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

Letter from the President The cover of this issue of Connections is an appropriate image of a “big thing” happening on campus right now. The O’Connor Commons at Holy Cross College conveys both spiritual significance and community meaning reflective of the Holy Cross tradition.

The meadow of the Commons enhances the religious ideal of living simply and without distraction or imposed urgency, along with the collegiate aspiration for learning in a community bonded by shared beliefs. In the communal sense, the Commons conveys hope, as it is a sacred space in which residents are able to dream of themselves as better than they are and what they might become. This aspect is clearly demonstrated in the Brothers’ long-standing mission to help transform young people through a residential experience of growth in mind, body, and spirit.

At Holy Cross College we continue to give young people the opportunity to experience close, personal relationships with their teachers and peers; to gain competence to see the needs of the world around them; to develop courage to act on behalf of others; and to extend the familial spirit of this place so that all humankind are cherished as children of God and our brothers and sisters.

Our Catholic intellectual tradition affirms that our body and soul needs this kind of communal support and spiritual nourishment to discover personally the full truth that is our incarnated Lord, Jesus Christ. After 49 years, that Holy Cross mission is still alive and well as we prepare citizens for the 21st century.

Thank you for being part of our extended family and please consider a trip back to campus. A stroll across the open space of the O’Connor Commons can serve as a reminder to keep a space open in our lives for the surprises God has in store for those who have hope.

Sincerely in Holy Cross,

Br. John R. Paige, C.S.C., PhD

Connections Cover “I am a sophomore majoring in elementary education, and what I love about Holy Cross is how many opportunities I have to live out my passion. Without Holy Cross, I wouldn’t have been able to work with so many amazing students in the community and realize my true calling.”

— Cynthia Preston, ’18

EDITOR Kristina Barroso Burrell

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Hank Gettinger Thaddeus Johnson ‘19

GRAPHIC DESIGNER Kristina R. Craig, Kreative Koncepts

ADDITIONAL GRAPHIC DESIGN Josue Tapia-Martinez

PHOTOGRAPHERS/PHOTO COURTESIES Br. Nich Perez, C.S.C. Br. James Leik, C.S.C. Barbara O’Connor Peter Ringenberg Emily Wack ‘17 Cover photo: Br. Nich Perez, C.S.C.

POSTMASTER: Send address changes to College Relations Holy Cross College P.O. Box 308 Notre Dame, IN 46556 Copyright 2015 Holy Cross College, Notre Dame, IN 46556.

Reproduction in whole or part is prohibited without written permission. The opinions expressed are those of the authors or their subjects and are not necessarily shared by the College.

ALUMNI ANNOUNCEMENTS Send your updates to: Office of College Relations Holy Cross College P.O. Box 308 Notre Dame, IN 46556 Email: collegerelations@hcc-nd.edu Web form: https://collegerelations.hcc-nd.edu/ class-notes

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Contents Connections

4 Campus Updates

6 Welcome Home for All

8 Learning to Lead

10 The Heart of Holy Cross

Prestigious new faculty and staff join the Holy Cross family.

The annual picnic brings faculty, staff, students and alumni together for a celebration of community.

Michael Ognar-Pettersson ’16 found an identity at Holy Cross that includes and transcends his love of basketball.

A philanthropic gift changes the landscape of the Holy Cross campus.

12 From the Archives Br. James Leik is a man with a mission to do whatever is needed to make Holy Cross run smoothly.

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Changes in Faculty Bring New Energy

Clockwise from top Left, Martin Sulkanen, Yuhui Lu, Chris Stackowicz, Alan Jones, Katherine Oswald and Cosette Fox.

“Simply put, I want to teach young minds,” says Martin Sulkanen, the new associate professor of physics at Holy Cross College. “I can’t resist the opportunity to be a part of the rejuvenation of math and science here at Holy Cross,” he adds.

