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Anthony S. Fauci, M.D., ’62, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) at the National Institutes of Health, will deliver the inaugural Joseph E. Murray, M.D., ’40 Distinguished Lectureship in Medicine on Monday, Nov. 8 at 8 p.m. in the Hogan Ballroom at the College of the Holy Cross.  The talk, titled “Emerging and Re-emerging Infectious Diseases: The Perpetual Challenge to Global Health,” is free and open to the public.

The event will be streamed live on the Holy Cross website starting at 8 p.m.

As director of NIAID since 1984, Dr. Fauci oversees an extensive portfolio of basic and applied research to prevent, diagnose, and treat infectious diseases such as HIV/AIDS and other sexually transmitted infections, influenza, tuberculosis, malaria, and illness from potential agents of bioterrorism. NIAID also supports research on transplantation and immune-related illnesses, including autoimmune disorders, asthma, and allergies.

Dr. Fauci also is chief of the NIAID Laboratory of Immunoregulation, where he has made numerous important discoveries related to HIV/AIDS.  He is one of the most-cited scientists in the field.

He serves as a key advisor to the White House and Department of Health and Human Services on global AIDS issues, and on initiatives to bolster medical and public health preparedness against emerging infectious disease threats such as pandemic influenza.

A member of the U.S. National Academy of Sciences, Dr. Fauci has received numerous awards for his scientific accomplishments, including the National Medal of Science, the Mary Woodard Lasker Award for Public Service, and the Presidential Medal of Freedom.  He has been awarded 34 honorary doctoral degrees and is the author, coauthor, or editor of more than 1,100 scientific publications, including several major textbooks.

Designed to highlight Holy Cross’ history of producing world-renowned leaders in health care, the new Murray Lectureship celebrates the lifetime achievement of a Holy Cross graduate who is at the pinnacle of a career as physician or medical research scientist. In addition to his public lecture, Dr. Fauci will meet with students and faculty over a two-day campus visit.

The lectureship is named for Dr. Joseph Murray ‘40, who performed the first successful organ transplant in 1954, thus ushering in a new era in medicine.  Dr. Murray’s subsequent research advanced doctors’ ability to prevent transplant rejection, and in 1990 he was honored for his pioneering medical work with the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine.

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For eight years, the College of the Holy Cross has organized an annual summertime pilgrimage for its faculty, and for colleagues at Jesuit colleges and universities around the United States, to visit important sites in the life of St. Ignatius of Loyola, founder of the Jesuits. The pilgrimage is an opportunity for religiously diverse faculty to share a lived experience of early Jesuit history and Ignatian thought, which enriches their understanding and teaching of the College’s Jesuit mission.

Through Northern Spain, the pilgrims trace Ignatius’ footsteps, from Loyola Castle, the site of his birth and conversion, to the cave at Manresa where he dwelled for nearly a year, praying and practicing what would become his Spiritual Exercises. They visit the monastery at Montserrat, the birthplace of St. Francis Xavier and the Gothic Quarter of Barcelona. Then, they fly to Rome and visit the apartments of St. Ignatius, the Gesù church and the church of St. Ignatius, and the sites of other early Jesuit ministries. View photos and the complete itinerary here.

“A remarkable number of pilgrims have described the experience as transformative,” said Thomas M. Landy, director of the Center for Religion, Ethics and Culture at Holy Cross and organizer of the annual pilgrimage. “No matter their religious affiliation or scholarly background, the faculty and staff who have made the pilgrimage feel a deepened connection to Jesuit mission that influences their work at Holy Cross or at their home institution.”

After her pilgrimage, Leila Philip, associate professor of English, wrote, “I can talk about these things with confidence because in addition to reading and thinking about these ideas, I was there, outside a dusty castle on a hot summer’s day, experiencing the landscape of St. Ignatius.”

Landy has guided the pilgrimage for more than 150 faculty and staff from Holy Cross and other Jesuit schools, which are always invited to participate. Xavier University and Loyola University Maryland send annual contingents, while Saint Joseph’s University, Fordham University, Marquette University and Santa Clara University have also been represented. Pilgrims have included Rev. Michael C. McFarland, S.J., president of Holy Cross, and Rev. Michael Graham, S.J., president of Xavier University, along with professors of all disciplines — economics, political science, biology, religious studies, history, visual arts and more. While primarily focused around faculty, the pilgrimage is also open to invited administrators. Holy Cross sent its cabinet in 2007.

The camaraderie that builds among faculty of varying disciplines, seniority, and points of view is fundamental to the experience, where pilgrims not only tour a sacred space but spend hours on the bus or at dinner sharing stories and shaping ideas.

“The friendships I developed with colleagues, both senior and junior, Catholic and non-Catholic, emerged not simply from close proximity and ongoing conversation, but from a shared encounter with a history that mattered to all of us,” said Jonathan Mulrooney, associate professor of English.

