CLIPS OF THE WEEK
SUSAN SCAFIDI
Can Beyoncé or Adidas Sue Popeyes Over Its Ivy Park-Inspired Collection?
Complex 01-31-20
We spoke to professor Susan Scafidi, the founder and president of the Fashion Law Institute at Fordham University, to see if Adidas or Beyoncé can take legal action.
HAROLD TAKOOSHIAN
Is the “Death Drive” Real?
Gizmodo 02-03-20
Harold Takooshian
Professor of Psychology and Urban Studies at Fordham University
MAGDA TETER
Myth of Jews killing Christian children persists, says new book on blood libel
Times of Israel 02-01-20
“The myth of Jews killing Christian children persists in the European and now also, Middle Eastern imagination, although — thankfully — no longer in the courts,” wrote Teter, chair of Jewish Studies at Fordham University in New York.
JOSEPH M. MCSHANE, S.J.
Catholic college leaders examine ways to adapt to current challenges
The Dialog 02-04-20
Jesuit Father Joseph McShane, president of Fordham University in New York, started the discussion by urging the group to recognize that their colleges and universities are “in mission country right now,” stressing that they are no longer in a Christian world and need to “find new words and languages for a culture that finds the Gospel unacceptable.”
WFUV
Montana Football Hall of Fame: Brent Musburger’s love of sports journalism began in Billings
Ravalli Republic 02-05-20
In November 2016, [Brent] Musburger was presented with the Vin Scully Lifetime Achievement Award in Sportscasting, presented by Fordham University’s WFUV radio station in honor for the legendary Dodgers broadcaster, a Fordham graduate.
ADMINISTRATORS
SERGE REDA & ANTHONY DAVIDSON
Fordham Real Estate Institute to Explore Real Estate’s Hottest Topic: PropTech
Markets Insider 02-05-20
Following his remarks will be a thought-provoking panel moderated by Serge Reda, adjunct professor and chair of the Fordham REI Real Estate Development Curriculum Committee and Real Estate Development, Acquisitions & Due Diligence at Cedar Realty Trust.
“PropTech is one of the most talked about topics in real estate and we are thrilled to partner with REBNY to host this important discussion,” Anthony R. Davidson, PhD, MBA, dean of Fordham’s School of Professional and Continuing Studies.
DONNA RAPACCIOLI & JOSEPH M. MCSHANE, S.J.
PVH TEAMS UP WITH FORDHAM
CFDA 02-04-20
“A leader changing the way the fashion industry does business” is how Donna Rapaccioli, Dean of The Gabelli School of Business at Fordham University, described Manny Chirico, who is not just PVH Corp.‘s chairman and chief executive officer but also an alum of the school.
The message was well-received with the crowd, which also included Fordham University President Father Joseph M. McShane, PVH President Stefan Larsson, Mario Gabelli, the donor of the The Gabelli School, and many PVH employees.
LOUIS MIRANDO & ANTHONY R. DAVIDSON
Streamline’s Mirando to Lead Fordham REI’s Advisory Council
Connect New York 02-04-20
Louis Mirando, founder and principal of Streamline Realty Funding, has been elected chair of the Fordham Real Estate Institute’s Executive Advisory Council (EAC) for 2020.
“Lou has been a tremendous asset to the EAC, and we are thrilled that his fellow real estate leaders have elected him as their chair,” said Dr. Anthony R. Davidson, dean, Fordham School of Professional and Continuing Studies.
JOSEPH M. MCSHANE, S.J.
Catholic college leaders examine ways to adapt to current challenges
The Dialog 02-04-20
Jesuit Father Joseph McShane, president of Fordham University in New York, started the discussion by urging the group to recognize that their colleges and universities are “in mission country right now,” stressing that they are no longer in a Christian world and need to “find new words and languages for a culture that finds the Gospel unacceptable.”
