CLIPS OF THE WEEK
BRUCE GREEN
Trump lawyers withdraw on eve of key hearing in Pennsylvania election case
Reuters 11-16-20
The Trump campaign is filing lawsuits that are “borderline frivolous” and will not change the election’s outcome even if successful, said Bruce Green, a professor of legal ethics at Fordham Law School.
DAVID GIBSON
Catholics divided as bishops examine Biden’s abortion stance
Associated Press 11-18-20
“The USCCB leadership simply can’t embrace the idea of engagement and goodwill that Pope Francis has asked of them,” said David Gibson, director of Fordham University’s Center on Religion and Culture.
AMIR IDRIS
Biden’s administration must promote peace, democracy and justice in the Sudans
The Hill 11-16-20
Amir Idris is a professor and chair of the Department of African and African American Studies at Fordham University, New York.
ADMINISTRATORS
DAVID GOODWIN
The Dynamics And Contradictions Of Gentrification — A Review Of The Battle Of Lincoln Park
The Metropole 11-17-20
David J. Goodwin is the Assistant Director of the Center on Religion and Culture at Fordham University and a Wertheim Study resident at the New York Public Library.
DAVID GIBSON
Catholics divided as bishops examine Biden’s abortion stance
Associated Press 11-18-20
“The USCCB leadership simply can’t embrace the idea of engagement and goodwill that Pope Francis has asked of them,” said David Gibson, director of Fordham University’s Center on Religion and Culture.
DAVID GIBSON
The Double Agent
Commonweal 11-13-20
David Gibson is the director of Fordham’s Center on Religion & Culture.
DAVID GIBSON
A blue surprise? As Arizona trends toward Biden, Latino voters stand out
Religion News Service 11-12-20
To David Gibson, director of Fordham University’s Center on Religion and Culture, the election results “show that the Catholic Church is as divided as our nation, but the real divide is race and ethnicity, not theology.”
SCHOOL OF LAW FACULTY
ZEPHYR TEACHOUT
Congress and the platforms: The circus is back in town
Columbia Journalism Review 11-19-20
Experts who took part included Barry Lynn of the Open Markets Institute; Adrianne Jeffries of The Markup; Elettra Bietti, an SJD candidate at Harvard Law School and an affiliate at the Berkman Klein Center; Alex Kantrowitz, a former journalist with BuzzFeed who writes a newsletter called Big Technology, and Zephyr Teachout, an associate professor of law at Fordham University.
ALISON TAYLOR
What Every American Should Know About Paying Bribes When Traveling Abroad
Thrillist 11-17-20
“While tourists might get shaken down sometimes, it’s important not to lose sight that it is the poorest members of society who are often forced to pay bribes to access basic public services,” says Alison Taylor, formerly of Transparency International and now a lecturer on ethics and transparency at Fordham University.
MATTHEW SCHAFER
Lack Of Access To Remote Court Proceedings Is Inexcusable
Law 360 11-16-20
Matthew L. Schafer is assistant general counsel for litigation at ViacomCBS Inc. and an adjunct professor at Fordham University School of Law.
JOHN PFAFF
Trump coronavirus adviser condemned for urging Michigan to ‘rise up’ against measures to slow virus
The Independent 11-16-20
Fordham University law professor John Pfaff tweeted: “Is a White House official advocating [people]rise up against a governor, and against one who was almost kidnapped by armed militiamen for exactly this reason?”
Y. FRANK CHIANG
Marquis Who’s Who Honors Y. Frank Chiang with Inclusion in Who’s Who in the World
24-7 Press Release 11-16-20
Mr. Chiang is a celebrated professor of law at Fordham University
BRUCE GREEN
Bill Barr Did WHAT? How Is This Not The Biggest Story In The Country Right Now?
Above the Law 11-19-20
Bruce A. Green, a former federal prosecutor who teaches at Fordham Law School, said it is not unheard of for attorney generals to have clients who had business before the DOJ.
BRUCE GREEN
Exclusive: U.S. investigators were told to take ‘no further action’ on Caterpillar, ex-client of Barr
Reuters 11-18-20
Bruce A. Green, a former federal prosecutor who teaches at Fordham Law School, said it is not unheard of for attorney generals to have clients who had business before the DOJ.
BRUCE GREEN
Trump lawyers withdraw on eve of key hearing in Pennsylvania election case
Reuters 11-16-20
The Trump campaign is filing lawsuits that are “borderline frivolous” and will not change the election’s outcome even if successful, said Bruce Green, a professor of legal ethics at Fordham Law School.
