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Holy Cross Magazine, Vol. 58, No. 3, Fall 2024
College of the Holy Cross
How Holy Cross Is Creating a Community That’s Not Afraid To Speak Up
It’s a hard time to talk about tough topics, yet that’s exactly what the College wants its students to do.
Story by Marybeth Reilly-McGreen ’89How Maia Lee-Chin Went From Fenwick Scholar to Bestselling Author
The classic major’s new book, “Et Cetera: An Illustrated Guide to Latin Phrases,” highlights shared human experience — even over several millennia.
Story by Marybeth Reilly-McGreen ’89Rust Spots, Broken Radio and a Door That Doesn’t Open: Inside the True Value of a Family Van
Reflection by Ronan Flanagan ’28Amplifying the Voices of Women in Jazz
Vocalist Rhiannon Hurst ’25 is using Holy Cross’ highest academic honor to examine and spotlight the music of women and nonbinary jazz artists.
Story by Billy McEnteeHoly Cross History Reveals The Power of Hope
Inside the vital tie between hope and education.
Reflection by Rev. Paul F. Harman, S.J., Hon. ’24Fitness For All: Inside Improvements Needed for Gym Accessibility
“What I have found is that ADA compliance does not mean that it is accessible,” says William Schutte ’26.
Story by Maura Sullivan HillShe Was Supposed to Go to Law School. Instead, She Opened a Dispensary.
Payton Shubrick ’15 wants you to rethink cannabis — and a whole lot of other things, too.
Story by Marybeth Reilly-McGreen ’89
Photography by Michael IvinsDivided Democracy — The Past is (Frighteningly) Never Dead
Reflection by Thomas R. Martin
Illustration by Stephen Albano“What Business Are You In … Really?”
Reflection by Julie Halpin Anderson ’84Also:
- Where in The Hill is This?
- Around The Hill
- My Bag: Jennifer Tefft ’93, Musician, Songwriter and Performer
- In Memoriam
- Can We Ask You Some Questions, Connor Zanini?
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Holy Cross Magazine, Vol. 58, No. 2, Spring/Summer 2024
College of the Holy Cross
What is Belonging — And Why Does it Matter in Today’s Divided, Lonely World?
It’s not a buzzword, a checkbox or a synonym for diversity and inclusion. Psychologists and experts explain what belonging is, how it matters to you and why it’s more important than ever.
Feature by Maura Sullivan HillA Walk Long-Delayed
For members of the class of 2024, perseverance paid off, as they experienced their first traditional graduation following a nontraditional end of high school and beginning of college.
Reflection by Diana Chavez Cruz ’24‘This Masterpiece’
Inside St. Joseph Memorial Chapel at 100.
Feature by Melissa Shaw
Photography by Michael IvinsThe Day I Met The Pope
Philip Metres never had a desire to meet the Holy Father, nor thought he would. Yet when they met at the Vatican, it prompted a response he never expected.
Reflection by Philip J. Metres III ’92A Letter to Our Daughters
What it was like for the first women on campus and why it matters to women students today.
Reflection by Joan Sinopoli ’76André Isaacs ’05: The Bonding Agent
With nearly 1 million followers on social media and high-profile coverage from the “Today” show, BBC News and more, the chemist and professor lives a life out loud. But who is the man behind the media, who naturally, seamlessly connects with everyone from students to strangers, and what inspired his unlikely journey into the spotlight?
Feature by Michael BonnerDungeons, Dragons & Diversity: A Course on a Quest
New Montserrat class uses the classic fantasy role-playing game as a way to reflect on ethnicity and race.
Syllabus by Meredith FidrockiAlso:
- Around The Hill
- My Bag: Ed Soares, Professor of Mathematics and Computer Science, Surfer
- Where in The Hill is This?
- Artifact: This doll loves Holy Cross, but his origins are unknown.
- In Memoriam
- Can We Ask You Some Questions, Jon Favreau?
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Holy Cross Magazine, Vol. 58, No. 1, Winter 2024
College of the Holy Cross
It Scares Us To Death — And We Love It
Why are we fascinated with things we should fear, and why at Holy Cross is a dusty storage space home to the campus’ most persistent (and unsubstantiated) legend?
Feature by Marybeth Reilly-McGreen ’89I’ve Jumped in a Lake More Than 1,200 Days in a Row. Here’s What I’ve Learned.
Essay by Dan O’Conor ’90Suppose We All Presupposed?
How St. Ignatius’ instruction issued 500 years ago could improve your daily life.
Essay by Michele MurrayTell Us a Story, Jonathan Kruk
For 35 years, storyteller Jonathan Kruk ’77 has been entertaining audiences public and private with tales that range from classic to custom. And in many ways, his life mirrors the stories he tells.
