CLIPS OF THE WEEK
CHRISTINA GREER
In a Crowded New York City, Should Newcomers ‘Go Back to Iowa’?
The New York Times 01-22-20
“For some of his constituents, it’s maybe a dog whistle to gentrification and the changing composition of the borough,” said Christina M. Greer, an associate professor of political science at Fordham University.
JOEL REIDENBERG
Column: Is a supermarket discount coupon worth giving away your privacy?
Los Angeles Times 01-21-20
“This is one of the most intrusive data-gathering programs I’ve ever seen from a supermarket,” said Joel Reidenberg, who teaches information-technology law at Fordham University.
JOSEPH M. MCSHANE, S.J.
Fordham alumni convene in Garden City
The Garden City News 01-24-20
All in attendance enjoyed hearing University updates from Fordham President Father Joseph M. McShane, S.J. and congratulated the family of alumnus John F. Cifichiello (Gabelli School of Business Class of 1968) as John was posthumously recognized with the fifth annual Nicholas P. O’Neill Award (Fordham College at Rose Hill Class of 1955) for longstanding service and dedication to Fordham.
FORDHAM UNIVERSITY
Editors’ Picks: 20 Things Not to Miss in New York’s Art World This Week
ArtNet News 01-20-20
11. “Fanfare” at Fordham University’s Ildiko Butler Gallery
ADMINISTRATORS
JOSEPH M. MCSHANE, S.J.
Fordham alumni convene in Garden City
The Garden City News 01-24-20
All in attendance enjoyed hearing University updates from Fordham President Father Joseph M. McShane, S.J. and congratulated the family of alumnus John F. Cifichiello (Gabelli School of Business Class of 1968) as John was posthumously recognized with the fifth annual Nicholas P. O’Neill Award (Fordham College at Rose Hill Class of 1955) for longstanding service and dedication to Fordham.
JOSEPH M. MCSHANE, S.J.
Alex Trebek says he learned about the power of prayer in Catholic school
Aleteia 01-17-20
Before handing the award off to the Trebek and his wife Jean, President of Fordham University Father Joseph M. McShane called Trebek “the Nation’s Schoolteacher,” citing his 36-year stint as host of Jeopardy!
SCHOOL OF LAW
Court of Pernambuco paid R $ 2.5 million to take caravans to the USA
Click PB 01-20-20
A first group participated in the course “Study of American law and its influences on Brazilian law”, from November 11 to 15, at Fordham University The School of Law, in New York.
SCHOOL OF LAW FACULTY
KIMATHI GORDON-SOMERS
Kimathi Gordon-Somers Joins Fordham Law School as Assistant Dean of Student Affairs and Diversity
Business Wire 01-23-20
Fordham Law School announced today that Kimathi Gordon-Somers has been appointed assistant dean of student affairs and diversity.
JED SHUGERMAN
In Defense of Donald Trump
The New York Times 01-23-20
“It’s bad to refuse a lawful subpoena, but the appropriate remedy is to go to court to argue its lawfulness,” tweeted Jed Shugerman, a Fordham Law professor.
JOHN PFAFF
The Prosecutors Role In Doing And Undoing Mass Incarceration
Newsy 01-22-20
Fordham University Law Professor John Pfaff says overzealous prosecutors have had the biggest impact on mass incarceration so far.
JOHN PFAFF
After 10 years, ‘The New Jim Crow’ still has much to say about race, drug convictions and injustice
Chicago Tribune 01-21-20
In his book “Locked In: The True Causes of Mass Incarceration and How to Achieve Real Reform,” John Pfaff, a Fordham University law professor, argues that Alexander makes too much of the statistics for drug offenders, since they make up only a small part of the prison population — and nonviolent drug offenders an even smaller part.
