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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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  Holy Cross Magazine, Vol. 53, No. 1, Winter 2019

  College of the Holy Cross

  Theodore V. Wells Jr. ’72 Receives Honorary Degree
  By Evangelia Stefanakos

  Syllabus: Stranger Things — Gothic Old and New
  with Jonathan Mulrooney, professor of English
  By Meredith Fidrocki

  For Us, For Others, For Action
  Alumni reflect on a half-century of mission and personal impact of the Black Student Union
  By Melissa Shaw

  Black 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 Carlton

  Examining 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 Blanding

  The 2018 Sanctae Crucis Awards
  By Elizabeth Walker

  From One Hill to Another
  Schone Malliet ’74 wants all children to know the joy of winter sports
  By Steve Ulfelder

  Finding 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 ’12

  Justice, 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 Hill

  Artifact: The Plan for a Holy Cross Without Fenwick and O’Kane
  By Melissa Shaw

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  Holy Cross Magazine, Vol. 52, No. 4, Fall 2018

  College of the Holy Cross

  When in Rome
  The intense immersion of Holy Cross’ Maymester Program is transformative not only for students — but also for their faculty instructors.
  By Michael Blanding

  Syllabus: Environmental Chemistry
  with Amber Hupp, associate professor of chemistry
  By Jane Carlton

  Le Chevalier à Mont. St. James
  English professor Maurice Géracht receives a new addition to his 52-year (and counting) story of teaching, scholarship and impact on Holy Cross — a French knighthood.
  By Maura Sullivan Hill

  Where the Heart Is
  At local, state and national levels, alumni are fighting to create affordable housing for all.
  By Steve Ulfelder

  Action and Impact
  A nonprofit founded by young alumni is changing lives in one Honduran region by founding two schools and leading medical mission trips, with plans for more.
  By Sandra Gittlen

  Last Lap
  A three-word question led to a 43-year career on The Hill for retiring swimming and diving coach Barry Parenteau.
  By Gary Sukiennik

  Big Hearts, Big Win
  Dedication to volunteering lands Holy Cross women’s volleyball in the top spot in a national community service challenge.
  By Meredith Fidrocki

  Finding Oneself in Others
  Two years of Peace Corps service in a Southeast Asian female prison helped Theresa Becchi ’10 discover a common ground in an unlikely place.
  By Theresa Becchi ’10

  A Champion for the Creative Majority
  Maggie O’Neill ’99 leads a movement to empower and advance female visual artists.
  By Lori Ferguson

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  Holy Cross Magazine, Vol. 52, No. 3, Summer 2018

  College of the Holy Cross

  Syllabus: Anthropology of Africa
  with Jeremy Jones, assistant professor of anthropology
  By Jane Carlton

  Sanctae Cruciana
  A fun, fascinating and fond trip through 175 years of Holy Cross history
  By Melissa Shaw, Bridget Campolettano ’10, Evangelia Stefanakos ’14 and Jane Carlton

  “Our Shared Responsibility”
  From faculty and staff to administration and students, everyone plays a part in embodying and sharing the Jesuit mission at Holy Cross
  By Maura Sullivan Hill

  Liberal Arts and Technology: A Match for the New Millenium
  Computer science majors, courses and interest are on the rise at Holy Cross, where students, faculty and alumni are finding new opportunities and advantages.
  By Michael Blanding

  Of Love, Loss and Luck
  Inside the amazing adventures and touching tales of Holy Cross class rings
  

  The Next Generation of Recreation on The Hill
  Plans are underway to replace the 70-year-old Field House with a modern facility, expand wellness opportunities
  By Maura Sullivan Hill

  Shepherding a Movement, Not a Moment
  Alex Clavering ’13 wanted to participate in the New York City March for Our Lives, but couldn’t find an organizer. He stepped in and soon found himself leading more than 175,000 people on the streets of Manhattan
  By Alex Clavering ’13

  Social Enterprise Meets Social Media Superstardom
  Mark Cronin ’80 and son John’s ‘‘crazy’’ idea has led to a multimillion-dollar business and international advocacy for people of all abilities
  By Lori Ferguson

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  Holy Cross Magazine, Vol. 52, No. 2, Spring 2018

  College of the Holy Cross

  Syllabus: Entrepreneurship
  with Ja-Naé Duane, entrepreneur-in-residence and lecturer
  By Evangelia Stefanakos ’14

  Any Major to Any Career
  $3 million gift from the J.D. Power III ’53 family grows experiential learning, real-world opportunities for students
  By Christopher Amenta ’06

  Leading the Next Generation of Dreamers and Doers
  Carolyn Casey ’87 lights a spark of leadership and unity across every Massachusetts city and town via the youth-driven service nonprofit, Project 351
  By Dave Greenslit

  Preserving a Legacy, Educating the Future
  Gift of 700+ works by renowned American expressionist Robert Beauchamp turns Cantor Gallery into a unique classroom and teaching tool
  By Maura Sullivan Hill