Feature by Marybeth Reilly-McGreen ’89The Gospel According to Alice Laffey
Essay by Rev. Matthew Cortes, S.J., ’09Lights Out, Books Out: An Unexpected Education
Essay by Rev. Joseph Bruce, S.J., ’73Together in a Classroom on a Late Afternoon | Late Valentine from an Old Teacher
Reflection and poem by Robert Cording“I Need You.” Inside Football’s Bittersweet Championship Season
Go behind the scenes as the Crusaders pursued their fifth consecutive Patriot League football championship, but experienced the biggest loss they could imagine.
Feature by Michael BonnerAlso:
- About the HCM Redesign
- Holy Cross by the Numbers
- Around the Hill
- My Bag: Christian Bachez ’23, New York City-based Working Artist
- The Hidden History of Holy Cross’ Hermits
- In Memoriam
- Remembering HCM’s Jack O’Connell ’81
- Can We Ask You Some Questions, Roseann Fitzgerald?
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Holy Cross Magazine, Vol. 57, No. 3, Summer 2023
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“There’s No Chance That Two Women Would Win”
Spurred by the same challenge more than two decades apart, four female trailblazers proved the naysayers wrong and won election to the highest office in Holy Cross student government.
By Rebecca Smith ’99“Your One Wild and Precious Life”
Alumnae in ministry: where faith and mission meet
By Marybeth Reilly-McGreen ’89Holy Cross’ New Superpower
Beyond Marvel and DC, faculty are using the College’s burgeoning graphic novel collection as a centerpiece to teaching.
Story by Michael Bonner
Illustrations by Chris EscobarThe Unexpected Economists
For Holy Cross economics and accounting faculty, students and alumni, the bottom line isn’t about making money. It’s about making an impact in the real world.
By Carol R. CoolTaj Salawu, With the Assist
While a spontaneous reaction unexpectedly led him to Holy Cross, the international student-athlete intentionally made the most of his years on The Hill — and an impact far beyond the field.
By Michael BonnerLGBTQ Alumni Network Serves as a Visible Sign: You Are Welcome
The first of its kind among Jesuit schools, the group celebrates 10 years and provides the community many say they lacked in their years on The Hill.
By Maura Sullivan HillAlso:
- Campus Notebook
- Alumni News
- Mystery Photo
- Creative Notes
- In Memoriam
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Holy Cross Magazine, Vol. 57, No. 2, Spring 2023
College of the Holy Cross
How Women’s Studies Opened Minds and Scholarship at Holy Cross
In 1993, Holy Cross graduated its first students with a concentration in Women’s Studies, a discipline that has since impacted generations of faculty and students.
By Megan BardA Professor’s Fascination Leads to a Nationwide Book Smash
Leila Philip’s latest book has struck a chord with readers and reviewers, showcasing how beavers have not just helped shape American history and culture, but also the species’ crucial role in helping humans face environmental challenges.
By Maura Sullivan HillThe Insider’s Guide to Aspire: Holy Cross’ New Strategic Plan
The hows, whys and hopes behind the plan that will lead the College and its community into the next decade.
By Maura Sullivan HillHow College and Community Are Creating a New Kind of Knowledge
Holy Cross faculty, students and Worcester nonprofits are teaming to explore the history of some of the city’s uncharted communities, delivering scholarship, real-world experience and practical impact.
By Meredith FidrockiDr. Boucher’s Prescription for the Future
First-year Holy Cross board chair and Tufts Medical School dean Helen Boucher, M.D., ’86 says academic excellence is her “true north”: “There is no greater gift and no better way to address the world’s problems, which are extensive, than educating young people.”
By Michael BonnerAlso:
- Campus Notebook
- Sports
- Alumni News
- Mystery Photo
- Creative Notes
- In Memoriam
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Holy Cross Magazine, Vol. 57, No. 1, Winter 2023
College of the Holy Cross
Vice Provost Aims to Make Holy Cross a Model of Diversity for Higher Education
“We want to help create a culture and climate that people want to be a part of,” says Tomicka Wagstaff, vice provost and associate vice president for diversity, equity and inclusion.
By Megan BardInside The “Uncommon Commons”
Your backstage look at the key spaces and features of Holy Cross’ upper campus masterpiece, the Prior Performing Arts Center.
By Melissa ShawThree Words That Changed Jesuit Education
How a 1973 speech by Rev. Pedro Arrupe, S.J., first incensed, then inspired, generations.
By Meredith Fidrocki“Nobody’s Going To Do It Better Than Us”
One year in, Athletics Director Kit Hughes is seeing historic success. How is he setting Holy Cross up for long-term excellence? Consistency, culture and everything the College has to offer: “If we are what you’re looking for, you can’t find it anywhere else.”
By Michael BonnerMeet The Man Who Brought The Devil Back to Salem
Ron Carlivati ’90 left a career in law to pursue a dream: writing for a soap opera, an inspirational adventure that has led to Emmy Awards, some happily-ever-afters and demonic possession (for his characters, that is).
