CLIPS OF THE WEEK
ELIZABETH CARLEN
New York and Boston Pigeons Don’t Mix
The New York Times 04-23-20
After Elizabeth Carlen, a biologist at Fordham University, caught pigeons with a net gun and took their blood samples during a series of road trips across the region, she discovered that birds all the way from Virginia to southern Connecticut show genetic signs of interbreeding.
PAUL ALEXANDER
‘Warhol’ paints the Pop Art icon as the most influential artist of the 20th century
Washington Post 04-17-20
He teaches at Fordham University and Hunter College.
JOHN PFAFF
Why US jails and prisons became coronavirus epicenters
Vox 04-22-20
“Jails pull together people from many neighborhoods, put them all together in cramped, unsanitary conditions, and then very quickly release them back to the same communities,” John Pfaff, a criminal justice expert at Fordham University, told me.
ELIZABETH YUKO
How to avoid burnout amid a pandemic
BBC 04-23-20
“Normally, we’re not thinking about the ethical implications of ordering delivery or whether to offer to get groceries for your elderly neighbour,” says Elizabeth Yuko, a New York-based journalist and Fordham University adjunct professor in bioethics, the field that studies ethical implications in healthcare, medicine and other areas of life science.
FORDHAM UNIVERSITY
The COVID-19 Pandemic and Daily Life
Globe Newswire 04-23-20
While most Americans are going out for essential supplies, and outdoor exercise is popular, far fewer individuals are visiting friends and family, or going to a workplace according to a new poll from Fordham University.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
MICHAEL DOWLING
Amid Ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic, Governor Cuomo Praises Efforts of Northwell Health’s Michael Dowling & Entire Northwell Team
The Jewish Voice 04-20-20
Before his public service career, Mr. Dowling was a professor of social policy and assistant dean at the Fordham University Graduate School of Social Services, and director of the Fordham campus in Westchester County.
WFUV
How Fordham has produced a generation of sports media stars
New York Post 04-19-20
Long before he was an electee to the Basketball Hall of Fame, Mike Breen was an intimidated 18-year-old freshman attending a workshop at Fordham’s renowned college radio station, WFUV, in the fall of 1979.
ADMINISTRATORS
PATRICIA PEEK
Virtual Tours Grow, but Will They Have Same Impact?
Inside Higher Ed 04-20-20
Patricia Peek, dean of undergraduate admission at Fordham, said that “conservatively,” Fordham has seen 2,200 visitors take a virtual tour versus 730 for March and April of last year.
SCHOOL OF LAW
We’ve made new rules to protect our families. We must protect kids’ privacy too.
CNN 04-22-20
Data brokers can obtain this information and use it to build profiles of students based on ethnicity, affluence and lifestyle for marketing purposes, as a study by the Center on Law and Information Policy at Fordham University School of Law found.
Akron Law 3L student is a moot court star
National Jurist 04-21-20
The online competition was organized by UCLA School of Law and Fordham University School of Law to help fill the void left by the cancellation of the spring 2020 national trial competitions due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
SCHOOL OF LAW FACULTY
JOHN PFAFF
Why US jails and prisons became coronavirus epicenters
Vox 04-22-20
“Jails pull together people from many neighborhoods, put them all together in cramped, unsanitary conditions, and then very quickly release them back to the same communities,” John Pfaff, a criminal justice expert at Fordham University, told me.
BENJAMIN ZIPURSKY
Businesses Contemplating Reopening Fear Lawsuits From Sick Patrons
Carrier Management 04-20-20
To prevail, an infected customer must show he or she didn’t have the virus before visiting the business, said Benjamin Zipursky, a law professor at Fordham University.
JAMES BRUDNEY
Amazon Is Poised to Emerge From the Pandemic Stronger Than Ever
Bloomberg 04-20-20
“Amazon is one of the largest private-sector employers functioning at the moment, so there’s no reason for government to be so hands-off,” says Jim Brudney, a law professor at Fordham University.