Although Sulkanen’s resonant voice brings a surprising sense of poetry to physics, his credentials are anything but abstract. He received his Ph.D. on “Pulsar Magnetospheres with Jets” from Cornell University, and has been a research scientist for noted scientific organizations such as Michigan Research and Development Center, Leidos, Inc., and NASA. Sulkanen sees encouraging more intense and diverse research opportunities for students as an integral part of his future at Holy Cross. “There are projects for every level of interest,” he says. “Whether it be using artificial physics to simulate soft matter behavior or studying rotating neutron stars, students here will do real research that impacts their future careers.”

Sulkanen is one of six new full-time teaching faculty at Holy Cross College this year, all of whom bring a wealth of experience, knowledge and ideas to the Holy Cross academic landscape. The sciences were also fortunate to add Dr. Yuhui Lu to the chemistry program. Lu has two Ph.D.’s: one in electrical engineering from the University of Notre Dame and one in physical chemistry from Sichuan University, China. He is currently building the curriculum and lab requirements for a Holy Cross organic chemistry emphasis. In the future, he plans to collaborate with nearby schools to give Holy Cross students even more research subjects.

The liberal arts were fortunate to add three new professors. Among them is Chris Stackowicz, who is known in the South Bend Art community for his immense public murals including the 933 Bridge Project, the East Race Mosaic and the Perley Fine Arts Academy mural. Stackowicz became an associate professor of art at Holy Cross with a big vision in mind. He envisions the college

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Holy Cross Appoints Key New Staff In September, Michael Brach was made vice president of advancement at Holy Cross College, bringing more than 25 years of senior-level experience in higher education advancement and marketing to his new position. Most recently, he was the associate vice president for advancement at Valparaiso University, and previously, he served as senior director of development at the University of Notre Dame. “Mike brings a professionalism and energy to Holy Cross that has already started to transform the school. I can’t wait to see what big things he has in store for us,” says Br. John Paige.

In addition to 16 years of experience in advancement at Notre Dame, Brach’s connection to the Congregation of the Holy Cross runs deep and close to home. His oldest son, Chris, is a junior business major at Holy Cross, and his three younger sons are all in Catholic schools in the South Bend area. Brach believes that “there is a tremendous amount of momentum at Holy Cross College.” He looks forward to working with the Holy Cross Brothers and community to further advance the college’s mission, vision, and values.

Kristina Barroso Burrell began her Left to right, Kristina Barroso Burrell and Michael Brach. experience with Holy Cross as an adjunct professor of communications in 2014. In September, she accepted a new position as coordinator of campus and external communications for Holy Cross College.

With a BA in English from Andrews University, and a JD from the University of Notre Dame, Barroso Burrell brings a wide range of communications and marketing experiences, including layout and design, writing for web and media and social media. As a former major gifts officer with Andrews University, she also has an understanding of advancement in higher education.

“I am looking forward to the opportunity to tell the Holy Cross story internally and externally to bring our past, present and future together,” says Barroso Burrell.

She will be responsible for media relations, campus communications and collaborating with admissions and advancement on marketing strategies.

as a place where art and music can combine to influence all parts of academic life. “Having an outlet for creativity adds to quality of life,” says Stackowicz. “That’s what drives students. I see Holy Cross as a place where I can build a program and facility for fine arts that will inspire creativity, not just here, but in the whole community.”

The psychology department brought Dr. Cosette Fox to join their faculty.

Fox’s specialty is in experimental psychology, and she has done research on glucose transporters and the effect of glucose on memory. “I love the Brothers’ mission to educate hearts and minds. I want to do my part to increase interest and excitement for psychology here,” says Fox. She will be expanding the psychology course offerings in the spring to include neuroscience and crosscultural psychology.

The Spanish program was boosted by the addition of Dr. Katherine Oswald to the program this year. Oswald will be teaching Spanish language

classes this year. However, her research background is in medieval Spanish literature, and she hopes to add Spanish literature classes to the curriculum.

Oswald will also lead the spring 2016 global engagement trip to Peru. “There is much to learn from the past,” she explains, “but it is important to ground that knowledge in the present.”

