[NU Sports] No Olympics for Chicago in 2016--PRESIDENT SCHAPIRO

[NEONRye at aol.com]

It is a very disappointing outcome, although one of my partners (who  
actually does legal work for the American Olympic Committee and has done IOC  
arbitrations) told me--after the results were in (when I questioned him about  
the votes)--that Rio was a virtual "lock" all along.
 
The fact that Pat Ryan was heading Chicago's bid, and that Ryan Field would 
 have been a venue would have brought an international spotlight on NU.  In 
 fact, our new President, Morty Schapiro, mentioned this in his speech to  
Northwestern alums, parents, etc. Wed. night (9/30) in NYC.
 
President Schapiro met and greeted, and addressed, a large turnout in a  
gorgeous venue (the fairly new "Jazz at Lincoln Center" Rose Theatre and 
space,  high above Columbus Circle).  He was incredibly impressive and  dynamic.  
And he demonstrated, in response to a question, his firm  commitment to (a) 
supporting NU Athletics and (b) maintaining the highest  standards of 
integrity, for which NU's Athletic program has a  well-deserved reputation, 
making clear that he would not lower academic  standards in pursuit of "wins".  
He is incredibly student-oriented, and  looks to be a real "keeper".
 
Paul Levinson