October 27-28 | Holy Cross Campus
Lighting the Way Together: Celebrating the First Women of Holy Cross
Women and men of the classes of ’74, ’75 and ‘76 are invited to reconnect, remember, and reflect on the first days of coeducation.
Lighting the Way Together will feature social events, panel discussions and opportunities for all members of the classes of ’74, ’75 and ’76 to revisit your experiences and the campus where your spirit, commitment, contributions, and sacrifices made enduring friendships and created the foundation for the Holy Cross of today.
September 26 | 4:30 p.m. | Rehm Library, Smith Hall
Why Women Won
How, when, and why did women in the US obtain legal rights equal to men’s, decades after they gained the right to vote? Of the 144 critical moments in women’s rights history from 1905 to 2023, almost half occurred between 1963 and 1973. The greatly increased employment of women, the formation of women’s rights associations, and the unstinting efforts of various members of Congress were behind the advances. But women became splintered by marital status, employment, region, and religion. Claudia Goldin, Henry Lee Professor of Economics at Harvard University, explains how a substantial group of women emerged in the late 1970s to oppose various rights for women and to champion a different vision for women. They remain a powerful force today. Sponsored by the McFarland Center for Religion, Ethics and Culture and the Department of Economics and Accounting.
September 19 | 4:30 p.m.| Rehm Library, Smith Hall
Black Women's Struggles for Reproductive Rights: Then and Now
In the 1840s, Dr. Marion Sims’ experiments on the enslaved women Anarcha, Lucy, and Betsey in Montgomery, Alabama led him to be called the “Father of Gynecology.” Today Black women are almost three times as likely to die during or shortly after pregnancy than are white women, regardless of income or education level, and the majority of Black Americans live in states with strict abortion bans. How has the history of systemic racism and sexism shaped Black women’s reproductive health? How can we remove barriers to equal care?
The panel includes Deirdre Cooper Owens, Associate Professor of History and Africana Studies at the University of Connecticut and author of Medical Bondage: Race, Gender, and the Origins of American Gynecology (2017); Michelle Brodwer, an artist and founder of of I AM MORE THAN.... Youth Empowerment Initiative in Montgomery, Alabama; Dr. Yvonne Gomez-Carrion, M.D., assistant professor and OB/Gyn at Harvard Medical School and attending at Beth Israel Deaconness Medical Center, Boston.
September 7 | 7:00 p.m. | Prior Performing Arts Center and via Zoom
Ladies First: Experiences of Black Women at Holy Cross
Join us to hear the reflections of five Black alumnae from the classes of 1976- 2020. How was their experience as Black women different from that of other women and of Black men on campus? How did they work to make Holy Cross a better place? How has their experience of being a Black woman in the U.S. changed since they graduated? Did they experience racial or gender discrimination at Holy Cross?
April 15, 2023 | 1-3 pm | Papa Razzi Trattoria, Wellesley, MA
May 6, 2023 | 1-3 pm | Sanzari's New Bridge Inn, New Milford, NJ
Lighting the Way Luncheons for the Women of '74, '75 and '76
The Holy Cross Alumni Association invites the women who helped light the way for future generations to a reunion luncheon for connections and conversation!
March 25, 2023 | Ballroom, Hogan Campus Center
Prosp+HER Goddess Gala
Save the date for the Prosp⁕HER Goddess Gala! Prosp⁕HER is a student organization centered on the importance of community building among women of color on campus. The Gala will be a showcase of female-identifying students of color and their multidisciplinary talents with performances of spoken word, dancing, singing, and more. For more information, please fill out our RSVP interest form.
March 23, 2023 | 7:30 pm | Mary Chapel
Raising our Voices in Church | Emily Reimer Barry, Ph.D
Emily Reimer Barry, Ph.D. is a member of the faculty at University of San Diego where she teaches in the Theology and Religious Studies Department. She teaches undergraduate courses in Catholic theology, Christian ethics, sexual ethics, and ethical responses to HIV and AIDS. Her research interests include women’s experiences of HIV and AIDS, feminist theology and spirituality, cross-cultural analysis of gender roles and marriage traditions, reproductive justice, and the intersection of public health and Catholic social teachings. She is a member of the Society of Christian Ethics, Catholic Theological Society of America, and Catholic Theological Ethics in the World Church. Dr. Reimer Barry is currently working on a grant-funded Wabash cohort project on anti-racist pedagogies as well as a book project focusing on reproductive justice and Catholic ethics.
More info to be shared soon.
March 23, 2023 | 6:00-7:30 p.m. | Rehm Library, Smith Hall
Women of Color Survival Guide Panel
This event will highlight the experiences of Women of Color and provide insight into how panelists have been able to navigate spaces and experiences. This event is presented with the goal of empowering other women with the essence of resiliency during Women's Herstory month.
Register Here: https://bit.ly/WOCSG
March 22, 2023 | 4:30 pm | Rehm Library
Ensuring Access to Abortion Post-Roe: Reports from the Midwest, Texas, and Worcester (The Katherine A. Henry '86 Memorial Lecture on Women's Health, sponsored by the Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies Concentration)
42% of all Latinas aged 15-49 live in states where abortion is now or likely will be banned - how are activists in these states responding? How do telehealth and abortion pills expand abortion access? How is the City of Worcester protecting the right to make a fully informed choice about reproductive health options, including abortion? Join us on to hear Julie Amaon, MD, the medical director of JustthePill; Rockie Gonzalez, director of the R.E.D. Moon Project in Texas, and Worcester City Councilor Thu Nguyen address these issues.
