Monthly Archives: August 2012

‘Famed soccer team Manchester United debuts on NYSE’

Posted on August 14, 2012 by Holy Cross in the News

In a story on American Public Media’s Marketplace, Victor Matheson, associate professor of economics at the College of the Holy Cross, commented on the IPO of England’s Manchester United soccer club. The team raised less money than initially expected, which did … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross to Welcome Class of 2016 on Aug. 25

Posted on August 13, 2012 by

The 767 members of the Class of 2016 will arrive at the College of the Holy Cross on Aug. 25 for move-in day. The first-year class was selected from among 7,228 applicants. As soon as they arrive on campus, the … Continue reading →

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Blog: Olsen ’14 Sets Out to Discover Russia Beyond the Headlines

Posted on August 13, 2012 by

NAME Kyle Olsen ’14 HOMETOWN Los Angeles AREAS OF STUDY Political science and Russian double major, College Honors Program WHERE HE’S STUDYING Russian State University for the Humanities in Moscow WHY HE CHOSE RUSSIA “I have always been fascinated by … Continue reading →

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Blog: Whitacre ’14 to Explore Ancient Civilizations in Athens and Rome

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NAME Megan Whitacre ’14 HOMETOWN Cincinnati AREAS OF STUDY Classics WHERE SHE’S STUDYING Athens (fall) and Rome (spring) WHY SHE CHOSE ATHENS AND ROME “I cannot think of any better way to immerse myself in culture and gain hands-on experience … Continue reading →

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Blog: Lifelong Dream of Living in France Becomes Reality for Kutsukos ’14

Posted on August 13, 2012 by

NAME Kristina Kutsukos ’14 HOMETOWN Glastonbury, Conn. AREAS OF STUDY French and religious studies double major WHERE SHE’S STUDYING University of Strasbourg in Strasbourg, France WHY SHE CHOSE FRANCE “Living in France has always been a dream of mine and … Continue reading →

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‘Holy Cross Ranks 20th on Forbes List of America’s Top Liberal Arts Colleges’

Posted on August 10, 2012 by Holy Cross in the News

The College of the Holy Cross was ranked 20th on Forbes list of America’s Top Liberal Arts Colleges. Forbes based the rankings on the things that matter most to students: quality of teaching, great career prospects, high graduation rates and … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Faculty to Get Crash Course in Entrepreneurship

Posted on August 7, 2012 by

From Aug. 13 to 16, Holy Cross faculty and administrators will take part in a multi-day immersion into the world of entrepreneurship, which will allow them to see entrepreneurship being practiced in real time, and to understand the importance of … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Welcomes New Associate Dean for Student Life

Posted on August 7, 2012 by Kristine Maloney

Derek Zuckerman has joined the Office of Student Affairs at the College of the Holy Cross as the new associate dean for student life. He succeeds Kristine Cyr Goodwin, who served as associate dean since 2001. Zuckerman has extensive experience … Continue reading →

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Blog: Montoya ’14 Looks Forward to Improving Spanish, Traveling Europe During Semester in Spain

Posted on August 3, 2012 by

NAME Melissa Montoya ’14 HOMETOWN Pawtucket, R.I. AREAS OF STUDY Economics and accounting major with a Women’s and Gender Studies concentration WHERE SHE’S STUDYING University of A Coruña in Galicia, Spain WHY SHE CHOSE SPAIN “In the accounting curriculum, most … Continue reading →

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Blog: Spanish Major Riley ’14 Eager to Explore Argentina in Year Abroad

Posted on August 3, 2012 by

NAME Katie Riley ’14 HOMETOWN Alameda, Calif. AREAS OF STUDY Political science and Spanish double major WHERE SHE’S STUDYING University of El Salvador in Buenos Aires, Argentina WHY SHE CHOSE ARGENTINA “I wanted to focus on practicing my Spanish language … Continue reading →

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‘From afar, keeping tabs on the Olympics’

Posted on August 3, 2012 by Holy Cross in the News

Ellen Keohane, director of ITS at the College of the Holy Cross, talks to the Telegram & Gazette about how social media is changing the way people watch the Olympics. “Watching the Olympics with family and friends is a wonderful … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Names New Director of Donelan Office of Community-Based Learning

Posted on August 3, 2012 by Kristine Maloney

Following a national search, Michelle Sterk Barrett has been named the new director of the Donelan Office of Community-Based Learning at the College of the Holy Cross. Sterk Barrett earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology from Villanova University and … Continue reading →

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Video: Holy Cross Magazine Features All Five A Cappella Groups

Posted on August 3, 2012 by College of the Holy Cross

Mount St. James is home to not one, not two, but five student a cappella groups. And in the Summer 2012 issue of Holy Cross Magazine, you can get to know more about these talented, fun-loving singers in a feature … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Alumnus to Compete in Olympic Games

Posted on August 2, 2012 by

Most of the world is glued to the TV watching the 2012 Summer Olympic Games in London, and the Holy Cross community has even more reason to tune in on Aug. 6 when Keitani Graham ’03 competes in wrestling. Here’s … Continue reading →

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