Each current and future Holy Cross senior gained an important ally in their search for a post-graduate career. Alan Jones came Holy Cross from Northeastern Illinois University in August, 2015, where he had been the career counseling program coordinator. As the director for the career development center and instructor of the Senior Capstone class at Holy Cross, he says “I want students to learn better reflective thinking so they can understand their strengths and interests and have the confidence to take risks to pursue their career desires.”

Jones plans to use an emphasis in narrative career counseling to support Holy Cross juniors and seniors as they matriculate to their ultimate potential.

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n September 19, students, faculty, staff, alumni, family and friends gathered by the Millennium Arch on a brisk windy day for the annual Welcome Home picnic. A picnic lunch and games were enjoyed by attendees, and band comprised of Holy Cross students provided musical entertainment. “Our annual Welcome Home picnic is a great time for our entire Holy Cross community to come together and celebrate through music, games, and delicious food. This year, we were happy to have so many of our friends and family come back to celebrate the college’s 49th birthday,” said Betsy Fulnecky, director of annual giving and stewardship.

The picnic is a great time to develop connections between the many members of the Holy Cross family. For our alumni, this day is a chance to meet with friends and see the changes around campus, see their former professors, and hear directly from the students what campus life is currently like. For students, it’s a day to eat free food, play games, have fun with their professors, and the Brothers of Holy Cross. They might even be lucky enough to receive some wisdom from the visiting alumni.

This was also the first time that many of the alumni had the opportunity to see the new O’Connor Commons, a green space in the center of campus that replaces the old student parking.

The new space serves to connect all of the residence

The picnic is a new event designed to bring members of the Holy Cross community back to campus with their whole family.

halls and academic buildings, and gives Holy Cross a real “backyard” for our faculty, staff, students, and alumni to play in.

For Mike Brach, vice president for advancement, this was the first college event he had the chance to attend.

“The picnic was a great opportunity to meet many of the people that make this place so special. It really felt like a family gathering, and everybody made us feel so welcome”.

The picnic is a new event designed to bring members of the Holy Cross community back to campus with their whole family. After the picnic, many attendees headed across the street to see the Notre Dame football team defeat Georgia Tech in a close, thrilling game.

Next year, Holy Cross College will celebrate 50 years of educational excellence. While the college hasn’t released its picnic plans yet, the 2016 Welcome Home picnic will undoubtedly play an important role in kicking off a year of activities to celebrate this milestone anniversary.

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Clockwise from top left: Br. Jesus Alonso, Mark Hill and Br. John Paige relax at the picnic • The food and seating tent was set up in the shade of the Millenium Arch and Hesburgh Grove • A group of faculty, staff and students enjoyed playing lawn games • Sophomore Emily Wack and her band entertained the crowd in the tent

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“Michael used basketball as a starting point to develop his identity. Holy Cross gave him the chance to get involved instead of getting lost in the masses.”

— Mike McBride, men’s basketball coach

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By Thaddeus Johnson, ’19

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student’s time in college is a journey during which the way people, places, and things are perceived can either be challenged or affirmed. For Michael Ognar-Pettersson, class of 2016, these formative years will have a lasting impact on the rest of his life, both personally and professionally.

With an ocean between him and his three half siblings in Sweden, Michael grew up as an only child. Although he started college in his home state of Michigan, he found himself missing a sense of connectedness to the greater student body. He left in search of a college with a feeling of community among the students. Michael found what he was looking for at Holy Cross.

“Michael used basketball as a starting point to develop his identity,” says Mike McBride, assistant athletic director and coach of the men’s basketball team.

“Holy Cross gave him the chance to get involved instead of getting lost in the masses.” Not only is Michael a member of the Saints basketball team, he has found academic success as a Delta Epsilon Sigma Honor Society inductee and personal growth in his role as a SOAR (Saints Orientation, Advising, and Registration) representative.

