Picture Perfect

24 midshipmen and Marines from the College of the Holy Cross Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps (NROTC) participated in and helped out at the 5th Annual Veterans Memorial 5k and Fun Run. The students have been helping out at the race since its inception in 2004. In addition to the runners, Midshipmen acted as road guards, parking attendants, and also provided a color guard for the opening ceremonies. All proceeds from the race went to Veterans Inc., a Worcester-based non-profit organization that provides supportive housing, employment services, computer training, food bank, retreats, wellness groups and outreach services to thousands of veterans and their families each year. For more information, visit www.veteransmemorial5k.org/.

The bronze statue of Fr. Pedro Arrupe, Superior General of the Society of Jesus, was dedicated before alumni and friends.  The sculptor was Brian Hanlon, who also created the Bob Cousy sculpture in front of the Hart Center.

A quote from a now famous speech Fr. Arrupe delivered to alumni of Jesuit schools in Europe in 1973 appears on the plaque.

The statue was made possible by a generous gift from longtime Holy Cross supporter Stephen A. Lovelette ’78.

Photography by Rob Carlin

Holy Cross’ strong commitment to financial aid is the focus of a new informational video posted on the Financial Aid Web site. Lynne Myers, director of Financial Aid, articulates four key points prospective students should know: admissions to Holy Cross is need-blind; Holy Cross meets 100 percent of a student’s demonstrated need; a Holy Cross education is an investment for the future; and graduates demonstrate great satisfaction with their Holy Cross experience (51 percent alumni giving rate). Nancy Basmajy ‘12, Jill Coughlin ‘10 and Gbenimah Slopadoe ‘10, pictured above from left, share their stories in the two-and-a-half minute video.

Photography by John Buckingham

Holy Cross is treated to some pre-Halloween snowfall.

Photography by Kallen Bakas ’12

A grounds worker uses a leaf blower to propel fallen leaves.

Photography by Tim Paquette ’11

Haberlin Hall, used primarily for the study of the sciences, has been undergoing extensive renovation since early this year. The building will be entirely rebuilt with an expected completion date by this January.

Photography by Tim Paquette ’11

Photography by Kallen Bakas ‘12

Noted humanitarian and author Greg Mortenson talks with Uzra Azizi ’12 after delivering a talk at Holy Cross. Mortenson dined and spoke at length with Azizi and Yalda Faqeerzada ’12, who are attending Holy Cross through the Initiative to Educate Afghan Women. Read their story in an article that ran in the Boston Globe earlier this year.

Photography by Tim Paquette ’11

Rev. Michael C. McFarland, S.J., president, left, presents Blaise Nagy, professor of classics at Holy Cross, with the 2009 Distinguished Teaching Award at the College’s annual Fall Faculty Convocation and Awards Ceremony. Timothy Austin, vice president for academic affairs and dean of the College, looks on.

Fr. McFarland presents David Damiano, associate professor of mathematics and computer science, with a Swords Medal, which is awarded to faculty members who have served the College for 25 years or more. Also awarded the Swords Medal, are, from left: Robert I. Bertin, professor and chair of biology; Richard S. Herrick, professor and acting chair of chemistry; Kenneth N. Prestwich, associate professor of biology; and Scott Sandstrom, associate professor of economics and pre-law advisor. Other faculty members were received the award but were not present include Janine Shertzer, professor of physics, and William R. Morse, associate professor of English.

Photography by John Buckingham

Laura O’Neil ’11 was the women’s winner of the Alison Murphy 5K, which was established after 17-year-old Murphy lost her life in a tragic ski accident in 2005. The Alison Murphy Foundation raises money for students in the Lancaster and Nashoba school system. O’Neil is pictured with Alison Murphy’s parents Jo-Anne and Rich.

Photography by John Cannon