SCHOOL OF LAW
Tickets available for Irish American Presidential Forum in New York
Irish Central 02-05-20
The Irish American Presidential Forum, scheduled for Sunday, April 26 at the Fordham University School of Law in Manhattan, has announced ticketing procedures for the event.
Wake Up Call: Barr Picks Ex-Morgan Lewis Partner as Interim DC Attorney
Bloomberg Big Law Business 01-31-20
Fordham Law School said it has launched a Master of Laws (LL.M.) in real estate, aimed at lawyers, making it the only New York City law school to offer such a program, and one of a few U.S. law schools to have one. (Businesswire.com)
GABELLI SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
Quant Finance Master’s Guide 2020
Risk 02-05-20
17. Fordham University
SCHOOL OF LAW FACULTY
GAY MCDOUGALL
SMITHSONIAN NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AFRICAN ART ELECTS NEW ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS
Art Forum 02-06-20
The Smithsonian’s National Museum of African Art in Washington, DC, has added three new members to its advisory board: Mimi Alemayehou, managing director of the Black Rhino Group; Gay McDougall, distinguished scholar-in-residence at the Leitner Center on International Law and Justice of Fordham University Law School; and Gbenga Oyebode, chairman of Aluko & Oyebode, one of the largest law firms in Nigeria.
RICHARD SCOTT CARNELL
Jeffrey Epstein’s Mystery Bank Came Alive After His Death
The New York Times 02-05-20
“Bank regulators expect applicants to be candid,” said Mr. Carnell, now an associate professor at Fordham Law School.
CHERYL BADER
What pictures are the prosecution and defense, trying to paint in Weinstein’s trial?
ABC News 02-06-20
Fordham Law School professor Cheryl Bader weighs in on the possible game plan of Weinstein’s defense team.
CHERYL BADER
The ‘ultimate feminist’ defending Harvey Weinstein
Insider 02-05-20
Cheryl Bader, a law professor at Fordham University and former prosecutor, told Insider that Rotunno shouldn’t underestimate the prosecution’s case that Weinstein’s power and wealth left women particularly vulnerable and reluctant to directly confront him or report him to police.
CARL MINZNER
Taking credit, avoiding blame? Xi Jinping’s absence from coronavirus frontline
The Guardian 02-04-20
“This is clearly one of the most serious issues to confront China in decades. Xi has heavily centralised power in himself, cultivated a populist image, and vested himself with the title of ‘people’s leader’,” said Carl Minzner, a professor of Chinese law and politics at Fordham University.
ZEPHYR TEACHOUT
Anti-Biden hashtag amplified by opposite political audiences
Digital Forensic Research Lab 01-31-20
#BidenIsCorrupt spiked after Fordham University law professor and Sanders supporter Zephyr Teachout published a January 20 op-ed in The Guardian on what she referred to as Biden’s “big corruption problem”: his alleged pandering to corporate interests while maintaining the illusion that he is the right candidate for the middle class.
KAREN J. GREENBERG
As tensions rise with Iran, Afghanistan becomes the longest war in U.S. history
America Magazine 02-05-20
Karen J. Greenberg, director of the Center on National Security at Fordham University School of Law, said that there were many unknowns when the United States first went to war in Afghanistan.
KAREN J. GREENBERG
The Killing of Qasem Soleimani & Consequences for Iran, Iraq and Beyond: A Discussion with John O. Brennan
Center on National Security 01-30-20
Karen J. Greenberg, Director CNS
SUSAN SCAFIDI
Can Beyoncé or Adidas Sue Popeyes Over Its Ivy Park-Inspired Collection?
Complex 01-31-20
We spoke to professor Susan Scafidi, the founder and president of the Fashion Law Institute at Fordham University, to see if Adidas or Beyoncé can take legal action.
GABELLI SCHOOL OF BUSINESS FACULTY
YING HONG
A Culture of Ethical Behavior is Essential to Business Success
Business News Daily 02-04-20
Jiang and Hu’s co-authors were Hui Liao, from the University of Maryland; Ying Hong, from Fordham University; and Songbo Liu, from Renmin University of China.
