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In recognition of the
impact Professor Don Fagan had on his students and the DWC community for
the past 31 years
Don Fagan DWC BIO
We are saddened to share
with the community that Professor Fagan passed away, surrounded by his
family, the night of April 21, 2006.
Notice for Donald D.
Fagan,
Lowell Sun
Story about Don Fagan,
Nashua Telegraph
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Per the Fagan family, donations in
Professor Fagan's
name may be made to the
Don and Eileen Fagan Scholars' Fund at Daniel Webster College,
20 University Dr., Nashua, NH 03063. If you would like to make a
donation online,
click here. and type in "Don and Eileen Fagan Scholars'
Fund" under "other." Questions? Call 603-577-6624. |
Don Fagan Retirement
video
Professor Fagan has
been an icon at DWC for over 31 years in the business and management
division. His stories have entertained, his honesty has enlightened us,
and his generosity has inspired us.
Please share with us your favorite stories and thoughts
to the Donald D. Fagan family.
To add your story,
please e-mail to kurman@dwc.edu
OUR COLLECTED STORIES
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Jackie Dilley ’01
Three words that Professor used to say all
of the time. I think everyone will recognize this classic "Faganism":
"Illegal, but widespread."
I still use that phrase today... it works in
so many situations!
Tim Shea and Cheryl
Trejbal Shea ’78 express their sincerest appreciation for his
mentoring, guidance, and generous giving of himself to all of us who passed
through his classroom and for whom he allowed into a bigger part of his
life.
Kelly (Quay) Colling ’01
There are no words that do justice to
explaining the kind man and dynamic professor that he is. Though I'm
sure that everyone who has met him knows it. He is one of my most
memorable professors at DWC.
I think it would be wonderful if the college
chose to recognize his years of service by naming something meaningful
on campus for him. Please let me know if there is anything I can
contribute in this regard.
Steve Luke ’91
You are sitting in Daniel Webster Hall,
your 10 minutes into the Faganomics lecture and Professor Moon walks in
(Moon was Fagan coconspirator in mischief for many years). Moon looks at
the class and asks, "Can Fagan come out and play?" Mr. Fagan would grab
his folder and the dirty Styrofoam coffee cup he had been drinking out
of all week and just leave.
The first time this happened you
thought for sure he would be right back in, you quickly figured out
class was over. With Moon around you could count on this a couple times
a semester. Sometimes as Mr. Fagan was walking out he would whisper,
"Don't tell the President." God Bless You Mr. Fagan.
Tony Palhete ’83I'm sure Don Fagan would remember me
as I slid into his car on one cold, icy day on the circle in front
of the gym. The campus had a traffic circle in front of the gym in
1983 (small and icy). I remember turning the wheel of my car
and continued straight into Don's car.
Where have all the years gone, 23 since graduation. Don went easy
on me with his car. I loved his classes. I can still remember him
clear as day as he is one of those people in your life that you
never forget, like Hannah McCarthy and Taylor Gates. I believe I
took Don Fagan's micro and macro economics classes. He made
a lasting and fond impression in my memory that remains today.
I would like to thank Don Fagan for being one of those people
that helped me be successful in life. I could never repay him or the
many good people of such a great institution. I can not say enough
about the personal and friendly atmosphere at the campus, of which
Don Fagan was a big part. I graduated from DWC in Jan ’83 and
completed USAF pilot training in 1984. I spent seven years in the
USAF and was hired by American Airlines in March, 1990. I am now in
my 16th year with American Airlines as a FO on the B-777 flying from
JFK to London, Tokyo and Sao Paulo.
I am very fortunate where I am today because of the education I
received at Daniel Webster College. I wish I had the opportunity to
thank Don one more time for doing so much for so many people. I felt
someone was giving me bad news about my family when I heard Don
wasn't well. God Bless Don and family.
Dennis G.
Rouleau ’83
I always
remember Don Fagan's view of people from California. He used to say that
the United States was tilted toward the Pacific and that all the nuts
and screwballs rolled down into California.
He was a great
man, and I certainly appreciate what he did for me.
Charles H. Hendren
Class of 2005/06
Professor Fagan's presence to me is
always charming and ebullient. His willingness to encourage someone not
even his student is what I am in awe of most about this wonderful man.
As an Excel student, I was part of a
cohort which earned the unique distinction of producing a capstone which
reputedly is used today as how NOT to do a capstone. If you mention the
Total Shower capstone today, it is assured to gain a guffaw or two. I
nearly walked away from my degree effort after the capstone, and after
attempting courses involving mathematics, Professor Fagan would see me
trudging past his door, greet me as I am sure he did all his students,
ask me how I was doing, and would be genuinely interested in hearing the
answer. When I told him I felt as if I were out of my league, that I
felt as if I were not smart enough to complete what I had started,
his reply was that "often times it is more the strength of the
resolve rather than the strength of the intellect that wins the day ."
Encouraged by Professor Fagan, as
well as others, I will be participating in the May 2006 graduation
ceremonies as I receive my Bachelor of Science Degree in Organizational
Management.
Judah Mahekeya. (Atlanta, GA)
He was a great Professor in my
Business Management class in 1999.
Laura Perkins ’00
"Perky"
Mr. Fagan is without a doubt my
most favorite professor. Since my last name is Perkins, he
would always call me "Perky" and told me that I always had a
smile on my face. He also cheered for the DWC girls softball
team faithfully, and I used to hear him while I pitched.
I also went to Yellowstone
National Park with my senior humanities class, and Mr.
Fagan came along. He kept my spirits up when I was homesick, and
we had a lot of fun on the horse trail rides we went on. He
always made me laugh. Mr. Fagan took a picture of me on the
horse, and when we got them developed a few weeks later, he said
that the rider was not that bad looking either (meaning the
horse was better looking then me......:-))
Thank you Mr. Fagan for all the
wonderful memories. You truly are a special man and I appreciate
your time and kindness extended to me.
Lisa Cyr ’02
There aren't enough words to
express how Prof. Fagan touched the lives of the students at
Daniel Webster. Whether it was a quick-witted comment or a
friendly smile, he always knew how to make us laugh or
smile. I don't think I've ever met a more upbeat, happy-go lucky
person. If he was ever having a bad day you would never know
it. His presence will always be felt on campus and live in our
hearts! Thank you Prof. Fagan for all you have done — the Daniel
Webster community will miss you.
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