COREY BRETTSCHNEIDER
Trump’s impeachment: politics and the Constitution
KCRW 01-21-20
Corey Brettschneider – Professor of political science at Brown University and a visiting professor at Fordham Law School – @BrettschneiderC
SEAN R. WEISSBART
INSIGHT: Five Tax Benefits that Might Go Away if President Trump Is Not Re-elected
Bloomberg Tax 01-21-20
Sean also serves as an adjunct professor of law at both New York University School of Law, where he teaches Income Taxation of Trusts and Estates and International Estate Planning, and Fordham University School of Law, where he teaches Trusts and Estates Drafting.
JOEL REIDENBERG
How much data would you give up for a coupon?
Fortune 01-22-20
“This is one of the most intrusive data-gathering programs I’ve ever seen from a supermarket,” says Joel Reidenberg, who teaches information-technology law at Fordham University.
JOEL REIDENBERG
Column: Is a supermarket discount coupon worth giving away your privacy?
Los Angeles Times 01-21-20
“This is one of the most intrusive data-gathering programs I’ve ever seen from a supermarket,” said Joel Reidenberg, who teaches information-technology law at Fordham University.
ZEPHYR TEACHOUT
Why I Support Bernie Sanders for President
The Nation 01-23-20
Zephyr Teachout, a Nation editorial board member, is an associate professor of law at Fordham University and the author of the forthcoming book Break ’Em Up: Recovering Our Freedom From Big Ag, Big Tech, and Big Money.
ZEPHYR TEACHOUT
Sanders on Clinton’s ‘nobody likes him’ claim: ‘On a good day, my wife likes me’
The Guardian 01-22-20
On Monday, CBS broadcast an apology from Sanders for a Guardian column by the Fordham law professor Zephyr Teachout, which said Biden had a problem with corruption.
ZEPHYR TEACHOUT
In reversal, Clinton says she’d back Sanders if he’s nominee
Associated Press 01-21-20
The op-ed, published in “The Guardian” newspaper by Fordham University law professor Zephyr Teachout, claims Biden “has perfected the art of taking big contributions, then representing his corporate donors at the cost of middle- and working-class Americans.”
ZEPHYR TEACHOUT
Hillary Clinton says ‘nobody likes’ Bernie Sanders and criticizes ‘culture around’ him
The Guardian 01-21-20
Over the weekend, in response to a Guardian editorial by the Fordham law professor Zephyr Teachout, groups of Sanders supporters successfully promoted the hashtag #BidenIsCorrupt.
ZEPHYR TEACHOUT
While Establishment Erupts Over Anti-Corruption Expert Pointing Out Biden’s Troubling Record, Progressives Say: Look at the Troubling Record
Common Dreams 01-21-20
A column Monday by Zephyr Teachout, a professor of law at Fordham University and supporter of the Democratic presidential bid of Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), set off a firestorm for asserting Biden has a “corruption problem” and that his past makes the former vice president a “weak candidate” compared to others in the primary field.
ZEPHYR TEACHOUT
Sanders apologizes to Biden for supporter’s op-ed accusing him of a ‘big corruption problem’
CNN 01-21-20
Teachout, an associate professor at Fordham Law who endorsed Sanders but is not a formal part of the senator’s campaign, wrote the op-ed, but it was further spread by Sanders’ campaign speechwriter, David Sirota, in his “Bern Notice” email newsletter.
ZEPHYR TEACHOUT
‘Middle Class’ Joe Biden has a corruption problem – it makes him a weak candidate
The Guardian 01-20-20
Zephyr Teachout, an associate professor at Fordham Law School, is the author of Corruption in America: From Ben Franklin’s Snuff Box to Citizens United.
GIDEON TAYLOR
Liberators and victims: Ireland and the Holocaust
Independent Ireland 01-19-20
Gideon Taylor, now a Professor of Law at Fordham University in New York, wrote in 2015 about his Jewish grandfather leaving Poland in the 1920s and finding asylum in Dublin.
