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Connections Holy Cross College Alumni & Friends

Connections, Holy Cross College’s official magazine, is published twice per year.

EDITOR Kristina Barroso Burrell

Students from Holy Cross College, Saint Mary’s College, and the University of Notre Dame gathered on April 20, 2017, for Take Back the Night, a series of events to raise awareness and break the silence surrounding sexual violence and abuse. The evening began with a march from Saint Mary’s College to the Notre Dame campus, and included a candlelight prayer vigil at the Grotto and a community Speak Out.

STUDENT PHOTOGRAPHY ASSISTANT Lizzet Aleman, ’19 GRAPHIC DESIGNER Kristina R. Craig, Kreative Koncepts PHOTOGRAPHERS/PHOTO COURTESIES Lizzet Aleman, ’19 Dianne Barlas, Ph.D. Matt Cashore Ashley Denson, ’19 Kaity Fuja Br. James Leik, C.S.C Br. Nich Perez, C.S.C. Peter Ringenberg COVER PHOTO Michael Bennett, Lighthouse Imaging

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Connections Cover Holy Cross Student Government Association President George Sutherland, ’18, and Vice President Marco Medina, ’18, participated in the flag ceremony at the last Notre Dame home football game on November 19, 2016, along with the leaders of the University of Notre Dame and Saint Mary’s College student government groups.

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12 The Tri-Campus Experience

16 Inspiring the Next Generation

20 Holy Cross - A Perfect Fit

22 My HCC is ...

Andrew Jarocki, ’20, shares his perspective on the value of three schools in one zip code.

Psychology is using real-world research and conference experiences to inspire students.

Tom and Greg Fean both found a home, and themselves, at Holy Cross College.

The college’s first Day of Giving was a success thanks to the entire Holy Cross community’s generosity.

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Campus Updates Father Tyson | MLK Day Literary Festival | Global Perspectives Parents Weekend | Donor Dinner Campaign Upadate | Practical Lessons Senior Athletes | Tennis Program Spes Unica Retreat | March for Life Study Abroad | International Conference Commencement Alumni Announcements Births | Marriages | Updates

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18 Get Involved Marco Medina, ’18, gets involved on every level at Holy Cross College: mind, body, and spirit.

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Father David Tyson Begins Term as Interim President On April 7, 2017, the Holy Cross College Board of Trustees announced that Brother John Page, C.S.C., was taking a leave of absence from the college, and Father David Tyson, C.S.C., would be stepping in as interim president.

“Fr. Tyson will do a remarkable job following Br. John Paige, C.S.C., who has led Holy Cross College as president since 2011,” says David Bender, chair of the board. “He has served Holy Cross College since 2014 as a trustee and will be able to lead with the benefit of his own talents as well as familiarity with the mission, programs, students, and staff of the school.”

Fr. Tyson began his career with the University of Notre Dame in the 1970s, and served, among other positions, as executive assistant to Father Theodore Hesburgh, C.S.C., and Vice President for Student Affairs.

Father David Tyson, C.S.C.

In 1990, he was elected as president of the University of Portland, a Congregation of Holy Cross institution in Portland, OR. During his 13 years at Portland, Fr. Tyson oversaw a major expansion of the campus, a tripling of its endowment, and improvement of the university’s regional and national standing. In 2003, he became the provincial superior of what was then called the Indiana Province of Holy Cross, and is now the US Province of Priests and Brothers.

While he is the interim president, he will be taking a leave of absence from his current position as the St. André Bessette Director of Nonprofit Professional Development at Mendoza College, University of Notre Dame.

Fr. Tyson is looking forward to this new opportunity. “Each time I have met with faculty and spoken with students, I have been impressed by their passion for this college,” he says. “I am eagerly anticipating working with the entire Holy Cross community to ensure that the college’s future is bright.”

Students Gain New Insight at MLK Day Event

G. David Moss, Ph.D.

By Victoria Netkovick, ’19

Afternoon classes were canceled on January 19, 2017, so that students could attend the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Celebration. The day consisted of a series of four rotating sessions from 3:30-5:30 p.m. and a keynote address at 7 p.m. Nearly 180 faculty, staff, and students attended the events, which started with an introduction and blessing from Br. John Paige, president of Holy Cross College.

There were four presenters during the rotating sessions, each with their own unique perspective. George Garner, curator at the South Bend Civil Rights Heritage Center gave students an inside look at the history of the South Bend Natatorium, where the SBCHC is now housed. Juan Constantino, 2016, from La Casa de Amistad shared the eye-opening story of his life as an undocumented immigrant in America and some of the steps local government and organizations in South Bend are doing to make undocumented immigrants feel safer and more welcome. Kelly Jordan, Ph.D., vice president for Student Affairs and dean of students at Holy Cross College gave students background on some of the lesser-known details behind Martin Luther King Jr.’s famous “I Have a Dream” speech. G. David Moss, Ph.D., director of the African American Student and Parent Services department for the South Bend Community School Corporation at the South Bend Community School District spoke about the American prison system and shared many shocking statistics.

Dr. Moss also gave the keynote address in the evening, titled “Education Matters.” Dr. Moss talked about the importance of mentoring the community’s youth and ensuring that they receive the necessary tools to succeed academically, as well as throughout their lives. He also shared details about an annual convention he organizes for young women in the South Bend area where they hear speakers talk about a range of topics from school and academic life to relationships with friends and family. Dr. Moss ended his talk by urging Holy Cross College students to communicate more and see what they can do to make a difference throughout their own community.

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Holy Cross College Hosts First Literary Festival Holy Cross College hosted its very first Literary Festival from February 20-23, a series of events that took place at Holy Cross’s Jazzman’s Café and the Hammes Bookstore on the University of Notre Dame campus. The festival was organized

by Julie Kipp, Ph.D., a new professor in the English department. “The aim of this event is to celebrate language and communication,” says Dr. Kipp. “There is a

Eryn Ray, ‘18

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certain energy around writing that brings people together.’’

The opening event in the festival showcased the talents of Professors Joshua Hamilton, Ph.D., Melanie Page, and Br. George Klawitter, C.S.C. Through their readings, the professors revealed a different and often unusual perspective of themselves that many students were not familiar with.

On Tuesday night, Steve Carlsen, an Army combat veteran with multiple overseas tours, reflected on his life and service to his country. He highlighted the effect writing and literature have had on his life, and read from his recent book, The Rug Maker of Kabul. On Wednesday night, notable author Michael Collins reflected on his newest novel, The Death of All Things Seen, at the Notre Dame Hammes Bookstore. His advice to aspiring writers was to compress all that you have to do within a short period of time. ‘’If you give yourself too much time to do something, you give yourself an out.’’