JAMES BRUDNEY
Virus-Stricken Workers Face High Hurdles When Suing Employers
Bloomberg Law 04-21-20
While more agency guidance is needed on workplace precautions, there are already known steps employers should take to minimize or avoid risk, said James Brudney, a professor at Fordham Law School who teaches labor and employment law.
ZEPHYR TEACHOUT
Congress Must Seize the Spotlight Back From Trump
The Nation 04-17-20
Amid mounting frustration with the extent to which the president has been able to frame the discourse about Covid-19 and its consequences, some of the savviest thinkers about politics and governing have been asking, as Fordham Law School professor Zephyr Teachout did recently, “Where is Congress during a deadly pandemic?”
ARTS AND SCIENCES FACULTY
ELIZABETH CARLEN
New York and Boston Pigeons Don’t Mix
The New York Times 04-23-20
After Elizabeth Carlen, a biologist at Fordham University, caught pigeons with a net gun and took their blood samples during a series of road trips across the region, she discovered that birds all the way from Virginia to southern Connecticut show genetic signs of interbreeding.
MAGDA TETER
Magda Teter, “Blood Libel: On the Trail of an Antisemitic Myth” (Harvard UP, 2020)
PlayerFM 04-23-20
Magda Teter is Professor of History and Shvidler Chair in Judaic Studies at Fordham University.
DAVID HOFFMAN
David Hoffman: Digital marketing lessons from the current crisis
Westfair Communications 04-23-20
He also teaches search marketing courses as an adjunct professor at Fordham University and Purchase College.
ELIZABETH YUKO
How to avoid burnout amid a pandemic
BBC 04-23-20
“Normally, we’re not thinking about the ethical implications of ordering delivery or whether to offer to get groceries for your elderly neighbour,” says Elizabeth Yuko, a New York-based journalist and Fordham University adjunct professor in bioethics, the field that studies ethical implications in healthcare, medicine and other areas of life science.
QUAMRUL HAIDER
Our frontier mentality and the future of Earth
Daily Star 04-22-20
Quamrul Haider is a Professor of Physics at Fordham University, New York.
CHARLES CAMOSY
Dutch Supreme Court rules doctors can euthanize dementia patients
Catholic News Agency 04-22-20
Dr. Charles Camosy, a professor at Fordham University and bioethicist, told CNA that the supreme court decision is part of a legal “slippery slope” in the Netherlands on euthanasia.
ELIZABETH RAPOSA
Are Youth Mentoring Programs Effective? New Analysis Sheds Light
Youth Today 04-21-20
Elizabeth Raposa, Ph.D., is an assistant professor in the Department of Psychology at Fordham University.
TIFFANY YIP
Sleep helps teens cope with discrimination
Science News for Students 04-20-20
Yip is at Fordham University in Bronx, N.Y.
J. PATRICK HORNBECK, II
Prepare now for post-pandemic ministry, church professionals urge
Catholic News Service 04-20-20
“This moment in crisis needs to be approached not as a short-term problem, but as a moment in which really smart strategic decisions about the future that have been put off for a long time now need to be made,” said Patrick Hornbeck, professor theology at Fordham University.
CHRISTINA GREER
It’s time to activate
New York Amsterdam News 04-23-20
Christina Greer, Ph.D., is an associate professor at Fordham University, political editor at The Grio, the author of “Black Ethnics: Race, Immigration, and the Pursuit of the American Dream,” and the co-host of the podcast FAQ-NYC.
CHRISTINA GREER
Congresswoman Gwen Moore hands vital endorsement to Joe Biden
The Grio 04-22-20
Christina Greer, Ph.D., is an associate professor at Fordham University, political editor at The Grio, the author of “Black Ethnics: Race, Immigration, and the Pursuit of the American Dream”, and the co-host of the podcast FAQ-NYC.
CHRISTINA GREER
Stacey Abrams Is the Only Vice Presidential Pick for Joe Biden. Here’s Why.
The Daily Beast 04-21-20
Christina Greer, Ph.D., is an associate professor at Fordham University, political editor at The Grio, the author of Black Ethnics: Race, Immigration, and the Pursuit of the American Dream, and the co-host of the podcast FAQ-NYC.