By Marybeth Reilly-McGreen ’89Also:
- Campus Notebook
- Sports
- Alumni News
- Mystery Photo
- Creative Notes
- In Memoriam
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Holy Cross Magazine, Vol. 56, No. 4, Fall 2022
College of the Holy Cross
Inside the College’s Mission to Increase Access and Affordability
Cornell B. LeSane II, vice president for enrollment management, details some of the College’s initiatives in building a diverse student body.
Can We Talk?
Are Americans in a post-civil discourse age? Holy Cross faculty, alumni and students offer their thoughts on how to navigate hard discussions diplomatically.
By Marybeth Reilly-McGreen ’89“Most of Us Just Assumed We Were Meant to Go to Holy Cross”
In an era of great transformation on Mount St. James and across the country, women joined the student body at Holy Cross, a sea change that at once was monumental and yet not.
By Marybeth Reilly-McGreen ’89Inside Holy Cross’ First President’s House
A staple at other higher-ed institutions, the residence is the first in the College’s 179-year history.
By Meredith FidrockiAlumnus Discovers Unexpected Ties to His Family, Holy Cross Football in His Garage
A surprise gift unites a father, maternal grandfather, the Polo Grounds and Holy Cross.
By Morgan Kennedy ’879 Lessons the Visual Arts Teach Today
Alumni who’ve chosen a life in the visual arts will tell you it’s a bracing experience, requiring equal parts talent, mettle and tenacity. They’ll also tell you there’s little that comes closer to approaching life’s mysteries.
By Marybeth Reilly-McGreen ’89Playing Musical Tables with Billy Collins ’63, Hon. ’02
The two-time U.S. poet laureate’s 15th collection hits bookstores in November.
By Marybeth Reilly-McGreen ’89Also:
- Campus Notebook
- Faculty & Staff
- Sports
- Alumni News
- Mystery Photo
- Creative Notes
- In Memoriam
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Holy Cross Magazine Vol. 56, No. 3, Summer 2022
College of the Holy Cross
Integrated Science Complex Named for Anthony Fauci, M.D., ’62, Hon. ’87
Returning for his 60th reunion, the nation’s public health leader reflected on the impact of his Holy Cross education.
By Michael BonnerWorcester Black History Trail Opens as Community Lauds Holy Cross Faculty Member
Senior lecturer Thomas Doughton credited as one of the sparks that led to its long-anticipated creation and debut.
By Michael BonnerNew Whall Chair Will Continue Fostering Lifelong Student-Faculty Bonds
$2.6 million gift establishes Helen M. Whall Chair in Race, Gender and Social Justice and a biannual Shakespeare lecture series.
By Michael BonnerThe Jesuits of 1972: Here, There and Back Again
Class of 1972 members Rev. Jim Hayes, S.J., and Rev. Ed Vodoklys, S.J., celebrated their 50th class reunion this summer, reflecting on their paths to, away from and back to Mount St. James.
By Meredith FidrockiDestination Everywhere
Alumni Fulbright Scholars point to the international program — and a decade-plus of nationally ranked Holy Cross mentorship — as life changing.
By Michael BonnerThe Inside Joke Everyone Was In On
On a spring night in 1984, a small group of Holy Cross students staged a sketch comedy show called The Crusadists in the basement of Hogan Campus Center. It became the longest-running “show” in the College’s history.
By Marybeth Reilly-McGreen ’89Throughline of Holy Cross Alumni Leadership, Service Helps Evolve Boston’s Landmark Pine Street Inn
From co-founder to current board chair, New England’s largest homeless services organization addresses the complex, evolving issue with Crusaders in key roles.
By Sandra Gittlen
Also:- Campus Notebook
- Faculty & Staff
- Sports
- Alumni News
- Mystery Photo
- Creative Notes
- In Memoriam
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Holy Cross Magazine, Vol. 56, No. 2, Spring 2022
College of the Holy Cross
LASO Celebrates 30 Years of Providing a Voice and a Home For Latinx Students
Students, alumni and the College community to celebrate the group’s past and look to the future.
By Carol CoolClassics Announces Inaugural Collins Scholars
New endowed scholarships provide immediate impact and opportunity for current and future classics majors.
By Marybeth Reilly-McGreen ’89Not Your Average Internship: Inside the Lifelong Impact of the Washington Semester Program
Whether it’s participating students or D.C. alumni lending a hand, the heart of the College’s unique landmark program — now celebrating its 50th anniversary — is its people, not policy.
By Maura Sullivan HillThey Could Teach Anywhere in the World. They Chose Worcester.
More and more Holy Cross Teacher Education Program graduates are starting — and continuing — their careers just a handful of miles from Mount St. James, finding meaning and motivated students — and a desert to shatter myths about urban education.
By Meredith FidrockiMeet Rear Admiral Nancy Stewart Lacore ’90: 30 Years Navy Service. 1,300 Military Flight Hours. Six Children. Four Overseas Deployments. One Nonprofit.