ARTS AND SCIENCES FACULTY
ANJALI DAYAL
Fox runs loose in parliament and ‘defecates outside Labour MP’s office’
The Independent 02-06-20
“If the ritual removal of a fox from parliament isn’t another one of those zanily arcane parliamentary procedures, like ritually slamming a door in some liveried person’s face to open their session, I don’t want to know,” said Anjali Dayal, assistant professor of International Politics at New York’s Fordham University.
GRANT SCHNEIDER
BCW Appoints New Co-Chairs of the Human Resources Council
Business Council of Westchester 02-06-20
He teaches the SHRM HR Certification (SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP) course at Fordham University.
GUY ROBINSON
There is no strong, resilient Australia without deep cuts to greenhouse gas emissions
Australia’s Science Channel 02-04-20
Guy Robinson (Senior Lecturer, Department of Natural Sciences, Fordham University, New York, NY10023, USA)
TYESHA MADDOX
Jesse Hoffnung-Garskof, “Racial Migrations: New York City and the Revolutionary Politics of the Spanish Caribbean” (Princeton UP, 2019)
Player FM 02-03-20
Tyesha Maddox is an assistant professor of African and African American studies at Fordham University.
HAROLD TAKOOSHIAN
Is the “Death Drive” Real?
Gizmodo 02-03-20
Harold Takooshian
Professor of Psychology and Urban Studies at Fordham University
MAGDA TETER
Myth of Jews killing Christian children persists, says new book on blood libel
Times of Israel 02-01-20
“The myth of Jews killing Christian children persists in the European and now also, Middle Eastern imagination, although — thankfully — no longer in the courts,” wrote Teter, chair of Jewish Studies at Fordham University in New York.
CHARLES CAMOSY
The Democratic Party is telling millions of pro-lifers to get out
New York Post 02-06-20
Charles Camosy is associate professor of theological and social ethics at Fordham University and author of the new book “Resisting Throwaway Culture.”
CHARLES CAMOSY
Why Democrats who oppose abortion rights are finding it harder to remain in the party
Washington Post 01-31-20
“They were trying to make sure people like me were not welcome in the party,” said Camosy, who teaches at Fordham University in New York City.
CHRISTINA GREER
What an embarrassing display
New York Amsterdam News 02-06-20
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 new podcast FAQ-NYC.
CHRISTINA GREER
SOTU/Politics roundup on Balance of Power
Bloomberg Radio 02-05-20
“Christina Greer of Fordham University has stayed with us since the first hour…”
CHRISTINA GREER
Iowa caucus results delay ignites debate over state’s status as ‘first-in-the-nation’
ABC News 02-04-20
This week’s delay in the results, mostly caused by a glitchy voting app, will add more fuel to the argument that the state’s early status is more trouble than its worth, according to Christina Greer, an associate professor of politics at Fordham University.
CHRISTINA GREER
Civics for 2020: This Is How to Engage Future Voters
Getting Smart 02-03-20
This Ted Talk, created by Fordham University Political Science Professor Christina Greer explains the electoral college to students.
CHRISTINA GREER
The Jolt: Why Georgia, not Iowa, should go first in presidential contests
Atlanta Journal-Constitution 02-03-20
Over at the Washington Post, Christina Greer, an associate professor of political science at Fordham University, writes that she has another state in mind.
CHRISTINA GREER
Iowa Becky: The Hawkeye State Is Gentrifying Black People Out of Democratic Primary Relevance
The Root 01-31-20
“Candidates of color have an increased hurdle to connect with voters who are more willing to vote for a white male candidate at first glance,” said Christina Greer, associate professor of political science at Fordham University.
CHRISTINA GREER
Forget Iowa. Georgia should be the first state to vote.
Washington Post 01-31-20
Christina Greer is an associate professor of political science at Fordham University.
