CLIPS OF THE WEEK
CHRISTINA GREER
‘Good, Fast Political Theater’: Winners and Losers of New York’s Gubernatorial Debate
The New York Times 06-07-2022
Christina Greer is a political scientist at Fordham University and a co-host of the podcast “FAQ.NYC.”
SAUL CORNELL
Supreme Courts Case on NY’s Open Carry Law
WBCS 2 New York 06-06-2022
“The consensus based on the oral arguments is that they will probably strike down New York’s law, which has been on the books for a century,” Saul Cornell, the Paul and Diane Guenther Chair in American History at Fordham University, told CBS2’s Dick Brennan on Monday.
LAURI GOLDKIND
Therapy on the go: Mildly depressed or simply stressed, people are tapping apps for mental health care
The Conversation (US) 06-2022
Lauri Goldkind, Associate Professor of Social Work, Fordham University
FORDHAM UNIVERSITY
“Proudly She Served”–Their Tragedies and Triumphs Taught Me What True Courage Is
The Warhorse 06-08-2022
I teach a workshop for veterans at Fordham University—now all virtual, of course—open to all veterans who paint and want to paint. The workshop is based on the notion that all artists make art to learn the truth about themselves. This is certainly true for me taking on a series of 12 large portraits of women veterans.
Collegiate Athlete Pay Will Kill Teams, Educational Groups Say
Bloomberg Law 06-08-2022
The plaintiffs are current and former student-athletes who attended and played collegiate sports for Villanova University, Fordham University, Sacred Heart University, Cornell University, and Lafayette College.
Fordham Opens New Student Center, Honoring Departing President
The Norwood News 06-08-2022
Fordham University held a ribboncutting ceremony on April 27 to mark the official opening of its newly renovated student center at the college’s Rose Hill campus. Previously named the Laurence J. McGinley S.J Center, the newly renovated building was renamed the Joseph M. McShane S.J. Campus Center in honor of the University’s current president who is wrapping up his final term at the college
SCHOOL OF LAW FACULTY
DANIEL CAPRA
Judicial committee adopts controversial change to expert witness rule
Reuters 06-07-2022
“There are people who are benefiting from the misapplication of the law and they are fighting to maintain the misapplication,” professor Daniel Capra of the Fordham University School of Law, who is also part of the advisory committee on evidence, said at Tuesday’s meeting.
GRADUATE SCHOOL OF SOCIAL SERVICE FACULTY
LAURI GOLDKIND
Therapy on the go: Mildly depressed or simply stressed, people are tapping apps for mental health care
The Conversation (US) 06-2022
Lauri Goldkind, Associate Professor of Social Work, Fordham University
GABELLI SCHOOL OF BUSINESS FACULTY
KEVIN MIRABILE
CD Interest Rates Forecast: How Good Will They Get In 2022?
Forbes 06-07-2022
Kevin Mirabile, a professor of finance and business economics at Fordham University’s Gabelli School of Business in New York, has a similar outlook. He foresees CD rates being higher by the end of 2022, but not by much.
LERZAN AKSOY
Simplicity Is Key to Trader Joe’s Success
The Food Institute 06-02-2022
Fordham University’s American innovation index ranked Trader Joe’s No. 7 among 200 brands nationally across 20 industries. “There are many reasons why Trader Joe’s has fierce loyalty and extremely high innovation scores, [including]the research and development they do when introducing new products into the marketplace,” said Fordham marketing Professor Lerzan Aksoy.
ARTS AND SCIENCES FACULTY
SAUL CORNELL
Supreme Courts Case on NY’s Open Carry Law
WBCS 2 New York 06-06-2022
“The consensus based on the oral arguments is that they will probably strike down New York’s law, which has been on the books for a century,” Saul Cornell, the Paul and Diane Guenther Chair in American History at Fordham University, told CBS2’s Dick Brennan on Monday.
CHRISTINA GREER
Metrofocus: Frontpage Forecast
PBS 13 06-06-2022
Joining us tonight to discuss the issues and what’s next for the tristate are Fordham University political science professor Dr. Christina Greer, Manhattan Institute policing and public safety expert Rafael Mangual, and Gotham Gazette Executive Editor Ben Max.
BRYAN MASSINGALE
Rev. Pritchett Reflects on Pilgrimage to Louisiana
Seton Hall University News 06-06-2022
During his visit, Rev. Pritchett also attended an IBCS-hosted workshop, “Racial Justice and the Demands of Discipleship: Realizing Pope Francis’ Vision,” delivered by Bryan Massingale, Professor of Theological and Social Ethics at Fordham University. Massingale is known as a leading Catholic social ethicist and scholar of African-American theological ethics, racial justice and liberation theology.
