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Christopher Barreca (DGE'50, LAW'53), chairman of the Board of Trustees, Chancellor John Silber, and Christopher Reaske, vice president for University development and alumni relations, (from left) at the July 15 celebration of the University's eighth consecutive record-breaking year of fundraising. Photo by Kalman Zabarsky. Fiscal Year '03 Fundraising Tops $100 Million
Boston University brought in a record-setting $103.4 million in gifts in fiscal year 2003, exceeding last year’s record by 14 percent and continuing an eight-year stretch of unprecedented growth in philanthropic support for the University.
Jon Westling (Hon.'03). Photo by Kalman Zabarsky.

New Chair to be Named for Westling
President Emeritus Jon Westling (Hon.’03), who returned after a sabbatical to teach history in the College of Arts and Sciences this fall, will have a chair in medieval history named for him upon his retirement.
Isidore Mayrock (SMG’78), principal of Fortunoff, at the site in White Plains, New York, being prepared for a Fortunoff opening in September. Photo courtesy of Greg Ladd. On the Road with Dean Lataif
It can be difficult for a dean to take much time away from campus during the academic year, so in one whirlwind day, School of Management Dean Lou Lataif (SMG’61, Hon.’90) visited several alumni in Connecticut and New York.
The Condakes family has made a $150,000 gift in memory of the late John P. Condakes (CAS'43, LAW'49), pictured here seated next to his wife, Evangeline. Behind them are their children, from left, Stephen Condakes (CAS'80) and his wife Eleni; Peter Condakes and his wife, Phillippa; Gregory Condakes (CAS'87, CFA'00); and Joanne Condakes Charpie and her husband, David. Photo courtesy of the Condakes family. A Passion for Terrier Hockey
Within his close family circle, John P. Condakes was legendary for his passion for Terrier hockey. “Dad wasn’t really a big hockey fan in general,” his son, Stephen (CAS’80) clarifies. “He was a BU hockey fan.” Now, this consummate enthusiast’s spirit will live on in the new Harry Agganis Arena.
Jeremy Chess (CAS'70, MED'70). Photo courtesy of Jeremy Chess. Remarkable Mothers and Their Admiring Sons, the Doctors
“She was a great believer in medicine,” Jeremy Chess says of his mother, for whom he has recently named a $50,000 endowed scholarship at the Boston University School of Medicine.
The Hillel Board of Directors on May 15 at the groundbreaking of the Florence and Chafetz Hillel House on Bay State Road. Photo by Albert L'Etoile. Names and Faces
Donna and Joseph Rueli with their sons (from left) Brian (CAS'02), Brendan (CGS'04), and Chris. Photo courtesy of Donnal Rueli. Family Ties
The Ruelis think supporting BU — alma mater of their eldest son, Brian (CAS’02) — is important. They donated to the College of Arts and Sciences last year, and to the Parents Fund the year before that. Their recent pledge to the University will help fund construction of the John Hancock Student Village.
Jarret Schumacher (SMG'05), left, assists Joe Bixel from New York's Café Atlas in preparing coriander-crusted tuna with yuzu mustard and summer radishes. Not pictured is Atlas Chef Bryan Calvert (SHA'03). Photo by Henry Leutwyler. Dazzle and Sizzle in the City
“One Hot Night in NYC” lived up to its name. On June 16, 300 alumni and friends gathered at the posh New York Palace Hotel to mingle, sample, and buy at a chef’s tasting and auction to benefit the School of Hospitality Administration.
Joyce Wein. Photo by Vernon Doucette. New Professorship for African-American Studies Program
George Wein (CAS’50) is known for his promotion of social justice and racial understanding. Extending that effort, Wein and his wife, Joyce, recently made a gift of $1 million, initiating a fund to establish a chair in the African-American Studies Program.
George Wein with Sarah Vaughan, from his new autobiography, Myself Among Others, Da Capo Press.
 All That Jazz
Jazz wasn’t just his weekend diversion when George Wein was a student. In fact, he once said, it ruined his high school and college careers as far as marks were concerned.
Ida Fasel (CAS'31, GRS'45). Photo courtesy of Ida Fasel. Building to Last
Ida Fasel (CAS’31, GRS’45) believes in permanence, in building to last. Her personal legacy will endure through her bequest to the University — a generous estate gift willed to the Elie Wiesel Center for Judaic Studies at the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences.
Xiaobin Wang at the School of Medicine campus. Photo by Kalman Zabarsky. Earlier Isn't Better
More than one in ten American babies come into the world either too early or too small (or both) and throughout their lives tend to have health problems that full-term and average-sized babies do not.
In early April, demolition crews cleared away the defunct Nickelodeon Theatre at 24 Cummington Street to make room for the new $84 million Life Sciences and Engineering Building. Photo by BU Photo Services. Now Under Construction. . .
The sound of wrecking balls and pile drivers echoed over campus this spring, and not just from construction of the John Hancock Student Village, which continues to rise from the old Armory site.