Podcast appearances and mentions of Thomas M Landy

Thomas M. Landy, Director of McFarland Center of Religion, Ethics and Culture at the College of the Holy Cross, presents at the 2015 Catholic College and Universities Forum for Institutional Research (CHERC).

Given the national attention on Title IX investigations of colleges and universities accused of mishandling sexual assault cases, and legislation introduced to improve Campus Accountability and Safety with regard to sexual violence, this discussion considers the pros and cons of adjudicating sexual assaults on campus or in the criminal court system. Featured discussants are: Stephenie Chaudoir, assistant professor of psychology; Elizabeth Inman '15; Paul Irish, associate dean of students; Terry McLaughlin, a representative from the Worcester County District Attorney's office; and Emily Winn '17. Thomas M. Landy, director of the McFarland Center, moderates the discussion. Co-sponsored with Women's and Gender Studies.

This campus fishbowl discussion considers the ethics and economics of unpaid internships. Are they mutually beneficial for both intern and employer? Or do they take advantage of students and eliminate jobs for others? Is there a negative consequence for students who cannot afford to work for free? How should public policy address this burgeoning, and sometimes manipulative, free labor market? Discussants also offer students practical advice for seeking worthwhile internships and making the most of their experience no matter what route they choose. Discussants include: Pamela Ahearn, Director of the Summer Internship Program; Edward Carey '14; Joshua Congdon-Hohman, Assistant Professor of Economics; Kelly Dyer '14; and Roseann Fitzgerald '78, Director of Research and Prospect Management. Thomas M. Landy, McFarland Center Director, moderates.

This campus fishbowl discussion considers the moral status of Edward Snowden, who is accused of leaking top-secret information on the government's mass surveillance programs. McFarland Center Director Thomas M. Landy moderates a discussion with Holy Cross faculty, staff and students featuring: Bruce Bunke, Visiting Assistant Professor of Political Science; Marios Dardos '16; Daniel Klinghard, Associate Professor of Political Science; Constance Royden, Associate Professor of Computer Science; and David Shettler, Information Security Officer.

What do recent legal decision say about the status of minorities in our country? Discussants consider Supreme Court rulings on the Voting Rights Act and Affirmative Action, the federal court decision against the "Stop-Question-Frisk" program in NYC, and the acquittal of George Zimmerman. They also weigh in on the overturning of the provisions in the Defense of Marriage Act and the legalization of same-sex marriage in many new jurisdictions. Issues of immigration and undocumented aliens also arise. Featured participants are Selina Gallo-Cruz, assistant professor of sociology; Greta Kenney, coordinator of Diversity Leadership & Education; Jacob Love '14, who worked on civil rights during his Washington Semester; and Chuck Stanley, associate director for Residence Life & Housing. Thomas M. Landy, director of the McFarland Center, moderates.

Thomas M. Landy, director of the Rev. Michael C. McFarland, S.J. Center for Religion, Ethics and Culture, introduces the new global initiative on Catholics and Cultures and outlines his vision for the study of global Catholicism at Holy Cross and beyond.

Paul Mariani, professor of English at Boston College and author of Gerard Manley Hopkins: A Life, speaks about the Jesuit poet, his work and its significance for understanding Jesuit life and mission, both in his time and now. Respondent Thomas M. Landy, director of the Center for Religion, Ethics and Culture, talks about what Hopkins can teach us about educating students at Holy Cross.