Disciplines
Oral History
Abstract
Dr. George S., a Fordham Classics professor and Dean of Fordham College at Lincoln Center during its crucial years of early formation, was an important and highly respected pioneer of cultural studies in academia. His tenure at Fordham spanned over four decades, and he took an active role in the formation of the Lincoln Center Honors Program in the likeness of his alma mater: FCRH Honors.
Dr. George recalls in his interview the fun, often difficult, but ultimately incredibly formative experience of Fordham Honors. He made lifelong friends with honors students, especially those with whom he traveled to Paris, France, for a year-long study abroad at the Sorbonne. George also recalls the intimate and horizontal culture of the honors program, where students were encouraged to advocate for the program and form important academic relationships with faculty. His thesis advisor, Dr. Francis Connolly, was an important connection for his future in cultural studies. Dr. George completed his thesis on Earnest Hemingway for a degree in English, although his graduate studies at Columbia University were ultimately in Classics.
George’s interview was conducted by Kevin McKenna and Antonella Iannarino, FCRH Honors class of 2007.
Recommended Citation
FCRH Honors Program. "Interview with George S.," FCRH Honors Program Oral History Project, Fordham University, 2025. https://research.library.fordham.edu/honorsprogram_fcrh_oral_history/
