et al.: Alumni News & Notes he Syracuse Area Rowing Assoc­ Tiation (SARA) aids, supports, and promotes the sport of rowing at Syracuse University. "We encour­ age alumni to stay involved with A R the program, to contribute by buying shells and oars for the team, and to help fund scholar­ ships," says John Nicholson '68, the group's president and a visiting professor of broadcast journalism at the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications. "We work closely with the University's ath­ letics department to make sure LINKING TO SU that what we do is allowed under The word "portal" brings to mind images NCAA guidelines." of a ship's window looking out onto When founded in 1955 by Bruce exotic worlds. Through a portal, we view Chamberlain '41, SARA focused main­ and experience new things. ly on promoting rowing in Central In my last column I shared with you news New York. In recent years it has expand­ about a portal to the Internet available to SU ed its membership to include alumni alumni and friends. From your desktop por­ from across the country. "About three tal at our recently launched web site, years ago, we decided to make a concerted zOrange.com, you can access the latest news effort to get alumni from outside Central about the University, link to the most popu­ New York more involved," Nicholson says. According to Barry Weiss '83, secretary of lar SU sites, and surf the Internet with ease. "Rick Holland '83, who lives in Boston and SARA and a former coxswain and crew At zOrange.com you can create a desk­ served two terms as president, did a lot to manager, the association currently offers top environment that blends your interest get alumni from different parts of the three scholarships, and plans to increase in SU with such other interests as the local country to come to gatherings, meet each that number. In cooperation with the row­ weather, your stock portfolio, and news. other, and support the team." ing association, SU's athletics department Our portal offers you a gateway to some of recently launched a fund­ the best e-commerce sites. raising effort, Campaign We have formed a partnership with for Crew, with a goal of $2 zUniversity.com and go other educational million. As of January 1, institutions, bringing together a con­ more than $85o,ooo had stituency of more than 19 million alumni, been raised. students, and faculty. When you access the Internet through zOrange.com, the Alumni HOMECOMING Relations Endowment Fund benefits from WEEKEND zooo your online browsing and shopping. ast fall's Homecoming The Office of Alumni Relations is pleased LWeekend brought to­ to be part of the communications revolu­ gether hundreds of alum­ tion by offering the SU portal to our alum­ ni from all over the coun­ ni and friends. I urge you to visit our web try to enjoy a range of ed­ site atzOrange.com. If you have any ques­ ucational and recreation­ tions, contact us at sua/[email protected] or all activities. Guided cam- call1-8oo-782-5867. Studies professor Elizabeth G'n, G'88, left, receives Outstanding Alumni award from Chancellor Kenneth A. Shaw and SU Alumni Associati?n presi­ Lil Breul O'Rourke 'll dent Deborah Fritsche '74 at the Carrier Dome before t e SU­ Associate Vice Presidl!nt fQr Alumni Relatiom Miami football gam ~t_ Published by SURFACE, 2001 1 Syracuse University Magazine, Vol. 18, Iss. 1 [2001], Art. 13 tivities. Sports enthusiasts were treated to a men's club hockey game at the new Ten­ nity Ice Skating Pavilion and the SU-Miami football game at the Carrier Dome. In ad­ dition, a distinguished teach­ er and five alumni were hon­ ored for their contributions to Syracuse University. Named Outstanding Teach­ er of the Year was Maxwell School of Citizenship and Pub­ lic Affairs professor Richard G. Braungart. Honored as Out­ standing Alumni were natural resources and energy consul­ tant Richard M. Klingaman '57, G'6o {SUNY College of Environ­ mental Science and Forestry); and School of Information Stu­ dies professor Elizabeth D. Liddy G'n G'88. Named Outstanding Young Alumni were John M. Mandyck Paris, known as the "City of Light," was one of the many interesting stops along the Seine River cruise sponsored '89, G'92 of West Hartford, by the Syracuse University Alumni Association. Connecticut; Mitchell C. Mes- singer '92, G'93 of Calabasas, California; and From Paris, the ship glided up river cities, and traveling slowly on the river was Eva Toth G' 99 of New York City. through the French countryside, stopping the best way to appreciate the beautiful The honorees were recognized for their at Giverny, where travelers wandered countryside. In fact, I know the University accomplishments at the Outstanding through Claude Monet's lush gardens and is offering almost the exact same trip next Alumni Reception at the Goldstein