Now three decades into her career, Lacore — the first female Holy Cross NROTC alumna to achieve the rank of rear admiral in the U.S. Navy — looks to help the next generation.
By Marybeth Reilly-McGreen ’89Seeking a Greater Sense of Connection and Meaning at Work? Christine Porath ’95 Has Answers — and the Research to Back Them Up
Her new book details proven methods of moving people — and their workplaces — from surviving to thriving.
Class Chairs Give Back in Thanks of What They’ve Received
From payphones to cell phones, snail mail to Facebook, class chairs enjoy keeping Crusaders connected — and supporting today’s students: “In the world we live in, it’s pretty easy to forget how great of a community we have.”
By Maura Sullivan HillPaul Farmer, Holy Cross and Me
Alumnus reflects on the intersection and impact of his Jesuit education and the late Paul Farmer, M.D., Hon. ’12
By Joseph Scarpelli ’05
Also:- Campus Notebook
- Faculty & Staff
- Sports
- Alumni News
- Mystery Photo
- Creative Notes
- In Memoriam
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Holy Cross Magazine, Vol. 56, No. 1, Winter 2022
College of the Holy Cross
Rougeau Inaugurated as 33rd President of Holy Cross
For full coverage of inauguration week, view the 2021 commemorative publication, Audacious Hope: The Inauguration of Vincent D. Rougeau
Syllabus: The Indians’ New World: Native American History I
with Gwenn Miller, associate professor of history
By Meredith FidrockiThe Patron Saint of ‘Now What?’ Is Offering Hope 500 Years Later
The Society of Jesus’ Ignatian Year offers a time to reflect on and draw inspiration from its founder, and examine how his story impacts the College and its community today.
By Meredith Fidrocki”Our House Was the Gathering Place”
How his childhood living room started Rev. Dr. John Vaughn ’82 on a path that led to his work helping shepherd the 6,000-strong congregation of Atlanta’s Ebenezer Baptist Church, the spiritual home of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
By Maura Sullivan Hill1843 Room: How a ‘Big Green Box’ Became a Gathering Place for the Ages
In 1982, The 1843 Room had all the character of a 1970s basement. A small contingent of determine students changed that and, in the process, created a showcase for campus pride and camaraderie where memories are always on tap.
By Marybeth Reilly-McGreen ’89Fitzgerald ’11 Creates Fast-Growing Company With The Goal of Going Out of Business
Quinn Fitzgerald ’11 seeks to empower people through wearable personal safety technology.
By Sandra Gittlen
Also:- Campus Notebook
- Faculty & Staff
- Sports
- Alumni News
- Mystery Photo
- Creative Notes
- In Memoriam
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Audacious Hope: The Inauguration of Vincent D. Rougeau, 2021
College of the Holy Cross
Audacious Hope: The Inauguration of Vincent D. Rougeau
Relive the three-day celebration of the College's 33rd president and the events that surrounded his installation as Holy Cross' first lay leader. From faculty symposium to fireworks, dive into the photos and words that accompanied three historic days in October 2021.
From the Chair of the Board of Trustees
“The Character and Vision of Vincent D. Rougeau”
By Richard “Rick” Patterson ’80“Global Engagement and Democratic Citizenship” Faculty Symposium Keynote Address
A transcript of the speech presented by Martha Minow, 300th Anniversary University Professor, Harvard University
What is Holy Cross’ Role, Responsibility Regarding Democratic Citizenship and Global Engagement?
Holy Cross faculty members representing a range of disciplines share their thoughts in this faculty symposium Q&A.
“Absence: Terence Blanchard, Featuring the E-Collective and Turtle Island Quartet”
Photos from the concert held in honor of the Worcester community at Mechanics Hall.
Inauguration Mass Homily
A transcript of the homily given by Mass celebrant Very Rev. Joseph O’Keefe, S.J., ’76, provincial of the USA East Province of the Society of Jesus.
Rougeau Makes History as the College’s First Lay President
How the Holy Cross community and guests celebrated the momentous dayPresidential Address
The address presented by Rougeau at his installation ceremonyPresident’s Hour
Rougeau addressed students, their parents and members of the Holy Cross community.Holy Cross vs.Colgate Football Game
Go inside the first football game ever played at Polar Park, home of the Worcester Red Sox.33 Questions for Our 33rd President
From his favorite word to the best compliment he ever received, learn more about the College’s new leader.Students Reflect on the Next Era of Holy Cross
Class of ’22 members Maggie Ober, Connor McNerney and Meah Austin share their hopes for the leadership of President Vincent D. Rougeau and the future of the College.Also, images from:
- Inauguration Mass
- Delegates and Honored Guests Luncheon
- Presidential Reception and Dinner
- Inauguration Celebration With Students and Families, the concluding event which capped off three days of festivities.
