Monthly Archives: May 2012

‘Holy Cross students teach music at Nativity School’

The Telegram & Gazette highlights a new program started by College of the Holy Cross student Mark Legare ’14. The Nativity School of Worcester’s Crusaders Musical Outreach Program, which started as an observation for Legare, transformed into a weekly program, in … Continue reading →

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Student Environmental Group Transforms Trash into Treasure

Eco-Action, a student-run environmental group at the College of the Holy Cross, will sponsor “Trash or Treasure,” from Friday, May 11 to Wednesday, May 16. Donations will be accepted until Tuesday, May 15 and picked up on May 16. The … Continue reading →

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‘Balinese and US artists join hands’

The Jakarta Post talks to the people behind the original multi-media dance-drama “Shackled Spirits,” which was recently performed at the College of the Holy Cross. Directed by Lynn Kremer, professor of theater at the College, and Balinese artists Suasthi Bandem … Continue reading →

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‘Radio Free Worcester: How local radio is adapting to changes in the analog landscape’

In a Worcester Mag article about the City’s radio history and current culture, WCHC-88.1, the radio station at the College of the Holy Cross, is featured for providing an alternative source to the FM dial. Jesse Anderson, director of audio-visual … Continue reading →

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Senior Spotlight: Patrick Lowe Poised to Join Storied Tradition of Holy Cross Graduates in Medical Profession

NAME Patrick Lowe HOMETOWN Northborough, Mass. AREAS OF STUDY Biology major with concentration in biological psychology in the premed program BEYOND THE CLASSROOM President, Class of 2012; varsity football (2008-2011); senior thesis research in the Cognitive Neuroscience Laboratory of Gregory … Continue reading →

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Senior Spotlight: ‘Tangible Love and Sense of Community’ Sets Holy Cross Apart, Says Colleen Melaugh

NAME Colleen Melaugh HOMETOWN Medfield, Mass. AREAS OF STUDY Economics and Spanish double major BEYOND THE CLASSROOM Spring Break and Fall Break Immersion Program leader, Manresa Retreat Leader, Cures for Kids club, tutor in Spanish Writer’s Workshop, Magis Program, Liturgical … Continue reading →

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Senior Spotlight: Jesuit Education Leaves Lasting Legacy on Valedictorian Mark Weyland

NAME Mark Weyland HOMETOWN Silver Spring, Md. AREAS OF STUDY Art history in the College Honors Program BEYOND THE CLASSROOM Chief features editor, The Crusader; co-chair, Williams House Counsel; Pax Christi; Student Programs for Urban Development; Spring Break Immersion; Moot … Continue reading →

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Senior Spotlight: Nicole Ortiz Pursues Passion for Political Science at Holy Cross

NAME Nicole Ortiz HOMETOWN Whittier, Calif. AREAS OF STUDY Political science major with Latin American & Latino Studies concentration BEYOND THE CLASSROOM Varsity softball; peer educator for Students for Responsible Choices mentor program; Recreation, Intramurals, and Club Sports supervisor. UP … Continue reading →

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Senior Spotlight: Academics and Athletics at Holy Cross Give Devin Brown ‘Best of Both Worlds’

NAME Devin A. Brown HOMETOWN Baltimore AREAS OF STUDY Psychology and prebusiness BEYOND THE CLASSROOM Men’s varsity basketball, Holy Cross Summer Business Program, Holy Cross Finance Boot Camp, Student Prebusiness Advisory Board, Student Athletic Council, R.E.S.P.E.C.T (mentoring program that focuses … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Receives $100,000 Grant to Help Improve Chinese Language Instruction in America

Last year, Claudia Ross, professor of Chinese at Holy Cross and immediate past president of the Chinese Language Teachers Association, began designing a program to help expand the resources available to Chinese language teachers across America. This summer, after more … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Varsity Club Announces Yearly Award Winners

The Holy Cross Varsity Club announced its yearly awards at its 57th annual dinner, held on Saturday, May 5, at the Hogan Campus Center. Leading the way was senior Stacey Hochkins (New Boston, Mich.) of the women’s ice hockey team, … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Administrators to Serve Midnight Breakfast to Students During Final Exams

Recognizing that students stay up late to study during finals period, administrators at the College of the Holy Cross volunteer each semester to serve the scholars breakfast late into the night. Don’t miss out on the late night fun! The … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Recognizes Alumni for Outstanding Professional Achievements and Service

WORCESTER, Mass. — Six graduates of the College of the Holy Cross have received the Sanctae Crucis Award, the highest non-degree recognition bestowed by the College on an alumnus or alumna. The 15th annual presentation of the awards took place … Continue reading →

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Jaroszewicz ’12 Awarded Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to Poland

Maria Jaroszewicz ’12, of East Longmeadow, Mass., has been awarded a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to Poland, where she will teach English to Polish students. Her grant begins in October. A classics major and a visual arts studio minor, Jaroszewicz … Continue reading →

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‘Boundless beginnings: Senior art show at Holy Cross’

Worcester Mag recently reviewed “in•fi n•ity: Works from the 2012 Senior Concentration Seminar” on display at the Cantor Art Gallery at the College of the Holy Cross.  The review applauded the work of the eight exceptional students. “Polished, professional and … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross, City of Worcester and Worcester Public Library Foundation Introduce ‘Library Express’

At the College of the Holy Cross, the Worcester Public Library Foundation today unveiled the newly named Library Express—a state-of-the-art, traveling library, which will be affectionately known as “Libby,” and is slated to start making the rounds in Worcester later … Continue reading →

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