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The Alumni of Color Network is an official affiliate group of the Office of Alumni Relations

04/11/2026

Today and every day, we remember, honor, and celebrate the life of none of than Carolyn Vermont 🤍🕊️

A proud Fairfield alumna, University trustee, and unwavering champion for community, Carolyn showed up for us consistently, intentionally, and with so much heart. Her presence, support, and belief in students and in Fairfield meant more than words can express.

Through her leadership, compassion, and commitment to uplifting others, she leaves behind a legacy that will continue to inspire our network and the broader Fairfield community.

We are deeply grateful for her life, her service, and the way she always showed up for AOCN. She will be dearly missed and forever remembered.

With love and gratitude, The Fairfield University Alumni of Color Network

04/07/2026

Meet your current AOCN Leadership Team! 👶🏽🍼✨

From baby pics to big impact, these are the faces behind the love, leadership, and legacy in our community 🤍🦌

They may have grown up, but the mission stayed the same — showing up, giving back, and building what’s next. Swipe through to meet the team 💫

P.S. a couple of our MVPs are playing a little game of peek-a-boo 👀🫣 Sending love to: Claudele Pierre ‘14, MS ‘16 — Programming Representative  Janet Canepa ‘82 — Advisor

03/26/2026

🩷 3rd Annual Feminine Hygiene Drive = SUCCESS 🩷

We are still feeling so full after an incredible night ✨ This year, we packed 575 kits alongside students, staff, alumni, and community members — all going to support 🫶🏽

Each year this event grows bigger, stronger, and more impactful — and this one was no exception 🔥 From the energy in the room to the hands-on service, it reminded us what community care really looks like and the transformative power it holds.

Thank you so much to all who donated this year & to everyone who showed up and showed out to the sorting event! We are so grateful for our partnership with , , and . HUGE shoutout to our amazing Service Rep Luckario for leading and bringing this vision to life for the THIRD year in a row 👏🏽💫

We’re just getting started… can’t wait to see how this continues to grow! Stay tuned for what’s next. Happy Women’s History Month & GO STAGS!!!🤘🏽

02/04/2026

March is Women’s History Month, a time to uplift, honor, and care for those identifying as women past, present, and future 💐

Help us do just that by donating to our Feminine Hygiene Drive because access to hygiene products is a necessity, not a luxury💗

🌸 3rd Annual Feminine Hygiene Sorting Drive
🗓️ Tuesday, March 24 | 5:30 PM
📍 Fairfield Bellarmine Campus - St. Ambrose Hall

Can’t make the sorting event? No problem! The link in our bio includes a wishlist of suggested products that you can send over directly to us✨

11/25/2025

 Our mission is to connect and celebrate the incredible alumni of color who continue to uplift and inspire the Fairfield University community. We are proud to spotlight an alum whose lifelong dedication to child development, education, and public service has made a national impact. After a meaningful conversation with Dr. Valerie Maholmes ’02, our team is excited to share her remarkable work and impact!

Please join us in applauding Dr. Valerie Maholmes ’02, a distinguished leader in the fields of psychology and child development. Dr. Maholmes completed her Sixth-Year Certificate in Advanced Study through Fairfield’s School Psychology Program after earning her bachelor’s and master’s degrees at Montclair State University and her Ph.D. at Howard University.

Dr. Maholmes currently serves as Chief of the Pediatric Trauma and Critical Illness Branch at The Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, supporting vital research and training initiatives across trauma, injury, and critical care. She contributes her expertise to several NIH and federal interagency working groups, helping to advance national efforts in child health and well-being.

Prior to her federal service, Dr. Maholmes spent many years at the Yale School of Medicine’s Child Study Center, where she served as the Irving B. Harris Assistant Professor of Child Psychiatry and directed research and policy for the School Development Program. Her work brought educational, clinical, and technical support services to schools in low-income communities nationwide. In 2003, she was awarded the prestigious Executive Branch Science Policy Fellowship.

Help us celebrate Dr. Maholmes and the incredible impact she’s making every day. Fairfield alumni excellence on full display! ✨

09/05/2025

✨Reminicising✨ on one of our favorite days EVER!

Didn’t make it to our alumni picnic last year? Well, you don’t want to miss it this year! Registration closes for our 4th Annual Alumni Picnic on Friday, September 12th!

