Monthly Archives: May 2011

Bruzzese ’11 Awarded Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to Italy

Francesca Bruzzese ’11, of East Greenwich, R.I., has been awarded a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to Italy. A Spanish and Italian double major, she will teach English to high school students. She leaves for her nine-month stay in October. Bruzzese … Continue reading →

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Drury ’11 to Research Colon Cancer in Australia Under Fulbright Grant

Kerry Drury ’11, of Wyckoff, N.J., has been awarded a Fulbright grant to research the causes of colon cancer in the Epithelial Biochemistry Lab at the Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research in Melbourne, Australia. She also hopes to volunteer in … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross honors 165th graduating class

Local media were on hand as the College of the Holy Cross celebrated its 165th Commencement on Friday, May 27, 2011. Degrees were conferred on 691 graduates before an estimated 6,000 people. Many students in the class of 2011 chose … Continue reading →

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Students Get Crash Course in British Theater During London Residency

On May 28, a group of 17 Holy Cross students left for a four-week immersive study program to explore English art and culture in the city of London as part of the College’s summer Study Abroad Program. By the time … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Awards 691 Bachelor of Arts Degrees During Commencement Exercises

Pulitzer Prize-winning author Marilynne Robinson wasted no time letting members of the Class of 2011 know that they should be living to this country’s highest ideals as she began delivering her address at the College’s 165th Commencement Exercises held on … Continue reading →

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Several Holy Cross Athletic Teams Post Perfect 1,000 APR Scores

WORCESTER, Mass. — A number of Holy Cross’ athletic teams have achieved a perfect score of 1,000 in the NCAA’s academic performance standard, the Academic Progress Rate (APR). Ten Crusaders teams had a perfect multi-year APR score (based on data … Continue reading →

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Photo Gallery: Science Fair Inspired By Harry Potter Delights Children

About 200 Worcester children in grades pre-K through eight and their parents packed the Hogan Campus Center Ballroom earlier this month for “Hogwarts at Holy Cross: Snape’s Dungeon.” The free event featured hands-on science experiments and an interactive presentation by … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Faculty Recognized for Outstanding Scholarship and Student Advising

Two faculty member at the College of the Holy Cross—Robert Bellin, associate professor of biology, and Stephanie Yuhl, associate professor of history—are the recipients of the College’s  Mary Louise Marfuggi Faculty Awards. The annual awards are made possible by a … Continue reading →

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Riskind ’11 Awarded Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to Taiwan

Abigail Chorlton Riskind ’11, of Wellesley, Mass., has been awarded a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to Taiwan. A self-designed Chinese language and civilization major, she will teach English to elementary or junior high school students in Yilan County in northeastern … Continue reading →

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“5 Unique Uses of Twitter in the Classroom”

In a U.S. News & World Report story about professors using Twitter as an academic tool, Daniel Klinghard, associate professor of political science at the College of the Holy Cross, explains his Twitter-inspired assignment, which requires students to summarize political … Continue reading →

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“Zombie Prevention: Your Child’s Sleep”

Research by Amy Wolfson, professor psychology and dean of faculty development at the College of the Holy Cross, on the connection between sleep and academic performance in adolescents, was referenced in a New York Times column about how much sleep … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Students Turn Trash into Treasure

Eco-Action, a student-run environmental group at the College, is sponsoring “Trash or Treasure.” The movement encourages students to leave unwanted items, such as lamps, office supplies, clothing, and books, in designated areas in their residence halls.  Rather than ending up … Continue reading →

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Four Holy Cross Students to Teach in France

Eight seniors at the College of the Holy Cross have been awarded teaching assistantships in France for the 2011-12 academic year. Four students have accepted the position: Esven Carreno, Katherine Holland, Colin Poranski, and Sarah Schwartz. They will have the … Continue reading →

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“Sleep Experts Answer Your Questions On Teens And Shuteye”

Amy Wolfson, professor of psychology and associate dean for faculty development at the College of the Holy Cross, was among a small group of nationally-recognized sleep experts asked to answer to NPR listener questions about teens and sleep.  Questions were … Continue reading →

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McCarthy ’11 Awarded Fulbright Grant to Teach English in Peru

Jamie McCarthy ’11, of Stoneham, has been awarded a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to Peru, where she will teach English to Peruvian students. A psychology and Spanish double major, McCarthy went on three different service trips to Peru with her … Continue reading →

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Caffrey ’11 Awarded Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to Peru

Jennifer Caffrey ’11, of Mount Airy, Md., has been awarded a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to Peru, where she will teach English to Peruvian students. She leaves in March 2012. A math and Spanish double major, with a concentration in … Continue reading →

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Simison ’11 Awarded Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to Spain

Kathryn Simison ’11, of West Suffield, Conn., has been awarded a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to Spain. A Spanish major with a concentration in Peace and Conflict Studies, she will teach English in the northern region of Cantabria, Spain. She … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Teams Receive NCAA Public Recognition Awards

WORCESTER, Mass. — Fourteen 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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Holy Cross Receives National Recognition for Community Service

The College of the Holy Cross has been named to the 2010 President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll for its strong institutional commitment to service and partnerships that produce measurable results for the community.  Holy Cross is one of … Continue reading →

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Faculty Promotions Announced at Holy Cross

Five 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 2011-12 academic year.  Miles B. Cahill, of the economics department, earned his B.S. … Continue reading →

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