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Holy Cross Magazine, Vol. 55, No. 4, Fall 2021
College of the Holy Cross
College Debuts Interdisciplinary Neuroscience Major and Program
By Meredith FidrockiOdyssey Celebrates 25 Years of Building Community, Relationships and Student Success
By Mary Cunningham ’17Inside the Family, Faith and Foundations of Your New President
From his deep Catholic roots to his new role as Holy Cross’ 33rd president, Vincent D. Rougeau brings his lifelong mission of balancing human rights with community responsibility to the education of future generations.
By Maura Sullivan HillService + Spirituality = Purpose
Holy Cross alumni ages 50+ live the values of service and spirituality via the Ignatian Volunteer Corps.
By Meredith FidrockiHow, Then, Shall We Live?
Seven alumni dedicated to fighting some of society’s most serious problems share the pandemic lessons they’ve learned and how they intend to move forward.
By Marybeth Reilly-McGreen ’89Meet the Link Between the Army’s Oldest Active-Duty regiment and Holy Cross
Col. Patrick Roddy Jr. ’99 leads “The Old Guard” with values he learned on Mount St. James.
By Sandra GittlenAlso:
- Campus Notebook
- Faculty & Staff
- Sports
- Alumni News
- Mystery Photo
- Creative Notes
- In Memoriam
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Holy Cross Magazine, Vol. 55, No. 3, Summer 2021
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Poet Billy Collins ’63, Hon. ’02 Endows $500,000 Classics Scholarship
Syllabus: Family Life in Turbulent Times
with Jennie Germann Molz, professor of sociology
By Sandra Gittlen7 Crusaders Who Made a Difference During the Pandemic
Inside the 2021 Sanctae Crucis Awards
By Maura Sullivan HillHow Do You Tell the Story of Your Life?
Narrative psychology experts and authors Mark Freeman and Jack Bauer ’89 share how humans make sense of their lives through the stories they tell themselves and others — and why aging can be welcomed.
By Lori FergusonYolanda Rabun Is Not Done Yet
First Lady Nancy Reagan insisted President Ronald Reagan see her perform. Oscar and Grammy Award winner Isaac Hayes said she could be a star. But Yolanda W. Rabun ’90, who blazed her way across Mount St. James, had bigger plans for herself — and 30-plus years later, they’re still unfolding.
By Marybeth Reilly-McGreen ’89“It’s Not Just About Connection Through History, It’s About Service And Trying to Help Others”
How Paul Brueggemann ’84 used his genealogy skills to honor local veterans — and made a poignant discovery close to home.
By Meredith FidrockiAre You a Good Witch? The Root of Evil in Popular Villainesses
By Erica McCrystal ’08Also:
- Campus Notebook
- Faculty & Staff
- Creative Spaces
- Sports
- Alumni News
- Mystery Photo
- Creative Notes
- In Memoriam
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Holy Cross Magazine, Vol. 55, No. 2, Spring 2021
College of the Holy Cross
Holy Cross Driver Provides More Than Just a Ride for Student
A quest for U.S. citizenship forges an unforgettable bond
By Daniella VollingerSyllabus: Pandemic Policy: The Science and Politics of COVID-19
with Geoff Findlay, associate professor of biology, and Denis Kennedy, associate professor of political science
By Sandra GittlenAn Uncommon Balance
Friends, family, colleagues and peers reflect on how Rev. Philip L. Boroughs, S.J., combined Jesuit values with practical leadership during his nine-year presidency that transformed Holy Cross for generations.
By Maura Sullivan HillAlicia Molt-West Takes Lessons From Golf, Politics and the Jesuits to the White House
As special assistant to President Joe Biden and House legislative affairs liaison, Molt-West ’09 joins the new administration ready to listen, learn and put people first.
By Marybeth Reilly-McGreen ’89How Agnes Williams’ Passion for Holy Cross Will Change the Lives of Generations
Her $23.5 million gift funds transformational Hope + Access Campaign for Financial Aid
By Maura Sullivan HillLong-Term Occupancy
Unable to travel home following the COVID-19 outbreak, students share what it was like living through a historic world event thousands of miles away from their families, all while residing on an empty Holy Cross campus.
By Meredith FidrockiAlumni Form Grassroots Anti-Racism Alliance
By Mary Cunningham ’17“I’m Just Showing Christ’s Love in a Small Region of The World”
For 40+ years, Dick Withington, M.D., ’62 has been aiding those on land and on the water as a first responder in New York’s Thousand Islands
By Lori FergusonCrowley ’95 Turns Life-Altering Event Into Advocacy
By Sandra GittlenImmigrant Youth Fight Many More Challenge Beyond Residency Status
By Maura Tracy ’15Also:
- Campus Notebook
- Faculty & Staff
- Creative Spaces
- Sports
- Alumni News
- Mystery Photo
- Creative Notes
- In Memoriam
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Holy Cross Magazine, Vol. 55, No. 1, Winter 2021
College of the Holy Cross
Bring Kimball to Your Kitchen
Recipes: Baked Buffalo Chicken; Sautéed Cabbage with Basil; Kimball bakery Magic Bars; Crossroads mac and Cheese
Faculty Film Explores the Indigenous and Environmental History of Holy Cross
Professors highlight the history of the Nipmuc, the Blackstone River, the College campus and its surrounding neighborhood
By Mary Cunningham ’17Faculty/Student Research Aims to Discover More About Breast Cancer Tumors
By Maura Sullivan HillSyllabus: Eating and Its Disorders
with Jumi Hayaki, professor of psychology
By Lori Ferguson“I Mean, Is This Really Happening? It is.”