The festival ended on Thursday with a student open mic event. There were also a number of entries submitted by students of the Westville Educational Initiative English program students, read by Holy Cross students. Other students recited personal stories and poetry that highlighted creative thinking and literary activism.

Miguel Sans, ’20, found the Literary Festival to be a valuable opportunity for him to express himself. “I believe that if we put a little effort into listening to each other and trying to understand, then there’s much more opportunity for us to be compassionate towards people that might have different experiences than our own.’’

Students Find New Global Perspectives

By Jacob Eifrid, ’17

India is a vast land home to an ancient culture and a diverse population of more than a billion people. This exciting country was the destination for a group of students led by Dianne Barlas, Ph.D., from the Center for Global Perspectives at Holy Cross College. The journey began on December 31, 2016 in New Delhi, the capital of India, and over the next two weeks took students to the cities of Bangalore and Salem.

While some of the trip was spent sightseeing the marvelous sights of India, like the Taj Mahal, the purpose of the trip was to experience Indian culture, gain insight into the ministries of the Congregation of Holy Cross in India, and most importantly, gain a new global perspective. “In India, I finally felt that I had a purpose,” said Anna Heck, ’17. “I can’t tell you exactly what I’m on this earth to do, but I can tell you that life is not about finding that this world has to offer me, but finding in myself what I can offer the world.”

One of the most memorable experiences of the trip was the time students spent in Whitefield, a suburb of Bangalore. The Holy Cross group visited the local Holy Cross Brothers’ school and spent time with the boys of the Abhayadhama Human Development Centre. This ministry by the Brothers of Holy Cross serves orphans and street boys who have dropped out of school and teaches them trades such as carpentry, welding, and mechanics. “It was one of the most humbling and gratifying experiences of my life to work with the schoolboys,” remarked Heck. “It put my own life in America into perspective and made me realize that life is about so much more than tangibles.”

Jacob Eifrid and students of Holy Cross School and Pre-University College in Whitefield, Bangalore, India.

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Because of You Event Honors Donors On March 25, 2017, more than 100 Holy Cross donors visited campus for a special event honoring the individuals and organizations who supported Holy Cross College in a significant way over the last year.

In the afternoon, attendees were invited to experience a Saints & Scholars Summer Theology Institute preview led by Michael Griffin, Ph.D., chair of the department of theology.

The day concluded with a dinner and recognition ceremony. At the beginning of the evening, Matthew Emoff, ’17, shared his Holy Cross story, adding a personal note of thanks to the many donors that made his dreams come true through their support of scholarships.

Honored guests included Brian Regan and Kathy Beeler, Rich and Lucille McKenna, Tom and Sally McGovern, First Source Bank (represented by Jim Seitz, CEO), and the Brothers of Holy Cross (represented

by Br. Chester Freel, C.S.C., Superior of the Matthew Emoff, ’17

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Midwest Province of Brothers), all of whom have made leadership commitments to the Ascend Campaign. Each of the honored guests took a few minutes to share what Holy Cross has meant to them. “For over 20 years, my husband and I have blessed to watch the expansion and growth of Holy Cross,” said Lucille McKenna. “[It] has a special place in our hearts for all that it has done, and all that it will continue to do, for our students.”

Left to right: Br. James Leik, C.S.C., Br. Lawrence Unfried, C.S.C., and Br. Chester Freel, C.S.C.

Holy Cross Parents Visit Campus

By Amanda Stetson, ’17

During Parents’Weekend, February 24-25, 2017, Holy Cross students and their families enjoyed a weekend of meetings and activities on campus. Attendees not only had the unique experience of visiting with other parents, but they also had the chance to interact with faculty and staff.

The weekend opened with a reception and karaoke on Friday night.

Saturday was filled with activities, including a cooking class, carriage rides around campus, an alumni panel, and a presentation about the 50 years of Holy Cross history as told by Brother James Leik, C.S.C., one of the original founders of the college, and the current college archivist.

Parents’Weekend concluded with mass and the International Fest that provided families with an opportunity to enjoy time together on Saturday night. “I hope that Parents’Weekend can become a tradition at Holy Cross and something that both parents and students look forward to,” said JudeAnne Wilson Hastings, director of alumni and parent relations.

Autry and Asia Denson, family of Ashley Denson, ’19, learn to make eggrolls.

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Ascend Campaign Momentum Leads to Goal Increase

Fortify Annual Giving

Strengthen Scholarship

Support

Enhance Residence Life

Create a More Welcoming Campus

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Since Holy Cross College announced the Ascend Campaign, it has seen remarkable participation from alumni, friends, and the local community. More than 1,100 individuals and organizations have stepped forward to be a part of the campaign, and in the last eight months, Holy Cross donors have raised over $1 million for the college.

Campaign activities will continue and expand this fall through the end of 2018, and donors will be encouraged make multi-year commitments to support the college’s student and program strategy.

Practical Lessons in Success Finishes Sixth Year This spring, Holy Cross College will conclude its sixth annual Practical Lessons in Success speaker series. Each semester, three accomplished speakers visit campus to share informative tips and lessons that can benefit students’ lives and careers down the road. “Speakers at Practical Lessons happily share a unique set of values and knowledge with students and the community,” said Linda Thorpe-Gordon, business professor and organizer of Practical Lessons.

Last fall, Holy Cross was proud to welcome David Parrish, an Emmy Award-winning producer; Maritza Robles, vice-president of the South Bend Community School Corporation School Board of Trustees; and Dr. Thomas McGovern, a dermatologist and co-owner of Fort Wayne Dermatology Consultants, Inc. The first speaker this spring was community leader Lynn Coleman on February 8. Coleman, a former South Bend police officer, assistant to former South Bend Mayor Steve Luecke, as well as a current Violent Injury Community Liaison with Beacon Health Services, had an important message about leading through service. “To help each other,” he said, “we have to understand each other and serve each other.”

On March 22, Holy Cross welcomed Louis Carnesale, graduate of Holy Cross College and current college trustee. Carnesale, the president of Tower Realty & Development, LLC, also attended the University of Notre Dame, Harvard Business School, and the University of California Davis School of Law. He shared insight on

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Lynn Coleman the business world and the steps he took to get where he is today.

To conclude the spring Practical Lessons in Success series, Kathleen Burzycki, senior marketing manager for Infection Prevention Ecolab spoke on April 12. Burzycki has a diverse background, with a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering, a Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance from Northwestern University, and a Master in Business Administration Lynn Coleman from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. Burzycki spoke about “Women in Business” and her path to success.

All programs are Wednesdays at 7 p.m. in the Driscoll Auditorium on the Holy Cross College campus. Seminars are free, open to the public, and followed by a reception.

