Jean Walsh, senior executive secretary at the William D. Walsh Family Library, gets ready to dig into a bowl of ice cream at the Winter Wonderland luncheon.
Photo by Bruce Gilbert

Fordham staff and faculty came together for the annual Winter Wonderland luncheon organized by the Fordham University Association (FUA) on Jan. 9 in the McGinley Ballroom on the Rose Hill campus. Approximately 75 staff shared holiday stories and lunch while preparing for the return of the student population.

Patrick Ryan, S.J., vice president for University mission and ministry, opened the afternoon with a prayer of thanksgiving. Preparing for the feast, he added:

“Tomorrow we diet.”

Ann Gannon, co-president of FUA, handed out prizes at the post-luncheon raffle, which included tickets to South Pacific at Lincoln Center and to the New York Philharmonic.

The Fordham University Association is made up of members of the faculty, administrative, clerical and maintenance staff at the University. The group is sponsored by the Office of the President. FUA’s goal is to sponsor events and activities that bring the Fordham community together for fun and fellowship.
It is planning a Bring Your Child to Work Day in April, as well as its annual Easter Egg Hunt.