SAUL CORNELL
FACT CHECK: JOE BIDEN CLAIMS INDIVIDUALS COULD NOT BUY CANNONS WHEN THE SECOND AMENDMENT WAS ENACTED
Check Your Fact 06-06-2022
Saul Cornell, a history professor at Fordham University, pointed Check Your Fact to an article he wrote for Slate in 2021 in which he argued that Biden’s previous statement on cannons was wrong, but his wider view on the Second Amendment was correct. “Although Biden did not get the history right in this instance, the constitutional principle he identified was uncontroversial at the time of the Second Amendment,” Cornell wrote.
CHRISTINA GREER
‘Good, Fast Political Theater’: Winners and Losers of New York’s Gubernatorial Debate
The New York Times 06-07-2022
Christina Greer is a political scientist at Fordham University and a co-host of the podcast “FAQ.NYC.”
BRYAN MASSINGALE
In wake of rash of mass shootings, Georgetown panelists say gun violence is pro-life issue that must be addressed with sensible laws
Catholic Standard 06-08-2022
That call was echoed by panelist Father Bryan Massingale, a professor of theological and social ethics at Fordham University in New York. “All too often we frame this (issue of gun violence) as a political issue, not a life issue,” he said, calling for lawmakers to support “common-sense gun legislation” including banning assault weapons, raising the age to legally purchase firearms and requiring mandatory waiting periods.
CHRISTINA GREER
Alzheimer’s Awareness Month
New York Amsterdam News 06-09-2022
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
ALUMNI
Westchester Public Safety Commissioner Thomas Gleason Retires
Talk of the Sound 06-06-2022
[Thomas] Gleason holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science/Economics from Fordham University in the Bronx, NY. He also is a graduate of the FBI National Academy 200th Session, Quantico, Virginia.
Biglaw Associate Isn’t Sure Biden’s Student Loan Cancellation Will Make Much Of A Difference For Lawyers
Above the Law 06-06-2022
Marcella Jayne, a litigation associate at Foley & Lardner, commented on the impact that President Joe Biden’s potential move to cancel $10,000 in federal student loan debt per borrower would have on heavily indebted attorneys. Jayne, a single mother to two children, has a student loan balance of $173,000 after graduating from Fordham University School of Law in 2018.
World Insurance Associates Hires GC From Amynta Group
Law360 06-07-2022 (subscription required)
After graduating from Syracuse University and Fordham University School of Law, Robb joined Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP in New York.
White Heron names new resident director
The Inquirer and Mirror 06-07-2022
[Mark Shanahan] is a graduate of Brown University and Fordham University.
Cardinal Tobin Appoints New Episcopal Vicar of Education for the Archdiocese of Newark
Insider NJ 06-0-2022
Fr. [Stephen J.] Fichter, who was ordained a priest in 2000, earned his Licentiate in Philosophy (Ph.L.) and Bachelor of Sacred Theology (S.T.B.) from the Pontifical Athenaeum Regina Apostolorum in Rome, a Master of Social Work (M.S.W.) from Fordham University’s Graduate School of Social Service, and a Master of Arts (M.A.) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Sociology from Rutgers University.
Carolyn Blackwood Exiting as Warner Bros. Motion Picture Group COO
Yahoo News via Variety 06-08-2022
Prior to New Line, Blackwood worked in business affairs and legal at independent production and sales company MDP Worldwide. She attended Fordham University where she studied American studies and fine arts, and earned a law degree at Pepperdine.
FinTech Leader DigniFi Bolsters Its C-Suite, Appointing Mariana Coontz as Chief Financial Officer and Kristy Nordmann as Chief People Officer
AP News 06-08-2022
With the appointment of these inspirational leaders, DigniFi is signaling its commitment to doing things differently. Mariana, a Fordham University alum, daughter of immigrants, Bronx native, and mother of five, brings a non-traditional outlook to the CFO role.
OBITUARIES
Louis Russell “Rusty” Burress, 74, Training Advisor of the U.S. Sentencing Commission
Greenville Online 06-03-2022
He graduated from Greenville High School in 1965. He held a Bachelor of Arts Degree from the University of South Carolina (1970) and a Master of Arts Degree in Probation and Parole Studies from Fordham University.
Richard E. Valence, 93, vice president of accounting
Legacy.com 05-30-2022
He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force having been stationed in Germany. Richard attended Fordham University, graduating with a Bachelors Degree in Accounting. Mr. Valence was the Vice President of Accounting for Security Connecticut for many years prior to his retirement.
