To the Editor:
For the past three years Fairfield University has been blessed with the artistic guidance of a phenomenal professor, Dr. Marice Rose. She is a driving force within a flourishing department and to lose such a gift would nearly cripple our Art History department. Tragically, the forty-four Fairfield Art History majors run the risk of losing a great mentor and friend due to, what else-budget cuts.
An alumnus of Fairfield University, she is a great inspiration to the entire collegiate community. With a BA in Art History and French literature from Fairfield in 1992, Dr. Rose continued her education and completed her MA and PhD from Rutgers university in 1998 and 2000, respectively.
She has taken her knowledge and expanded it to help others, the true test of a fine educator. Dr. Rose is involved in The Huntington Breast Cancer Action Coalition, a non-profit organization dedicated to the education of breast cancer through education and awareness by contributing Art History lectures for fund-raising purposes. She is an inspiration to both her students and her colleagues as well.
Dr. Rose’s professionalism shines through in every situation she finds herself in and it is because of her dedication and charisma that many of us decided to pursue art history careers. Losing such an admirable asset to the university would be counterproductive and would contradict what this school prides itself on: dedication and mentorship.
Dr. Rose is proof that there are incredible opportunities out there if you take advantage of Fairfield University and it would be a shame to see the university that once had so much faith in her as a student fail to support her now as a professional.
Sincerely, Art History Majors of the Class of 2004:
Hildelisa Beltran Sarah Lutz Stephanie Porreca Kristyn Rosen Jen Tumsuden
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