CHRISTINA GREER
Cuomo, coronavirus’ golden governor, threatens to tarnish his own image
Politico 04-20-20
“I was definitely pleased with the way he initially seemed to put his ego and pettiness aside when coronavirus first hit New York,” said Christina Greer, a Fordham University professor who had been a frequent critic of Cuomo before the pandemic.
CHRISTINA GREER
Christina Greer analyzes the latest political news, April 19, 2020, with Al Sharpton
MSNBC 04-20-20
Christina Greer
Fordham University
Political Science Professor
JUDITH KUBICKI
Confession by Zoom? Pandemic revives conversation about reconciling from afar
National Catholic Reporter 04-17-20
Felician Franciscan Sr. Judith Kubicki, a theologian at Fordham University, agreed.
PAUL ALEXANDER
‘Warhol’ paints the Pop Art icon as the most influential artist of the 20th century
Washington Post 04-17-20
He teaches at Fordham University and Hunter College.
J. ALAN CLARK
Bat studies in US may pose another outbreak risk, officials warn
New York Post 04-17-20
J. Alan Clark a conservation biology professor at Fordham University said, that despite worry about the study of bats, the fascinating flying mammals may hold the key to future pandemic prevention.
PAUL LEVINSON
Dr. Phil, Dr. Oz, Dr. Drew: TV Talking Heads Trigger Backlash For Coronavirus Comments
Deadline 04-17-20
The problem, according to Paul Levinson, a Fordham University professor of communications and media studies, is that viewers might have trouble noticing the difference.
STUDENTS
COVID-19: Time to Shake Up Global Sanctions Regimes, say UN Officials
Consortium News 04-21-20
[Kacie Candela] is a recent graduate of Fordham University, where she is now a law student.
Veteran Spotlight: Robin Minutello of Edgewater.
ABC 2 WMAR 04-20-20
[Robin] Minutello is now a full time student that’s pursuing a Masters Degree in social work from Fordham University.
Academic Achievers for Dedham, Norwood and Westwood
WickedLocal Westwood 04-19-20
[Rebecca] Persons was initiated at Fordham University.
Applause for April 19, 2020
Ocala 04-18-20
Shady Alshorman of Clermont was initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi at Fordham University.
Class of 2020 grapples with losing its big graduation moment: ‘It feels like a slap in the face’
College Fix 04-17-20
Hongru Sun, Chinese international student and a senior at Fordham University, will not be able to return to campus for the postponed graduation.
NJ students: Linden Public Schools receives honor
Bridgewater Courier News 04-17-20
The following people recently were initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines: Victoria Cruz of Elizabeth at Fordham University; Shella Borovinskaya of East Brunswick at Widener University; Jaryd Farcon of Fords at Fordham University; and Margaret Nornor-Quadjie of Somerset at Duquesne University.
NJ students: Albrook students present solutions to solve world problems
Bridgewater Courier News 04-17-20
Rachel Keough of Basking Ridge at Fordham University; Katherine DeMeo of New Providence at Fordham University
Former Clarkson student named Goldwater Scholar
North Country Now 04-17-20
[Morgan] McGrath, who attended the University’s early-college program in 2018-19, is currently a sophomore at Fordham University.
Chattanoogan Senior Spotlight: McCallie Tennis
The Chattanoogan 04-17-20
[Ethan Farnam] is an Honor Roll and Faculty Recognition List student, and will be attending Fordham University.
Lancaster County college news: April 18, 2020
Lancaster Online 04-17-20
Lancaster — Christopher Hager, University of Massachusetts; Nikolas Madonis, Fordham University.
ALUMNI
Support for every step of the scholastic journey: Sheptin Tutoring Group can guide you in these difficult times
TAPinto 04-23-20
[Alan] Sheptin earned a BS in math from UPenn and an MBA in finance from Fordham University.