“In the last few years, my perspective of the world has really changed,” Michael says. One of the

experiences that impacted him the most was a visit to the local chapter of the American Red Cross to visit and speak with Iraqi refugees. Michael says spending time with the refugees increased his level of global understanding and compassion. He was able to look past differences in religious beliefs and find empathy with the refugees’ experiences on a basic human level.

“I’ve seen how people of Islamic faith are portrayed in the media,” he says. “The Muslim people I met challenged my perspective. I may be in a leadership position for a company one day. I want to approach people without bias, regardless of religion or ethnicity.”

At its core, Holy Cross College seeks to create opportunity for students to become responsible and compassionate members of their relative communities. In his time here, Michael has embraced and embodied this mission, which transcends curriculum and has permeated every aspect of his college experience. Assisted by family, coaches, and friends, Michael has found his place as a leader among his peers.

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“To be here and see it — I couldn’t visualize from the pictures how beautiful it is ... it’s so much better than I even hoped.” – Barbara O’Connor

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From top: Barbara O’Connor, Br. John Paige and Mary Ricketts at the dedication of the O’Connor Commons • John, Barbara and Andy O’Connor with Fr. Theodore Hesburgh at the dedication of the Hesburgh Grove

hat do you need?” It is the question at the heart of the mission of the Brothers of the Congregation of the Holy Cross, and it exemplifies the generous spirit of John V. O’Connor. Inspired by her late husband, Barbara O’Connor gave Holy Cross College a gift in John’s memory to create the O’Connor Commons, a wide expanse of green space at the center of the college’s campus.

The O’Connor family first came to visit Holy Cross from their home in California when their son, Andy, started looking for a college. Barbara was worried about Andy moving so far away, so a friend recommended Holy Cross for its nurturing atmosphere.

The O’Connors were immediately impressed with the supportive community they found at Holy Cross. Once Andy decided that Holy Cross was the place for him, the O’Connors began making regular trips to Indiana, and

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Left: John and Barbara O’Connor at Holy Cross College for the graduation of their son, Andy.

it didn’t take long for them to feel that they, too, were a part of the Holy Cross family.

As time passed, Barbara and John could see how much Andy was maturing through his experience at Holy Cross. They felt inspired to give back to the college that had given so much support to their son.

“We love supporting Holy Cross because we can make a real difference here,” Barbara says. One of the early contributions of the O’Connors’ legacy at Holy Cross was an endowed scholarship that emphasized support of Eagle Scouts at Holy Cross. However, there was something greater that the campus was missing: a true collegiate atmosphere. John and Br. John Paige frequently spoke of how Holy Cross needed something more than a parking lot in the middle of campus. Sadly, though, John O’Connor passed away in 2012 before plans to alter the college’s landscape could be made.

After discussions with Br. John about the needs of the college, Barbara graciously provided the funds for Holy Cross to create a central commons space in front of the Pfeil Center, between the academic buildings and the dormitories. The impact of the O’Connors’ philanthropy will be felt at Holy Cross for many years to come. The O’Connor Commons is a space that ignites a spirit of community and connection which Holy Cross had been missing. “To be here and see it — I couldn’t visualize from the pictures how beautiful it is,” Barbara said after visiting Holy Cross for the dedication of the Commons in October, 2015. “It’s so much better than I even hoped.” Indeed, it is more than we had dreamed as well. It is the perfect place for our students to call their second home.

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A Man With a

by Kristina Barroso Burrell

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There’s little doubt that Brother James Leik, C.S.C., is a man called to service, and he has spent his life heeding that call. After entering the United States Air Force as part of the Korean War draft, his records were “lost” and he had to repeat the first three months of his military career. “I had to do basic training and get all my shots twice,” Br. James says ruefully. “But it saved me from the front.” Because of the delay, Br. James had only just left to fight in Korea when the Korean Armistice Agreement was signed on July 27, 1953. After returning stateside, a sense of missing purpose brought Br. James to the Brothers at Notre Dame. After he took his vows to become a Brother of the Congregation of the Holy Cross, he was given an assignment that would last the rest of his life.

