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  Holy Cross Magazine, ​​Vol. 59, No. 2, Spring/Summer

  College of the Holy Cross

  What You Don’t Know About The Cornerstone of The College
  Inside the storied spaces and architectural secrets of historic Fenwick Hall.
  Feature by Meredith Fidrocki with Archives & Distinctive Collections
  Photography by Michael Ivins

  Discernment and Desire
  Part two: How a nagging question can be a clarifying one.
  Reflection by Rev. Keith Maczkiewicz, S.J.

  Turning Cancer Into a Calling
  Erin (Geddis) Cummings ’79 unites, supports and educates fellow Hodgkin lymphoma survivors and medical professionals on the later-in-life effects of youth cancer treatment.
  Story by Carol Cool
  Photography by David Welch

  What Opera Taught Me About History
  How the power of one human voice magnifies the past.
  Reflection by Jessica Murphy Moo ’96
  Photography by Dave Pearson

  ‘I Left it All Out on the Court’: An Evening of Conversation with Anthony Fauci
  Holy Cross hosted Anthony Fauci, M.D., ’62, Hon. ’87 and his wife, bioethicist Christine Grady, for an on-campus residency, “Called to Heal, Called to Serve,” in March 2025. While on campus, the couple spent time in classes speaking with students and faculty about their personal vocations and careers of public service.
  Photography by Michael Ivins

  Hope Does Not Disappoint: The Church’s Jubilee Year of 2025
  How you can make the most of the once-in-a-quarter-century Church event.
  Reflection by Rev. Bill Clark, S.J.

  AI Course Delivers Few Answers, Many Questions and Even More Discussion
  Students in Professor Jeff Dixon’s new seminar investigate the pros and cons of artificial intelligence — and their mixed feelings about it.
  Syllabus by Marybeth Reilly-McGreen
  Photography by Dave Pearson

  ‘We Must Protect This Fridge’
  How a student design project, led by Professor Amy D. Finstein and local architect Larry Haley ’72, supported a mutual aid effort tackling food insecurity in Worcester.
  Feature by Meredith Fidrocki
  Photography by Michael Ivins

  Student Composers Get Immersive Opportunity With Grammy Artists
  Osvaldo Golijov, Jeremy Flower work alongside students to offer hands-on immersive on composing for film.
  Story by Billy McEntee
  Photography by Michael Ivins

  Also:

  • Around The Hill
  • In Memoriam
  • Can We Ask You Some Questions, James Conlan ’68

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  Holy Cross Magazine, Vol. 59, No. 1, Winter 2025

  College of the Holy Cross

  Swimming Beyond Fear
  Laurie Craigen ’99 turned to open water swimming because it frightened her, and it led her to waves — physical and otherwise — she never expected.
  Feature and English Channel Photography by Elaine K. Howley
  Photography by Michael Ivins

  ‘Warmth My Heart and Light My Mind’
  Inside the familiar places and hidden spaces of Dinand Library.
  Feature by Meredith Fidrocki with Archives & Distinctive Collections
  Photography by Michael Ivins

  Discernment 101
  Part one: What it is, what it is not, and one key aspect that may surprise.
  Reflection by Rev. Keith Maczkiewicz, S.J.

  Meet Dr. No
  Economics Professor Victor Matheson, Ph.D., sets you straight on winning the lottery, the real cost of major sporting events and if there’s such a thing as a safe bet.
  Feature by Marybeth Reilly-McGreen ’89
  Photography by Michael Ivins

  ‘Talent is Everywhere, Opportunity is Not’
  The Holy Cross-QuestBridge scholarship program partnership closes the opportunity gap for high-achieving, low-income students.
  Story by Veer Mudambi
  Photography by Michael Ivins

  Inside ENGL 399: The Tortured Poets Department
  The new course introduces students to 18th- and 19th-century lyric poetry through the music of Taylor Swift, Eminem and other popular songwriters.
  Syllabus by Marybeth Reilly-McGreen ’89
  Photography by Michael Ivins

  ‘Finally’
  Women’s basketball at the collegiate and professional levels is coming off an unprecedented year of success, with an eye on an even-brighter future. Holy Cross women’s basketball alumnae look back and note, “It’s about time.”
  Feature by Michael Bonner

  How St. Ignatius’ Approach to Change Can Aid You Today
  While he lived more than 500 years ago, how Ignatius responded to everyday challenges can help us navigate modern life.
  Reflection by Rev. Andrew J. Garavel, S.J.
  Illustration by Jeff Sweet

  Also:

  • Where in The Hill is This?
  • Around The Hill
  • In Memoriam
  • Can We Ask You Some Questions, Mary Kate Moran ’17?

