Monthly Archives: May 2012

Multi-Campus Partnership to Advance Sustainability Through ‘SynergE’

A new multi-campus partnership involving some of Worcester’s leading colleges will boost efforts to save energy and reduce carbon emissions through innovative technical, financial, and human solutions. Clark University, the College of the Holy Cross, and Worcester Polytechnic Institute have … Continue reading →

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Blog: Daly ’13 to Help Oxfam America Mobilize Volunteer Teams Nationally

NAME Vivian Daly ’13 HOMETOWN Dedham, Mass. AREAS OF STUDY Environmental studies and studio art double major WHERE SHE’S INTERNING As a community engagement intern at Oxfam America, Daly will help Oxfam America coordinate nationwide volunteer teams to participate in … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross’ Newest Residence Hall Receives LEED Gold Certification

Figge Hall, the newest residence hall at the College of the Holy Cross, has earned LEED Gold certification by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), a national organization that certifies buildings that are green and sustainable, and protect the environment. … Continue reading →

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Blog: Zabinski ’13 Spends Summer Conducting Science Research in Peru

NAME Mary Zabinski ’13 HOMETOWN Latham, N.Y. AREAS OF STUDY Biology major in the premed program WHERE SHE’S INTERNING “I will be participating in 10 weeks of scientific research at Cayetano Heredia University, a medical school in Lima, Peru.  I … Continue reading →

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‘Improving job market awaits college grads’

Amy Murphy, director of career planning at the College of the Holy Cross, explains to the Telegram & Gazette why students should treat an internship like a job interview. Employers are looking to fill those spots with graduates who have … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Awards 691 Bachelor of Arts Degrees During Commencement Exercises

In his address at the College’s 166th Commencement Exercises held on May 25, Paul Farmer, founding director of Partners In Health, reminded members of the Holy Cross Class of 2012 that they are graduating from an institution that challenges them … Continue reading →

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‘Chris Matthews receives key to city’

Chris Matthews ‘67, host of MSNBC’s “Hardball with Chris Matthews” and NBC’s “The Chris Matthews Show,” gave a talk about his new book “Jack Kennedy: Elusive Hero” at the College of the Holy Cross. At a reception prior to the … Continue reading →

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Diane Brady and Fr. John Brooks to Discuss ‘Fraternity,’ Book Based on Transformative Period in Holy Cross History

  Worcester Historical Museum and the College of the Holy Cross present “Fraternity: A Discussion with Author Diane Brady and Father John Brooks,” on Thursday, June 7 at 7:30 p.m. in the Fletcher Auditorium at the Museum. The talk is … Continue reading →

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Senior Chemistry Major Presents HIV Research at National Conference

Thomas Gallant ’12, of Scotia, N.Y., recently presented his research at the National Conference for Undergraduate Research at Weber State University in Ogden, Utah. His research explores the effects of HIV proteins in humans and focuses on a potential cure … Continue reading →

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The Currier Museum of Art to Feature an Exhibition by Holy Cross Professor Cristi Rinklin

This summer, the Currier Museum of Art, in Manchester, N.H., will feature a new site-specific installation by Cristi Rinklin, associate professor of visual arts at the College of the Holy Cross. Opening June 9, Rinklin’s exhibition, “Diluvial,” is part of … Continue reading →

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Creative Writing Course at Holy Cross Explores the Link Between Science and Literature

The posters lining windowed walls of the O’Callahan Science Library posed two questions to all who entered: What are the questions that science asks? and What are the questions that literature asks? After weeks of exploration and experimentation with narrative, … Continue reading →

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Crusaders Split With Army In Patriot League Championship Opening Day

A two RBI day by junior Jordan Enos, of Stockton, Calif., was the piece of offense the No. 2 seed Holy Cross baseball team needed as the squad split the opening day of action with No. 1 seed Army in … Continue reading →

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Lee ’12 Awarded Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to Korea

Jaeyeon Lee ’12, of Norwood, Mass., has been awarded a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to Korea, where she will teach English at an elementary school in rural Korea. Lee also plans to learn more about the birthplace of her parents, … Continue reading →

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Crusaders Set to Compete for 2012 Patriot League Championship Title at Army

The No. 2 seeded Holy Cross baseball team (32-20), seeking its first Patriot League title, will play No. 1 seeded Army (39-12) in a best-of-three series beginning with two games Sunday (noon, 2:30). If Game 3 is necessary, it will … Continue reading →

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Lesoon ’12 Awarded Fulbright Grant to Explore Middle Eastern Art in United Arab Emirates

Courtney Lesoon ’12, an art history major with a self-created Middle Eastern Studies minor from Pittsburgh, has received a Fulbright grant to travel to the United Arab Emirates during the 2012-13 academic year. She will investigate perceptions of the Middle … Continue reading →

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Cavanaugh ’12 Awarded Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to Spain

Joseph Cavanaugh ’12, of Plymouth, Mass., has been awarded a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to Madrid, where he will teach English to Spanish high school students. A political science major, he also plans to pursue his interest in international politics … Continue reading →

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‘Super Bowl Costs Indiana Stadium Landlord 38% Above Prediction’

In an article on Bloomberg.com, Victor Matheson, associate professor of economics, discusses the overlooked costs that Indiana has incurred as a result of hosting the 2012 Super Bowl. Matheson emphasizes that the budget for the Super Bowl is just one … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Senior Recognized for Exceptional Academic Achievement and Leadership

Kenneth Calemmo, a member of the College of the Holy Cross class of 2012, from Sea Isle City, N.J., has been awarded the George B. Moran Award, the highest award given by the College to a graduating senior in recognition … Continue reading →

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Baseball Moves on to Patriot League Championship With Semifinal Sweep Versus Navy

Junior righty John Colella, of Herndon, Va., tallied a save in game one and then earned the win on the mound in game two as the No. 2 seed Holy Cross baseball team swept No. 3 seed Navy in the … Continue reading →

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Beekman ’15 to Participate in Summer Fulbright Program in England

Tim Beekman ’15, an accounting major from Basking Ridge, N.J., has received a place on a Fulbright Summer Institute to study at Newcastle University in England from July 8 to August 13. The Fulbright Summer Institute is one of the … Continue reading →

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