KIMANI PAUL-EMILE
Pushing back against patient bias
Association of American Medical Colleges 01-17-20
And at least eight other institutions have adopted or are creating similar policies, says Kimani Paul-Emile, JD, a Fordham University Law School professor who advises medical schools and teaching hospitals.
ANDREW KENT
Trump will have hard time blocking potential Bolton trial testimony
Reuters 01-23-20
Andrew Kent, a constitutional law professor at Fordham University in New York, said there is a strong argument that executive privilege does not apply to impeachment whatsoever.
ANDREW KENT
Trump can’t stop John Bolton from testifying
Washington Post 01-17-20
Andrew Kent is a professor at Fordham University School of Law, where he teaches constitutional law.
CHERYL BADER
Expert Analyzes Harvey Weinstein Prosecution, Defense Strategies
CBS New York 01-22-20
Fordham law school professor Cheryl Bader is a former prosecutor who specializes in criminal law.
CHERYL BADER
Oral arguments in Harvey Weinstein’s criminal trial begin Wednesday. Experts told us how he could walk free.
Business Insider 01-21-20
Cheryl Bader, a law professor at Fordham University who previously served as a prosecutor, said the prosecution could make or break its case based on whether the jurors understood the concept of rape beyond common stereotypes.
CHERYL BADER
Critics, lawyers agree: Chris Collins got lucky with 26-month sentence
Buffalo News 01-18-20
Now that those guidelines are advisory, Broderick was free to reach what Cheryl Bader, a professor of law at Fordham University, called “a compromise sentence” – less than the maximum prosecutors sought, but more than the 366-days the U.S. Probation Office recommended.
CHERYL BADER
Inside the Surreal Search for 12 Impartial Weinstein Jurors
Vanity Fair 01-17-20
“Someone who is so clueless as to what’s happening in the world around them might not be the best decision-maker,” said Fordham University law professor Cheryl Bader.
KAREN GREENBERG
Senate Impeachment Trial of President Donald J. Trump – Day 2
94.1 KPFA 01-22-20
Karen Greenberg is the Director of the Center on National Security at Fordham University School of Law and author of several books, including Rogue Justice: The Making of the Security State.
KAREN GREENBERG
We’re Still Living In Guantánamo’s Shadow
The Nation 01-22-20
Karen J. Greenberg is director of the Center on National Security at Fordham Law School.
KAREN GREENBERG
Tomgram: Greenberg and Dratel, The Gitmo Era
TomDispatch 01-19-20
Karen J. Greenberg, a TomDispatch regular, is the director of the Center on National Security at Fordham Law, as well as the editor-in-chief of the CNS Soufan Group Morning Brief.
GABELLI SCHOOL OF BUSINESS FACULTY
STAN VELIOTIS
Fordham University Takes Top Honors at 19th Annual Deloitte FanTAXtic National Case Study Competition
PR Newswire 01-22-20
“The Deloitte FanTAXtic case competition provides an invaluable setting for students to prepare for a career in tax, interact with peers from other universities, and be inspired by Deloitte professionals,” said Stan Veliotis, Associate Professor & Co-Director, Center for Professional Accounting Practices, Fordham University, Gabelli School of Business.
FORMER ARTS AND SCIENCES FACULTY
Literature in the Meetinghouse in Ridgefield: Little Women
Hamlet Hub 01-20-20
[Joanne Dobson] is a novelist, scholar, and English professor who retired from Fordham University.
ARTS AND SCIENCES FACULTY
DANIEL SOYER
Of Herzl, Einstein, Chagall and George Kennan: Memories of working with YIVO’s librarians
Forward 01-23-20
Daniel Soyer Professor of History Fordham University (former YIVO student and staff member)
LEONARD CASSUTO
The Gender Politics of Doctoral Reform
The Chronicle of Higher Education 01-23-20
Leonard Cassuto, a professor of English at Fordham University, writes regularly about graduate education in this space.
