Monthly Archives: July 2010

Stolen Relic

Posted on July 31, 2010 by Kristine Maloney

Joanne Pierce, associate professor of religious studies at the College of the Holy Cross, writes about the importance of a recently stolen 18th-century relic from the Cathedral of the Holy Cross in Boston. Read the op-ed in the St. Anthony … Continue reading →

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Jordan Cyr ’10 Signs With ECHL’s Stockton Thunder

Posted on July 29, 2010 by College of the Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – Jordan Cyr, a 2010 graduate of the College of the Holy Cross, has signed with the ECHL’s Stockton Thunder. Per club policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed. The Thunder are the affiliate of the NHL’s … Continue reading →

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College ranks high in Payscale career survey

Posted on July 28, 2010 by Kristine Maloney

The College of the Holy Cross was ranked eighth in PayScale’s survey of the liberal arts colleges that lead graduates to higher paying careers.  Read the story at Payscale.com.

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Holy Cross Students, Professor Publish Book on Economic Crisis

Posted on July 27, 2010 by College of the Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – Nicolás Sánchez, professor of economics at the College of the Holy Cross, and two of his students, seniors Christopher Kopp and Francis Sanzari, are the authors of a new book that critically examines the U.S. financial crisis.  … Continue reading →

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Intertwined heroes

Posted on July 25, 2010 by Kristine Maloney

A series of stories in the Telegram & Gazette looks at three from the College of the Holy Cross honored for their bravery during World War II. Out of Holy Cross Came 3 Honored for Bravery Heroes touched and inspired … Continue reading →

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Play by Saldarelli ’01 to be Featured in New York International Fringe Festival

Posted on July 22, 2010 by College of the Holy Cross

True story — five Shakespearian characters walk into a bar: a tortured prince, two tortured kings, and a couple of tortured star-crossed lovers. And frankly, they’re tired of being tortured, forced to die horrible deaths, night after night, for 400 … Continue reading →

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Shirley Sherrod debacle: why Obama stumbles on race

Posted on July 22, 2010 by Kristine Maloney

In two stories, Daniel Klinghard, assistant professor of political science at the College of the Holy Cross, comments on the Obama administration’s handling of the Shirley Sherrod case. Read the Christian Science Monitor stories on July 22 and July 24, … Continue reading →

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Avid Writer Blanchard ’12 Blogs About Yearlong Study Abroad Experience in Australia

Posted on July 15, 2010 by College of the Holy Cross

NAME Simone Blanchard ’12 HOMETOWN Springfield, Mass. AREAS OF STUDY English major with a creative writing concentration (non-fiction) WHERE SHE’S STUDYING The University of Melbourne in Australia WHY SHE CHOSE AUSTRALIA “An interest in the culture as well as the … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross’ Cantor Art Gallery Presents Tom Zetterstrom: Portraits of American Trees

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

WORCESTER, Mass. – The Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Art Gallery at the College of the Holy Cross presents Tom Zetterstrom: Portraits of American Trees. The exhibition will be on view from Aug. 25 – Oct. 9, 2010. An opening … Continue reading →

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Job prospects few for ex-prisoners

Posted on July 13, 2010 by Kristine Maloney

Bryan Engelhardt, assistant professor of economics at the College of the Holy Cross, says his research shows it takes more than twice as long for people who have been in jail to find employment than those who have never been … Continue reading →

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Wildlife are victims of BP, too

Posted on July 13, 2010 by Kristine Maloney

In an op-ed, Joanne Pierce, associate professor of religious studies at the College of the Holy Cross, writes about the need to provide financial support for animals impacted by the BP oil spill. Read the op-ed in the Telegram & … Continue reading →

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Blog: Rising Senior Hopes Summer Internship at Influential Nonprofit Will Help Launch Career

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

NAME Elsa Di Ruggiero ’11 HOMETOWN Berkeley Heights, N.J. AREAS OF STUDY Italian major with self-designed childhood studies minor WHERE SHE’S INTERNING New York-based Avon Foundation for Women, a public charity with a dual mission of supporting breast cancer research … Continue reading →

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College Administrators from Across United States to Gather at Holy Cross

Posted on July 9, 2010 by College of the Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – More than 300 administrators from the 28 Jesuit colleges and universities nationwide will gather at the College of the Holy Cross July 11-13 for the 2010 Jesuit Advancement Administrators (JAA) conference. Holy Cross is hosting the annual … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Receives $75,000 Grant to Enhance Political Science Offerings

Posted on July 9, 2010 by College of the Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – Two faculty members in the political science department at the College of the Holy Cross have received a $75,000 grant from the Manhattan Institute’s VERITAS Fund for Higher Education at DonorsTrust.  Donald Brand, professor, and Daniel Klinghard, … Continue reading →

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Rising Senior Blogs About Internship Experience at New York Public Relations Firm

Posted on July 6, 2010 by College of the Holy Cross

NAME Erin Carpenter ’11 HOMETOWN Holmes, N.Y. AREAS OF STUDY English major in the College Honors Program WHERE SHE’S INTERNING Starkman & Associates, a public relations firm in New York. “Each day I research our clients and their competitors to … Continue reading →

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2010 Holy Cross Graduate, Pitcher Signs with Florida Marlins

Posted on July 6, 2010 by College of the Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – Holy Cross senior righthanded pitcher Bobby Holmes ’10 (Dedham, Mass.) has been signed to a minor league contract by the Florida Marlins organization as an undrafted free agent. Holmes becomes the 126th player in the history of … Continue reading →

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Empty Nest 101: College orientation for parents

Posted on July 6, 2010 by Kristine Maloney

Kristine Goodwin, associate dean for student life at the College of the Holy Cross, talks about the College’s summer orientation program for parents of incoming freshmen. Read the Associated Press story.

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Video: Holy Cross Students Throw Birthday Parties for Children With Cancer

Posted on July 2, 2010 by College of the Holy Cross

Watch the video (total time: 02:45) » Four years ago, after her professor challenged students in the first-year course Moral Choices to change the world, Neha Patel ’10 has done just that. Patel’s idea was to throw birthday parties for … Continue reading →

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Grebe ’11 Receives Fund for Theological Education Fellowship

Posted on July 1, 2010 by College of the Holy Cross

William A. Grebe ’11, of Clifton Park, N.Y., received a 2010 Fund for Theological Education (FTE) Undergraduate Fellowship, which recognizes students who have gifts for leadership and are exploring ministry as a vocation. As an FTE Undergraduate Fellow, Grebe will … Continue reading →

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Jane Fonda traitor or wartime scapegoat?

Posted on July 1, 2010 by Kristine Maloney

The Boston Globe’s Michael Kenney reviews Hanoi Jane: War, Sex and Fantasies of Betrayal, the latest book by Jerry Lembcke, associate professor of sociology at the College of the Holy Cross. Read The Boston Globe story.

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