Monthly Archives: July 2011

Photo Gallery: Numerous Campus Enhancements Underway This Summer

Soon after Commencement Exercises take place at the end of May each year, construction crews and their vehicles emerge to undertake a variety of projects to maintain the Holy Cross campus and enhance living, learning and recreational spaces. Crews are … Continue reading →

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“Anders Behring Breivik: Christian terrorist? Right-wing extremist? Madman?”

In the wake of the bombing and massacre in Norway, Mathew Schmalz, associate professor of religious studies at the College of the Holy Cross, reflected on the “Christian terrorist” label that the media had given to gunman Anders Behring Breivik. … Continue reading →

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“Colleges That Bring the Highest Paycheck 2011”

The College of the Holy Cross was ranked 12th on CNBC.com’s list of colleges and universities whose graduates have the highest mid-career median salaries.   They list the mid-career median salary for Holy Cross alumni as $112,000. CNBC.com used data from a recently released report by … Continue reading →

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Strauss ’02 Continues to ‘Live the Mission’ Through Lilly Fellowship

Charles Strauss ’02 has been named a Lilly Postdoctoral Fellow in Humanities and the Arts at Valparaiso University in Indiana.  He is one of three scholars nationally to receive the prestigious appointment this year. Begun in 1991, the Lilly Fellows … Continue reading →

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“For debt crisis lessons, look back 225 years”

The August 2 deadline for raising the debt ceiling is approaching fast. Historians say the same issues in today’s debate over debt crisis have been seen before. Daniel Klinghard, associate professor of political science at the College of the Holy … Continue reading →

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“Worcester native Myra Kraft remembered for ‘big heart'”

Rev. John E. Brooks, S.J., president emeritus at the College of the Holy Cross, tells the Telegram & Gazette it’s not hard to understand why Myra H. Kraft, wife of New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft, had such “a big … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Alumni Play Shakespeare in the Park

Members of the College of the Holy Cross community play Shakespeare in the park this summer. Five alumni are part of the Worcester Shakespeare Company, which is presenting the sixth annual Shakespeare Under the Stars at the Memorial Hill Amphitheater in … Continue reading →

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“Sistophers, of Bethlehem, pit opera against Broadway music”

In a story in the Express-Times, Alison Christopher ’13, talks about a charity event she’s planning with her sister.  A music major at Holy Cross, Christopher and her sister will perform an Opera vs. Broadway concert to raise money for the Freedom … Continue reading →

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“The resignation of Cardinal Justin Rigali, Archbishop of Philadelphia”

Immediately following the resignation of Cardinal Rigali in Philadelphia, Mathew Schmalz, associate professors of religious studies at the College of the Holy Cross, spoke with several news outlets about the appointment of Archbishop Chaput as his successor and what the changes … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Earns International Recognition for Student Recruitment Publications and Website

The College of the Holy Cross was honored by the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) with a 2011 Circle of Excellence Award for its newly designed admissions publications and enhanced admissions website. Holy Cross received a bronze … Continue reading →

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Dismas House Announces New Fellowship for Holy Cross Graduates

Sarah Meng, a 2011 graduate of the College of the Holy Cross, was named the inaugural Holy Cross Fellow for Dismas House of Massachusetts, Inc.   In this role, Meng will coordinate resident programs and activities at the Dismas Family Farm, … Continue reading →

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Meet Some Outstanding Members of the Holy Cross Class of 2015

The approximately 730 members of the Class of 2015 will report to campus on Aug. 27 already having accomplished a great deal. They are among the top graduates in their high school classes, engaged in community service, and have distinguished … Continue reading →

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Philosophy Professor Stresses Need for Ecumenical Dialogue

A Holy Cross philosophy professor and priest in the Greek Orthodox Church has participated in two important events in recent weeks that advance his personal and scholarly work. EAST-WEST SCHISM On June 29, Rev. John Panteleimon Manoussakis, Edward Bennett Williams … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross’ Cantor Art Gallery Chosen for Conservation Assessment Program

The Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Art Gallery at the College of the Holy Cross has been chosen to participate in the 2011 Conservation Assessment Program (CAP) sponsored by Heritage Preservation and The National Institute for Conservation, in Washington, D.C.  … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Names Vice President for Mission

Rev. Paul F. Harman, S.J., has been named to the new position of Vice President for Mission at the College of the Holy Cross, effective immediately.  Fr. Harman has served since January 2009 as a special assistant to Holy Cross … Continue reading →

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Blog: Active Student Leader Willis-Berry ’13 Offers Look at Campus Life

NAME Antonio Willis-Berry ’13 HOMETOWN Atlanta AREAS OF STUDY Math and music double major ACTIVITIES Fall Gateways orientation leader, student co-chair of the National Jesuit Student Leadership Conference, arranger/music director for the Sound of St. James a cappella group, Student … Continue reading →

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Video: Alumni Offer Students Valuable Lessons in Summer Business Program

For a group of 24 Holy Cross students, the beginning of summer was all business. Shortly after finals, the students were back on campus for four weeks, immersed in the lessons of running and launching a business, research and analysis, … Continue reading →

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“When a Part-Time Job Is Your Extracurricular Activity”

In a story for the New York Times education blog, “The Choice,” Ann McDermott, director of admissions at the College of the Holy Cross, provides insight into how summer jobs are viewed on college applications. “I applaud any student who is … Continue reading →

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Marvasti ’08 Named 2011 Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellow

Shiva Marvasti ’08, of Stoneham, Mass., has been named a 2011 Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellow. The Pickering Fellowship, funded by the U.S. Department of State, will provide support for her completion of a graduate degree at Georgetown University … Continue reading →

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“College Town: Holy Cross Students Spend Four Weeks Studying British Theater”

The Telegram & Gazette’s weekly higher education column, College Town, highlighted one of the newest opportunities offered through the College of the Holy Cross’ Study Abroad Program—a four-week summer immersion trip to explore English art and culture in the city … Continue reading →

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