March 19, 2023 | 1-3 pm | Hogan Campus Center
Occupying Space: Celebrating 50 Years of Asian Women on the Hill
Join us for a panel discussion highlighting Asian and Asian-American women’s voices about individual and shared experiences as related to identity. Our panelists include Linda Luke Lee, Esq. '78, the first Asian woman to attend Holy Cross; Former HC Professor Margaret Wong, Eve Smith ‘21 and Megan Lorenz ‘23. Following the panel, there will be a small reception for continued conversation and dialogue. Sponsored by ASIA (Advocating Student Interest in Asia) and the Asian Studies Department. Registration link coming soon.
March 16, 2023 | 7:30 pm | In-person and via Youtube live
Rear Admiral Nancy S. Lacore ‘90: My Path to Service and Leadership
As the first female graduate of the Holy Cross NROTC unit to achieve the rank of Rear Admiral Lacore will share highlights from her journey beginning on Mount Saint James. Bookmark the link below to watch!
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February 27 - April 30, 2023
Women on the Run: An 8-week Half-Marathon Training Program
This program is open to any student, faculty or staff who identifies as she/they and will help develop and enhance resilience, confidence and perseverance!
Prior distance running experience is not required but this program is best suited for participants who have a moderate to intermediate level of fitness. Registration fees and transportation for the Twin Lights Half Marathon in Gloucester, MA will be covered.
February, 23 2023 | 4 pm | Mary Chapel
Raising Our Voices in the Church: Natalia Imperatori-Lee, Ph.D.
Dr. Imeratori-Lee is the chair of the religious studies department at Manhattan College. Her research interests focus on Catholic ecclesiology, in particular the intersection of ecclesial identity with feminist and Latinx Catholic thought. She is also interested in the relationship between Catholic theology, sexuality, and education; the intersection of Mariology and ecclesiology; intercultural theology; gender studies; and the relationship of women, the poor and other marginalized groups to church structure and governance.
February, 22 2023 | Prior Performing Arts Center
Alex Tha Great
Alex Tha Great (Given Real Encouragement Amongst Turmoil) is an accomplished spoken word artist, speaker, actress, DEI facilitator, and philanthropist holding a Master's degree in Cultural Studies. Alex will help celebrate Black History Month and 50 Years of Coeducation at Holy Cross, by uplifting black women voices through the art of poetry and spoken word. Students and the campus community are invited to participate in a writing workshop and encouraged to participate in an open mic and performance in the Prior Performing Arts Center. Sponsored by Student Inclusion & Belonging, Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Holy Cross English Department and 50th Anniversary of Coeducation Committee.
January 28, 2023 | 6 pm | Hart Center
Women’s Basketball Jersey Retirement Ceremony
Join the College community in honoring and celebrating the incredible accomplishment of five alumnae of the Holy Cross women's basketball program. The ceremony will take place during the Crusaders' contest against Army.
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November 16, 2022 | 8pm | Prior Performing Arts Center
Milestones: Celebrating 50 Years of Women at Holy Cross | Luth Concert Hall, Prior Performing Arts Center
The Holy Cross Orchestra celebrated the 50th Anniversary of Coeducation at Holy Cross with an unforgettable concert. This program featured works by Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Caroline Shaw and Florence Price, the first African American woman to have her music performed by a major symphony orchestra, among others. The event also featured pianist and Holy Cross faculty member Professor Matthew Jaskot.
November 15, 2022 | 4pm | Mary Chapel
Raising Our Voices in the Church: Rev. Dr. Bonnie Perry ‘84
The Rt. Rev. Dr. Bonnie A. Perry '84 is the 11th bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Michigan (EDOMI). She was consecrated bishop on February 8, 202, a position that oversees a diocese that consists of 77 congregations in the southeastern region of Michigan. She has been active in work for racial justice, LGBTQ inclusion and in leading efforts to address gun violence.
November 3, 2022 | 4pm | Mary Chapel
Raising Our Voices in the Church: Author Cole Arthur Riley
Author of the NYT bestseller, This Here Flesh: Spirituality, Liberation, and the Stories that Make Us. currently serves as the spiritual teacher in residence with Cornell University's Office of Spirituality and Meaning Making. She is also the creator of Black Liturgies, a space that integrates spiritual practice with Black emotion, Black literature, and the Black body.
October 29, 2022 | 11 am – noon | Hogan Campus Center, Suite A
Building an Achievement-oriented Academic Outcome, Integrative Neuroscience at Holy Cross
As we celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Coeducation at the College, we highlight the work of Professor Alo Basu, who has led the development of a new integrative neuroscience program at Holy Cross based in inclusive excellence. In this talk, Professor Basu will share her reflections from unconventional approaches she has taken to explore cultural and disciplinary barriers to STEM learning; and then describe how her experiences have informed the inclusive design of the integrative neuroscience curriculum and core courses. How are Holy Cross faculty working, as a community, on changing our pedagogical practices and our mindsets to promote broader student achievement of learning goals? Inclusive excellence is the principle that the success of an academic program, institution, or field is dependent on how well the full diversity of students is valued, engaged,
and included in the learning context.
March 30, 2023 | 7:00 pm | Zoom Webinar
Then, Now and Tomorrow: A Faculty Conversation About Women at Holy Cross
Hear from three distinguished faculty members about their observations of this anniversary milestone - and what it means for the College moving forward. Our panelists include: Vickie Langohr, Associate Professor of Political Science and Director of Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies; Theresa McBride, Professor Emerita, History; Stephanie Yuhl W. Arthur Garrity, Sr. Professor in Human Nature, Ethics, and Society.