GIACOMO SANTANGELO
Boeing’s latest setback may cause a hit to GDP—and a ripple effect through the broader economy
Fortune 01-22-20
Boeing has a similar problem as major auto manufacturers like GM, according to Giacomo Santangelo, a senior lecturer in economics at Fordham University.
BRYAN MASSINGALE
New TheoEd Talks from Candler School of Theology set for Feb. 9
Emory News Center 01-21-20
Bryan Massingale is a Catholic priest and James and Nancy Buckman Chair in Applied Christian Ethics at Fordham University.
BRYAN MASSINGALE
Catholic theologians say Soleimani assassination violates ‘just war criteria’
Crux 01-21-20
The statement includes signatures from a number of prominent Catholic theologians, among them William Cavanaugh, director of the Center for World Catholicism and Intercultural Theology at DePaul University; Bryan Massingale, professor of Theological and Social Ethics at Fordham University; Therese Lysaught of the Institute of Pastoral Studies, Loyola University Chicago; Lisa Sowle Cahill, professor of Theology at Boston College; and Tobias Winright, professor of Theological Ethics and Health Care Ethics at Saint Louis University.
CHRISTINA GREER
Did you make resolutions?
New York Amsterdam News 01-23-20
Christina Greer, Ph.D., is an associate professor at Fordham University, the author of “Black Ethnics: Race, Immigration, and the Pursuit of the American Dream,” the co-host of the podcast FAQ-NYC.
CHRISTINA GREER
In a Crowded New York City, Should Newcomers ‘Go Back to Iowa’?
The New York Times 01-22-20
“For some of his constituents, it’s maybe a dog whistle to gentrification and the changing composition of the borough,” said Christina M. Greer, an associate professor of political science at Fordham University.
CHRISTINA GREER
Perspective: Celebrating and remembering Martin Luther King Jr.
South Bend Tribune 01-20-20
We reached out to Greer, associate professor of political science at Fordham University, for a discussion about topics including how King should be remembered and celebrated.
GEORGE DEMACOPOULOS
2019: For our Ukrainian Churches: A Tomos and new leaders
The Ukrainian Weekly 01-17-20
Dr. George Demacopoulos, moderator of the discussion, underscored three main issues: 1) reconciliation of Orthodox Churches in Ukraine, 2) autocephaly of the OCU within the borders of Ukraine (historical vs modern borders), and 3) Moscow’s reaction to the Ecumenical Patriarchate’s decision.
JEANNINE HILL FLETCHER
B.C. to host screening of Dorothy Day documentary
The Pilot 01-17-20
The screening will be followed by a discussion with Doblmeier, Brianne Jacobs of Emmanuel College, and Jeannine Hill Fletcher of Fordham University.
STUDENTS
Emily Ward Dominates U25 Competition at 2020 Winter Equestrian Festival
Jumper Nation 01-20-20
The 24-year-old rider [Catherine Wachtell] hails from Chatham, NJ, and is in her second year of law school at Fordham University in New York, NY.
ATHLETICS
FORDHAM CLOSES OUT HOME SCHEDULE WITH SWEEP OF IONA
Swim Swam 01-23-20
The Fordham swimming & diving team had their final home meet of the season on Wednesday night, capping the home slate with a sweep of the Iona Gaels at the Col. Francis B. Messmore Aquatic Center.
Warriors’ Eric Paschall credits rise to Jay Wright at ‘Coaching Corps’
NBC Sports 01-23-20
Though [Eric] Paschall had a solid prep career at St. Thomas More in Oakdale, Conn., he committed to Fordham University shortly before being contacted by then-Villanova assistant Baker Dunleavy.
COLLEGE BEAT: Sheehan’s Davis commits to SCSU – for football and track
My Record Journal 01-23-20
Zach Davis, a record-setting running back with Sheehan, is now playing football for Fordham University.
LA SALLE MEN TOP FORDHAM; RAM WOMEN DEFEAT SPIDERS, EXPLORERS
Swim Swam 01-20-20
La Salle men’s swimming & diving picked up its second consecutive win of 2020, defeating the Fordham Rams in dominant fashion, 217-71.
