Tribute to Victor Franz Hess at Fordham University, NY
May 31, 2008
Recognition of Victor Franz Hess with a plaque on the occasion of the opening ceremony of the Hall of Honorin the Administration Building Rose Hill Campusof Fordham University in New York.
Victor Franz Hess emigrated from Graz to the United States in 1938 and taught physics at the University of Fordham until his retirement in 1956. In 1958 he received the highest award from the University of Fordham, the prestigious Insignis Medal, which is awarded to ' Catholic leaders for extraordinary distinction in the service of God through excellent performance in their professions'.
Rev. Fr. Joseph M. McShane, S.J., President of the Fordham University (right)
John P. Kehoe, Secretary of the Board of Trustees at Fordham University (left)
Dr. Peter Maria Schuster, President of the Victor Franz Hess Society (center).
John P. Kehoe, Secretary of the Board of Trustees at Fordham University (left)
Dr. Peter Maria Schuster, President of the Victor Franz Hess Society (right).
Rev. Fr. Joseph M. McShane, S.J., President of the Fordham University (right)
Dr. Peter Maria Schuster, President of the Victor Franz Hess Society (left).
In front of the newly installed commemorative plaque in the Hall of Honor, University of Fordham, NY
Rev. Fr. Joseph M. McShane, S.J., President of the Fordham University (right)
Dr. Peter Maria Schuster, President of the Victor Franz Hess Society (left)
Certificate signed by the President of Fordham University confirming Victor Franz Hess' admission to the Hall of Honor.