Alumni bright pink and green home; Rouen, with fall. I'm tempted to go again!" and Faculty Center and at a special cere­ its ancient avenues laced with half-tim­ mony in the Carrier Dome before the start bered houses and flamboyant Gothic archi­ For information on future alumni of the game. tecture; enchanting Caudebec; and the port travel opportunities, contact Tina Casella village of Honfleur. An excursion to the in the Office of Alumni Relations at BEAUTIFUL SEINE-RY beaches of Normandy took in the stirring 1-Soo-SUALUMS or e-mail [email protected]. he true grandeur of the Palace of memorial at the battle site of Omaha TVersailles in Paris comes alive as you Beach. "The trip gave my husband an marvel at the extravagance of its gilded opportunity to return to Omaha Beach for ballrooms, imagine magnificently bejew­ the first time since D-Day," says Helene eled courtiers filling its immense halls, and Zukof of Louisville, Kentucky, who traveled stroll along the paths of its luxurious gar­ with husband Walter Zukof 'so. "It was a dens. This famous home of kings was one wonderful experience-the river and the of the many exciting stops along the Seine company were just great." River made by SU alumni and friends on a After a brisk train ride aboard the 12-day river cruise sponsored by the Eurostar to London, alumni were en­ Syracuse University Alumni Association. sconced in the elegant Churchill Inter­ Last fall, some 100 alumni from SU, continental on Portman Square, with easy Brown, and Dartmouth shared accommo­ access to all points of this sophisticated dations aboard the river cruiser M IS Nor­ city. Tours of the city, Windsor Palace, and mandie. The scenic journey through the Churchill's Cabinet War Rooms capped the heart of France began in Paris, with two journey, with plenty of free time to wander days devoted to discovering the wonders of leisurely through London's picturesque the romantic "City of Light." While travel­ streets, investigating unique shops as well ing the Seine at night, participants were as the fabled Harrods department store. dazzled by a spectacular display of thou­ "This was a terrific trip," says Ann sands of lights flashing on the Eiffel Tower. Ginsberg Klein '58 of Syracuse, who went They also heard informative lectures on on the Seine cruise with husband Irwin '55. French art, poetry, and culture. "We got a wonderful overview of two great https://surface.syr.edu/sumagazine/vol18/iss1/13 2 et al.: Alumni News & Notes ARENTS PIONEER MEDAL AWARDED TO FAGENSON obert B. Fagenson '70 has been award­ Red the George Arents Pioneer Medal in recognition of his success in business and his commitment and loyalty to Syracuse University. After earning a bachelor's degree in transportation and finance from SU's School of Management, he joined Fagenson & Co., an investment services firm started by his father, and went on to become the company's pres­ ident, a leader at the New York Stock Exchange, and an outstanding corpo­ rate citizen. He has remained involved with the University as a member of the Society of Fellows, Three members of the Syracuse University community met with Ambassador Han Pyo Wook the Metropolitan '42 in Seoul, South Korea, on a recent trip. Han, second from left, is known as the "dean" of New York Advisory Board, the Schine South Korean ambassadors, having served in embassies around the world. Pictured with Han from left to right are: Stuart Thorson, professor and director of information technology at Student Center Campaign National Com­ the Maxwell School; Thomas D. Harblin, assistant vice president, major gifts and internation­ mittee, and the Management Alumni al advancement; and Maxwell political science professor Jongwoo Han G'g7. Association. The Arents award, SU's highest alumni honor, was presented to Fagenson ALUMNI CLUB The club's then-president, R. Bruce in November at The Stock Exchange PROGRAM OF THE YEAR MacGregor '54, music director of the Char­ Luncheon Club in New York City. ast March the Syracuse University lotte Chorale in Port Charlotte, Florida, was LAlumni Club of Fort Myers, Florida, cele­ instrumental in brated Orange Day on a high note by tak­ planning the ing a group of 25 aspiring musicians from concert trip, Suncoast elementary and middle schools which was to their first symphony concert. "We want­ chosen for the yracuse University invites the ed to do something special for our annual Sclasses of 1926, '31, '36, '41, '46, '51, Orange Day celebration, so we looked '56, and '61 to celebrate Reunion 2001, around for a local school with a music June 1-3. You and your fellow class­ program that had students just start­ mates will have an opportunity to: ing to learn to play instruments," • Walk down memory lane with old says Doug MacGregor '79, the friends; club's publicity chairman.