  Malcolm Miller ’15 Makes NBA Debut
  Former Holy Cross forward is the first Crusader to appear in an NBA contest since 1981
  By David Driver

  Direction and Inspiration
  A reflection on the impact of a Summer Ministry Internship
  By Luke Lapean ’19

  Backing the Underserved
  Named to Forbes 2018 ‘30 Under 30,’ Mary Iafelice ’11 co-founds venture capital firm to fund women, minority and military veteran entrepreneurs
  By Lori Ferguson

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  Holy Cross Magazine, Vol. 52, No. 1, Winter 2018

  College of the Holy Cross

  Syllabus: Introduction to Neuroscience
  with Alo Basu, associate professor of psychology
  By Meredith Fidrocki

  The 2017 Sanctae Crucis Awards
  In September 2017, five alumni were awarded the highest non-degree accolade the College bestows on its graduates.

  Ten Years in Montserrat
  The first-year program extends the Holy Cross invitation to challenge on day one
  By Christopher Amenta ’06

  Finding Their Role in the World: How Holy Cross Alumni Approach Careers in Medicine
  Four alumni examine the lasting influence of a Jesuit, liberal arts background on their path after graduation, through medical school and beyond.
  By Dave Greenslit

  How Do Holy Cross Students Get Into Medical School?
  Health professions advisers help students develop well-rounded experience, and articulate that in their applications.
  By Dave Greenslit

  A New Shade of Purple
  For Bob Wright ’65, purple isn’t just the color of Holy Cross; it’s a commitment to finding a cure
  By Lori Ferguson

  Hart-Shaped Box
  Take a peek inside the 1975 time capsule, unearthed inside the Hart Center.
  By Kathleen Dougherty ’18

  Major League Businessman
  ESPN executive Burke Magnus ’88 plays ball with sports league officials and hits home runs for sports fans everywhere
  By Benjamin Gleisser

  Becoming Astronauts: Reflections on worth, good teachers, and good teaching
  For Jumi and Kendy
  By Sarah Free ’14

  The Hurricane Hunter
  Commander Scott Price ’99, a pilot with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, flies into dangerous storms to gather essential data for weather forecasts and scientific research
  By Maura Sullivan Hill

  Artifact: The Jesuits’ Santa Suit
  By Meredith Fidrocki

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  Holy Cross Magazine, Vol. 51, No. 4, Fall 2017

  College of the Holy Cross

  Syllabus: Food, Beer and the Environment
  with Daina Harvey, assistant professor of sociology and environmental studies
  By Maura Sullivan Hill

  Answering the Call
  Holy Cross’ commitment to aid local refugees is part of a long history of Jesuits answering the cry of the world’s displaced and most vulnerable populations
  By Michael Blanding

  From the Horn of Africa to the Heart of the Commonwealth
  Sahra Hassan ’19 and Zak Muse ’19 of Somaliland plan to take what they learn on Mount St. James back to their home country and improve its future
  By Dave Greenslit

  SidelineSwap Scores
  The start-up, an online used sporting goods marketplace created by Brendan Candon ’10, is on track to become the eBay of the sports world
  By Maura Sullivan Hill

  Family Ties
  Current scholar-athletes follow their parents and grandparents onto the athletic fields of Mount St. James
  By Lori Ferguson

  Football Team’s Historic Upset Against Boston College: 75 Years Later
  With the rivalry still running strong, the teams prepare to go head-to-head in 2018 – the first matchup in more than 30 years
  By Evangelia Stefanakos ’14

  Sharpening the Senses
  A reflection on the power of memories — inspired by a 25th reunion visit to campus
  By Philip Metres ’92

  Writing a “Prescription for a Better World”
  Eileen Howard Boone ’86 leads social responsibility initiatives at CVS Health and was a driving force behind the company dropping tobacco from their stores — it’s all part of their mission to help customers live healthier lives
  By Maura Sullivan Hill

  Artifact: The Fenwick Tower Bell
  By Evangelia Stefanakos ’14

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  Holy Cross Magazine, Vol. 51, No. 3, Summer 2017

  College of the Holy Cross

  Syllabus: Voice in Acting
  with Lynn Kremer, professor of theatre, The Rev. John E. Brooks, S.J., Chair in the Humanities and director, Arts Transcending Borders
  By Maura Sullivan Hill

  The Creative Spark
  The arts ignited their imaginations as students. That creative background is what makes them leaders today.
  By Rita Savard

  Building For Our Future, Inspired by Our Past
  The arts have always been a pillar of Jesuit education, and today, nearly 175 years since the College’s founding, a new center for arts and creativity will enrich and elevate the arts for all students
  

  Changemakers
  Not only was the 2016 election cycle divisive, it was downright nasty at times. But it’s a new year – and the voices on Mount St. James are seeking to change the tone of the conversation.
  By Maura Sullivan Hill

  The Secret Lives of Books
  In an age of digitization, the Book Traces project reveals yet another reason to value the printed word
  By Rebecca Fater

  The Comeback Captain
  After a broken leg cut his 2016 season short, quarterback Peter Pujals ’18 returns for his final season and a history-making fourth year as captain
  By Paysha Rhone