🗓️ Saturday, September 20, 2025
⏰ 3:00 - 6:00 PM
📍Fairfield University | Langguth Hall Lounge & The Quad

Ticket Information:
🎟️ Adults: $20 (includes a $5 gift to Fairfield)
🥳 Children 12 & under: $10
🦌 Current Fairfield Students: Free!

Hit the link in our bio to secure your ticket now! Then, tell a friend to tell a friend! RUN - DON’T WALK🏃

See you soon, Stags!🤘

08/21/2025

✨ It’s picnic time, Stags! ✨

The Fairfield University Alumni of Color Network (AOCN) is back with the 4th Annual Alumni Picnic - and you’re invited! 🧺☀️🍉👒

Expect good food, great vibes, and even better company! Share laughs with family and friends, reconnect with fellow alum, and mingle with students from the North Benson and Bellarmine campuses!🤘

📅 Saturday, September 20, 2025 ⏰ 3:00 – 6:00 PM 📍 Fairfield University | Langguth Hall Lounge & The Quad

Ticket Information:
🎟️ Adults: $20 (includes a $5 gift to Fairfield) 🥳 Children 12 & under: $10 🦌 Fairfield Students: Free!

🍽️ Picnic Buffet Included |👖Casual Attire 🗓️ Register by Friday, September 12!

Don’t miss out on this tradition - bring your energy and let’s make memories together! Hit the link in our bio to secure your ticket NOW!

08/12/2025

Bring your Stag spirit - it’s time for food, music, games, and catching up with your favorite alumni crew! 🥳

It’s time for our 4th Annual Alumni Picnic!  
📅 Saturday, September 20, 2025 ⏰ 3-6PM 📍 Fairfield University, North Benson Campus

Reconnect with old friends, make new ones, and celebrate our vibrant alumni community with an afternoon of great company, barbecue classics, and fun for all ages.

💌 SAVE THE DATE - more details coming soon!

05/14/2025

*REPOST*

Loving these campus beauty shots from ’s LinkedIn page! Seniors, Commencement is around the corner. Are you following our LinkedIn page?

Connect with other professionals, classmates, and job/internship listings by visiting the link below or searching "Fairfield University Alumni of Color Network" on LinkedIn.

https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13916804

04/05/2025

Did you know April is Jesuit Service Month?!🤘🦌

The Alumni of Color Network is excited to partner with Fairfield’s Center for Social Impact () and Fairfield Bellarmine (), our university’s newest Associate Degree program and satellite campus, to host our SECOND annual Feminine Hygiene Drive!

📦 Make a Donation:
Donation bins will be available at North Benson and Bellarmine Campus throughout April. For those off campus, donations can be made via our Amazon Wishlist using the QR code in this post or by checking the link: https://bit.ly/4lf5u7M

🤝Lend a hand:
At the end of the month, we will gather on the Bellarmine Campus to assemble the donated items into care packages for Caroline House, a wonderful local organization in Bridgeport. Full details are below:

🗓️ Wednesday, April 30, 6:00 PM
📍 Fairfield Bellarmine Campus, St. Ambrose Hall, 460 Mill Hill Ave, Bridgeport, Conn.
📝 To volunteer, RSVP by Thursday, April 18. Food will be provided!

02/03/2025

Thank you to everyone who came out to our 2nd Annual Guided Museum Tour! ✨The Flight into Egypt: Black Artists and Ancient Egypt, 1876–Now exhibit allowed us to come together and enjoy history, the present, and culture through art. We’re already looking forward to our next one!🤘

01/22/2025

Join the Alumni of Color Network (AOCN) for our 2nd Annual Guided Museum Tour! Experience how Black artists have reimagined ancient Egyptian themes, celebrating African heritage through vibrant visual art, music, and performance. Come and immerse yourself in this inspiring journey - you won’t want to miss it!

Screenshot this caption to copy and paste our 🔗 to register. Sign-up portal closes Saturday, January 25th!
https://bit.ly/guided-museum-tour

📅 Saturday, February 1, 2025
⏰ 12:00 - 3:00 pm
📍 The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
🎨 Flight Into Egypt: Black Artists and Ancient Egypt, 1876–Now
🎟️ Ticketed event*

*Space is limited, register by Saturday, January 25th. Registration is limited to two (2) tickets per person.

The tour will start promptly at Noon, so please plan to arrive on time. Enter through the Ruth and Harold D. Uris Center for Education (the 81st St and 5th Ave entrance), located at street level to the left of the main steps.

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