Event Details
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Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Date: Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Time: 6:30 p.m. Dinner Reception | 7:30 p.m. Award Presentation
Location: Florham Campus | Lenfell Hall | 1 Mansion Mall, Madison, NJ 07940
RSVP by: April 29th
Questions: Jennifer Herr-Gil | [email protected] | (201) 692-7011Business Casual
* You are invited to attend the final Annual Meeting of the FDU Alumni Association Board of Governors on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. in Hartman Lounge, Hennessy Hall on the Florham Campus; please RSVP to Jennifer Herr-Gil at [email protected]
The Elia G. Stratis CASTLE Award:
Lorren Cargill, BA'06, Florham
Lorren Cargill is a leader on the US Strategic Deal Team at EY, where he shapes and closes complex, high-value opportunities across the Technology, Media, and Telecommunications sector. He is also the Co-Founder and COO of CANVS Street Art, a platform redefining how cities and communities experience public art. His work bridges enterprise strategy and cultural innovation, building systems that connect people, place, and possibility.
The Elia G. Stratis CASTLE Award:
Patrick Maguire, BA'81, Florham
Patrick Maguire is a proud graduate of Fairleigh Dickinson University, where he earned his degree in Political Science. He built a distinguished career at AT&T Corporation, serving from 1982 to 2013 in a variety of leadership roles spanning sales, product management, marketing, operations, and contracting.
Following his professional career, Patrick remained deeply committed to his alma mater through dedicated service on the FDU Alumni Association Board of Governors from 2013 to 2022, and he continues his involvement as an Emeritus Member. His enduring engagement reflects a lifelong commitment to strengthening the FDU community and supporting future generations of students.
The Outstanding Young Alumni Award:
Franklin Wasserman, BA'24, Florham
Franklin Wasserman is an accomplished Fairleigh Dickinson University alumnus who graduated early with Dean’s List honors while competing as a collegiate football student - athlete. In his role with the Miami Marlins, he has built a standout career centered on community engagement, inclusion, and using sport to create meaningful impact.
The Volunteer of the Year Award:
Michael Cannetti, BA'04, Florham
Michael Cannetti (BA Film, FDU 2004) is a filmmaker, educator, and UAS-licensed drone pilot with nearly two decades of experience in media production and higher education.
He holds an MBA from Dowling College and an MFA from Full Sail University, where he was class valedictorian, and produced the feature film UFO Club (2021), now streaming on Apple TV, Amazon Prime, and Tubi.
He has been teaching since 2015, joined FDU in 2023, and is the co-creator and co-host of the FDU alumni podcast Coming Home, launched in 2025.