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Honoring Our Senior Athletes

Clockwise from top left: Women’s Soccer, L-R: Vanessa Sanchez, Hayley Deisinger, Sierra Covington, Karina Cain, Kaylee Ables; Men’s Soccer, L-R: Fabio Aiello, Brian Aldrich, Alberto Marchi, Anesu Tabengwa; Women’s Basketball: Shana Anderson; Men’s Basketball, L-R: O’Brien Hobbs, Madison McCaffrey, Brian Aldrich; Women’s Golf, L-R: Kylie Day, Lauren Luckey

New Tennis Program Already Setting Goals Holy Cross College recently announced that it will be adding men’s and women’s tennis teams as part of the college’s National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) varsity athletics program starting August 2017.

Both the men’s and the women’s tennis teams will be coached by Steve Bender. Bender, a 1978 graduate of Albion College, spent the past seven years as the head men’s tennis coach at Saint Joseph High School in South Bend. Prior to coaching at Saint Joseph’s, Bender spent 23 years as the men’s tennis coach at Buchanan High School in Michigan. He led Buchanan to a men’s state tennis title in 2003, and was inducted into the Michigan High School Coaches Hall of Fame in 2011.

Bender recognizes that there are challenges in building a new program, but overall, he is optimistic. “I have a fantastic assistant coach, Polina Guimares, a past Division I top player,” says Bender. “We are recruiting high quality studentathletes world-wide. Kaitlin Burguires, from Lake Charles, LA, will lead our women’s team and Fabrizio Cavestro from Italy will lead the men along with Ben Beekman from Grand Rapids, MI and Ryan Rogers from Edwardsburg, MI. We’ve also had recruits visiting Holy Cross from Florida, West Virginia, Maryland, California and Russia.”

Bender has high expectations for his new program. “It is our goal to finish in the top four in the league to qualify for the conference tourney,” he says.

The Saints will play their outdoor home tennis matches at Leeper Park in downtown South Bend. “Leeper Park is a premier tennis center,” says Bender.

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Left to right: Steve Bender, Ron Rogers, Ryan Rogers, and Valory Rogers.

“National tournaments use this facility.” The team will also use the Notre Dame Eck Indoor Tennis Center for winter practices and Lakeland Racquet Club and South Bend Racquet Club for indoor practices and matches.

Bender has set the bar high for his new program. “It is our goal to finish in the top 4 in the league to qualify for the conference tourney,” Bender said.

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Spes Unica Retreat Turns 40 Each semester, students look forward to the Spes Unica retreat as a chance to get off campus, relax, and make new friends. This spring marked the 40th Spes Unica at Holy Cross College. On March 31, 2017, Holy Cross students continued their tradition of piling into cars and driving to the Lindenwood Retreat Center in Donaldson, IN, for a weekend of faith, fun, and fellowship.

Spes Unica began 20 years ago as a means to help connect students with their Catholic faith and with one another. Many past and current students consider it a hallmark of their Holy Cross experience. Once students attend one retreat, they have the opportunity to come back and lead the next retreats. Ian Klupar, ’17, was one of the Spes Unica leaders in the fall, and really enjoyed his experience.

“Having had such a positive experience on my first Spes, it was neat to be on the other side, moving the wheels myself,” he said. “There is a lot to be said of the change you experience while helping others.”

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The traditional Spes Unica group picture outside of Villa Maria, taken at each retreat.

Students Attend National March for Life

On Friday of Spes Unica XL, the Saint of the retreat, Saint Augustine, was introduced, and students had the opportunity for confession and fellowship in the evening.

Saturday began with talks and opportunities for prayer, including the hour of sacred silence, where the students spend an hour in silent prayer and exploring the grounds of the campus. The day ended with the traditional Saturday night skits. Although students past and present agree that one of the highlights of the retreat are the skits, they’re careful not to disclose the details. Only those who attend Spes Unica know what happens during the skits in order to give participants the freedom to speak and act freely.

Sunday brought the much-loved relationship talk and taking of the annual Spes Unica photo. The group returned to Holy Cross Sunday afternoon with new friends and full hearts. Over the years, the Spes Unica retreats have given Holy Cross students the opportunity to create many new memories, and there are still many more to come.

By Karen Eckrich, ’19

On Friday, January 27, 2017, 30 students from Holy Cross College joined around 700 students from the University of Notre Dame and Saint Mary’s College for the National March for Life in Washington D.C. “Attending the march means standing for the rights of all people, particularly the most vulnerable – the unborn, the sick, the elderly, the refugee. You can’t just stand for one and not stand for the others as well,” explained Sage Santana, ’20.

The march gathered more than 550,000 people from across the country. David Napierkowski, ’20, was awed by the turnout. “It’s humbling to see so many young people who are unafraid to fight for the most vulnerable in our world.”

Vice-President Mike Pence was the featured speaker at the march, marking the first time an acting president or vice president has attended the march. Pence’s appearance attracted a greater media presence than past rallies. Maria Hite, ’17, co-president of Saints for Life, said, “Seeing the amount of media coverage we had this year brought me hope that our voices, and the voices of those who can’t speak, will finally be heard.”

During the weekend, students also attended special masses led by Fr. John Jenkins, president of the University of Notre Dame, and Bishop Kevin Rhodes of the Fort Wayne-South Bend Diocese. “It was an amazing experience to be part of something so much bigger than myself,” said Angel Vargas, ’19.

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Holy Cross Offers Chance to Study Abroad

By Ashley Adamczyk, ’19

classes for graduation while gaining Beginning next year, Holy unsurpassable experiences.

Cross College students will be However, the benefits do not able to study abroad at St. Mary’s stop there. Thanks to an agreement University, Twickenham, in between the two colleges, this option London, England. is also very accessible and affordable “You only get this kind of for students. “There is an advantage experience in college,” said to study abroad through your home Dianne Barlas, D.Min., associate college,” Dr. Barlas says. “There are no professor of theology and third party costs for students, making director for Center for Global this experience very cost effective.”

Perspectives at Holy Cross.

St. Mary’s University, Twickenham, in London, England Furthermore, while studying at The school is London’s only St. Mary’s University, students will live in apartments surrounding the gated Catholic university and the United Kingdom’s largest, offering over 20 possible campus, keeping them safe and secure. academic programs for students to study. “Any student could find courses that If any students are interested in this experience, Dr. Barlas recommends that fit [his or her] study program,” Dr. Barlas adds. they begin planning at least a semester ahead. “Think about it,” she said.

Additionally, St. Mary’s University allows abroad students to seek “Now is the best time in your life.” internship opportunities during their studies. For Holy Cross College students, this means that their semester abroad may also fulfill one of their required

Holy Cross Hosts International Conference

Faculty of Holy Cross College and John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin.