Along with Brother John Driscoll, C.S.C., Br. James helped found Holy Cross Junior College in 1966.

“We just did what needed to be done,” says Br. James, downplaying his role in those early days. The two men agreed that Br. John would manage academic affairs and Br. James would manage the facilities and the money. To be fair, they would both teach classes.

Over the next 21 years, the two men managed Holy Cross Junior College simply and efficiently, much the way they began it. True to the Brothers’ mission to

“make a difference in the world by being present and available,” Br. James took on whatever job needed him.

“The only place I haven’t worked is the library,” he says, without hyperbole. Br. James has been a professor, bookstore manager, director of financial aid, corporate treasurer, and director of institutional advancement.

He was even acting president, but, “only until they could find a replacement.”

Holy Cross has changed in many ways since its humble beginning. It’s gone from formation center for Brothers to an all-men’s school to a coeducational institution, and, more recently, from a junior college to a four-year institution. Br. James has worked steadfastly with the college and its community every step of the way. Even after retiring from teaching, Br. James stayed on as full-time archivist, making a detailed record of Holy Cross’s history because, as he says, “There is no one story—the day to day is the story.”

Currently he is working on digitizing Holy Cross’s myriad photos, statements, reports, and historical documents. “I’m only in the 90s,” he says, holding up a stack of photographs, “so I have a long way to go.” But as his Holy Cross legacy shows, there’s no doubt that Br. James will keep on until the job is done.

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Alumni Announcements BIRTHS, BAPTISMS, AND ADOPTIONS Kristin Moore McCardle, 2013, and her husband Randy, welcomed their son, Kaiden, on May 25, 2015.

Monica (Zehr), 2011, and David Bodien, 2011, welcomed their daughter, Marilee Grace on May 27, 2015.

Nicholas Kovatch, 2009, and his wife Jamie, welcomed their daughter, Melanie Teresa on February 5, 2015.

MARRIAGES Claire Lochmondy, 2011, married Robert Landgraf on August 22, 2015.

Kassie Fletcher, 2014, married Scott Howland, 2014, on April 18, 2015.

Claire Doriot, 2015, married Mike Tarala, 2015, on May 23, 2015.

CLASS UPDATES Jack Horn, 2013, recently accepted a position teaching middle school history at Christ the King School in South Bend, IN. Kate Crane, 2011, recently accepted a position as development coordinator at DePaul College Prep in Chicago, IL. Alexandria Rios, 2012, is in the process of becoming a human resources manager for Express Employment Professionals in Elkhart, IN. Lieren Lorenc, 2013, recently accepted a position as the marketing and event coordinator at The Golf Club of Granger in Granger, IN.

PLEASE REMEMBER Monica Schoenfeld 2005, passed away July 29, 2015.

Stephen Stetz 2012, passed away October 23, 2015.

Br. Raymond Harrington, faculty from 1973 to 2006, writing tutor from 2006 to 2014, passed away January 21, 2015.

Br. Charles Gregg, librarian from 1994 to 2006, passed away April 19, 2015.

Vicki Frone, faculty from 2005 to 2015, passed away April 25, 2015.