  Acting Up
  James O’Connor ’98 got his start with Shakespeare and is now a character actor in critically acclaimed TV shows and movies
  By Benjamin Gleisser

  Artifact: Virgin and Christ Child Mosaic
  By Maura Sullivan Hill

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  Holy Cross Magazine, Vol. 51, No. 2, Spring 2017

  College of the Holy Cross

  Syllabus: Making the Modern City: Imagined and Built Environments
  with Min Kyung Lee, assistant professor of visual arts
  By Evangelia Stefanakos ’14

  His Honored Name: Remembering Rev. Anthony Kuzniewski, S.J., 1945 - 2016
  Fr. K passed away in December after 40 years at the College, and his impact will not soon be forgotten by the generations of alumni, faculty and staff who lived and learned with him. In tribute to this beloved professor, mentor and chaplain, HCM looks back at his life and shares memories from members of the Holy Cross community who loved him.
  By Maura Sullivan Hill

  Faith Without Boundaries
  Holy Cross chaplains meet students wherever they are — on the field, in the classroom or in the residence hall — to accompany them on their faith journeys
  By Maura Sullivan Hill

  Revisionist
  He tapped the arts to change public perception in Worcester. These days, Che Anderson ’11 hopes to ignite similar artistic revivals in post-industrial cities seeking reinvention.
  By Dave Greenslit

  The Pursuit of Excellence
  For his winery and his alma mater, Joe Donelan ’72 expects nothing less than the best.
  By Rebecca Smith ’99 and Kim Staley ’99

  Model Player
  Marcellis Perkins ’19 was recruited because he’s good at basketball. But it’s his off-the-court goal — to be a man for others — that makes him great.
  By Mary Cunningham ’17

  “Mastering Civility: A Manifesto for the Workplace”
  An expert in workplace environments shares why being treated with respect is more important to employees than recognition, appreciation — even promotions.
  By Christine Porath ’95

  The Path of Persistence
  In 2013, a ski accident left Kate Barrett ’14 with a devastating spinal cord injury. Today, she's back on her own two feet, thanks to an outpouring of support from family and friends — and her refusal to accept anything less.
  By Katharine Whittemore

  Artifact: WWI Mass Kit
  By Meredith Fidrocki

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  Holy Cross Magazine, Vol. 51, No. 1, Winter 2017

  College of the Holy Cross

  Syllabus: Presidential Selection
  with Donald Brand, professor of political science
  By Meredith Fidrocki

  The 2016 Sanctae Crucis Awards
  Thomas H. Carey ’66, AnnMaura Connolly ’86, Cheryl A. Martin, Ph. D., ’84, Rev. James D. Mathews ’58 and Jonathan E. Racek ’95
  

  The Path Forward
  The Alumni Job Shadowing Program gives current Holy Cross students a chance to explore potential career paths before graduation, and allows alumni to give back to the next generation.
  

  Child’s Play
  Research shows that play benefits the social, emotional, cognitive and physical development of children. As the executive director of the Toy Industry Foundation, Jean Butler ’88 works to put more toys in the hands of children in need worldwide.
  By Dave Greenslit

  An Excerpt From: “Pilgrimage: My Search for the Real Pope Francis” by Mark K. Shriver ’86
  with an introduction by Thomas Landy, Director of the Rev. Michael C. McFarland, S.J. Center for Religion, Ethics and Culture

  My Summer in Athens
  The Plight of Middle Eastern Refugees in Greece
  By Mattea Cumoletti ’12

  The Profile: Judge James Carroll ’69
  Carroll pioneered a recovery court program in New Hampshire that changes lives, helping drug offenders get back on their feet and conquer addiction without jail time.
  By Katharine Whittemore

  Artifact: Holy Cross Honors
  By Maura Sullivan Hill with contributions by Mark Savolis and Sarah Campbell of the Holy Cross Archives

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  Holy Cross Magazine, Vol. 50, No. 4, Fall 2016

  College of the Holy Cross

  Syllabus: Watershed Hydrology
  with Sara Mitchell, associate professor of biology and director of environmental studies
  By Maura Sullivan Hill

  The Bees and Their Keepers
  Holy Cross biology majors Anthony Criscitiello ’17 and Mary Patrice Hamilton ’17, concerned about the implications of honeybee decline on food growth and prices, established six honeybee hives where they study the bees and conduct research to better understand this global crisis.
  By Meredith Fidrocki

  Food for Change
  Access to healthy, nutritious food is a basic human right, and Dave Emond ’96 and Kelly Verel ’97 both work to ensure that this right extends to all populations.
  By Dave Greenslit

  Culinary Roots
  A conversation between Lynne Curry ’87 and Marc Sheehan ’07, two history majors who entered the restaurant industry. Curry is a food journalist, cookbook author, blogger and former restaurateur, while Sheehan is the chef and owner at the buzzed-about new restaurant in Cambridge, Loyal Nine.