This summer, July 10-11, Holy Cross College and the John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin, Stalowa Wola Campus, Poland, are coming together to collaborate on the fifth international, interdisciplinary conference in a series called The Style & Quality of Life of Modern Humanity. This year’s conference is being held at Holy Cross College and the theme is “Labor & Leisure.” The conference is being organized by David Lutz, Ph.D., associate professor of philosophy and chair of Humanities and Social Sciences. It is geared primarily toward scholars, professors, and graduate students. “Potentially, the conference will be presenting 20 or more papers,” says Dr. Lutz.

The keynote speaker on July 10 will be Carolyn Woo, Ph.D., former president and CEO of Catholic Relief Services. She has also served as Dean of Mendoza College of Business at the University of Notre Dame. She has been recognized for her teaching, research, and academic leadership with awards and honors such as: Best Paper Awards by the Academy of Management; selection as one of 40 Young Leaders of American Academe by Change Magazine; as well as being a distinguished alumna

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and honorary alumna at Purdue University and the University of Notre Dame. During her time at CRS, she was featured in Foreign Policy magazine as one of the 500 most powerful people on the planet, one of 33 in the category of “a force for good.”

Because “Labor & Leisure” is an interdisciplinary conference, academics from any discipline can present. In the past, the presentations have included topics such as “Labor Economics and Justice” to “Workaholism and Psychiatric Disorder“ to “New Forms of Work Organization.” At this summer’s conference, Dr. Lutz expects a wide range of disciplines and international perspectives to be represented: papers have already been received from academics in Ukraine and Nigeria.

“With this conference, we hope to strengthen our relationship with John Paul II Catholic University and potentially publish academic journals together,” explains Dr. Lutz. “Having professors in conversation with each other is a good start.” Long term, his goal is to have the partnership grow to the point where Holy Cross and John Paul II Catholic University can start a student exchange program.

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Skip Holtz to Speak at Commencement

By Jodie Badman, Executive Assistant to the President

Holy Cross College is proud to welcome Skip Holtz as the speaker for the college’s 50th commencement ceremony.

Holtz was born March 12, 1964, in Willimantic, CT, to Beth Barcus and former college and NFL football coach, Lou Holtz. He attended Holy Cross Junior College from Skip Holtz 1982 to 1984, before earning a bachelor’s degree in business management from the University of Notre Dame in 1986.

Growing up surrounded by the sport, Holtz played football for both his Fayetteville, AR, high school football team and the University of Notre Dame.

He has also had a long and successful career as a coach, starting with Florida State (where he met his future wife, Jennifer). He coached with his father at both Notre Dame and South Carolina. Holtz is currently the head coach at Louisiana Tech, where he has lead his teams to several successful seasons and post-season games.

In 1996, Holtz was the recipient of the Life Center’s St. Francis Award, given for his dedication and support of Christian values and outstanding athletic achievements.

The next year, he was honored with the National Football Foundation Man-of-the-Year Award. In 2016, Holtz earned Conference USA Coach of the Year Honors.

Outside of football, Holtz has worked to raise funds to send under-served children to recreational and educational summer camps. He is also involved with the Board of Trustees of the American Diabetes Association, and supports the Drew Steele-Skip Holtz Golf Classic, which benefits individuals with special needs.

Nichole Dunne To Give Alumni Address

By Jodie Badman, Executive Assistant to the President

The alumni address at the 2017 Holy Cross College commencement will be given by Nichole (Molnar) Dunne. Dunne was born in Mishawaka, IN, and graduated from Marian High School in 2005. She enrolled at Holy Cross College the next year and graduated with a BA in business in 2009.

While at Holy Cross, Dunne was deeply involved with the college’s Social Concerns Committee. She served as committee president from 2008 to 2009 and devoted countless volunteer hours to the Holy Cross Village, planning and facilitating activities and events for Village residents.

As a student, Dunne met her husband, Jay Dunne, 2007. They were married in 2013 in the St. Joseph Chapel on the Holy Cross College campus.

Dunne is a now a national account manager for Corporate Brokers, and handles accounts for large pharmaceutical and financial companies in Indianapolis, IN. She is an active member of the St. Elizabeth Ann Seton parish in Carmel, IN, and an avid volunteer with the American Cancer Society and the Indianapolis Zoo.

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COMMENCEMENT EVENT SCHEDULE M AY 1 5 - 1 9 , 2 0 1 7

Senior Week Activities* F R I D AY, M AY 1 9 , 2 0 1 7

Baccalaureate Mass*

5:00 p.m.

St. Joseph Chapel Graduates and guests of all faiths are invited to worship together during this special service. Graduates should wear academic regalia.

Saints Send Forth Ceremony*

Immediately following Mass Hardesty Plaza / Millennium Arch Holy Cross College All graduates and their guests are welcome. Graduates will receive their gold crest pin from college administration and Student Government. A small reception will follow. Graduates should wear academic regalia.

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Robing and Line Up 10:15 a.m.

Vincent Lounge Graduates should wear academic regalia.

Procession 10:55 a.m.

49th Commencement Ceremony

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Pfeil Recreation Center Reception immediately following the ceremony.

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Welcome to the Tri

Over the last few years, collaboration between Holy Cross College, Saint Mary’s College, and the University of Notre Dame has opened myriad academic, social, and faith options for students of all three institutions.

With a combination of close-knit friendships, and world-class academic and service opportunities, the tricampus community is a unique educational environment. Holy Cross freshman Andrew Jarocki, a member of the Notre Dame Gateway program,* shares his perspective on the value of three schools in one zip code.

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elcome to the tri-campus area! It’s your first day of college, and you are probably asking the same question as every other restless freshman: what is there to do around here? Buckle up, and prepare to forget the word “bored” even exists. You’ve probably never been anywhere where the zip code matters more.

As neighbors in Notre Dame, IN, 46556, Holy Cross College, Saint Mary’s College, and the University of Notre Dame offer an endless array of possibilities. Here, you’ll watch Belles march into Notre Dame Stadium as members of the Band of the Fighting Irish, cheer for a Domer competing with Holy Cross Lacrosse, or follow a Saint leading the congregation in worship in the Basilica. The three schools are quickly going to become one home for you in every way.

First of all, you’ll definitely notice your academic experience enhanced because of the tri-campus area.

The ability to create a schedule with classes from multiple schools will help you get the most from your education. Each campus also hosts a variety of speakers throughout the year, thought-provoking and open to everyone. It’s not just students that take advantage of the academic opportunities each school has to offer.