Vin Scully hospitalized after falling at home
New York Daily News 04-23-20
[Vin] Scully, who graduated from Fordham University, was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1982, given the Ford Frick Award for broadcasting excellence.
Stacey Paukovitz, DPM, MS, FACFAS, a Podiatrist with High-Performance Foot + Ankle
Market Watch 04-22-20
[Stacey Paukovitz] was a four-year Division I Basketball player and Captain of the Fordham University Women’s Basketball team, where she was a two-time Patriot League Scholar-Athlete of the Year, two-time Patriot League All-League selection, Team MVP and a career 1,000 point scorer.
MetaProp adds Ten-X’s Maureen Waters as partner
Place Tech 04-22-20
Before acquiring her MBA from Fordham University, [Maureen] Waters also co-founded a real estate consulting business that was acquired by CBRE.
Garrison Names New Superintendent
Highlands Current 04-22-20
[Carl Albano] also studied at school administration and supervision at Iona College and Fordham University.
LISC Names Top Economic Development Official to Expand NYC Community Investments
LISC 04-22-20
[Valerie White] holds both a bachelor’s degree in communications and a law degree from Fordham University, as well as a master’s degree and certificate in organization development from The New School.
Wealth Planning Partner John Dadakis Joins Fox in New York
Fox Rothschild 04-21-20
[John Dadakis] earned his J.D. from Fordham University and his B.A. from Johns Hopkins University.
Counsel Financial Announces Addition of New Managing Director
Fox 34 04-20-20
Mr. [Todd] Kushman received a B.S.B.A in Accounting from The Ohio State University and a MBA in Finance & Media Management from Fordham University.
People on the move
The Citizens Voice 04-19-20
[Michael J.] O’Neill attended Fordham University, earned a Bachelor of Arts degree at the University of Scranton and attained his juris doctor from the Villanova University School of Law in 1998.
Watch: Uptown neighbor creates a nightly ruckus, giving thanks to coronavirus front-liners
Nola 04-19-20
[Natesh “Mo” Mohan] arrived from India at age 16 to attend Fordham University in New York and eventually became a Wall Street executive, who’s worked in Zurich and Singapore.
An Easter without Eucharist cannot keep Christ from being among us
National Catholic Reporter 04-18-20
Xavier M. Montecel’s theological studies have taken him also through Fordham University and Harvard Divinity School.
Hoth Therapeutics Announces Additions to its Board of Directors
PR Newswire 04-17-20
Mr. [Graig] Springer earned his Juris Doctor from Fordham University School of Law and concentrated in corporate law.
OBITUARIES
Joel Reidenberg, 59, Of New York, NY, Fordham Law Professor
Joel Reidenberg, 1961–2020
IAPP 04-23-20
Reidenberg was Fordham University’s Stanley D. and Nikki Waxberg Chair in Law and the founder of the Center on Law and Information Policy.
G. Richard “Dick” Dimler, 88, Of Baltimore, MD, Professor
Jesuit Father G. Richard Dimler, Baltimore native and Jesuit emblem researcher, dies at 88
Archdiocese of Baltimore 04-22-20
He then began what would become a 34-year tenure at Fordham University in the Bronx.
Father William DeBiase, O.F.M., 87, Of Philadelphia, PA, Priest
Purple Heart Recipient, Middle Village Native Priest, Dies in Philadelphia
The Tablet 04-22-20
After returning home, he studied pre-law for two years at Fordham University in New York City.
Andrea Ruth Ludgin, 81, Of New York, NY, Teacher
Raised in West Hartford, retired New York school teacher dies with coronavirus
Connecticut Post 04-22-20
After earning her master’s degree, her obituary said, she taught for years at P.S. 59 while earning a second master’s degree from Fordham University.
Susan Warfield Caples, 82, Of Williamsburg, VA, Social Worker
Susan Warfield Caples, 82, active volunteer with Historic Jamestown
Williamsburg Yorktown Daily 04-20-20
She earned a bachelor’s degree from Mary Baldwin University in Staunton and a Master of Social Work (MSW) from Fordham University in New York.