After a career fighting outbreaks from AIDS to Ebola, Anthony Fauci, M.D., ’62, Hon. ’87 became a household name, the medical face of a pandemic and a target.
By Marybeth Reilly-McGreen ’89Ode on a P.O. Box
Holy Cross’ classic mailboxes may be gone, but their memory remains for generations of Crusaders.
By Marybeth Reilly-McGreen ’89The Long Intermission
Despite a decades-long career as an actor and director, the most critical role for David Saint ’75 may be that of benefactor, helping the country’s live theaters in, literally, their darkest hour
Billy McEnteeProlific Ukulele Songbook Writer Keeps Classic Tunes From Fading Out Forever
Over the past nine years, Dick Sheridan ’56 has published close to 30 songbooks for a variety of stringed instruments.
By Daniella VollingerVanecko Shows the World What It Means to “Fight Like A Girl”
Inspired by her Fulbright experience in South Africa, Mary Kate Vanecko ’17 launches an international girls boxing and leadership development program
By Meredith FidrockiHow Ignatian Tools Can Help You Cope With the Pandemic
By Rev. James J. Martin, S.J., author and editor at large of America MagazineAlso:
- Campus Notebook
- Faculty & Staff
- Creative Spaces
- Sports
- Alumni News
- Mystery Photo
- Creative Notes
- In Memoriam
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Holy Cross Magazine, Vol. 54, No. 4, Fall 2020
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Holy Cross Takes On 2020’s Other Pandemic
Inspired by its Jesuit roots, the College examines its past as it works toward an anti-racist future.
By Lori FergusonSyllabus: Theological Perspectives on Medical Ethics
with Mary M. Doyle Roche ’90, associate professor of religious studies
By Meredith FidrockiHow Holy Cross Came Together to Become More
Widespread support from the Holy Cross community yields historic campaign success.
By Meredith FidrockiAlumni Step Up to Help Save Summer Student Internships
When COVID-19 cancelled career-building experiences for many, the College and its alumni teamed up to deliver new opportunities.
By Steve Ulfelder“You Can Learn So Much In Times Like These”
Joanna Geraghty ’90, president and chief operating officer of JetBlue Airways, is one of the highest ranking women in the U.S. airline industry today, leading with a distinctive Holy Cross mindset: service, values and community.
By Marybeth Reilly-McGreen ’89What It’s Like to Bake in Martha Stewart’s Kitchen
Catherine Foley ’10 talks about baking with the home and lifestyle guru, and competing on Food Network’s new reality show
By Maura Sullivan HillStarted at Holy Cross, Dickinson Continues Social Justice Advocacy
What began as an honors thesis has grown into a decade-plus international fight for empowering the marginalized.
By Sandra GittlenAlumna Creates Volunteer Network to Aid Vulnerable Neighbors During Pandemic
Social media inspired Megan Demit ’16 to start a neighborhood group, which has quickly grown to encompass all of San Francisco.
By Mary Cunningham ’17An Open Letter to the Class of 1970 — and All Crusaders
By Arthur Martin ’70, co-founder and first president of the Black Student UnionAlso:
- Campus Notebook
- Faculty & Staff
- Creative Spaces
- Sports
- Alumni News
- Mystery Photo
- Creative Notes
- In Memoriam
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Holy Cross Magazine, Vol. 54, No. 3, Summer 2020
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Community, Cura Personalis and Scholarship
How faculty and staff united and educated a scattered student body in a pandemic
By Melissa ShawRemembering the Swiss Army Knife of Buildings
From all-sport gymnasium to raucous concert hall, graduation stage, love-at-first-sight dance floor and more, the Field House played nearly every role over its 70-year history.
By Melissa ShawMom, Dad, John Donne, Bugs Bunny: The Making of an American Poet
From a Bronx classroom and a shoebox full of rejections to his role as U.S. Poet Laureate and international renown, the environs of Billy Collins ’63 Hon. ’02 may have changed, but he hasn’t.
By Marybeth Reilly-McGreen ’89Finding Holy Cross, Wherever You Are
Whether the cause is a milestone birthday, a love of continuing education or a once-in-a-lifetime pandemic, alumni rely on their fellow Crusaders for friendship and support across the country.