  Gather Round the Table
  Vegan produce farmers in New Hampshire. A 100-year-old family farm in Massachusetts. The Jesuits in Ciampi Hall on the Holy Cross campus. Three distinct communities, who all share a reverence for food, and mealtime, as a place to create and nurture community.
  By Katharine Whittemore

  The Philosophy of Food
  We are what we eat–sure, but what does this really mean? How is it that the same food comes to have multiple meanings depending on who, where, when or how it is consumed? And how is it that specific dietary decisions mirror (if not ground) the identity of a person or a community, showcasing fundamental ethical, social and political commitments?
  By Andrea Borghini, associate professor of philosophy

  Mindful Eating
  Mary Elise McGrail ’16 participated in Professor Andrea Borghini’s “Philosophy of Food” Maymester course in Tuscany twice, once as a student and a second time as a mentor. The experience changed how she approaches a meal.
  By Mary Elise McGrail ’16

  Small Plates
  Our alumni work and explore their passions in the food industry in diverse, discerning and delicious ways. “Tapas” are varied and flavorful small plates or dishes, and, much like sampling multiple dishes at a tapas restaurant, we wanted to highlight as many of these alumni as possible. The plates may be small, but their stories are anything but. Savor a taste of their worlds.
  By Rev. William Campbell, S.J. ’87, Lynn Cody, Meghan Donnelly ’15, Meredith Fidrocki, Maura Sullivan Hill, Rebecca Smith ’99 and Kimberly Staley ’99

  Fighting Zika
  As concerns about Zika grip the U.S. and global community, Anthony Fauci, M.D., ’62 and George Savidis ’12 are at the center of efforts to learn more about this disease.
  By Eric Butterman

  Momentum for the Equal Pay Movement
  2016 was a major moment in the fight to close the gender pay gap. An equal pay expert explains why.
  By Katie Donovan ’85

  The Profile: Dan Shaughnessy ’75
  Dan Shaughnessy ’75 won the J.G. Taylor Spink Award from the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2016, one of sports journalism’s greatest honors.
  By Benjamin Gleisser

  Artifact: Erika Automat
  By Maura Sullivan Hill

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  Holy Cross Magazine, Vol. 50, No. 3, Summer 2016

  College of the Holy Cross

  Syllabus: Corporation Finance
  with Nancy Baldiga, professor of accounting
  By Maura Sullivan Hill

  Staging “Hamlet,” on Campus and in the Community
  The theatre department’s spring production of Shakespeare’s “Hamlet,” set in the present day and in modern dress, explores the anxiety of youth.
  By Katharine Whittemore

  His Brother’s Keeper
  Broderick Johnson ’78 made the journey from The Hill to Capitol Hill, and then to the Obama White House. Along the way, his priority has always been to give back to others.
  By Debra Steilen

  Going the Way of the Dodo
  Professor Leon Claessens studies the bird that other scientists—and society in general—have dismissed as “dumb.” And he’s proving them all wrong.
  By Eric Butterman

  Catholic Worker Connections
  Holy Cross alumni live the mission of Dorothy Day’s movement to help the poor, from serving in Catholic Worker houses across the country to advocating for her sainthood
  By Elizabeth Walker

  Be Holy Cross.
  Alumni CEOs came together for a symposium on “The Value and Relevancy of a Jesuit Education in the 21st Century” on campus in April. The values they discussed, which took them to the height of their careers, are qualities that all alumni carry with them after leaving Holy Cross; values that enable us all to live the mission of men and women for and with others.
  By Rebecca Smith ’99 and Kimberly Staley ’99

  The Berrigans and Holy Cross
  In this installment of the series celebrating our 50th volume, we look back at coverage of Rev. Daniel Berrigan, S.J., and Philip Berrigan ’50 in the Holy Cross Quarterly, a predecessor of Holy Cross Magazine. The brothers were well-known peace activists in the 1960s and 1970s and the Holy Cross Quarterly published “the Berrigan issue” in 1971, followed by another issue entirely dedicated to responses from readers about the Berrigans and their activism.
  By David O’Brien, Loyola Professor of Catholic Studies Emeritus

  The Profile: Amanda Gonzalez ’11
  At 27, Amanda Gonzalez puts an unexpectedly young face on heart disease. Yet, as a national spokesperson for the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women team, the Worcester native has traveled the country to share her remarkable story of heartbreak, hope and healing. At 17, she had a heart attack, just months before starting at Holy Cross.
  By Elizabeth Walker

  Artifact: The Swing by Wheeler Hall
  By Maura Sullivan Hill

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  Holy Cross Magazine, Vol. 50, No. 2, Spring 2016

  College of the Holy Cross

  Syllabus: Raza e Identidad (Race and Identity)
  with Rosa Carrasquillo, associate professor of history
  By Maura Sullivan Hill

  Keeping the Wheels Rolling
  An injury and an accident did not stop Kate Ginsbach ’11 from pushing herself into the world of elite extreme sports—and one of the most challenging races on the planet.
  By Dave Greenslit