Professors conducting research often lead collaboration between schools, and faculty will frequently teach classes open to the whole community. You’ll study next to your peers from all over the tri-campus, who are in turn from all over the world.

Once you finish your homework, you’ll find there’s plenty of fun to be had here too! Join clubs at all three schools, like Model UN or Boxing at ND, Saint Mary’s Environmental Coalition or Belles for Life, and SAGE or Yoga Club at Holy Cross, to meet new people with new

perspectives. Take in a Holy Cross basketball game and you’ll hear the Band of the Dawg Pound, the rowdiest and loudest pep band in the world. Remember your dancing shoes, because dances like the Holy Cross Hoedown and SMC Bellefest will have on your feet ‘til the wee hours. Before you know it, you won’t be able to walk anywhere in the tri-campus area without waving to (at least) a half dozen people you’ve gotten to know while exploring all the good times at each school.

Lest all of this sound too hectic, our community provides plenty of places to search out peace and quiet. The serene gardens of Saint Mary’s are perfect for a moment of introspection, and there is no more spiritually enriching way to conclude a week than to celebrate Lucernarium night prayer at the Moreau Seminary just a short walk from your dorm. The Brothers and the Sisters of the Holy Cross are the friendliest souls you’ll ever meet, and are always ready to be a listening ear. The literal hundreds of Masses celebrated each week throughout the community make sure you’ll never have to worry about finding one that works with your schedule.

The three schools mean three times the opportunities for students of each school. In short, when you live in in the tri-campus area, you’re going to squeeze triple the fun into your daily life! (Don’t forget to find the time to do your laundry and call mom once in a while too). Holy Cross, Saint Mary’s, and Notre Dame each contribute a unique and vibrant aspect to our shared community. With all that, you’ll be amazed how the opportunities of three campuses make four college years feel like two fast seconds. Good luck, and welcome home!

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Ian Klupar, ’17, took an ecology class from Adrian Rocha, Ph.D., at the University of Notre Dame during the spring 2016 semester, which led to his internship at Notre Dame’s Rocha Lab in Toolik Lake, AK. Over the summer, he assisted the lab with Carbon in Arctic Tussock Tundra (CATT) Network ecology research. “This experience definitely revealed to me the type of interests I have and the strengths I can offer,” Klupar says. His work included performing shrubbery transections to estimate the amount of carbon in the soil, studying the CO2 released from the tundra at a burn site, and collecting bulk density cores to measure the amount of carbon stored in the soil.

Although he’s been a Holy Cross student for four years, Levi Benton, ’17, works at the University of Notre Dame. For the last two years, he has worked for the University of Notre Dame Development Office in Storytelling/Engagement as a Notre Dame Gold Gang Member. The Gold Gang interacts with fans and visitors during football weekends and other events across campus and South Bend community. It has been a great experience. “Being in the Gold Gang has given me lifetime memories and friendships with Notre Dame students,” he says. Having three campuses so close together opens up a wide range of employment opportunities. Holy Cross students also work at Notre Dame athletic facilities, the Hammes Bookstore, and the Basilica.

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Last semester, Holy Cross, Saint Mary’s and Notre Dame collaborated on a tri-campus Ecology and Sustainability class to teach students about waste and resource management in relation to the carbon footprint of each school. Besides the in-class lectures taught by a rotation of professors from each campus, the first half of the semester took Holy Cross students on field trips to local parks, including Spicer Lake, Boot Lake, and Warren Dunes. L-R, Back Row: Alexis Peterson, ’18, Jonathan Hake, ’17, Megan Santos, ’17, Andrew Polaniecki, Philip Querciagrossa, ’19, Hunter Ostapowicz, ‘19, James Walter, ‘17, Br. Lawrence Unfried. L-R, Front Row: Benjamin Zeledon, ‘19, George Sutherland, ’17, Karen Eckrich, ’19, Marie Oliva, ’19.

Natalie Treadwell, ’19, was a Gateway student at Holy Cross College (see note, page 16) last year. In her second semester at Holy Cross, she took an art class from Professor Chris Stackowicz and found her calling. Now a student at the University of Notre Dame, Natalie continues to take art classes at Holy Cross College, and has already started to make a career of her art. Over the summer, she received a scholarship from The Explorers Club and Adventure Canada to paint the beauty of the Arctic Circle in the Northwest Passage. In November, she showed her work at the Polar Film Festival in New York, NY, and was thrilled to sell her first paintings. Her art can be seen at susitnavisions.com.

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The Band of the Fighting Irish is one of the most popular Notre Dame experiences for Holy Cross students. It opens up extensive travel, networking, and performance experiences for the students who are selected. Along with being in the university’s marching band, Holy Cross students also participate in smaller jazz bands, varsity bands, and section ensembles. L-R, Back Row: Michael Fuchs, ’19, Noemi De La Torre, ’19, Kiera McKenna, ’17, Daniel Marshalla, ’20, Ryan McKalip, ’17, Olivia Berardi, ’20, Mitchell Ryan, ’20, Christopher Brach, ’17 L-R, Front Row: Gerald Maloney ’17, Christian Cecil, ’19, Brian Talbot, ‘19, Matthew McGuinness, ‘18, Christopher Minasian, ‘16, Patrick O’Connor, ’16, Colin Besetzny, ’20, Harrison Jessup, ’18, Andrew Glaser, ’17. Not pictured: Matt DeSantis, ’17, Andrew Jarocki, ’20, Isaiah Kulikowski, ’19, William Neely, ’20.

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Holy Cross students are eligible to play for many athletic clubs at Notre Dame and Saint Mary’s, but one of the most popular men’s club sports is rugby. The University of Notre Dame Men’s Rugby Club is an Olympic high performance program, but because it is a club sport at Notre Dame, students from Holy Cross are eligible to join. Thanks to recruiting from the Rugby Club coaches, some students even come to Holy Cross just so they can play rugby for this elite program. L-R, Back Row: Nick Argy, ’19, Emmanuel Ascencio Moreno, ’18, Greg Jamieson, ’20, Max Coduti, ’20, Clayton Brown, ’19, Antonio Leija, ’18. L-R, Front Row: Mack Vanek, ’19, Chung-Wei Chang, ’20, Landan Yount, ’20, Alexander Meagher, ’19.

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Although Holy Cross is now offering majors in biology and computer science this year, students like Jonathan Hake, ’17, have found that they already have access to world-class science facilities and professors. In particular, Jonathan, a psychology major, has taken six classes and four labs at Saint Mary’s College, just a 15 minute walk from his dorm room. It has bolstered his love of science and teaching. He recently applied to the Alliance for Catholic Education program at Notre Dame, and is hoping to teach math and science to students at a Catholic school while he while he earns his master’s degree in education.

