TRADITION

. . . the newsletter of the Fordham College Alumni Association

Fordham University at Lincoln Center, New York, N.Y. 10023

September 1992

At a Rose Hill commencement not to be forgotten, the heavens poured down their blessings on May 16, 1992, as parents and other payers of tuition huddled beneath umbrellas, and John Brademas, president emeritus of New York University, urged the graduates to take part in American political processes. The University awarded honorary degrees to Dr. Brademas, D. Allan Bromley, assistant to President Bush for Science and Technology; William Kennedy, Pulitzer Prize-winning author; Archibald R. Murray, executive director and attorney-in-chief of The Legal Aid Society; Elaine Roulet, C.S.J., executive director of Providence House, a center for women and children, and George F. Seuffert, former director of the Fordham University Band. In an action not uncharacteristic of them, the members of The College Class of 1992 refused to move indoors and insisted that the Jesuit fathers and University administrators award them their bachelor degrees in the downpour on Edwards Parade. TRADITION welcomes and applauds the Class of 1992.

Ramology. FordhamÕs downtown campuses were once located in the Vincent Astor Building at 302 Broadway and at a building on East 39th Street. The Broadway campus was repossessed by the City and the 39th Street campus was too small to meet the growing demands of the University. In the Spring of 1955, some prominent New Yorkers asked Rev. Laurence J. McGinley, then the UniversityÕs president, to participate in a redevelopment project at Lincoln Square, and Fr. McGinley agreed. Originally, Fordham offered $5.00 per acre for the land which was to form the Lincoln Center campus. The generosity of FordhamÕs offer did not overwhelm the City, and, after much negotiation, the University paid $2,241,610.00 just for the land. New York State financed a $10 million bond issue which allowed Fordham to pay for the cost of construction; however, title to the buildings remains in the hands of the state until the loans are paid off in 1997. The University named the Lowenstein Building after Leon Lowenstein, who donated $1.77 million to the construction of the Lincoln Center campus, the business school after Joseph Martino, who was crucial in securing money from John D. Rockefeller III, and the law school after Benjamin A. Javits. (Trustee emeritus John A. Mulcahy donated $2.6 million to the Lincoln Center project but asked to remain anonymous.)

Controversy surrounded the naming of the Lowenstein Building. Fr. McGinley appointed a special committee to consider names for the 13 story structure, and finally one committee member, a Jesuit, proposed: ÒLetÕs name it ÔThe Tower of LearningÕ.Ó Leo G. Manning, then a professor at the law school, contained himself but only for a moment. ÒOr how about ÔThe Height of IgnoranceÕ,Ó Manning countered.

University President Rev. Joseph A. OÕHare, S.J. announces that the Henry Luce Foundation has invited Fordham to become a member of a prestigious pool of sixty American colleges and universities competing for Henry Luce Scholarships which are awarded annually to students who wish to become involved in the world and culture of the Orient.

At the Gannon Lecture, John Cardinal OÕConnor, who had recently returned from a pastoral trip through Egypt, Lebanon, Jordan and Israel, spoke on ÒThe Cost of Peace in the Middle East.Ó He emphasized Òyou cannot look at the Middle East from the perspective of any one dimension,Ó and pointed to the centuries-long conflict between Israelis and Palestinians. ÒThey remember (the causes of the dispute) but they remember differently, and you have to sympathize with both memories,Ó he said.

The Faculty. D. Frank Hsu, chairman of the computer and information science department recently spent a semester as the IBM Chair Visiting Professor in Computer Science at Keio University in Japan. . . . Mary P. Nichols, associate professor of political science, presented the paper, ÒCourage, Moderation and the Platonic Dialogue: Plato and the Limits of Statesmanship,Ó at the annual convention of the American Political Science Association in Washington, D.C. . . . Jose Pereira, professor of theology, delivered a paper entitled ÒCreator of Liberation Theology: Jacques-Benigne Bossuet (1627-1704)Ó at the 16th International Conference on Patristic, Mediaeval and Renaissance Studies, held at Villanova University . . . Marvin Reznikoff, professor of psychology, published ÒThe Relationship between Personality Type and Style of Alcohol UseÓ in the Journal of Clinical Psychology . . . Dominick Salvatore, professor of economics, gave a seminar at the University of Siena on ÒIncome Inequality and Economic Development.Ó . . . Paul A. Cimbala, associate professor of history and department chairman, presented a paper, ÒFrom Frolic to House Party: The Antebellum Slave Roots of the Country Blues Culture in the American South,Ó in Baltimore at the American Studies Association annual meeting. . . . Rev. Avery Dulles, S.J., Laurence J. McGinley, S.J., professor of religion and society, recently delivered a lecture ÒCatholicism and American Culture,Ó at Yale University. . . . Robert J. Penella, professor of classics, recently presented a lecture ÒJulian the Persecutor in Fifth Century Church HistoriansÓ at the convention of the American Philological Association .