Hometown Hero: Megan Bodziony
WPRI 01-20-20
[Megan Bodziony’s] success on the court earning her a scholarship to play next year for the defending Atlantic-10 champions, Fordham University.
ALUMNI
More is More at This Wonderful Westlake Home in Vaquero Club
D-Magazine 01-23-20
Susan [Gilchrest] holds a Bachelor in Science (Finance) from Boston College and a Master of Business Administration (Marketing) from Fordham University in New York City, where she graduated 1st in her class.
Q&A: Marni von Wilpert, candidate for San Diego City Council District 5
The San Diego Union-Tribune 01-23-20
[Marni von Wilpert] got into Fordham law school in New York.
PicPocket-Labs, Inc. appoints Dr. Steven Marsh as Special IP Counsel
WICZ 01-23-20
Dr. [Steven] Marsh obtained his J.D. at Fordham University School of Law. He developed his patent litigation and prosecution experience at the respected New York law firm of Fish & Neave (which merged with Ropes & Grey in 2004), and continued at the firms of Frommer, Lawrence & Haug (now Haug Partners), Dorsey & Whitney, and Goodwin Procter, before hanging his own shingle to become Special IP Counsel for Mass.
Interview: Alison Brown
Celebrity Access Encore 01-23-20
“Ceol na nGael” was launched by two Fordham students, Gerry Murphy and Mary Maguire in 1974.
Pullman & Comley Promotes Kelly Scott to Partner
Metro Hartford 01-22-20
Kelly [A. Scott] earned her B.A. from Fordham University in 2008 and her J.D. with honors from the University of Connecticut School of Law in 2011.
Fordham alumni convene in Garden City
The Garden City News 01-24-20
All in attendance enjoyed hearing University updates from Fordham President Father Joseph M. McShane, S.J. and congratulated the family of alumnus John F. Cifichiello (Gabelli School of Business Class of 1968) as John was posthumously recognized with the fifth annual Nicholas P. O’Neill Award (Fordham College at Rose Hill Class of 1955) for longstanding service and dedication to Fordham.
Con Edison Names Deneen Donnley SVP and General Counsel
New York citybizlist 01-22-20
[Deneen Donnley] earned a J.D. from Fordham University and also holds a Bachelor of Science degree in economics from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, and has received numerous awards, including an Outstanding Lawyer Award from the San Antonio Business Journal and the Pursuit of Excellence Award from the Delaware Valley chapter of the Association of Corporate Counsel, among others.
Gregory Michael Steinberg Talks About New Philosophy in Volunteerism
Yahoo! Finance 01-22-20
[Gregory Michael Steinberg] has 2 master’s degrees, one being an MBA from Fordham University, as well as a bachelor’s degree in Business and Economics from Lehigh University.
Aviation Executives Named to Board of Humanitarian Relief Organization Airlink
Benzinga 01-22-20
[Patrick H.] Dowling is a certified public accountant and earned a bachelor’s degree from Fordham University and a J.D. from Pace University School of Law.
Gregory Michael Steinberg Talks About New Philosophy in Volunteerism
Yahoo! Finance 01-21-20
[Gregory Michael Steinberg] has 2 master’s degrees, one being an MBA from Fordham University, as well as a bachelor’s degree in Business and Economics from Lehigh University.
DJ Khaled’s Wife Is One Cool Lady! Get to Know the Musician’s Manager and Mother to His Children
In Touch Weekly 01-21-20
According to her LinkedIn, [Nicole Tuck] earned her BFA from Marymount Manhattan College and graduated in 2003, then got her master’s in education from Fordham University and graduated in 2005.
Trump’s ‘strong, silent type’ lawyer to take center stage during impeachment
CNN 01-21-20
[Pat Cipollone] went on to Fordham University, graduating as valedictorian, and eventually attended law school at the University of Chicago.