CHRISTINA GREER
RACE FOR BROOKLYN REP. YVETTE CLARKE’S HOUSE SEAT SPANS DEMOCRATIC SPECTRUM
The City 01-31-20
Fordham University political science professor Christina Greer noted the Jewish vote has been pivotal in past Democratic primaries in Brooklyn.
STUDENTS
Coventry student receives prestigious national award
Kent County Daily Times 02-05-20
[Jaya] Joyce, who as part of the award will receive $1,000 and an engraved silver medallion, plans next year to attend Fordham University in New York City, where she hopes to continue participating in service opportunities.
Things to do in New York City to Brave the Winter
Her Campus 01-31-20
Amanda Kuras (Fordham ‘22)
ATHLETICS
Fordham Football Adds Five to 2020 Recruiting Class
The Bronx Chronicle 02-05-20
The new signees are Patrick Barr (Montclair, N.J./Montclair), Andy Buttrell (Argyle, Texas/Liberty Christian School), Mike Courtney (Mahopac, N.Y./Don Bosco Prep), Jed Denobile (Upper Saddle River, N.J./Bergen Catholic), and Grant Wilson (Arlington, Va./Yorktown).
SIGNING DAY: College-bound ranks of Sheehan football swell to 4, with more to follow
My Record Journal 02-05-20
Bogan filled the void left by immediate predecessor, Zach Davis, who is now a running back at Fordham University.
Eagles add former Broncos offensive coordinator, make additional staff changes, per reports
CBS Sports 02-05-20
A former D-II wide receiver, [Andrew Breiner] previously served as the head coach of Fordham University, going 12-10 in two years after a four-season run as the program’s QBs coach and offensive coordinator.
ALUMNI
Meditate . . . and mind your neighbor
Long Island Herald 02-06-20
After graduating from Fordham Law School, [Laura Shockley] took a job as an assistant district attorney in the Brooklyn DA’s office, working for the hard-driving Joe Hynes, known for rooting out nursing-home abuses.
Sinclair Announces Steven Zenker as Vice President, Investor Relations
WFMZ 02-06-20
Mr. [Steven] Zenker received his Bachelors in Business Administration from SUNY Albany and his Masters in Business Administration from Fordham University.
How depression, anxiety and loneliness cut across the generations
San Francisco Chronicle 02-06-20
Classmates were finding their passions while the junior at Fordham University [Abby Govindan] kept changing majors.
Comedian Cindy Gray to host ‘For the Love of Comedy’ at WooHaha!
Worcester Magazine 02-05-20
[Cindy] Gray has an MBA from Fordham University and has written articles for the Worcester Business Journal on such topics as “5 things to avoid when investing in any technology big or small.”
Stone Harbor Investment Partners Announces Hiring of Consultant Relations Manager for North America
Fox 21 Delmarva 02-05-20
She earned an MBA in Finance from Fordham University’s Graduate School of Business Administration and a B.A. in Economics from William Smith College.
STAFFING 360 SOLUTIONS, INC. : Change in Directors or Principal Officers (form 8-K)
Market Screener 02-05-20
Mr. [Chris] Powers holds a Bachelor of Science (Accounting) from Fordham University.
Duane Morris Names 10 Attorneys to Partnership
Advisor News 02-05-20
[Rina R.] Patel is a graduate of Fordham University School of Law (J.D., 2005) and the University of Maryland (B.S., B.S., 2000).
Lindsey Fox and Marc Schlesinger
New Jersey Jewish News 02-04-20
Mr. [Marc] Schlesinger is a graduate of the University of Maryland and Fordham Law School.
Four running for City Council District 5 seat
San Diego Tribune 02-05-20
Marni von Wilpert, 37, is a Scripps Ranch resident who also grew up in that community. She is a deputy city attorney who earned her bachelor’s degree from UC Berkeley and juris doctorate from Fordham Law School.
‘State University of Murder’: Author plans area stop to speak about latest novel
Legal News 02-04-20
[Lev] Raphael earned his undergraduate degree in English from Fordham University in New York City in 1975, his MFA in English and creative writing at the University of Massachusetts Amherst in 1978, and his doctorate in English and American studies from MSU in 1988.