Intrigued, even in 1992, by the 1987 National League East title race, questioning whether there had been any chance of a three-way tie and hoping that the second place Mets had had a realistic chance at the conference leading Cardinals, Ian Morrison, associate professor of mathematics, and guest lecturer Dave Bayer led a freshman honor math class through a method of handicapping a baseball pennant race. In order to determine the probability, the class represented each game in the season remaining after September 1 symbolically, represented the pennant race as the product of a series of factors that corresponded to each game and then multiplied out those results. The combined total of games remaining for the top three contending teams represented more than 1.04 million possible outcomes. Morrison said that, while the students regard parts of the course as near to dental surgery, this kind of real life application gives the students a refreshing angle on the demanding subjects they are studying. Unfortunately for New York fans, the Mets finished behind St. Louis even in the classroom.

Triskaidecaphobics take note that the 13th annual DeanÕs Day will be celebrated at Rose Hill on Saturday, April 17, 1993. All others may contact Ed Buckley of Alumni House (212-636-6522) for details.

Responding to Frank HolbrookÕs Ô49 concern about the condition of early editions of The College Catalogue, former Vice-President for Academic Affairs, Vincent G. Potter, S.J., reports that the editions are deteriorating because of the acid contained in the paper used at the time. The editions will be microfilmed and placed in acid-free boxes to preserve them. Public access will be limited to the microfilms.

Minister of Religious Matters Nick OÕNeill Ô55 advises that the annual retreat weekend will be held at Mount Manresa and St. Ignatius Retreat Houses from March 12 to 14, 1993. Contact Ed Buckley of Alumni House (212-636-6522) for details.

The University recently sponsored a conference ÒReligion and the Arts: Images of Belief and UnbeliefÓ with the Vatican Council for Dialogue with Non-Believers. Peter Steinfels, senior religion correspondent for The New York Times, delivered the keynote address, noting that more people in the United States attend church in a week than sporting events in a year. He pointed to the space newspapers devote to religion and, in contrast, the space they devote to sports. He suggested that the puzzling place of religion in our society should be studied seriously.

The Sports Page. The heavily favored Crusaders of Holy Cross placed more points on the scoreboard than did Coach Larry GlueckÕs Rams at the Wild Geese Classic in Limerick last November. But, according to The Irish Times , ÒIn a genuinely exciting match . . . the Rams put on such a display of tenacity and resilience . . . that they won the hearts of every neutral in the ground. It was a performance that we in Ireland would instantly applaud . . . - the sort of glorious defeat with which we are all too familiar. Not so the Yanks. The most tellingly American thing about the entire weekend was the reaction of the losers: tears of devastation and agony. In American sport there is no such thing as losing well. You are either a winner or a loser. Significantly, the last thing a U.S. sports fan will tolerate is a draw, so they play extra innings, overtime, sudden death, anything to get a clear result.Ó

The Iron Major, Frank Cavanaugh, moved from New England to The Bronx in 1927 and built the Fordham football team into one of the nation's powerhouses. Cavanaugh clearly expressed his football philosophy: "I have sometimes told a squad at the first meeting: 'If you are not willing to sacrifice an arm or a leg for the good of the cause - not that anyone hopes or expects or desires that such a sacrifice be made - the cause is not sufficiently serious to you and you ought not to be on the squad.'" The trophy awarded to the winner of the Fordham-Holy Cross football game is in honor of Cavanaugh who also coached in Worcester. Cavanaugh coached in several Fordham-Holy Cross games on both sides of the sideline.

At this yearÕs induction ceremony to the athletic Hall of Fame, in a stirring speech, filled with the same energy its presenter displayed on the court, Bill Mainor Ô71 praised the professors, students and staff (especially John Bach Ô48) who had made a difference in his life, and noted: ÒOn a day such as today, the memories come in waves and the joys are many. . . . But, there is also a measure of bittersweet regret. . . . And right now, myself and each of the inductees regret that we cannot once more don the maroon and play for you just one last time.Ó

Coach Larry GlueckÕs football Rams will play at Rose Hill against Colgate (on 9/19), against Columbia (on 9/26), against Penn (on 10/3), against Lafayette (on 10/24) and at Lehigh (on 9/12), at Yale (on 10/10), at Hofstra (on Friday evening, 10/16), at Bucknell (on 10/31), at Villanova (on 11/14) and at Holy Cross (on 11/21). Offensive lineman Mike Beier Ô93, All-American linebacker Mark Blazejewski Ô93 and fullback Tony Iasiello Ô93 will serve as tri-captains of this yearÕs team.

