow state regulations regarding the...