People in the news, Feb. 4
McKnight’s Senior Living 02-04-20
[Michelle] Militello has an MBA from Fordham University and a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from James Madison University.
Corporate Counsel Business Journal Launches Fifth Edition of the Buyers’ Guide to In-House Tech
Cision 02-04-20
Kristin [Calve] has an B.A. in English from Fordham University and an MBA in Finance & Marketing from Fordham Gabelli School of Business.
Loan Survivor: HFF Vet Mike Tepedino Is Right at Home at JLL
Commercial Observer 02-04-20
His first step was more classwork: [Mike Tepedino] did his MBA at Fordham University in the Bronx, while working as an assistant to the school’s dean, Arthur Taylor, during the day.
Abrakadoodle Announces Expansion with Two New Units Opening in Connecticut
Franchising 02-04-20
Walter [Chistoni] earned his bachelor’s degree from Fordham University, where he majored in Marketing and Business Management.
An Interview With Cannabis Empressaria Zoe Wilder
Forbes 02-03-20
While attending Fordham University in New York City, [Zoe Wilder] studied harm reduction approaches for substance abuse and witnessed, first hand, how cannabis can improve the quality of life in people who suffer from medical and mental health issues.
Is A Tech MBA In Asia Right For Me?
Business Because 02-03-20
Frank [Fletcher] studied his undergraduate degree in English literature at Fordham University.
Two Dodecanese are at the forefront of promoting Greek letters in America
RHODIAKI 02-03-20
Born in Nisyros, Dimosthenes Triantafyllou immigrated to America when he graduated from the Venetian Gymnasium of Rhodes, where he continued his studies at New York University where he received his Bachelor and Master, and then received a second Master’s from Fordham University.
Nicole Tuck, DJ Khaled’s Wife: 5 Fast Facts to Know
Heavy 02-02-20
According to her LinkedIn profile, [Nicole Tuck] attended Marymount Manhattan College for a Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts, then earned her Master’s in Education from Fordham University in 2005. Her sister, who goes by Freshie, also went to Fordham.
Trump impeachment lawyer worked for Knights of Columbus in CT
Register Citizen 01-31-20
[Pat] Cipollone grew up in New York and Kentucky, before attending Fordham University and the University of Chicago Law School.
Ajay Ayyappan – EXL
Vanguard Law 01-31-20
[Ajay] Ayyappan has been all about solutions since joining EXL as an associate general counsel in 2007, just five years after his graduation from Fordham University School of Law.
WHO’S NEWS: CBRE announces Kevin Dudley as new Senior Vice President
Real Estate Weekly 01-31-20
Admitted to practice in New York, [Christopher P.] Miskolczi earned his J.D. from the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, his M.S. in Business Enterprise from Fordham University, and his. B.S. in Economics, cum laude, from John Jay College.
Northwell CEO Michael Dowling says risk is key to innovation
Modern Healthcare 01-31-20
After graduating with a masters in social policy from Fordham University, [Michael Dowling] taught there for four years, until he received a phone call that would lead him to make his riskiest move yet.
OBITUARIES
Alice Mayhew, 87, Of New York, NY, Book Editor
Alice Mayhew, book editor with an eye on Washington, dies at 87
Washington Post 02-04-20
She graduated from Saint Barnabas High, a Catholic school in the Bronx, and in 1953 received a bachelor’s degree from Fordham University, according to school records.
Deborah Batts, 72, Of New York, NY, U.S. District Judge
First Openly Gay Federal Judge Dies in New York
The New York Times 02-03-20
In 1984, she joined the faculty at Fordham University School of Law, becoming a tenured professor in 1990.
Mary Higgins Clark, 92, Of New York, NY, Author
Mary Higgins Clark, Best-Selling Queen of Suspense, Dies at 92
The New York Times 01-31-20
In 1979 she achieved another milestone, graduating from Fordham University with a B.A. in philosophy.