Coach Ted BonannoÕs Crew achieved remarkable success last season. In the Fall, the menÕs varsity heavyweight eight captured the Challenge of the Hudson Regatta, the womenÕs novice heavyweight four took the Head of the Connecticut Regatta, the womenÕs varsity lightweight four finished first among American college entries at the Head of the Charles Regatta, and the Crew won fifteen of sixteen events at the New York Metropolitan championships and six of seven events at the St. ValentineÕs Day Massacre ergometer competition. In the Spring, the menÕs varsity heavyweight eight won the VisitorÕs Cup at the prestigious San Diego Crew Classic. The Crew won the Patriot League Championships, the New York Metropolitan Championships and the LaSalle Invitational Regatta. The menÕs lightweight varsity four and the novice menÕs lightweight eight won gold medals at the Dad Vail Regatta. The four without coxswain qualified for the Grand Finals at the International Racing Association Regatta and advanced to the quarterfinals at Henley in July.

Hard Guy! Commenting on his teamÕs early season losing streak in Florida, RamsÕ baseball coach Dan Gallagher remarked, ÒWhatÕs positive? I came back with the same amount of kids I went down with . . . and weÕre going to go from there.Ó DanÕs baseball Rams won the Patriot League Championship and completed the season at 29-13, Òwith the same amount of kidsÓ they started with. Santy Gallone Ô92, who batted .356, was named the Patriot League MVP for the second straight year, and Jim McDermott Ô92 was named Patriot League Pitcher of the Year.

Alumni board member Leo Connelly Ô51 invites alumni to join him at the annual Virginia Slims Tennis Tournament outing on Friday, November 20, 1992 at Madison Square Garden. Contact Ed Buckley of Alumni House (212-636-6522) for details.

World Class! A high school tennis player, who finished last in every race she ran in her freshman year at Rose Hill, Lauren Gubizca Ô93, the 5-7, 115-pound junior with the 3.92 GPA, has emerged this year as a world class runner. Lauren, who is an academic all-America, became the first Fordham athlete to win an individual event at the Penn Relays, ran the worldÕs fastest time this year by a collegian in the womenÕs 3,000 and qualified in two events for the U.S. Olympic trials. In an unprecedented move, TRADITION nominates Lauren, as a junior, to the all-time, all-Fordham track team.

RAMembrances. Bill Power Ô33 remembers the bandÕs half-time performance in Boston at the Fordham-Boston College football game in 1932 but remembers the trip to Boston even better. The College sprung for the trip, sending the band members by steamship to Providence, thence by train to Boston. Band members arrived in Beantown feeling like baggage, but BillÕs horn still played the fight song proudly.

Reader Jim Lansing Ô43, an all-American end on the single wing bowl teams of the 40Õs, denies reports that, when Joe Ososki Ô44 blocked for him on the end around, Joe frequently had to knock the same man down two or three times before Jim caught up with the play. Jim, who attributes these reports to Joe, was nonetheless pleased by the piece about Joe in the April 1992 issue of TRADITION. . . . Pete Cava Ô69 advises that oneÕs college experience, no matter how misspent, can directly affect later career paths. Pete, who spent the better part of his college career watching the baseball Rams from the bleachers on Jack Coffey Field, is press information director for The Athletics Congress and covered the recent Olympics for N.B.C. Pete writes Ò . . . maybe all those hours I spent in the bleachers - when I should have been reading Irrational Man . . . were worth it. Ah, if only I couldÕve hit the breaking stuff . . . or the fast ball. Or the slow stuff.Ó

Chairmen Michael Mullarney Ô68 and Steve DeGroat Ô72 announce that the annual Fordham Golf Classic at Winged Foot Golf Club in Mamaroneck, New York will be held on Monday, October 5, 1992. A limited number of reservations and sponsorships are still available. Contact Julio Diaz of the Department of Athletics (718-579-2447) for details.

Legacy. The Admissions Office invites children, grandchildren and friends of alumni to an Open House in the McGinley Center on Sunday, November 8, 1992. Contact Ann Rento (212-636-6714) of the Admissions Office for details.

Past and present editors and staff members of THE RAM, and even those who have been misquoted by that publication, will celebrate its Diamond Anniversary on Saturday, May 1, 1993. Contact Ed Buckley of Alumni House (212-636-6522) for details.

Readers may submit nominations for The College Alumni Achievement Award in writing to Ed Buckley of Alumni House by October 1, 1992.

TRADITION: Minister of Propaganda: George P. McKeegan '69; Contributing Editors: William J. Healy '30, William H. Power, Jr.'33, Barrett McGurn '35 and Francis X. Holbrook, Ph.D. Ô49.