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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 ’89

  How 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 ’89

  Rust Spots, Broken Radio and a Door That Doesn’t Open: Inside the True Value of a Family Van
  Reflection by Ronan Flanagan ’28

  Amplifying 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 McEntee

  Holy Cross History Reveals The Power of Hope
  Inside the vital tie between hope and education.
  Reflection by Rev. Paul F. Harman, S.J., Hon. ’24

  Fitness 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 Hill

  She 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 Ivins

  Divided 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 ’84

  Also:

  • 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 Hill

  A 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 Ivins

  The 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 ’92

  A 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 ’76

  André 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 Bonner

  Dungeons, 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 Fidrocki

  Also:

  • 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 ’89

  I’ve Jumped in a Lake More Than 1,200 Days in a Row. Here’s What I’ve Learned.
  Essay by Dan O’Conor ’90

  Suppose We All Presupposed?
  How St. Ignatius’ instruction issued 500 years ago could improve your daily life.
  Essay by Michele Murray

  Tell 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 ’89

  The Gospel According to Alice Laffey
  Essay by Rev. Matthew Cortes, S.J., ’09

  Lights Out, Books Out: An Unexpected Education
  Essay by Rev. Joseph Bruce, S.J., ’73

  Together 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 Bonner

  Also:

  • 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

  College of the Holy Cross

  “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 ’89

  Holy 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 Escobar

  The 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. Cool

  Taj 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 Bonner

  LGBTQ 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 Hill

  Also:

  • 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 Bard

  A 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 Hill

  The 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 Hill

  How 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 Fidrocki

  Dr. 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 Bonner

  Also:

  • 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 Bard

  Inside 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 Shaw

  Three 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 Bonner

  Meet 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 ’89

  Also:

  • 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 ’89

  Inside 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 Fidrocki

  Alumnus 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 ’87

  9 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 ’89

  Playing 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 ’89

  Also:

  • 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 Bonner

  Worcester 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 Bonner

  New 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 Bonner

  The 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 Fidrocki

  Destination Everywhere
  Alumni Fulbright Scholars point to the international program — and a decade-plus of nationally ranked Holy Cross mentorship — as life changing.
  By Michael Bonner

  The 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 ’89

  Throughline 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 Cool

  Classics Announces Inaugural Collins Scholars
  New endowed scholarships provide immediate impact and opportunity for current and future classics majors.
  By Marybeth Reilly-McGreen ’89

  Not 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 Hill

  They 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 Fidrocki

  Meet 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 ’89

  Seeking 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 Hill

  Paul 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 Fidrocki

  The 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 Hill

  1843 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 ’89

  Fitzgerald ’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 day

  Presidential Address
  The address presented by Rougeau at his installation ceremony

  President’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 Fidrocki

  Odyssey Celebrates 25 Years of Building Community, Relationships and Student Success
  By Mary Cunningham ’17

  Inside 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 Hill

  Service + Spirituality = Purpose
  Holy Cross alumni ages 50+ live the values of service and spirituality via the Ignatian Volunteer Corps.
  By Meredith Fidrocki

  How, 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 ’89

  Meet 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 Gittlen

  Also:

  • 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

  College of the Holy Cross

  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 Gittlen

  7 Crusaders Who Made a Difference During the Pandemic
  Inside the 2021 Sanctae Crucis Awards
  By Maura Sullivan Hill

  How 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 Ferguson

  Yolanda 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 Fidrocki

  Are You a Good Witch? The Root of Evil in Popular Villainesses
  By Erica McCrystal ’08

  Also:

  • 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 Vollinger

  Syllabus: 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 Gittlen

  An 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 Hill

  Alicia 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 ’89

  How 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 Hill

  Long-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 Fidrocki

  Alumni 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 Ferguson

  Crowley ’95 Turns Life-Altering Event Into Advocacy
  By Sandra Gittlen

  Immigrant Youth Fight Many More Challenge Beyond Residency Status
  By Maura Tracy ’15