The Westville Educational Initiative (WEI) is an academic collaboration between Holy Cross, the University of Notre Dame, and Bard College Prison Initiative in New York. Over 45 faculty from these institutions educate students at the Westville Correctional Facility pursing an AA degree through Holy Cross. pursuing an associate of arts degree through Holy Cross. “In May, we will proudly confer our 25th AA degree to a WEI student,” says Alesha Seroczynski, Ph.D., director WEI operations. Last year, Holy Cross was one of 67 programs selected by the US Department of Education to participate in the Second Chance Pell Program. Consequently, Holy Cross expanded the WEI program to Indiana Women’s Prison and now offers college degrees to nearly 100 incarcerated men and women.

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INSPIRING the Next Generation

By Cosette Fox, Ph.D., associate professor of psychology

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he psychology department at Holy Cross College has always valued the importance of exposing students to scholarly research. Starting in 2008, Doris Van Auken, Ph.D., chair of the psychology department, began taking Holy Cross students to international research conferences around the United States, Europe, and as far away as Melbourne, Australia. This spring semester, Hugh Van Auken, Ph.D., an adjunct in the psychology department, will take ten psychology students to a research conference in Vienna, Austria, and Cosette Fox, Ph.D., associate professor of psychology, will take four psychology students to present their research at the Michigan Academy Conference at Western Michigan University, in Kalamazoo, Michigan.

Another way the psychology department gives its students real-world experience is by immersing them in hands-on research projects on campus. In September 2016, the psychology department was granted a room in Vincent Hall to act as a “psych lab.” Since then, several studies have taken place in the psych lab, including two studies investigating the effect of sugar on memory.

The first study is a collaboration with Gabriel Radvansky, Ph.D., from the psychology department at the University of Notre Dame. Dr. Fox and Dr. Radvansky are looking at the effect of glucose on formation and long-term recollection of memories of historical events. The second study, overseen by Dr. Fox, is closely related to the first, examining the effect of sucrose and stress on visual memory in male students. Glucose (a simple sugar) is the main source of energy for the brain. Past studies have shown that glucose or sucrose (table sugar) improve memory under stressful conditions such as when working on a difficult task or when multi-tasking. In fact, stress seems to mediate the effect of sugar on memory.

Cortisol, a stress hormone, enhances memory and is thought to do so by increasing blood glucose levels.

Psychology majors, Madison Tomblin, ’19, and her research partner Mark Roy, ’19, as well as Sabrina Pajor, ’18, and her research partner Maritza DeAnda, ’19, are working on the sugar and memory studies.

Overall, the research process has been a rewarding, yet challenging experience for Tomblin and Roy. “By far, the best opportunity I have had as a

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psychology student at Holy Cross has been to take says. “I have developed closer relationships with Maritza part in my very own research project,” says Tomblin. and with Professor Fox, and my knowledge in the field “The skills I was able to gain from the research will of research has expanded immensely.” Having such a be incredibly valuable moving forward in my degree valuable scholarly experience reinforced Pajor’s decision and in my eventual career in psychology.” Roy agrees, to be a psychology major, and she recognized its longadding, “The most rewarding part of the research is term impact. “Having research experience will prepare being able to see the results of me for graduate school our experiment and how it might because I will have already be influential in the future.” conducted experiments and One of the most challenging worked on statistical analysis aspects of the research for both of data.”

Roy and Tomblin is taking the Overall, the benefits of time to make sure the data is research for undergraduate entered correctly. Despite that students are very valuable. challenge, though, knowing that Taking part in the research the research has a purpose is process makes Holy Cross extremely motivating.

College students more In November 2016, Pajor competitive in the market for – SABRINA PAJOR and DeAnda traveled with Dr. their future graduate school Fox to Neuroscience 2016, the or career goals. Through these Society for Neuroscience’s annual meeting, in San Diego, practical undergraduate experiences, the psychology CA, to present their study. Pajor found it to be an eyedepartment is helping expose students to a world of opening experience. “I am so thankful I received the innovation and discovery and inspiring them to pursue opportunity to take part in conducting research,” she a degree and future in psychology.

“Having research experience will prepare me for graduate school because I will have already conducted experiments and worked on statistical analysis of data.”

Sabrina Pajor, ’18, and Maritza De Anda, ’19, present their research at Neuroscience 2016, the Society for Neuroscience’s annual meeting.

Mark Roy, ‘19, and Madison Tomblin, ‘19, conduct psychology experiments in the Holy Cross psych lab.

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By Eryn Ray, ’17

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espite growing up in Texas, Marco Medina found himself drawn to ice hockey at a young age, and as he excelled in the sport, he reached a semi-professional competitive level playing in the Western State Hockey League. While playing for the Wichita Junior Thunder in Kansas, Medina was recruited by a hockey coach representing a college he had never heard of: Holy Cross College. But because of the coach’s interest and encouragement, he quickly agreed to a campus visit.

Upon arrival, Medina liked what he saw. The business program and the tri-campus community appealed to his academic and social needs. However, he had not expected the individual attention he received from the staff. “The people in admissions were especially nice,” Medina shares. He applied to the college only one

day before his campus visit, but admissions expedited his application so they could congratulate him on his acceptance and personally hand him his acceptance packet while he was there. “That made my family and I realize how much this college cared about its students.”

A few days later, Medina returned to Kansas to consider his options. Within a week, he committed to attending Holy Cross College.

He immediately made a few close friends when classes began freshman year, and quickly became an active participant in campus affairs, most notably in student government. Medina has been a member of the Student Government Association for the past three years, serving as a senator for two years, and currently serving as vice president. “Running for SGA

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“[At Holy Cross College] I’ve been able to do things I may never have done – things that were outside of my comfort zone – and I am better for them.” is something I probably never would have attempted at a larger school,” Medina admits. However, his friend George Sutherland, the current SGA president, encouraged him to run. “I’m really glad I listened to him!” Medina is happy to talk about his role with SGA. “As vice president, I have multiple chairs that I’m in charge of,” he says. “I delegate tasks to those chairs and mentor them as they delegate tasks to their committees.

There’s a large group of people involved. It really helps me stay connected to the campus community.”

Another way Medina stays plugged in to student life is by serving as Resident Advisor for Anselm Hall. He has served two years thus far and is looking forward to a third. “It definitely has its difficulties, but the perks outweigh the responsibility.” Medina loves meeting new students, creating events that they would enjoy, and helping them through their college experience. “There are a lot of first-years in Anselm,” Medina smiles as he explains, “So a lot of what I do is help make sure students stay grounded and get their homework done instead of going out and partying every night.”