One Republican, 2 Dems Vie For San Diego City Council District 5, Once A GOP Stronghold
KPBS 01-20-20
[Marni von Wilpert] College: U.C. Berkeley undergraduate degree; Fordham University Law School
Michael Purpura’s Wife, Betsy Somerville: 5 Fast Facts
Heavy 01-20-20
While he was a law student at Columbia, [Betsy Somerville] was working toward an advanced business degree from Fordham University.
Sprout Mortgage names new general counsel and chief compliance officer
Lawyers Weekly 01-20-20
Mr [Gregory] Walker graduated from Fordham University School of Law and holds a bachelor of science degree from Georgetown University School of Foreign Service.
White House Lawyer in Trump Trial Is Both Defender and Key Witness to Events
The New York Times 01-21-20
Democratic Representative Adam Smith, a former college classmate of [Pat] Cipollone’s and fellow debate team member at Fordham University in New York, has remained friends with Cipollone despite their political differences.
West Hartford Resident Named Director of Advancement at Northwest Catholic
West Hartford 01-19-20
[Beth Casey] Boyle has a deep connection with Catholic education, beginning with her early experiences as a student at St. Thomas the Apostle School in West Hartford; graduating from Northwest Catholic, Central Connecticut’s premier Catholic high school; as well as earning her Bachelor of Science from Fordham University and a Master’s in Teaching from Sacred Heart University.
Salvation Army’s Fight for Freedom program stands with survivors of human trafficking
Saratogian 01-19-20
[Jenn] Ormiston recently received her Master’s in Social Work from Fordham University.
Carnegie Museum of Art appoints four new department heads
Art Daily 01-18-20
[Stefanie] Mohr, who grew up in Pittsburgh, holds an MBA from Fordham University as well as a BA in business and a BM in Music Theatre from Baldwin-Wallace University.
Craig M. Schiff Presented with the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award by Marquis Who’s Who
24-7 Press Release 01-17-20
[Craig M. Schiff] later studied at Fordham University where he attained a Master of Business Administration in finance in 1987.
Unum’s New Chief Operating Officer, and More: Personnel Moves
ThinkAdvisor 01-17-20
[Sara] Badler has a bachelor’s degree from Cornell, a master’s degree from Bank Street College of Education, and a law degree from Fordham University.
AzurRx BioPharma : Prospectus
Market Screener 01-17-20
Mr. [Charles J.] Casamento holds a bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy from Fordham University and an MBA from Iona College.
OBITUARIES
Robert S. Kennedy, Research Psychologist
In Memoriam – Robert Kennedy
Aerospace Medical Association 01-23-20
A native of New York, Dr. Kennedy earned a B.A. at Iona College in New Rochelle, NY, in 1957 and then an M.A. in Experimental Psychology at Fordham University in New York City in 1959.
Glenn Serafin, 69, Of Tampa, FL, Media Broker
Glenn Serafin, Longtime Radio Dealmaker, Is Dead at 69.
Inside Radio 01-22-20
While attending Fordham University in the late-1960s, he worked at the student-run WFUV New York (90.7) in the early days of FM radio.
Janet Mahoney, 92, Of Bryn Mawr, PA, Journalist
Remembering a headline-worthy career
Go Erie 01-22-20
Mahoney graduated from Mercyhurst Preparatory School and studied at what today is Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles and the Sorbonne in Paris before graduating from the school now known as Marymount College of Fordham University in Tarrytown, New York, in 1949.
John Robert Quinn, 93, Of Charlottesville, VA, Teacher & Veteran
Quinn, John Robert
Daily Progress 01-19-20
John received his B.S. in psychology in 1950, and M.S. in education in 1962 from Fordham University and did his doctoral studies at St. Johns University.
Raymond “Ray” E. Baker, 81, Of Newtown, CT, Accountant
Obit: Raymond Baker Of Newtown
Patch 01-17-20
Ray earned a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Fordham University in 1960.