BRUCE GREEN
Trump election lawyers on trial in court of public opinion
France 24 11-13-20
Fordham University law professor Bruce Green has a different dispute with the cases.
JERRY GOLDFEDER
Ballot ‘Curing’ in Pennsylvania
Fact Check 11-13-20
“The results in Pennsylvania will not be changed,” Jerry H. Goldfeder, who teaches election law at Fordham Law School, told us via email.
GABELLI SCHOOL OF BUSINESS FACULTY
JOHN FINNERTY
US case against Ryanair sees costs rack up in two-year battle
Independent Ireland 11-17-20
Mr Finnerty is currently a professor of finance at Fordham University’s Gabelli School of Business and notes that he is was inducted into the Fixed Income Analysts Society Hall of Fame in 2011.
GRADUATE SCHOOL OF SOCIAL SERVICE FACULTY
NANCY WACKSTEIN
041: When politics meet leadership
“Lessons from Leaders” Podcast with Lynne Gilliland 11-16-20
This week I sit down with Nancy Wackstein, with Fordham University, to hear about her work history, her lessons learned, and what she is encouraging upcoming leaders to dive into.
TINA MASCHI
Aging People in Prison and Caring Justice
Columbia University Press Blog 11-18-20
In this CSWE virtual exhibit post, [Fordham professor] Tina Maschi introduces us to her new book Aging Behind Prison Walls: Studies in Trauma and Resilience, which she coauthored with Keith Morgen.
ARTS AND SCIENCES FACULTY
IVELISSE CUEVAS-MOLINA
Fear of gridlock coming true for New York’s redistricting panel
Times-Union 11-19-20
Cuevas-Molina is an assistant professor of political science at Fordham University, researching issues such as voter turnout and Latino and protest politics.
DOMINICK SALVATORE
Taxes, China and 5G. Joe Biden’s White House according to Dominick Salvatore
Formiche 11-19-20
Formiche.net addressed these questions to Dominick Salvatore , a professor at Fordham University and one of the leading experts in international economic policy.
CHRISTINA GREER
Biden won: What comes next?
New York Amsterdam News 11-19-20
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,” and the co-host of the podcast FAQ-NYC.
AMY ARONSON
A GREENWICH VILLAGE CENTENNIAL: 100 YEARS OF THE ACLU
doNYC 11-17-20
Dr. Amy Aronson is Professor and Chair of Communication and Media Studies at Fordham University.
AYALA FADER
Pentagon adviser blames Israel • Transition turmoil worries Jews • Ethiopian Jews celebrate Sigd
The New York Jewish Week 11-16-20
Commonpoint Queens presents Dr. Ayala Fader, professor of anthropology at Fordham University, telling the stories of married ultra-Orthodox Jewish men and women in 21st century New York who lead “double lives” in order to protect those they love.
BRYAN MASSINGALE, S.T.D.
Editorial: Francis makes historic, wise choice with Cardinal Gregory
National Catholic Reporter 11-16-20
Or as Fordham University’s Fr. Bryan Massingale put it: “This is a way of saying that Black Catholics are seen; that we matter in the church.”
AMIR IDRIS
Biden’s administration must promote peace, democracy and justice in the Sudans
The Hill 11-16-20
Amir Idris is a professor and chair of the Department of African and African American Studies at Fordham University, New York.
JEANNINE HILL FLETCHER
Social Justice Convocation explores racial justice
The Boston Pilot 11-13-20
Professor Jeannine Hill Fletcher, a professor of theology at Fordham University and the author of “The Sin of White Supremacy: Christianity, Racism, and Religious Diversity in America,” spoke at length about how white American Catholics historically failed to combat slavery and racism, and how the failures of the past continue to be felt today.
ATHLETICS
Boys’ soccer: Shrewsbury puts it together in time for championship run
Telegram & Gazette 11-19-20
While [Ryan] Meyer is headed to Fordham University, where he’ll play baseball, his twin brother, Colby, plans to play soccer in college but remains undecided about where that will be.
St. John’s Prep star signs letter of intent to Fordham
The Long Island City / Astoria Journal 11-18-20
But after considering all of the factors, [Alexandra] Tarul, a senior guard who has scored more than 1,000 points for St. John’s Prep, decided to stay home and play for the Fordham Rams.
Local athletes make college plans official
West Life News 11-18-20
Mallory McClellan, Fordham University (softball)
Fingal Sports Office announces live online Women in Sport Coaching Series
Dublin People 11-16-20
Suzanne Maguire, a Fordham University Hall of Famer currently playing D1 basketball with Liffey Celtics, has played on Irish International teams from u15 to u19 as well as on Senior Women’s Teams for most of her career.