  Is There One Right Way to Teach?
  Holy Cross has launched the careers of generations of passionate and talented teachers. And, in recent years, the College has forged a strong relationship with Teach for America—many alumni have taught with the 25-year-old organization, which has both proponents and critics. But the larger conversation on campus focuses on what is best for the students in the classroom and whether there is, in fact, only one right way to teach.
  By Maura Sullivan Hill

  In Our Nation’s Capital
  Amy Brundage ’03 is a White House insider who has been working for President Barack Obama since he was a senator. Neema Hakim ’14 turned a White House internship into a full-time job. Get an insider’s look at working at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.
  By Caralee Adams

  Second Acts
  With their liberal arts education as a firm foundation, these four alumni had the confidence to reinvent themselves
  By Katharine Whittemore

  Major in Anything … Succeed in Business
  Enthusiastic alumni in the business sector mentor students and fuel the success of the Ciocca Office of Entrepreneurial Studies
  By Debra Steilen

  A Fair Share
  Catch up with Peter O’Connor ’63—his work for affordable housing in New Jersey was introduced in our Fall 2001 issue and he received a lifetime achievement award in 2015. Then, meet current student Sean Griffin ’16, who has participated in affordable housing efforts in both Washington, D.C. and Worcester.
  By Katharine Whittemore

  “To those who have been given much, much will be expected”
  By Rebecca Cormier Ruiz ’96

  The Profile: Rochelle Bard ’98
  After studying biology at Holy Cross, Rochelle Bard ’98 was considering medical school when the words of a stranger inspired her to follow her passion for music. Today, she is an acclaimed opera singer.
  By Benjamin Gleisser

  Artifact: Fr. Markey’s Boston Celtics Draft Letter
  

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  Holy Cross Magazine, Vol. 50, No. 1, Winter 2016

  College of the Holy Cross

  Syllabus: Ethical Issues in Computer Science
  with Laurie Smith King, professor of computer science
  By Maura Sullivan Hill

  Inside Admissions
  HCM assigned a reporter to spend a year with the admissions staff as they worked to build a class. In this feature, you’ll discover how our counselors are looking beyond the numbers to find the students who will become part of the Holy Cross family.
  By Katharine Whittemore

  The 2015 Sanctae Crucis Awards
  David G. Butler, M.D. ’61, Shannon C. Carroll ’92, Joan Hogan Gillman ’85, William K. Olsen Jr. ’86 and Rev. John H. Vaughn ’82

  The Papal Visit
  Pope Francis’ September 2015 visit to the United States didn’t include a stop in Worcester, but his influence was still felt on Mount St. James, and by Crusaders nationwide. Reflections from alumni, faculty and staff in the months since, and reports on the Papal events on campus.
  

  Mother Kimball
  For 80 years, generations of Holy Cross students have gathered for meals in the grand Kimball Hall. And although the styles of preparing, serving and sharing dishes have changed since 1935, one thing has remained the same: Kimball is the heart of our campus community.
  By Rebecca Smith ’99 and Kimberly Staley ’99

  Standing with the People of Haiti
  Catch up with Elizabeth Sheehan ’82, whose work in Haiti was introduced in our Winter 2011 issue and is still going strong. And see how current student Caroline Tibbetts ’17 is also working with people in the recovering country.
  By Katharine Whittemore

  “Now is the winter of our discontent”
  Meet Stephen Madigan, M.D., ’73, who relished the chance to take on one of Shakespeare’s most complicated roles — just one of the stops on his path of lifetime curiosity.
  By Elizabeth Quaglieri ’11

  Artifact: The Heat is On
  Kimball Hall boiler room doors
  

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  Holy Cross Magazine, Vol. 49, No. 4, Fall 2015

  College of the Holy Cross

  Syllabus: Spectroscopy
  with Associate Dean of the College and Professor of Chemistry Ronald M. Jarret
  By Pamela Reponen

  A Defining Moment
  Holy Cross has arrived at a moment of transformation. A new comprehensive campaign, “Become More: Campaign for the Future of Holy Cross,” imagines what Holy Cross will be in the decades to come.
  By Jack O’Connell ’81

  Playing it Forward
  In July, Holy Cross received a record-breaking commitment—$32.5 million— from alumnus John E. Luth ’74 and his wife, Joanne Chouinard-Luth, D.M.D. Their extraordinary gift represents the single largest donation in the College’s history—and it will be used to dramatically expand and enhance the College’s indoor athletics and recreational facilities.
  By Rebecca Smith ’99 and Kimberly Staley ’99

  In the Land of the Tango
  Enjoy a look back at the College Choir’s recent international tour— its first in 10 years. The students and their conductors traveled to Argentina, and returned with more than just stamps on their passports.
  By Amadeus Finlay

  Love is the Answer
  A handful of Holy Cross students traveled on the College’s first immersion trip to Guatemala, where they experienced Jesuit principles in action and reflected on the meaning of solidarity.
  By Debra Steilen

  How I Caused the Blackout of 1965
  For our Fall installment of “In Your Own Words,” Joe Arnstein ’66 weaves a tale of friendship and campus housing, and takes credit for causing the Great Northeast Blackout of 1965.
  By Joe Arnstein ’66

  Finding Her Voice: Meredith Lavender ’00
  By M.B. Roberts

  Artifact: Smoke Break
  Summer renovations around campus included an upgrade to the heating system in St. Joseph Memorial Chapel. The crew made an interesting discovery as they began their project: a pocket tin of tobacco and an empty liquor bottle hidden in the ductwork behind the altar.
  