  Also:

  • 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 ’17

  Faculty/Student Research Aims to Discover More About Breast Cancer Tumors
  By Maura Sullivan Hill

  Syllabus: 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 ’89

  Ode on a P.O. Box
  Holy Cross’ classic mailboxes may be gone, but their memory remains for generations of Crusaders.
  By Marybeth Reilly-McGreen ’89

  The 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 McEntee

  Prolific 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 Vollinger

  Vanecko 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 Fidrocki

  How Ignatian Tools Can Help You Cope With the Pandemic
  By Rev. James J. Martin, S.J., author and editor at large of America Magazine

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  Holy Cross Magazine, Vol. 54, No. 4, Fall 2020

  College of the Holy Cross

  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 Ferguson

  Syllabus: Theological Perspectives on Medical Ethics
  with Mary M. Doyle Roche ’90, associate professor of religious studies
  By Meredith Fidrocki

  How Holy Cross Came Together to Become More
  Widespread support from the Holy Cross community yields historic campaign success.
  By Meredith Fidrocki

  Alumni 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 ’89

  What 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 Hill

  Started 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 Gittlen

  Alumna 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 ’17

  An Open Letter to the Class of 1970 — and All Crusaders
  By Arthur Martin ’70, co-founder and first president of the Black Student Union

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  Holy Cross Magazine, Vol. 54, No. 3, Summer 2020

  College of the Holy Cross

  Community, Cura Personalis and Scholarship
  How faculty and staff united and educated a scattered student body in a pandemic
  By Melissa Shaw

  Remembering 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 Shaw

  Mom, 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 ’89

  Finding 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 Hill

  NBA’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 Fidrocki

  Trusting the Slow Work of God
  By James Antonio, S.J., ’09

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  Holy Cross Magazine, Vol. 54, No. 2, Spring 2020

  College of the Holy Cross

  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 Carlton

  Syllabus: 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 McEntee

  There’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 ’89

  9 Ways To Be the Boss You Want to Work For
  By Maura Sullivan Hill

  Matt 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 Sullivan

  How 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 Ferguson

  Lost and Found: The Septuagenarian Dating Game
  By Bill Borst ’65

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  Holy Cross Magazine, Vol. 54, No. 1, Winter 2020

  College of the Holy Cross

  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 Fidrocki

  Syllabus: Economics of Inequality
  with Kolleen Rask, professor of economics
  By Jane Carlton

  Sanctae 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 Hill

  Election 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 Blanding

  5,425 Miles, 24 States and 31 Pairs of Shoes
  Why Matty Gregg ’00 left a career at Apple to run across the country.
  By Sandra Gittlen

  Hip-Hop: Picking Up Where Homer Left Off
  By Marybeth Reilly-McGreen ’89

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  • Your Holy Cross(word) Puzzle
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  Holy Cross Magazine, Vol. 53, No. 4, Fall 2019

  College of the Holy Cross

  Artifact: Curiosity Leads to Unique Find Hidden in Fenwick for Decades
  By Melissa Shaw

  New 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 ’17

  Professor’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 McEntee

  Syllabus: The Classics & Conflict in the United States
  with Timothy Joseph ’98, associate professor of classics
  By Jane Carlton

  39 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 Fidrocki

  Holy 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 Carlton

  Meet 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 Shaw

  A Dance with Life
  By Mary Crosby ’03

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  Holy Cross Magazine, Vol. 53, No. 3, Summer 2019

  College of the Holy Cross

  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 ’14

  Combined 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 Carlton

  Syllabus: Biology of Aging: Understanding and Combating Aging
  with Michelle Mondoux, associate professor of biology
  By Jane Carlton

  2020 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 Fidrocki

  Theater 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 McEntee

  Bridging 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 Ferguson

  Artifact: Continuing Fr. Brooks’ Legacy, One Signature at a Time
  By Melissa Shaw

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  Holy Cross Magazine, Vol. 53, No. 2, Spring 2019

  College of the Holy Cross

  Syllabus: Music & the Jesuits
  with Daniel DiCenso ’98, assistant professor of music
  By Jane Carlton

  Think 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 Hill

  Inside 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 Hill

  The 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 Greenslit

  Black 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 Gleisser

  Artifact: Dinand Library’s Missing Inscription
  By Melissa Shaw

  It’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 Ferguson

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