About three and half years ago, John Petillo, president of Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, Conn., approached the university’s dining team with an idea to open a ’50s-style diner on campus. “When we heard about it, we were really excited to partner with the university on it because I don’t think there’s anything like it on other campuses in the New England area,” says Chartwells Resident District Manager Mark Tammone. Named after Petillo himself (and chosen by students in a naming contest), JP’s Diner offers students a retro dining experience with modern amenities. Read on for an inside look.