Category Archives: Summer 2021

Summer 2021 issue of Holy Cross Magazine

Madeline Vargas Appointed Dean of the Faculty

Madeline Vargas, professor in the Department of Biology, has been appointed dean of the faculty effective June 1, 2021.

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Fr. Tim O’Brien ’06 Named Incoming Director of Mission Initiatives

For Rev. Timothy (“Tim”) O’Brien, S.J., ’06, frequent zip code changes have become the norm as part of his Jesuit vocation and scholarly pursuits. But his most recent move — one that brings him back to Mount St. James to … Continue reading →

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Three Holy Cross Faculty Appointed to Endowed Professorships

Kenneth Mills, of the department of chemistry, Ellen Perry, of the department of classics and Stephanie Yuhl, of the department of history, have been appointed to endowed positions at the College, which they will hold through June 2024.

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Yolanda Rabun ’90 Is Not Done Yet

It was the first football game of the 1986 season, Holy Cross versus Lehigh — a season that would culminate in a Patriot League championship for the Crusaders.

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Holy Cross Alumnus and Genealogy Enthusiast Honors Local Veterans

As a longtime genealogy enthusiast, Paul Brueggemann ’84 is always looking for his next research project. Last spring, long days at home amidst the pandemic inspired him to tackle something he’d been thinking about for years. He and his wife, … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Says Farewell to Six Retiring Professors

At the finish of the 2020-2021 academic year, Holy Cross saw six professors conclude their careers on Mount St. James, after decades of educating generations of Crusaders.

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Holy Cross Bestows 2021 Sanctae Crucis Awards

When asked about their 2021 Sanctae Crucis Award ahead of the virtual celebration on May 4, 2021, each honoree offered a variation of the above. In every interview, they expressed surprise and humility, citing the family, friends, colleagues and fellow … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Professor Mark Freeman and Alumnus Jack Bauer ’89 on the Study of Personal Narratives

This is a story about the stories we tell — to ourselves and to others — to create meaning in our lives. Taken together, those stories reveal what we value, what we hope to achieve and who we have become.

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Syllabus: Family Life in Turbulent Times

It’s nearing the end of April and students in the Sociology 399 course, Family Life in Turbulent Times, have been in lockdown various times over the past year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. That experience, as it turns out, provides … Continue reading →

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