Monthly Archives: May 2010

Holy Cross Awards 715 Bachelor of Arts Degrees During Commencement Exercises

Posted on May 28, 2010 by College of the Holy Cross

On a sun-drenched Fitton Field, Mark Shriver ’86 reminded members of the Class of 2010 that when they decided to study at Holy Cross, they accepted the invitation to live their lives differently than had they enrolled in any other … Continue reading →

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Five Recent Holy Cross Graduates Receive Fulbright Grants

Posted on May 28, 2010 by College of the Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – Five recent graduates from the College of the Holy Cross have been awarded Fulbright grants to work and teach abroad. “Having five winners continues a decade of success. Since 2002, Holy Cross has won 34 Fulbrights,” explains Anthony Cashman, … Continue reading →

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Hayden ’10 Awarded Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to Turkey

Posted on May 26, 2010 by College of the Holy Cross

Connor Hayden ’10, of Bradford, Mass., has been awarded a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to Turkey, where he says his interests and goals will lead him to the next step for his professional and personal development. A classics major in … Continue reading →

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The Education Bubble, Part 2: Stricter Institutional Advisement Could Keep Loan Levels Down

Posted on May 25, 2010 by Kristine Maloney

Rev. Michael C. McFarland, S.J., president of the College of the Holy Cross; Lynne Myers, director of financial aid; and Jill Coughlin ’10 are interviewed about Holy Cross’ policies and procedures related to student debt load. Listen to the Morning … Continue reading →

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Recent Grad Receives Competitive National Institutes of Health Award

Posted on May 24, 2010 by College of the Holy Cross

Ani Nalbandian ’09 has received a two-year Postbaccalaureate Intramural Research Training Award from the National Institutes of Health. The program, designed for those who intend to continue their studies in graduate or medical school, provides an opportunity for doing biomedical … Continue reading →

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Faculty Promotions Announced at Holy Cross

Posted on May 24, 2010 by College of the Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – Seven faculty members at the College of the Holy Cross have been promoted to the rank of full professor. These promotions will be in effect for the 2010-2011 academic year. Lawrence E. Cahoone, of the philosophy department, … Continue reading →

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Video: One Man’s Trash … Is Another’s Treasure

Posted on May 24, 2010 by College of the Holy Cross

Watch the video (total time: 01:43) » As students move out of their dorms, Eco-Action, an environmental organization at the College of the Holy Cross, gathers unwanted items for a movement called “Trash or Treasure.” All items including lamps, office supplies, … Continue reading →

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Photo Gallery: Five Holy Cross Alumni Recognized for Outstanding Professional Achievements and Service

Posted on May 24, 2010 by College of the Holy Cross
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Best foot forward

Posted on May 23, 2010 by Kristine Maloney

Lauren Olney, a member of the College of the Holy Cross class of 2010, talks about how the Career Planning Office at the College helped her land a job. Read the Telegram & Gazette story. (Subscription required.)

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Holy Cross Baseball to Play in Patriot League Championship for the First Time in College History

Posted on May 18, 2010 by College of the Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – Thanks to a 3-0 victory at Lehigh on Sunday, the Holy Cross baseball team will be playing in it’s first-ever Patriot League Tournament Championship. The Patriot League has announced the dates and game times for the best-of-three … Continue reading →

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Video: Holy Cross Connects Students in Worcester and South Africa

Posted on May 18, 2010 by College of the Holy Cross

Watch the video (total time: 02:24) » Five Holy Cross students will the leave the United States to teach in South Africa for one month. Beverley Bell, director of the Teacher Education Program, says the Holy Cross students will learn to … Continue reading →

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Blog: Drago ’12 Chronicles Four-Week Trip Visiting Schools in South Africa

Posted on May 17, 2010 by College of the Holy Cross

NAME Mark Drago ’12 HOMETOWN Western Springs, Ill. AREAS OF STUDY Mathematics major in the Teacher Education Program WHERE HE’S GOING From May 16 to June 13, Drago, along with four other Holy Cross students, will take part in a … Continue reading →

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Video: In Lab Demonstrations, Prof. Jarret Offers a Window on Holy Cross’ Hands-on Approach to Chemistry

Posted on May 17, 2010 by

What do exploding balloons, imploding soda cans, and a homemade cork gun have in common? For Ron Jarret, professor of chemistry and dean for the Class of 2012, they are tools to illustrate Holy Cross’ unique discovery-oriented approach to teaching … Continue reading →

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Powering past disability

Posted on May 15, 2010 by Kristine Maloney

Chris Hayden, a member of the College of the Holy Cross class of 2010 and coxswain for the crew team, talks about his life on-and-off the boat. Read the Telegram & Gazette story. (Subscription required.)

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Holy Cross Receives Grant to Work with Worcester Area Schools

Posted on May 14, 2010 by College of the Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – The department of mathematics and computer science and the education department received a three-year $240,000, Improving Teacher Quality grant from the Massachusetts Department of Higher Education.  The grant will allow the College to conduct workshops that will … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross students turn trash into treasure

Posted on May 14, 2010 by Kristine Maloney

Christina Kyriakos ’11 and Vivian Daly 13, both members of the student environmental group, Eco-Action, at the College of the Holy Cross talk about “Trash or Treasure,” a movement that encourages students to leave unwanted items, such as lamps, office … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Professor Selected as Academic Fellow by the Foundation for Defense of Democracies

Posted on May 13, 2010 by College of the Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – The Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD), a non-partisan policy institute headquartered in Washington, D.C., announced that Dustin Gish, visiting assistant professor of political science at the College of the Holy Cross, has been named an “Academic … Continue reading →

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‘A lot of optimism’ surrounds bid by Giants, Jets to host cold-weather Super Bowl

Posted on May 13, 2010 by Kristine Maloney

Victor Matheson, associate professor of economics at the College of the Holy Cross, comments on the economic impact of the New York Giants and Jets proposed bid to host the Super Bowl in 2011.  If the bid is accepted, it … Continue reading →

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Sixteen Holy Cross Athletic Teams Receive NCAA Public Recognition Awards

Posted on May 12, 2010 by College of the Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – Sixteen College of the Holy Cross varsity athletic teams have received Division I Academic Progress Rate public recognition awards from the NCAA. These teams posted multi-year APR scores in the top 10 percent of all squads in … Continue reading →

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Students in Worcester, South Africa interact

Posted on May 12, 2010 by Kristine Maloney

Students at the College of the Holy Cross get ready to travel to South Africa to work as teacher’s aides. First, they stopped at Burncoat High School to tape students asking questions, which will allow American students to interact with … Continue reading →

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