Monthly Archives: November 2011

“Arts and Ideas #33”

In an edition of “Arts and Ideas,” Leslie Schomp, College of the Holy Cross visual art department lecturer, discusses her inspirations, themes, and preferred style of art as a teacher, with particular emphasis on her work currently being displayed in … Continue reading →

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“Wanna Risk Your Quarter Mil?”

The Telegram & Gazette published an op-ed on the future of Social Security co-written by A. Joe Dalton, a first-year student, and Bryan Engelhardt, an assistant professor of economics at the College of the Holy Cross.  In the piece, Dalton … Continue reading →

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Working Writers Series Hosts Panel on Literary Careers

Author Steve Almond and literary agent Betsy Lerner will be featured in a panel on literary careers titled “A Life in Letters” on Thursday, Dec. 8 at 7:30 p.m. in Rehm Library at the College of the Holy Cross. The … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross to Celebrate Advent Season

The College of the Holy Cross will celebrate Advent with the following events: An Advent Reconciliation Service will be held on Dec. 5 at 8 p.m. in the Lower Chapel Gathering/Baptismal Space. Prepare for Christmas by celebrating God’s forgiveness and … Continue reading →

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“Capital punishment slowly loses ground in US”

In an Agence France-Presse article examining the  trend of states starting to lean away from capital punishment, David Schaefer, professor of political science department at the College of the Holy Cross, provides insight on why the practice remains surprisingly consistent. … Continue reading →

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“Missal Revision”

The first Sunday of Advent, celebrated this year on Nov. 27, marked the debut of a revised English translation of the Roman Missal, the text used during masses in the American Roman Catholic Church.  The Telegram & Gazette reported on … Continue reading →

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“Neighbors”

The Telegram & Gazette devoted their weekly “Neighbors” column to the College of the Holy Cross’ HC Goes Unified program, which brings 50-60 young Special Olympians to campus on Sundays to play sports together with Holy Cross students.  Matt Zielinski … Continue reading →

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“Cook has recipe for sports success at HC”

The Telegram & Gazette sat down with the College of the Holy Cross’ Assistant Director of Athletic Media Relations, Meredith Cook, a former high school basketball player who serves as the primary media contact for the Holy Cross women’s basketball … Continue reading →

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“Figuring out how to pay for college”

In a FOX25 special report on paying for college, Lynne Myers, director of financial aid at the College of the Holy Cross, and Ann McDermott, director of admissions, share insight and advice on applying for financial aid. There are several factors … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross’ Alternate College Theatre Presents Baby with the Bathwater

The Alternate College Theatre (ACT) at the College of the Holy Cross presents Baby with the Bathwater, a comedy by Christopher Durang, directed by Katy Hannigan ’12, on Dec. 1-3 at 8 p.m. and Dec. 3-4 at 2 p.m. in … Continue reading →

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“Early applications on rise at colleges”

With the number of early applications on the rise at selective institutions across the country, Ann McDermott, director of admissions at the College of the Holy Cross, provides insight into the reasons why more students are applying to early action and … Continue reading →

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“What’s in a Kiss?”

Catholic News Service published an op-ed by Mathew N. Schmalz, associate professor of religious studies at the College of the Holy Cross, which explores the morality of commercial gain in response to an advertisement by Benetton, an Italian fashion retailer. … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Math Professor Receives Distinguished Teaching Award

David Damiano, associate professor of mathematics, and a member of the College of the Holy Cross faculty since 1984, received the 2011 Distinguished Teaching Award at the College’s annual Fall Faculty Convocation and Awards Ceremony. The Holy Cross Distinguished Teaching … Continue reading →

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Crusaders Take Down Boston College 86-64

Senior guard Devin Brown (Baltimore, Md.) totaled a season-high 32 points, five rebounds and five assists, to lead the Holy Cross men’s basketball team to an 86-64 victory over Boston College at the DCU Center. Brown hit 11 of 19 … Continue reading →

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Life at Holy Cross Comes Alive Through Student Voices

Curious about what life is like at Holy Cross? You can hear directly from members of the Holy Cross community on me.holycross.edu. On the blogs page, you’ll find numerous students blogging about life on Mount St. James, as well as … Continue reading →

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Video: Holy Cross Psychologist Explores Sleep Deprivation Among Adolescents

Are teenagers acting troublesome when they refuse to follow Ben Franklin’s “early to bed, early to rise” principle? Or is there an inherent biological need to sleep and wake up late? In a live online lecture titled “The ABC’s of … Continue reading →

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Video: Patriot League Academic Conference Explores Ethics Across the Curriculum

About 50 scholars from higher education institutions across the country gathered on the Holy Cross campus for the third annual Patriot League Academic Conference in early November. The conference began with a panel discussion moderated by Timothy Austin, vice president … Continue reading →

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“Opening My Ears in El Salvador”

Margaret Freije, associate dean and associate professor of mathematics at the College of the Holy Cross, reveals the life-changing impact of her trip to El Salvador in the Association of Jesuit Colleges & Universities’ Connections. Although she had been involved … Continue reading →

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Student Tribute to Father McFarland to Take Place on Dec. 3

Students will have the opportunity to offer well wishes and say their goodbyes to Rev. Michael C.  McFarland, S.J., the 31st president of the College of the Holy Cross, on Saturday, Dec. 3. Fr. McFarland is stepping down after a … Continue reading →

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Men’s Hockey to Hold Fundraiser for Local Fallen Soldiers

On Saturday, Dec. 10, the Holy Cross men’s hockey program will be raising money for the Massachusetts Soldiers Legacy Fund (MSLF) at the Hart Center during its game versus Army at 4 p.m. The fund provides educational assistance grants to … Continue reading →

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