From hiking national parks, like Glacier and Arches through programs like the Holy Cross College Outdoor Club and the Geology Class, to his global experience trip to Peru, Medina credits Holy Cross College for helping him become a more well-rounded person.

“I’ve been able to do things I may never have done – things that were outside of my comfort zone – and I am better for them.” He even gets to let loose on the lacrosse field since the hockey program was unfortunately suspended this year. Even so, Medina is thankful for his experience and remains enthusiastic about the college that has given him so many opportunities.

After graduation, Marco Medina plans to go into federal law enforcement. In Texas, he attended a teen academy where he learned the different titles and roles in federal law enforcement and got to see what a “typical day in the FBI” might look like. Last summer, Medina also spent eight weeks in Birmingham, Alabama with the Summer Service Learning Program (SSLP) at Notre Dame shadowing a US Marshal. “It was amazing,” Medina exclaims. “I got to tour a court house. Then we had lunch and I got to ask him tons of questions!”

Medina eagerly looks forward to his future and encourages students to get involved. “Just keep chugging along,” he says. “Even though you’re going to have days in the library from 8-1 (open to close), remember: eventually that day will be over and tomorrow is a new day.” Medina’s positivity and campus action helps remind us that the struggle may be real, but it’s completely worth it.

Below, pictured left to right: Ian Klupar, ‘17 David Napierkowski, ’20 Clayton Brown, ‘19 George Sutherland, ‘18 Marco Medina ‘18 Marie Oliva, ‘19 Karen Eckrich, ‘19

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A Perfect Fit

for Two Generations

By Kristina Barroso Burrell

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om and Kathy Fean are justifiably proud of their son, Greg, a junior at Holy Cross College. He’s an honor student, Admissions Student Ambassador and tour guide, presidentelect of the Student Government Association, and Holy Cross varsity golfer.

He’s also a Holy Cross legacy.

Tom Fean graduated from Holy Cross College in 1991 with an AA in business and continued his education across the street at Notre Dame. He and Kathy, a Saint Mary’s alum, instilled a love of the tri-campus Greg Fean, ’18

community in their children, Greg, Tim, and Mary.

When it came time for Greg to pick a college, it was an easy decision to make. “We didn’t even visit any other schools,” Tom says. “Holy Cross fit Greg perfectly. As he puts it ‘Holy Cross is small when you want it to be, and big when you want it to be.’”

Following their son’s example, Tom and Kathy have grown more involved with Holy Cross over the years.

In March, the Feans hosted an admissions reception for admitted students and their families in their hometown of Fort Wayne.

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was great to experience Greg’s space at Holy Cross and see how much the campus has changed,” says Tom. “When I was at Holy Cross, there was just one little student lounge, and classes were in trailers, but now, with the O’Connor Commons and other changes, it’s transformed into a truly collegiate campus.”

Even if the physical campus is different, the core of the Holy Cross experience remains unchanged. “We’re so grateful for the strong Catholic identity Holy Cross provides,” the Feans agree. “And the Brothers have been an important part of Greg’s experience, too.” Greg lives on the first floor of Pulte Hall, below the Brothers’ residences. It’s a smaller dorm, and it’s given him the opportunity to interact closely with the Brothers: sharing meals, getting advice, and even playing Farkle with Br. Paul Kelly. “I’ve gained so much respect for the way the Brothers care about students personally,” says Greg. “All of the Brothers are incredibly supportive of my goals.”

Holy Cross provided Tom with a foundation of support as a student, too. “Holy Cross helped me to be an advocate for myself,” he explains. “Professors like Father Merwyn Thomas and Father Michael Sullivan believed in me and helped me believe in myself.

Successfully networking in a smaller environment like Holy Cross gave me the confidence to reach out at Notre Dame and in my career.”

The Feans are thankful that Greg found a home at Holy Cross. “We wanted him to go to a school where he could grow his own direction, and we’re seeing the fruits of that now,” says Tom. Through the academic, social, and spiritual opportunity Holy Cross has provided, Greg has had a place to develop his personality and seek his vocation. Because of his experience with a long childhood

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“Holy Cross is small when you want it to be, and big when you want it to be.”

— Greg Fean illness, Greg intended to be pre-med when he came to Holy Cross. Along the way, though, he switched his major to business. “I loved the science classes I took, but business is a better fit for my skills,” Greg explains.

He hasn’t settled on a final career yet, but no matter what he chooses, his parents know he’ll be prepared. “At another school, you might not have enough interaction with professors to explore your options like you do here,” says Tom. “Greg has an entrepreneurial mind, but he’s still interested in medical science. Holy Cross has let him personalize his future, and what more could we ask for?”

The Fean family attends their middle son Tim’s graduation from Bishop Dwenger High School.

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Alumni Announcements BIRTHS, BAPTISMS, AND ADOPTIONS Chris Nichol, 2006, and his wife, Nicole, welcomed their fourth child, Quinlan Joseph, on January 24, 2017.

Rebecca (Wynen) Hagen, 2011, and her husband welcomed their second child, Sawyer Bishop Hagen this year.

Claire (Doriot) Tarala, 2015, and her husband, Michael Tarala, 2015, welcomed a daughter, Anastasia Lee, on July 16, 2016.

Nate Krakowski, Network System Administrator at Holy Cross College, and his wife Christa, welcomed their fourth child, Jacob Alexander, on November 21, 2016.

Andre’ Polaniecki, assistant director of Athletics/ Compliance and Andrew Polaniecki, director of Campus Ministry at Holy Cross College, welcomed their fifth child, Matthew James, on December 7, 2016.

MARRIAGES AND ENGAGEMENTS Michelle Sheehan, 2012, became engaged to Brandon Mangia on October 29, 2016, the year the Cubs won the World Series!

Amanda Dugan, 2013, will be getting married on May 27, 2017, in South Bend, IN. Nicole Rogers, 2014, and Shane Leo, 2012, were married on April 22, 2016, and moved to Leander, TX, to start their lives together.

CLASS UPDATES Patrick Erhardt, 1969, is currently performing in a production of To Kill a Mockingbird at Florida Repertory Theatre in Fort Myers, FL, where he now lives.

Jack Kelly, 1972, was reappointed Chairman of the U.S. Advisory Committee on National Cemeteries and Memorials, the entity that guides federal policy on America’s 132 national cemeteries and memorials, a board he has chaired since 2004.

Jim Sweedyk, 1972, volunteers with Catholic Charities in Tulsa, OK, and recently chaired the construction of an end-of-life facility called Porta Caeli House, a ministry for the people of eastern Oklahoma.

Tom Taylor, 1972, is retiring after 45 years as a developer and IT manager. He lives in Warrenville, IL, with his wife of 37 years, Dianne, and they love to stop by the Holy Cross tent when they visit in the fall for ND games.

