Fordham University School of Business - Aries Yearbook (New York, NY)

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GCGHGHNCS ClUB George MacKay President Professor Edward Cook Moderator Finance planners of the future. Formed in September 1955, the Economics Club has the distinction of being the Fordham Business School's newest entry into the system of extracurricular activities. Acting as moderator of the club is Professor Edward Cook, well known and respectel in the field of economics. Responsible for the competent and well run activities are George McKay, President, Gerald Cornell, vice president, and Robert Delaney acting in the position of secretary. Chief among the purposes of the club is the promotion of student interest in contemporary economic matters both domestic and international. Broken down to more specific points of interest, the group considers such factors as unemploy- ment, taxation, inflation and various other problems that continually rise in our intricate economic system. The first semesteris activities were restricted to an acquaintance period dur- ing which meetings consisted of group discussions. It was the opinion of the officers that these economic pow wows' would better prepare the group for the series of economic experts scheduled to speak in the second term. One of the year's highlights for the organization was the unprecedented dis- cussion with Father Varga, School of Business philosophy teacher. Father Varga, whose experiences in Hungary have well educated him in the tactics of the Reds,', spoke on Communism and its effect on an economic system. After one successful year, the Economics Club will now open its membership doors to any student of the university wishing to become better acquainted with the economic world around him. Back Row: Brendan O'Connor, joseph Salmon, Robert McNiff, Joseph Salpietro, Robert Delaney, John Iorden, Richard Canny. E Front Row: Ioseph Beasty, William Milleusich, George MacKay, Gerald Cornell, Sal Esposito, Mr. Edward Cook. uf-f1B?Qms f .ei4.m.-saw., - .,mt:i gm-,:. ww: W... .. .

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EFHMHEHH .MII limance ctuls W!! !-'12 gpm., t . D E A L Y H A L L liiiillnlllllll QMMQIIII '! !W!!'lllllll 1 E!'lh!!ll'.llIlllllll The Finance Club is a newcomer to the School of Business. Q - - --f J Y llllllf Prior to its inception in September 1955, we had no organization lzm'.n:mmm:z1IIiI lP1.gF..f?.4E'--ur, dealing solely with this important phase of our American way. nl It had been previously incorporated in the discontinued Eco- ME ,i,, n if A V ' I nomics and Finance Club. N Dr. Maurice Hart serves in the capacity of moderator guiding E ' the decisions of James Thompson, President, and John Hands- comb, Secretary. The primary purpose of the club is to stimulate student inter- est in the various fields of finance. One method of exciting this interest is to show the subject's importance in individual busi- ness and the economy as a Whole. Activities of the club include monthly meetings at which stu- dent discussion is pointed at financial problems throughout the system. In the first semester a trip to the oifices of the Hayden and Stone Brokerage Firm was initiated. Later in the year the vast New York Stock Exchange was visited by the club, lending a practical view to already existing theory. Although as of now the group is made up entirely of finance students, club membership is open to all attending the university. The discussion and experience will certainly prove beneficial to any taking advantage of this offer. James Thompson President Front Row: John Christiano, Thomas Packert, Lawrence Jordan, James Thompson, Dr. Maurice I. Hart. Back Row: Vincent Keneally, Thomas Salmon, John Murphy, Gerald Esposito, James Canny. Dr. Maurice I. Hart Moderator 209

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Front Row: John Mason, Frances Hannafin, Michael Ceran, Rosalie Bruno. Back Row: Richard McKeon, james McGowan, jack Varley, Kenneth Meeker, Tony Pappa, Ted Serocci. economics ano finance clues CITY HALL Both the Economics and Finance Clubs are comparative newcomers to the extra-curricular activities at City Hall. Formed to further the knowl- edge and interest of the students in the Held of commerce, both have lived up to their purposes and have in the past year held successful ventures separately and jointly. The Economics Club is under the moderatorship of Mr. Richard Davies and Michael Ceran held the office of President for the 1955-56 school year. Among its activities have been informative discussions. The Economic Con- sequences of the CIO-AF of L Mergeri' and The Economic Consequences of a Family Living Wage are two examples of just such discussions. The Finance Club is under the moderatorship of Dr. Haig Silvanie and Michael Ceran served as President for the current school year. Two iield trips were held by the Finance Club, to mention only one of its varied activities. Hayden-Stone, an investment banking house, and the New York Stock Exchange were the scene of these two Held trips. A joint venture of these two organizations was the participation in the Joint Allied Social Sciences Convention in New York. The diligence of the members was commended on this occasion. The Economics Club is an affiliate of the Catholic Economic Association. 211 Michael Geran President