By Maura Sullivan HillNBA’s Kate Jhaveri ’95 Leads Strategy to Grow Global billion-Fan Base
“By nature, the NBA is very, very global,” notes the tech market veteran.
By Joseph Sullivan“We’re just regular people, trying to do something”
Kate Shea ’13 sews to aid those experiencing homelessness and, now, essential workers
By Meredith FidrockiTrusting the Slow Work of God
By James Antonio, S.J., ’09Also:
- Campus Notebook
- Faculty & Staff
- Creative Spaces
- Sports
- Alumni News
- Mystery Photo
- Creative Notes
- In Memoriam
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Holy Cross Magazine, Vol. 54, No. 2, Spring 2020
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Professor, Students Team to Share Worcester Refugee Artists’ Work
Curated by Susan Rodgers and students, the exhibit was designed to introduce people to the city’s refugee community — and their contributions
By Jane CarltonSyllabus: CreateLab, Originality and Its Origins
By Meredith Fidrocki“Someone Observed Me and Said It Was Like I Was Eating the Book”
From a Sing Sing guard tower to Venice’s Grand Canal, Tim Youd ’89 is traveling the world, sharing the art of being a good reader.
By Billy McEnteeThere’s Something About Wheeler
What is it about the 80-year-old dorm that delivers a unique vibe and forges such a tight-knit community — on that spans generations and, for many, continues long after they leave The Hill?
By Marybeth Reilly-McGreen ’899 Ways To Be the Boss You Want to Work For
By Maura Sullivan HillMatt Blake ’07 Will Begin First MLB Season on the Sport’s Biggest Stage
As the New York Yankees’ new pitching coach, the psychology and philosophy major has an answer for how often he uses his Holy Cross education in professional baseball: ‘Only every day.’
By Joseph SullivanHow Opening a Door Led to an Unexpected International Community
A random act of kindness by Richard McGuinness ’60 has led to a worldwide group of Facebook users who celebrate kindness daily.
By Lori FergusonLost and Found: The Septuagenarian Dating Game
By Bill Borst ’65Also:
- Campus Notebook
- Next Time You’re In Town
- Artifact
- Faculty & Staff
- Creative Spaces
- Sports
- Alumni News
- Mystery Photo
- Creative Notes
- The Power of One
- In Memoriam
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Holy Cross Magazine, Vol. 54, No. 1, Winter 2020
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Mable Millner Looks Back Over a Career Spent Looking Ahead
As she prepares to retire, Millner talks about bridging gaps, breaking ground and why her work is so much more than a profession.
By Meredith FidrockiSyllabus: Economics of Inequality
with Kolleen Rask, professor of economics
By Jane CarltonSanctae Crucis 2019
Meet the latest recipients of the College’s highest non-degree alumni honor.
Melissa DeChellis Decided to Amputate Her Right Leg. Here's What Happened Next
A lifetime of chronic pain and injury led her here, even though it meant giving up her dream of being a doctor. But what she found instead surprised her.
By Maura Sullivan HillElection 2020: The United States of Anxiety
Research shows politics is affecting Americans’ mental health now more than ever. How can voters stay engaged without burning out?
By Michael Blanding5,425 Miles, 24 States and 31 Pairs of Shoes
Why Matty Gregg ’00 left a career at Apple to run across the country.
By Sandra GittlenHip-Hop: Picking Up Where Homer Left Off
By Marybeth Reilly-McGreen ’89Also:
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- Artifact
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- In Memoriam
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Holy Cross Magazine, Vol. 53, No. 4, Fall 2019
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Artifact: Curiosity Leads to Unique Find Hidden in Fenwick for Decades
By Melissa ShawNew Book Gives Voice to History Hidden in Plain Sight
“Beneath the Cross” tells the stories of the men buried in the Jesuit Cemetery, offering a companion history of the College.
By Mary Cunningham ’17Professor’s New Work Examines the Universal Exile of Grief
Grammy Award-winning composer Osvaldo Golijov’s newest piece, “Falling Out of Time,” will premiere on campus in October.
By Billy McEnteeSyllabus: The Classics & Conflict in the United States
with Timothy Joseph ’98, associate professor of classics
By Jane Carlton39 Things You Need to Know About the Past Year
Your guide to Holy Cross’ 2018-2019 academic year.Bill Abbott is Throwing a Christmas Party — and You’re Invited
Last year, 68 million people RSVP’d to Bill Abbott’s holiday celebration: Hallmark’s Countdown to Christmas. Meet the creator behind this cable sensation and discover why its content has become as essential to the holiday as wrapping paper.
How to Get Back to The Hill (Wherever You May Be)
For 150 years, the Holy Cross Alumni Association has enriched generations of Crusaders and their communities in ways large and small, reigniting the sense of community they found at Mount St. James.
By Meredith FidrockiHoly Cross Basketball Legend Bob Cousy ’50 Receives Presidential Medal of Freedom
The former Holy Cross point guard scores the nation’s highest civilian honor.