To foster that connection among colleagues, Jesuit colleges and universities are invited to send at least two faculty or administrators to participate in the next pilgrimage, June 3-12, 2011. Preparatory readings and seminars are recommended to acquaint the pilgrims with one another and with the life and life’s work of St. Ignatius. For more information, please contact Tom Landy at tlandy@holycross.edu or 508-793-3723. A commitment of participation is needed by Dec. 3, 2010.

Pictured: Stephanie Yuhl and Gwenn Miller, history professors at Holy Cross, visit Loyola Castle, the site of St. Ignatius’ birth and conversion.

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NAME Tricia Dunn ’12

HOMETOWN Windsor, Conn.

AREAS OF STUDY Political science major and visual arts studio minor

WHERE SHE’S INTERNING As part of Holy Cross’ Washington Semester Program, Dunn is at the Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting. Although every day is different, she says, many of her daily responsibilities focus on outreach — researching and contacting individuals or organizations with expressed interest in the issues reported on. The goals of this outreach are to increase readership of the Pulitzer Center’s reporting, form new partnerships, and most importantly, raise awareness about the issues. Most recently, she has been in charge of event promotion an upcoming panel discussion on Haiti. Other day-to-day duties include editorial and graphic design work, video editing, writing blog entries, and updating the website.

INTERNSHIP DURATION Aug. 24 – Nov. 19

WHAT SHE’S MOST LOOKING FORWARD TO Exploring D.C. and gaining work experience.

WHY SHE’S BLOGGING Before applying to the Washington Semester Program, Dunn wanted to get a feel for what it’s like to intern in the nation’s capital, but couldn’t find much information written by students. “Now I’m blogging partly to fill that void and to help future Holy Cross D.C. interns get a clearer understanding about interning and living in D.C., as well as the specifics of Holy Cross’ Washington Semester Program.”

CAREER GOALS Dunn is hoping that this internship will give her a better idea about potential career paths.

ABOUT THE WASHINGTON SEMESTER PROGRAM The multidisciplinary program provides students with direct, hands-on experience related to their major field in Washington, D.C. Each semester, Holy Cross sends 15 or 16 students to intern, study (a seminar titled Topics in Public Policy meets once a week) and conduct research for a thesis for a full semester’s academic credit.

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A philosophy professor from the College of the Holy Cross will join scholars and clergy involved in the work of ecumenism — the aim of unity among all Christian churches throughout the world —for a symposium at the University of Scranton on Oct. 15.

Rev. John Panteleimon Manoussakis, Edward Bennett Williams Fellow and assistant professor of philosophy at Holy Cross, will take part in the symposium titled “The Church of Christ & Ecumenism — 10 Years After Dominus Iesus.”

The symposium is being held a decade since the publication of perhaps the most important document on ecclesiology in modern times, Dominus Iesus, drafted by then Cardinal Ratzinger (now Pope Benedict XVI). The symposium will bring together theologians from Roman Catholic, Polish Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, and Anglican traditions to consider the current prospects and challenges of ecumenical dialogue. An ordained deacon in the Greek Orthodox Church, Manoussakis will represent the view of the Orthodox Churches.

The late Richard John Nehaus, a prominent American member of the clergy, reflecting on the response of many observers to Dominus Iesus, remarked that Dominus Iesus was widely perceived as delivering a “body blow to ecumenism.” Although the document’s main focus was on relations not between divided Christians but between Christianity and other faiths, the document’s comments on inter-Christian relations sparked intense controversy and debate, both within and outside the Catholic Church — debate about the nature of the Church, its purpose, the basis of unity, and the meaning of Christian division.

Manoussakis was born in Athens, Greece, and earned a doctorate in the philosophy of religion at Boston College. Manoussakis is author of God After Metaphysics: A Theological Aesthetic (Indiana University, 2007) and of several articles including, most recently, a treatment of the respective understanding of Old Testament theophany by St. Augustine and St. Gregory Palamas, published in Modern Theology. He has also written on papal primacy in light of recent development in Catholic-Orthodox dialogue.

For more information on the conference, visit the University of Scranton website.

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When it comes to talking about his summer internship experience, Philippe Cândido ’11 has no shortage of impressive stories.

The economics major and Latin American & Latino Studies minor from Lowell, Mass., earned a prestigious placement through the Summer Internship Program. Under the guidance of Holy Cross alumnus Harry K. Thomas Jr. ’78, U.S. Ambassador to the Philippines, Cândido worked for the United States Department of State, U.S. Embassy Manila Office of the Chief of Mission.

During his 10 week stint in the Philippines, Cândido gained valuable experience, worked directly with experts in international affairs, and explored another part of the world. Though he could talk about his time there for hours, here are his 10 highlights from the internship.