Cheshire girls win ninth straight SCC swimming championships
New Haven Register 11-13-20
This week, [Maddie] Bergin signed a national letter of intent to swim at Fordham University.
ALUMNI
Cordant Health Solutions Announces New General Counsel Jeffrey Williams
Associated Press 11-19-20
[Jeffrey] Williams holds a B.A. in history from Hamilton College and earned his juris doctor with honors from Fordham University School of Law, where he won the Addison Metcalf Labor Law Prize.
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Promotes Rootenberg, Scully to Claims Leadership
Insurance Journal 11-19-20
[Shelby] Rootenberg received her law degree from Fordham University School of Law.
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Appoints Shelby Rootenberg & Megan Scully to Head U.S. Executive & Professional Lines Claims Group
Toronto Sun 11-18-20
Shelby [Rootenberg] received her law degree from Fordham University School of Law and her bachelor’s degree from SUNY Binghamton.
Cordant Health Solutions Announces New General Counsel Jeffrey Williams
PR Newswire 11-18-20
[Jeffrey] Williams holds a B.A. in history from Hamilton College and earned his juris doctor with honors from Fordham University School of Law, where he won the Addison Metcalf Labor Law Prize.
Baum Realty Group taps Lee Dickson to lead new entertainment practice
RE Journals 11-18-20
[Lee] Dickson holds a BS in economics from Marymount College in Tarrytown, NY (now part of Fordham University) and attended Purdue University.
Breeze hoping to go one better at 18IN18 – Basketball NZ
Voxy 11-17-20
[Zara] Jillings has returned after three years at Fordham University in New York whilst her former Westlake Girls’ High School teammate Olivia Bell is also back from her stint in the USA, adding depth to the Breeze backcourt.
14 things you didn’t know about Vin Scully
Thrillist 11-17-20
Still a student at Fordham University, Vin [Scully] got his break after impressing legendary Brooklyn Dodgers announcer Red Barber, then the Sports Director of the CBS Radio Network, while doing play-by-play for a college football game at Fenway Park in November of 1949.
Penelope Lawson and “1 Night in San Diego”
BELLO 11-17-20
It was only when [Penelope Lawson] stopped playing music and decided to go back to college at Fordham University in New York that [she]got extremely into writing, shooting, and directing films.
Former Xavier coach Ronald Vaughan to guide the Ridgefield boys swimming team
The Ridgefield Press 11-16-20
[Nolan] Silbernagel, who swam for Fordham University, comes to Xavier after spending three years coaching at Gill St. Bernard’s School in New Jersey.
Forest Hills’ Geraldine Ferraro helped set the stage for Kamala Harris: Our Neighborhood, The Way it Was
QNS 11-14-20
But [Geraldine Ferraro] became interested in pursuing a legal career, and began attending classes at Fordham Law School, where she graduated with her law degree in 1960.
Readers and Writers: Books from guys I used to work with. It’s OK. They’re worthwhile.
Pioneer Press 11-14-20
It’s what [Ruben Rosario] did when he “clocked 15 years at the scrappy, blue collar, heart on its sleeve NYC tabloid” (New York Daily News), which he joined in 1976 fresh out of Fordham University.
Four Black Scholars Who Have Been Assigned to New Faculty Roles
The Journal of Blacks in Higher Education 11-13-20
[Cheryl Waites Spellman] holds a master’s degree from Fordham University in New York and a doctorate in counselor education from North Carolina State University.
‘The Climb’ was a hit at Cannes in 2019. Almost two years later, will anyone see it?
Los Angeles Times 11-13-20
[Michael Angelo] Covino had only recently abandoned his dream of playing professional football, transferring from Fordham University to Occidental College to study filmmaking.
Morris County honors retiring Executive Director of Arc/Morris Chapter William Testa
WRNJ Radio 11-13-20
[William] Testa attained his Master’s Degree in Social Work Administration at Fordham University in 1992, by which time he had already become executive director at The Arc/Morris and established himself as a leading New Jersey champion for people with developmental disabilities.
OBITUARIES
Jack Stephans, 81, Of New Jersey, Football Coach
Remembering Legendary NJCU Coach Jack Stephans
TAPinto 11-13-20
After leaving Jersey City State, he served as head coach at William Paterson (1975-77) before becoming head coach of Fordham University (1979-80).