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  Holy Cross Magazine, Vol. 49, No. 3, Summer 2015

  College of the Holy Cross

  Syllabus: From Opera to Broadway
  with Carol Lieberman, Associate Professor of Music
  By Pamela Reponen

  Serving with Grace
  At 93, Holy Cross alum George Merritt ’43 comforts the terminally ill, after being comforted himself.
  By Paul Catala

  The Artist’s Path
  A mile from the world’s largest mill clock, at her family home on Durso Ave., Bang Luu ’14, a modern-day newcomer to this city of immigrants, uses 21st- century machinery to pursue her own American dream—as an artist.
  By Mark Sullivan

  With a Smile
  For the past 25 years, Barry Loffredo, D.D.S., ’68 has performed dental missionary work around the globe—and, in recent years, he has teamed up with fellow Holy Cross graduates to make difference in some of Mexico’s most rural villages.
  By Rebecca Smith ’99 and Kimberly Staley ’99

  Room For Both?
  Malik Neal ’13 was awarded a Fulbright research grant in 2013 to study the root causes of ethnic conflict and reconciliation in post-war Sri Lanka. A history major with an Asian studies concentration, Neal spent nearly a year conducting fieldwork in some of the country’s former war zones. In this essay, he shares a one-on-one encounter he had with a known terrorist last year.
  By Malik Neal ’13

  The Classic Doctor: Steven J. Stack, M.D., ’94
  By Benjamin Gleisser

  Artifact: Statue and Cross Happily Reunited

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  Holy Cross Magazine, Vol. 49, No. 2, Spring 2015

  College of the Holy Cross

  Syllabus: Utopian & Dystopian Worlds
  with Assistant Professor Ellis Jones, Sociology and Anthropology
  By Pamela Reponen

  Presidential Perspectives
  Holy Cross alumni hold the top leadership positions at five colleges and universities across the country. And though their institutions are about as different as they can be, the challenges they face in America’s higher education landscape are quite similar.
  By John Marchese

  Meet Fr. Joe
  Rev. Joseph Bruce, S.J., ’73, known to all as “Fr. Joe,” has never met an obstacle he couldn’t topple, earning him the title “trailblazer” among his friends. America’s first deaf-born Jesuit priest continues his pioneering work on the Catholic Deaf Archives at Holy Cross.
  By HCM with reporting by Megan Clancy

  Passport Required
  The stamp-filled passports of seven alumni—who all worked overseas for the same private bank—testify to both the adventurous spirit and the corporate success of Holy Cross graduates.
  By Laura (Bass) Cote ’05

  How Then to Live
  By Chris Tracey ’01
  

  Keeping Her Memory Alive
  Husband establishes scholarship to honor his late wife, Gail Lambert-Edwards, former assistant professor of chemistry at the College
  By Rebecca Smith ’99

  Artifact: The 84th Commencement

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  Holy Cross Magazine, Vol. 49, No. 1, Winter 2015

  College of the Holy Cross

  The 2014 Sanctae Crucis Awards
  Dennis C. Golden ’63, Aimee Bell ’88, Elizabeth A. Cafferty ’97, James P. Murphy, M.D., ’62, and Robert Ferris, D.O., ’92

  A Journey 40 Years in the Making
  A pilgrimage to the Holy Land became the trip of a lifetime for 15 members of the Class of 1972 when the context, culture and contours of Israel and its history informed and enriched the journey they took four decades after standing together at their Commencement.
  By Elizabeth Walker

  All Rise
  The state of Connecticut’s judicial system is a hub of Holy Cross graduates who welcome the weight of the black robe.
  By Mark Sullivan

  Rediscovering a Legend
  Frederic Lombardi ’71 wants you to know Allan Dwan.
  Pictures and words by Louie Despres
  

  Defeating Hopelessness
  Mark Lagace ’02 is raising funds to build a new playground for homeless children at San Diego Rescue Mission.
  By Maureen Dougherty ’14

  Sit Down, My Child
  For this alumni “In Your Own Words” feature, we invited Melissa Luttmann ’15 to share her tale about falling in love with Greece, even though she won’t join the alumni ranks until May.
  By Melissa Luttmann ’15

  The Style Maker Victor Luis ’88
  By Jody Garlock

  Artifact: Let’s Go, Holy Cross!
  Cheerleading sweater of Paul Lilly ’29

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  Holy Cross Magazine, Vol. 48, No. 4, Fall 2014

