Cornell University Athletics

a follower of Cornell athletics since his undergraduate days, attended literally thousands of athletic contests over the years. In addition to his many gifts of financial support, he made innumerable gifts of his time and energy to various programs. He handled the business affairs of the sprint (lightweight) football program for many years. The William F. Fuerst Jr. [apos]39 Rehabilitation Room was dedicated in Schoellkopf Memorial Hall in 1996 in recognition of his love and concern for the welfare of the student-athletes. Whenever he heard about a need for equipment or financial support, he helped the coaches meet those needs. A firm believer in scholarship support, he established the first student worker awards at Cornell University Library. He served as an advisor to generations of Beta Sigma Rho fraternity brothers. A life member of the University Council and a Foremost Benefactor of Cornell, he was the recipient of a Frank H. T. Rhodes Exemplary Alumni Service Award in 2000. He makes his home in Ithaca.