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Robert Lulgjuraj David Lutz Edward and Denise Lynch Anne Lyons Edward and Carol Madigan Nelson Madrilejo Terrance and Jan Mahoney Rachel and Charles Martin Marijo Martinec Madelyn Martinec Paul and Rebecca Martinez Alexander Mathiesen Greg and Carleen Mathiesen Donald and Patricia Mattison Diane McAllister Michael McBride Rick and Irma McCall Shirley McClinton Maureen McDonald Eugene and Clare McEnery Thomas and Joyce McFadden Terence and Laurie McFadden Maureen and James McFadden-Dorgan Patrick and Mary McKay Kiera McKenna Bill McKenney Kevin and Mary McNamara Mark McNamee Jeffrey McSheffery Marco Medina Nancy Meers Alvin and Montel Menting Mary and Gary Merrill Edward and Janice Mertz John and Angie Miller Javan Miller David Miller John Mohnke William and Ruth Molnar Eric Monahan Michael and Jennifer Monk John and Tamara Moody Peter and Margaret Moody Patrick Moran Craig and Rebecca Mortell Joseph and Mary Mulka Jon and Carrie Mumaw Leslile Munger Peter Munger Christopher and Carmen Murphy Charles and Julie Neises Thomas and Lucile Nichol Aimee Niespodziany James Niespodziany Christopher Noble Brian Nordan Shane Norris Benjamin Norris Elizabeth North Thomas and Sandra Novitzki Alexis Nugent John and Tina Nurkowski Richard and Mary Nussbaum David Nye Jack and Laura Obringer Barbara O’Connor William O’Connor Asael Orozco David Paige Brian Pearison John and Patricia Pearl Gene and Anne Pendl Matthew Pepe Patrick and Linda Pepe Brett Perkins James and Gretchen Pfeil Michael and Janet Pfeil Khang Phan Mark and Margaret Phelan Terron Phillips Gerry Phillips Charles and Julie Piatkowski

Conrad and Anne Pillai Joelle Poettgen John Poirier Jared Popplewell Br. James Posluszny, C.S.C. Joseph Pozsgai Steven Priebe Adam Primmer Ed and Betty Prusinski Mark Pulte Andrew Querciagrossa Charles and Judith Quinn Howard and Vickie Radde Thomas and Mollie Raih Sharon Rankert Robby and Pamela Rask Paul and Cyndi Raven Elizabeth Raven Francis and Therese Raven Sherry and Charles Raven John Raymer Br. James Reddy, C.S.C. Dale Redman Aaron Reed Brian Regan Donovan Reid Terry and Ellen Reilly James and Mary Rhodes Charlie Rice Michael Riley Sally Roberts William and Andrea Roche Alec Rodriguez Shari Rodriguez Therese Rohan Joseph Rolf Ryan Romkema John W. Rosenthal Alberta Ross Robert and Cynthia Roth Susan and D. G. Rowley Anthony and Judith Rubino Anne and Steven Rudnicki Edward Ruetz Daniel Rumely Marla Rupena Fr. Kevin Russeau, C.S.C. Megan Santos Tony and Deborah Sawyer Richard and Margaret Scharf Christopher and Majella Scheer Kenneth and Mary Anne Schuster Mark and Beth Schwitz Dora Schwitz Stephanie Scott Alesha and Thomas Seroczynski Tim and Tonya Sexton James Shea Donald and Jean Siberell Michael and Theresa Sidrow Martha Siping Ellie and Jeffrey Sivill Mary Slonkosky Br. Roy Smith, C.S.C. Wesley Smith Ann Smith Marcia Smoke Isamar Sorcia Stacey and William Sperow Donald and JoAnn Sporleder Tony St. Aubin Martin St. Aubin Casey St. Aubin George Stainko Susan and Ross Stanforth Guy Steele Shane and Jessica Stopczynski Kody Stutzman Richard and Susan Sullivan Thomas and Patricia Sullivan Fr. Mike Sullivan, C.S.C. Marilyn Sullivan

Jim and Teresa Sweedyk Dennis Swiatkowski Mark and Jill Tabit David and Carol Talboom Armando Tamez Michael and Claire Tarala Nicholas Tarala Toni Tarala James and Patricia Taylor Patrick Taylor Thomas and Dianne Taylor Esther Terry Daniel and Yvette Thompson Thomas and Paula Tinholt Richard and Gail Tognarelli Ray and Mary Tonneman Charmaine and Mark Torma William Tourtillotte Marlene Travis Charles and Mildred Tull Christopher Uebelhor Fr. Lawrence Unfried, C.S.C. Mark and Elizabeth Urbanski Federico Valdenero Gary Valdez Hugh and Doris Van Auken Margaret VanDerGracht Rebecca VanHuffel Kevin and Michele Vanlue Don and Deloris Vanryswyk Alan and Sharon Varga William and Shirley Veach Salvatore and Michele Vecchio Wilma Veldman Thomas and Anita Veldman Andres Villalobos David and Laura Vince David and Lynn Vincent Hannah Vincent Margaret and Rex Voorheis Jim and Joann Wack Vickie and Jan Warner Zane and Stephanie Way Cameron Weddell Christopher Welch John Welsh Andrew and Maureen White Molly White John and Kay Wilbraham Robert Williams Chad Wilson Kelly Wujkowski Stefan Young Kyle Zaber Zhaoyang Zhang Joany and James Zielinski Anonymous (10)