  College of the Holy Cross

  Syllabus: Zen Buddhism
  with Professor Todd Lewis
  By Pamela Reponen

  President’s Report: What Does the Magis Mean for Holy Cross Today?
  Rev. Philip L. Boroughs, S.J., asked his vice presidents to reflect with him on how the Ignatian principle of the magis (“the more”) shapes lives.
  Conversation photography by Patrick O’Connor

  Opening a New Archive
  Assistant Professor of English K.J. Rawson has embarked on a project that has never before been attempted: With a digital innovation fellowship from the American Council of Learned Societies, he will be creating the first transgender digital archive.
  By Parker Marie Molloy
  Photos by Rob Carlin

  In the Swing
  In this special sports feature, HCM celebrates the 50th anniversary of rowing at the College, hears from alumni who have taken their experiences in the shell into their careers and talks to the men and women of today’s teams who recall a nail-biting victory or two.
  By Mark Sullivan

  The Place I Go
  When cancer invaded her family, Michelle Maynard ’84 found solace and stress relief in knitting.
  By Michelle Maynard ’84

  The Jet Setter: Pedro Heilbron ’79
  By Benjamin Gleisser

  Artifact: Meet the College’s Oldest Work Horse
  Campus lore says an old Allis-Chalmers Model B tractor is among the first pieces of mechanized equipment purchased by the College, probably in the early 1940s.
  By HCM

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  Holy Cross Magazine, Vol. 48, No. 3, Summer 2014

  College of the Holy Cross

  Syllabus: Book Projects
  with Associate Professor Susan Schmidt
  By Pamela Reponen

  The Writing Life
  In Holy Cross classrooms, critically acclaimed author Leah Hager Cohen engages students in questions that are integral to her teaching and work: the value of creativity and the abundant gifts that come from making art.
  By Julie Wittes Schlack
  Photos by Louie Despres

  Moonwalking in Mongolia
  Stephen A. Dutton ’08 discovers Jesuit principles in action on a chance visit to the outskirts of Mongolia’s capital city.
  Words and photos by Stephen A. Dutton ’08

  The President’s Counselor
  As he steps down from a long and successful tenure with the Board of Trustees, P. Kevin Condron ’67 talks with HCM about his legacy, the future of Holy Cross and all he has seen in his many years on The Hill.
  By John Marchese

  Profile: Jim Speltz ’97
  Leadership learned on The Hill has helped Jim Speltz ’97 shepherd the unique company he loves through troubled water.
  By Mike Cullity ’94

  Flashback: The Costello Collection
  A dusty box, forgotten for decades in an attic, reveals ties to The Hill and a surprising family discovery.
  By John Gearan ’65

  “Faith, Family and Friends”
  For Bill McMahon ’80, an avid golfer who happens to be blind, these three words have become a life mantra. And now, faith, family and friends are needed to help McMahon clear the latest in a long line of health hurdles.
  By John Gearan ’65

  Ski, Fish, Bike … and Give Back
  Bill Maloney ’59's dedication to Holy Cross comes full circle with his recent bequest
  By Rebecca Sullivan Delaney ’98

  Your Turn: The Crusader
  By Aline (Doino) Weiller ’87

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  Holy Cross Magazine, Vol. 48, No. 2, Spring 2014

  College of the Holy Cross

  Syllabus: Law & Drama
  with Professor Helen Whall
  By Pam Reponen

  A Distinct Note of Generosity
  The Class of 1953 honors its friend, Rev. John E. Brooks, S. J., ’49, with a half million-dollar gift that is changing the way music is heard on The Hill
  By Mark Sullivan

  Return on Investment
  Holy Cross students make the most of meeting Warren Buffett, the world’s greatest investor
  By Debra Steilen
  Photography by Greg Scheidemann

  The Jesuit Restoration
  This year, the Society of Jesus celebrates the 200th anniversary of its Restoration. Our own Jesuit, faculty and alumni experts share their insights on this important milestone and tumultuous chapter in world history.
  Portrait illustrations by Grant Hanna

  Right Livelihood
  For his dedication to building a more peaceful world through the elimination of chemical weapons, Paul F. Walker ’68 was honored with the “Alternative Nobel Prize.”
  By Rebecca Smith ’99 and Kimberly Staley ’99

  Fishy Business
  As head of the National Fisheries Institute, John P. Connelly ’84 enjoys the challenge of getting all his constituents swimming in the same direction
  By Andrew Clark

  A Slight Nirvana
  Worcester’s Southeast Asian community gets a hand with assimilation and cultural celebration—with Holy Cross alumni and students helping along the way
  By Amadeus Finlay

  Profile: Susan Jurevics ’89
  This alumna answers a London calling to work her magic on J.K. Rowling’s innovative and immersive Harry Potter website
  By Jody Garlock

  Your Turn: Six Months Later
  By Harry K. Thomas Jr. ’78

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  Holy Cross Magazine, Vol. 48, No. 1, Winter 2014

  College of the Holy Cross

  Syllabus: Multivariable Calculus
  with Professor David B. Damiano
  By Pam Reponen