By Jane CarltonMeet the Superstars of Service, From an Unexpected Source
Mary Ellen Curran ’86 leads the nonstop philanthropy for World Wrestling Entertainment, which delivers hope, empowerment and action to communities worldwide.
By Melissa ShawA Dance with Life
By Mary Crosby ’03Also:
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- In Memoriam
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Holy Cross Magazine, Vol. 53, No. 3, Summer 2019
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Holy Cross Professor Works with Worcester’s LGBTQ+ Community to Share Their History
Stephanie Yuhl’s three-year project aims to make this long-overlooked history visible and accessible
By Evangelia Stefanakos ’14Combined Course, Study Trip Deliver Firsthand Look at Post-Hurricane Puerto Rico
History and biology courses examine complex intersection of health, politics and public policy
By Jane CarltonSyllabus: Biology of Aging: Understanding and Combating Aging
with Michelle Mondoux, associate professor of biology
By Jane Carlton2020 Vision
A state-of-the-art recreation and wellness facility will foster a new era of holistic wellness on The Hill, thanks to a surprising source and her urgent mission
By Maura Sullivan Hill“If You Even Have the Thought, You’re Ready to Go”
Across generations, Crusaders are finding powerful connection, spiritual growth and healing through the College’s new alumni retreat program
By Meredith FidrockiTheater in a Contentious Age
Bartlett Sher ’81 uses a classic art form to tackle contemporary questions in a world that “is complicated and messy and full of weird contradictions”
By Billy McEnteeBridging the Gap
Retired U.S. Marine Lt. Col. Kevin Schmiegel ’89 serves civilians and military in a new way: by closing the divide between them
By Lori FergusonArtifact: Continuing Fr. Brooks’ Legacy, One Signature at a Time
By Melissa ShawAlso:
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Holy Cross Magazine, Vol. 53, No. 2, Spring 2019
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Syllabus: Music & the Jesuits
with Daniel DiCenso ’98, assistant professor of music
By Jane CarltonThink Outside the Bottle
Art Ciocca ’59 takes an entrepreneurial approach to philanthropy — and is paving the way for future entrepreneurs and ethical business leaders at Holy Cross.
By Maura Sullivan HillInside the New Ciocca Center for Business, Ethics, and Society
And now the new Carlyse and Arthur A. Ciocca ’59 Center for Business, Ethics, and Society takes business programs at Holy Cross to the next level.
By Maura Sullivan HillThe Ignatian Action Plan
Holy Cross students have a wealth of ideas, but not all fit into a neat box. Enter the Ignite Fund, where unexpected projects get the space, opportunity and money to become a reality and make a difference.
By Dave GreenslitBlack Student-Athletes Take Leadership Role in Creating Shared Community
How the student-founded group Men of Color Athletes is impacting members and driving discussion
By Steve Ulfelder‘Outwork the Guy in Front of You’
The never-say-die work ethic of Jimmy Murray ’17 propelled him from Fitton Field to the 2019 AFC Championship game
By Benjamin GleisserArtifact: Dinand Library’s Missing Inscription
By Melissa ShawIt’s Never Too Late
Between a full-time career and motherhood, Karen McManus ’91 carved out time to write two best-sellers and embrace the role she always wanted
By Lori FergusonAlso:
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Holy Cross Magazine, Vol. 53, No. 1, Winter 2019
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Theodore V. Wells Jr. ’72 Receives Honorary Degree
By Evangelia StefanakosSyllabus: Stranger Things — Gothic Old and New
with Jonathan Mulrooney, professor of English
By Meredith FidrockiFor Us, For Others, For Action
Alumni reflect on a half-century of mission and personal impact of the Black Student Union
By Melissa ShawBlack Student Union Celebrates 50 Years at Holy Cross
Nearly 300 alumni and current students spent a weekend honoring the group’s history and influence
By Jane CarltonExamining the Political Machine from the Inside-Out
Thanks to political veterans Tim Bishop ’72 and Peter Flaherty ’87, Holy Cross students had a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to combine hands-on experience and veteran expertise for a front-row seat to the 2018 midterm elections.
By Michael BlandingThe 2018 Sanctae Crucis Awards
By Elizabeth WalkerFrom One Hill to Another
Schone Malliet ’74 wants all children to know the joy of winter sports
By Steve UlfelderFinding Heart and Words in the Mississippi Delta
Born out of her Teach for America experience, co-founder Madison Walsh’s Girls Write the World provides young women with agency and education through poetry
By Madison Walsh ’12Justice, Equality and Immigration
Jason Hernandez ’07 is on the cutting edge of higher education, offering free legal advice and representation to undocumented college students to help them navigate the U.S. immigration system
By Maura Sullivan HillArtifact: The Plan for a Holy Cross Without Fenwick and O’Kane
By Melissa ShawAlso:
- Campus Notebook
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- Mystery Photo
- Book Notes
- The Power of One
- In Memoriam