Business Partners Gold

Papa John’s Pizza Sodexo, Inc. Willis Law Main Street Pub

Silver

AppleSauce Inc. Lake City Bank Waterford Estates Lodge & The Bend

Bronze

Cressy and Everett, Inc. Realtors LaQuinta Inn & Suites

Partner

Inn at Saint Mary’s

Fall 2015

Connections

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Annual Report Making Higher Education

2014 - 2015 Giving to

$37,925

$3,341,176

$6,509,929

519

AFFORDABLE

HOLY CROSS Total Dollars Raised

Total Cost of 2013-2014 Holy Cross Education

in Financial Aid Awarded to Students

Total Number of Donors

$13,648

$750,550 Annual Fund

Average Financial Aid Package

Organizations

1st Source Bank Abbott Laboratories Fund ACME Property Management American National Insurance Anderson Kill Wood & Bender, P.C. AT&T Foundation Beacon Health System Between the Buns Bingham, Osborn & Scarborough Foundation Bridgeman Foods II, Inc Brothers of Holy Cross Moreau province Cadence Bank Cardinal Buses, Inc Carrabbas CDI South Bend Cinemark Movies 6 Clayton, Dubilier & Rice LLC Coerver Community Foundation of St. Joseph County Dave Talboom Lawncare & Landscaping, Inc Donatic Eaton Corporation Elkhart County Community Foundation Emerson Fiddler’s Hearth Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund

Follett Bookstore Four Winds Casino Gordon Food Services Gurley Leep Automotive Management Hallmark Student Housing ND, LLC Hexcel Corporation Hibshman Screw Machine Products Inc Holy Cross Village at Notre Dame Hospice Foundation Hot Box Pizza Hyatt Place Mishawaka (SHP) IBM International Foundation Independent Colleges of Indiana Foundation Indiana Beverage, INC Ivy Court Inn & Suites IVY Tech Foundation Jet’s Pizza Koch Foundation Inc. FLORIDA Le Peep Leep Enterprises LLC Lithotone, Inc Lockheed Martin Corporation Maggie’s Place Main Street Pub Martin’s Supermarket McDonald Phyiscal Therapy McKesson Foundation Michiana Echo Soccer Club Munger Company, LPA Nedderman’s Steak Place

New Balance Notre Dame Federal Credit Union Oak Park River Forest Community Foundation Omicron Biochemicals, Inc Parker Hannifin Foundation Penn Station East Coast Subs Perkins Restaurant CBT, LCC Peshl Enterprises Quality Dining Inc Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center Saint Mary’s College Salon Nouveau Sopko, Nussbaum, Inabnit & Kaczmarek South Bend Silver Hawks Southern Wine & Spirits St. Joseph County 4-H Fair, Inc The Diocese of Fort Wayne-SB, Inc The Judd Leighton Foundation Inc The Northern Trust The PNC Financial Services Group Toscana Pizza & Pasta Traditions Photography UCanPaint2 University of Notre Dame Walsh & Kelly, Inc William W. and Anna Jean Cushwa Family Foundation

Financial Report

Ending June 30, 2015

Expenses Salaries and Benefits Depreciation Interest Other Operating Expenses Total

$5,526,625 $777,155 $441,587 $4,691,395 $11,436,762

Revenues Net Tuition and Housing Gifts/Donations Grants Misc. Revenue Total

$8,551,032 $2,844,201 $672,980 $352,418 $12,420,631

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