  Buon Natale
  With expertise from Holy Cross students, Professor Sarah Stanbury and photographer/curator Margot Balboni cast new light on an ancient—and immensely popular—Italian art form that celebrates the heart of Christmas.
  By Rebecca Staley ’99

  Opening Doors and Beyond
  As the College draws its 40th anniversary of coeducation celebrations to a close, HCM reflects on the myriad events that gave the community a chance to listen, reflect and learn.
  By HCM

  Meet Sam
  As the academic year began, we spent a day with Sam, an eighth grader at Nativity School of Worcester, to learn more about the transformative education offered at this Jesuit middle school, where so many Holy Cross alumni are invested in its success.
  By Rebecca Staley ’99 and Kimberly Staley ’99
  Photography by Rob Carlin

  The First Step
  Summer is six months away, but mid-winter is prime time for Holy Cross students to explore in the many offerings of the College’s Summer Internship Program (SIP).
  By HCM

  Profile: Brian Kelley ’83
  How does president and CEO of Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Inc. Brian P. Kelley ’83 take his coffee? HCM asked that … and a lot more.
  By Michael J. Cullity ’94

  Your Turn: Your Children Do Not Want to Disown You
  For the intermediate nonfiction course taught by Associate Professor of English Leila Philip, Alexandra Constantine ’14, of Commack, N.Y., wrote about telling her parents she would not be home for the holidays … and the jacket that got her through it all.
  By Alexandra Constantine ’14

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  Holy Cross Magazine, Vol. 47, No. 4, Fall 2013

  College of the Holy Cross

  Syllabus: Fashion and Consumption
  with Professor Ann Marie Leshkowich
  By Pam Reponen

  President’s Report
  Rev. Philip Boroughs, S.J., shares his thoughts on faculty excellence at Holy Cross. Plus: faculty profiles, highlights of the year and a financial summary of fiscal year 2012-13.
  

  Mush!
  Michael Leverone, D.V.M., ’74 takes a break from his furry patients in Massachusetts to tend to elite sled dogs in Alaska, and loves every minute of it.
  By Genevieve Rajewski and Rebecca Smith ’99

  The New Nuncio
  As a diplomat of the Holy See, Archbishop Michael W. Banach ’84 has served across the globe, bringing the Catholic Church’s message to important international fora. Now, he is taking on a new role—Apostolic Nuncio—allowing him to return to his pastoral roots.
  By HCM

  Flashback: He Was One of Us
  In a special Flashback, HCM talks to alumni who were on campus the day of the Kennedy assassination.
  

  Profile: Erika Bearman ’03
  She’s worked for Armani, Burberry and Christian Dior. But now, this alumna’s heart belongs to Oscar—de la Renta, of course.
  By Michael Hardy

  They Do Not Forget Michael P. Quinn
  Michael Quinn ’68 was a friendly, easy-going student who became a tough-as-nails defenseman when he laced up his skates for Crusader hockey. His death in Vietnam the year after he graduated from Holy Cross shook all who knew him. For 44 years, Quinn’s hometown buddies in Charlestown, Mass., have been honoring him by helping send one of their own off to college. Christopher O’Brien ’94 was one of those students, and now he helps to keep the Quinn legacy alive.
  By John W. Geran ’65

  Your Turn: Behind “Opening Doors”
  English Professor Helen Whall joined the faculty in 1976. We asked her to pen this issue’s Your Turn essay to offer her reflections on this year’s 40th anniversary of coeducation and celebration of women at Holy Cross.
  By Helen Whall

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  Holy Cross Magazine, Vol. 47, No. 3, Summer 2013

  College of the Holy Cross

  Syllabus: Environmental Economics
  with Professor Katherine Kiel
  By Pam Reponen

  Worcester
  Now more than ever, as a city of hidden gems comes out of hiding, Holy Cross students embrace the spirit of their College’s hometown.
  By Mark Sullivan

  Stepping Away to Live His Dream
  John Declan Crowley ’15 tours with “Lord of the Dance,” but plans a return to Holy Cross in a later act.
  By Susan Gonsalves

  2013 Sanctae Crucis Awards
  Mary Cahoon McGinnity ’77, Peter Deckers, M.D. ’62, Kara Jacobson Dallman ’87, Richard Connolly ’61 and Katherine Volk ’00.
  Awards photography by John Gillooly
  Portrait photography by Brian Smith

  Boston Strong
  The Holy Cross community reacts to the Boston bombings and helps clear the way for healing
  By Suzanne Morrissey

  Our Brother’s Keeper
  Ben Ticho ’68 strengthens bonds—and communities—through his life’s work with Big Brothers Big Sisters
  By Rebecca Smith ’99

  Profile: Mark T. Maybury ’86
  The former Fenwick Scholar, valedictorian and expert in artificial intelligence serves as the Air Force’s top scientist
  By Benjamin Gleisser

  Swish!
  The language of basketball, Bob Cousy’s high dribble and one fan’s dreams
  By B.G. Kelley

  Your Turn: Where Empires Go to Die
  By John Meyers ’60

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