Monthly Archives: July 2009

Senior Quarterback Selected to Walter Payton Award Watch List

Posted on July 31, 2009 by College of the Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – Holy Cross senior quarterback Dominic Randolph (Amelia, Ohio) has been selected to the official Walter Payton Award Watch List, it was announced by the Sports Network. The Walter Payton Award is presented annually by the Sports Network … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Director of Auxiliary Services Earns High Honors

Posted on July 31, 2009 by College of the Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – Art Korandanis, director of auxiliary services at the College of the Holy Cross, received the Theodore W. Minah Distinguished Service Award from the National Association of College and University Food Services (NACUFS). Korandanis, a member of NACUFS … Continue reading →

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Video: Minutes to Showtime, Cast Talks About Mounting ‘Macbeth’ at Shakespeare Festival

Posted on July 29, 2009 by College of the Holy Cross

For the fourth year in a row, students at Holy Cross are starring in and learning what it takes to mount an outdoor Shakespeare festival. On July 22, Holy Cross’ Redfeather Theater Company kicked off this year’s season with Macbeth … Continue reading →

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Tough Economic Times Bring New Opportunities for Campus-Community Partnerships, Real-World Learning Experiences

Posted on July 29, 2009 by College of the Holy Cross

Holy Cross’ long history with Dismas House, a model community program for former prison inmates, has reached another milestone. With this new chapter, the engaged learning and social justice opportunities that are a hallmark of Holy Cross have been enhanced. … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Men’s Soccer Donates Equipment To Haiti

Posted on July 22, 2009 by College of the Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – The men’s soccer program recently donated a decade’s worth of past uniforms and training gear as well as several soccer balls to assist with soccer in Haiti. On June 27, John Evans ’74, an assistant soccer coach … Continue reading →

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Piantini ’11 Brings Children from Haiti and Dominican Republic Together

Posted on July 21, 2009 by College of the Holy Cross

It was a “tiny, tiny” step, in the words of Scarlett Piantini ’11. But her proposal for a summer camp for Haitian and Dominican children — young people whose lives have been shaped by racial resentment and cultural conflict — … Continue reading →

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Summer Internship Program Sees Another Record Year

Posted on July 21, 2009 by College of the Holy Cross

Another casualty of the battered economy this year was paid summer internships for college students. Company cutbacks in many sectors reduced the number of “real world” opportunities nationwide, and especially in New York City. Many Holy Cross students, however, got … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Dining Brings Home a Silver Medal

Posted on July 15, 2009 by College of the Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – The College of the Holy Cross dining services department has been awarded a silver medal in the culinary competition during the 15th annual Tastes of the World Chef Culinary Conference for campus food services at the University … Continue reading →

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Crusaders Picked 13th in the Nation by Phil Steele’s Preview

Posted on July 10, 2009 by College of the Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – The Holy Cross football team has been ranked as the 13th-best team in the nation by Phil Steele’s 2009 College Football Preview. In addition, senior quarterback Dominic Randolph (Amelia, Ohio), was selected as a preseason second team … Continue reading →

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Experts Available for Analysis of Sotomayor Confirmation Hearings

Posted on July 10, 2009 by College of the Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – The following faculty experts from the College of the Holy Cross are available to comment on issues related to Sonia Sotomayor’s confirmation hearings.  For additional information, or to schedule an interview, contact Kristine Maloney at 508-793-2419 (office)/508-612-6578, … Continue reading →

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New Summer Study Abroad Program in Kenya Is ‘Transformative’ Experience for Holy Cross Students

Posted on July 9, 2009 by College of the Holy Cross

This summer, a dozen Holy Cross students spent a month in Kenya as part of the College’s newest international study program that integrated classroom experiences with community internships — a combination of theory and practice learning that is helping set … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Faculty Lead Professional Development Workshops for Worcester School Teachers

Posted on July 9, 2009 by College of the Holy Cross

As part of a professional development workshop running from July 6 to July 23 on the Holy Cross campus, 19 Worcester Public School teachers are engaged in intensive inquiry about the interface between mathematics and chemistry. The workshop is being … Continue reading →

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Critically Acclaimed Author Named New Jenks Chair at Holy Cross

Posted on July 9, 2009 by College of the Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – Critically acclaimed Author Leah Hager Cohen has been named the new William H.P. Jenks Chair in Contemporary American Letters at the College of the Holy Cross. In addition to teaching duties in the English Department, she will … Continue reading →

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Papal Expert at Holy Cross Available for Analysis of Obama, Pope Meeting

Posted on July 8, 2009 by College of the Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – Mathew Schmalz, associate professor of religious studies at the College of the Holy Cross and an expert in the Papacy and religion and politics, is available to comment on President Obama’s visit with Pope Benedict on July … Continue reading →

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Celebrity Memorabilia Expert Available to Comment on Michael Jackson

Posted on July 8, 2009 by College of the Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – Victor Matheson, associate professor of economics at the College of the Holy Cross and expert in the following issues related to the death of Michael Jackson, is available to provide media commentary. * value of celebrity memorabilia … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Theatre Group Only U.S. Artists to Perform at the Bali Arts Festival

Posted on July 6, 2009 by College of the Holy Cross

This summer, a group of theatre students, recent alumni and faculty from Holy Cross traveled to Indonesia where they performed Mimpi, an original dance drama, created by Holy Cross theatre professor Lynn Kremer, as part of the internationally renowned Bali … Continue reading →

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Avid Traveler Blogs About His Study Abroad Experience During His Year in Peru

Posted on July 2, 2009 by College of the Holy Cross

Peter McGovern ’11 has been to many countries, but Peru is one of his favorites. “I am fascinated by Latin America and the Latin American cultures, history, and particularly Peru and Peruvian culture,” he says. Much to his delight, McGovern … Continue reading →

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As Part of International Gathering for Summer Institute on Himalayas, Historic and Rare Buddhist Ritual Celebrated at Holy Cross

Posted on July 2, 2009 by College of the Holy Cross

Visitors to the Holy Cross campus earlier this week might have been a little taken aback by the intensity of a gathering in the Hogan Campus Center led by a Nepalese Buddhist priest. For three hours, 30 scholars and Holy … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Names Sean Kearney Men’s Basketball Coach

Posted on July 2, 2009 by College of the Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – Sean Kearney has been named the 15th head coach of the College of the Holy Cross men’s basketball team.  The announcement was made Richard M. Regan, Jr. ’76, director of athletics.  Kearney succeeds Ralph Willard ’67, who … Continue reading →

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