1. Working alongside Ambassador Thomas allowed for many rich experiences. By the end of the internship, Cândido looked to him as both a mentor and a father figure, an aspect of the internship for which he is particularly grateful.
2. He was one of just eight embassy workers selected by the ambassador to accompany him on his first meeting with Philippines President Benigno Aquino III.
3. Originally from Belo Horizonte, Brazil, Cândido moved to America in 2000. During this internship, he was able to experience the process of getting a visa from “the other side” while giving tours in of one of the embassy offices. “It was hard for me to watch,” he said. “Seeing people who were looking for better opportunities in the United States, and some of them getting rejected, really made me appreciate [my citizenship].”
4. On Independence Day, he attended a reception held at the embassy and escorted VIP guests such as the Vice President Jejomar Binay of the Philippines and former President of the Philippines, Gloria Macapagala Arroyo. Candido assisted in the planning and setting up of the event as well.
5. Cândido learned about the culture of the Philippines and what he calls “the beautiful history” between this country and the United States.
6. He went scuba diving with one of the friends he made in the embassy. He went on three dives which were 40 minutes each in Anilao Beach, Batangas.
7. This was the first time Cândido lived completely on his own, and he says it was a wonderful growing experience. “I made so many good friends while I was there,” he noted. “With Skype, Facebook and [other resources], it’s very easy to keep in touch.”
8. He backpacked through Asia, hitting Thailand, Hong Kong and Macau. While there, he rode an elephant and watched the World Cup finals, among other experiences.
9. Traveling with the ambassador exposed him to several sites in the Philippines. Baguio, Tarlac, and Corrigidor Island. Candido was able to take in the beautiful landscape while observing the ambassador’s communication with those in the country.
10. Some things he just can’t discuss. Though just an intern, Cândido worked on important diplomatic projects for the Ambassador.

By Mary Moczula ’11

Pictured: Philippe Candido ’11 spent his summer interning for Harry K. Thomas Jr. ’78, U.S. Ambassador to the Philippines.

For the past three years, I’ve had the distinct honor of serving as one of the student organizers for the Women in Business Conference, which honors the success of Holy Cross women in business and inspires future Holy Cross leaders. I hope to enter the business world following graduation, and meeting these remarkable women has been truly inspiring. After each conference I am in awe at how many, well, awesome women have graduated from Holy Cross.

This marked the fifth anniversary of the annual conference, which has grown substantially since its inception. David Chu, prebusiness advisor and director of the Ciocca Office of Entrepreneurial Studies says, “I see immense potential for our Holy Cross Women in Business network and look forward to its expansion in the future.”

To mark the fifth year anniversary, here are five things you need to know about the 2010 Women in Business Conference which took place on Sept. 25.

1. As in previous years, demand was exceptional. The event was booked solid after registration was open for just one week. More than 120 alumnae, and 80 students were present at the conference. This alone speaks volumes about the Holy Cross network. Alumnae enjoy returning to their alma mater to reconnect with their classmates, and students are eager to meet and network with the successful women.
2. There are an unbelievably large number of Holy Cross alumnae who have excelled in the field of business. I met Sheila Cavanaugh ’81, senior vice president at Fidelity Investments; Andrea McKenna ’78, vice president and chief marketing officer at Friendly’s Ice Cream Corporation; and Mary Ross ’76, senior vice president/financial advisor at ValCur International Inc., just to name a few.
3. As conference participants repeatedly made clear, a liberal arts education is the best preparation for a career in business. The theme of this year’s conference was “How to utilize the strengths of a liberal arts education in the world of business.” Holy Cross students graduate with diverse majors, yet share the common background and foundation fostered by a liberal arts education. Our peers in the work world may come from top business schools, but it is our ability to think independently, communicate effectively, and our willingness to embrace challenges that set us apart.
4. An art history major, Carolyn O’Keefe ’78, senior vice president of marketing at IHOP Corporation, personified the conference theme in her keynote address. She talked about the importance of being open-minded and hard working —accepting as many opportunities that come your way; forbidding a difficult employment market from discouraging you; and never feeling like any task is below you or doesn’t fit into your busy schedule by embracing a “no is not an option” philosophy.
5. “If you find a job you love, you will never work a day in your life” said Mary Donahue Quinlan ’76, advertising director at Cosmopolitan magazine, in her panel, “Launching your Career with a Great First Job.” This is just one of the many exceptional alumnae-designed panels offered during the conference; others included “Enrich your Life: Lessons Learned from the Journey of College Hill to Corporate America,” “The Great Juggling Act: You, Your Work, Your Life,” “Defining Advertising, Marketing, & PR,” and “Networking 101.”

Save the date! Next year’s Women in Business Conference is scheduled for Oct. 22, 2011. If previous years are any indication, the conference will fill up fast!

By Juliana Biolsi ’12

Juliana, a psychology major from Dobbs Ferry, N.Y., is an intern in the Office of Public Affairs.