Paul Gilvary, 1978, recently retired from Chicago Public Schools after teaching music and science for 33 years.

Michelle Ranschaert, 1994, is celebrating 17 years (and many different jobs, such as medical records and central supply) at Southfield Village, where she started when the facility opened in 2000.

Paul O’Brien, 2000, runs a nature business in California.

Brian Ledley, 2003, is currently serving as Hospitality Manager for the Salvation Army’s Kroc Center in South Bend, IN. Nichole Dunne, 2009, recently moved back to Indiana with her husband, Jay Dunne, 2007. Nichole is a staffing manager and Jay is a senior intelligence analyst in global risk management.

Tim Holewczynski, 2009, is now the Director of Business Development for a digital marketing firm in downtown Chicago and lives in Western Springs, IL, with his wife, Emily, and their two young girls, Eileen and Charlotte.

Humberto Delgado, 2012, was recently promoted to Assistant Executive Director for La Casa de Amistad.

He was also just accepted into the EMNA (Executive Master of Non-profit Administration) program at the University of Notre Dame.

Alexander Malinowski, 2012, was admitted as an Intermediate Member to the exclusive Detroit Athletic Club.

Amanda Dugan, 2013, taught English as a New Language for the past two years, and is now the second grade teacher at St. Vincent DePaul Catholic School in Elkhart, IN. Audrey Lee, 2013, an instructor for the fitness program DDP Yoga (founded by Diamond Dallas Page), was recently featured in the DDP Yoga DVDs.

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Katelyn Pelton, 2013, recently accepted a new position in St. Petersburg, FL, where she is a regional marketing consultant for Allstate insurance.

Ben Bournay, 2014, started his new job at Stryker Corp. as a joint replacement sales representative on January 1, 2017.

Thomas J. Lyons, 2014, will be graduating magna cum laude from Valparaiso University School of Law honors program (where he was on Valparaiso’s Law Review as a note writer and associate editor), and has been accepted into Georgetown’s Securities and Financial Regulation LL.M. program.

Terron Phillips, 2014, began a new position as the Admissions Coordinator for the Executive MBA Program in the Mendoza College of Business at the University of Notre Dame in February 2017.

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Macauley T. Hill, 2015, started a financial planning practice in the South Bend area committed to changing the lives of professionals by developing plans to achieve their goals and dreams.

Chris Noble, 2015, recently took on a new role with Next College Student Athlete as their Head Golf Recruiting Coach.

Claire (Doriot) Tarala, 2015, is now a youth minister at St. John the Evangelist Parish in Goshen, IN. Michael Tarala, 2015, is in sales at Welch Packaging in Elkhart, IN. Michael Franz, 2016, began working as a communications and public relations manager for Visit South Bend Mishawaka right after graduating from Holy Cross College.

Fabio Aiello, 2017, was promoted to vice president of Knockerball Chicago.

Keep up with campus and regional alumni events at

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pictured from left to right: John Suddarth, AA, ’74 Frank Yensel, AA, ’74 Katie Galloway, BA, ’11 Madelyn Martinec, BA, ’16 Sarah Fugarino, BA, ’11 Andrew Weiss, BA, ’12 Nathan Durkes, BA, ’10 Not pictured: Tim DeGeeter, AA, ’89 Katelyn Palmer, BA, ’07 Tim Holewczynski, BA, ’09 Matthew Florian, BA, ’11 Corey Edmonds, BA, ’12 Juan Constantino, BA, ’16 Mike Franz, BA, ’16 Bill Casserly, AA, ’06

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Teaching

Beauty in Nature

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I first met Brother Lawrence Unfried, C.S.C., in fall of 2016, during a unique tri-campus collaboration. A group of professors from Holy Cross College and its neighbors, Saint Mary’s College and the University of Notre Dame, co-taught an Ecology and Sustainability course for students of all three campuses, and although I am an English major, I decided to take the class for a new challenge. The class alternated meeting places between campuses, but only Holy Cross students had the chance to embark on a series of excursions to natural preserves around Michiana. The person who led these encounters, naturally, was Br. Lawrence.

As an associate professor of Holy Cross’ biology department since 1974, Br. Lawrence has always fostered a profound appreciation for the natural world in his students and himself. Born in Evansville, IN, Br. Lawrence was raised by parents he labels, in typical Hoosier incisiveness, “nature lovers.” “My father wasn’t

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formally taught,” he says, with his usual small smile beneath his thin-framed spectacles. “But he taught me how to identify trees.” Br. Lawrence also credits his mother with encouraging his curiosity and affection for nature. They clearly succeeded. One of the things I found fascinating his class was Br. Lawrence’s nearly prescient ability to identify trees and other flora without so much as a moment of hesitation.

Growing up, another key figure who nurtured his appreciation for the natural sciences was Brother Charles Beck, a teacher at the high school Br. Lawrence attended. Br. Charles was a man of many hats - a teacher of algebra, biology, and chemistry. It was during Br. Lawrence’s high school years that he felt called to become a teacher and Brother himself, being overall impressed with the pedagogical approach and mannerisms of the order. Br. Lawrence spent one year in the novitiate, a common tenure for those entering religious communities, and attended the University of Notre Dame where he earned his pre-professional degree. He spent time teaching in Akron, OH and Louisville, KY, before settling for good at Holy Cross College (then Holy Cross Junior College) in the mid1970s. Br. Lawrence sees his dedication to the natural world as in line with his life as a Brother. “The mission of the congregation is dedicated to the education of the whole person,” he explains. “It’s about the appreciation of nature, and to show the worthiness of preserving diversity.”

In class, Br. Lawrence taught us that the transcendentalist philosopher Henry David Thoreau went out into nature and tried to live deliberately. He

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Br. Lawrence teaches a variety of science classes at Holy Cross College. He also teaches at Westville Correctional Facility as part of the Westville Educational Initiative (see page 15).

Photos by Br. Nich Perez, C.S.C., and Peter Ringenberg.

did not simply see nature or appreciate it, he assimilated it; he made it a part of himself, because just as the soul is inextricable from God, so too is the body from nature.

As his student, I’ll never forget the hidden, isolated landscapes Br. Lawrence guided us through. His words made us pause, reflect, and ruminate on something that was not merely lab credit for a science requirement, but the initiation of something within ourselves, an awakening he has facilitated in generations of students.

Br. Lawrence’s gift of seeing nature as more than just the corporeal is an invaluable contribution to my education.

He gave me, and the numerous students before me, the ability to see beauty in every terrain because Creation itself is a whole made of insular parts, something to be preferred, something at once more than the sum of its parts and yet beautiful because of every one – down to every tree and leaf.

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