Monthly Archives: October 2012

Blog: Asante ’16 Finds Out What Inspires So Much Alumni Loyalty at Holy Cross

NAME Inez Asante ’16 HOMETOWN Plainsboro, N.J. STUDIES Political science with educational studies minor and Africana studies concentration WHY SHE CHOSE HOLY CROSS “During an alumni interview, my interviewer talked about how 25 of his Holy Cross classmates had attended his … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Alumnus and Author Mark Shriver ’86 to Deliver Talk About His Father, Sargent Shriver

Holy Cross alumnus Mark Shriver ’86, senior vice president for U.S. programs for Save the Children, will give a talk about his father, the subject of his recent memoir “A Good Man: Rediscovering My Father, Sargent Shriver” (Henry Holt & … Continue reading →

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French Organists to Perform as Part of Holy Cross Chapel Artists Series

French organists Sylvie Mallet and Marie-Louise Langlais will perform as part of the 2012-13 Holy Cross Chapel Artists Series.  The concert will take place Sunday, Nov. 4 at 3 p.m. in St. Joseph Memorial Chapel.  The performance is free, open … Continue reading →

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‘History of Church of the End Times outside the norm’

In an article in the Telegram & Gazette, Mathew Schmalz, associate professor of religious studies at the College of the Holy Cross, commented on the Christian Church of the End Times of Uxbridge, Mass., which is facing legal problems, as … Continue reading →

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‘Catholicism, American style’

In an opinion piece on the Washington Post’s On Faith blog, Mathew Schmalz, associate professor of religious studies at the College of the Holy Cross, commented on the recent vice-presidential debate, and the ways in which each candidate’s Catholic values … Continue reading →

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‘Supersonic skydive could break history’

Matthew Koss, professor of physics at the College of the Holy Cross, weighed in on Austrian skydiver Felix Baumgartner attempt to break the sound barrier in his 23-mile-plunge from the edge of space to the Earth.  Koss told various media outlets that the … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Chapel Artists Series Performance Dedicated to Late College President Fr. Brooks

Four artists—Ann Hobson Pilot, harpist; Carol Lieberman, violinist; Michael Calmès, tenor; and James David Christie, organist— will collaborate for a performance as part of the Holy Cross Chapel Artists Series on Sunday, Oct. 28 at 3 p.m. in St. Joseph … Continue reading →

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‘Community Threads: Seven Hills Saori Weaving Project’ to be displayed at Holy Cross

The Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Art Gallery at the College of the Holy Cross will exhibit weavings produced by individuals participating in the Saori Weaving Project at Seven Hills Foundation day programs (in Worcester, Mass.) in the Cantor Resource … Continue reading →

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‘How Holy Cross is Managing the Growth of BYOD’

In a recent article in EdTech, Patrick Gemme, technical services engineer at the College of the Holy Cross, commented on the influx in wireless Internet traffic on the Hill, and how the increase in mobile units will impact the way … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Alumna to Speak About Growing Up Muslim in a Post-9/11 World

Holy Cross alumna and former Fulbright scholar Kathleen Cain ’81, will give a talk titled “Growing up Muslim in Post-9/11 America: Identity and Well-Being in American Muslim Teenagers,” on Monday, Oct. 29 at 4 p.m. in Rehm Library. Cain’s talk … Continue reading →

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New York Times Best-Selling Novelist Lauren Groff to Speak at Holy Cross

Lauren Groff, New York Times best-selling novelist and award-winning fiction writer, will give a reading as part of the Working Writers Series on Thursday, Oct. 25 at 7:30 p.m. in Rehm Library at the College of the Holy Cross. The … Continue reading →

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‘Worcester Economy Stuck in Neutral’

In an article in GoLocalWorcester, Bryan Engelhardt, assistant professor of economics at the College of the Holy Cross, talked about unemployment in Worcester, Mass. Responding to a recent Bureau of Labor Statistics report, which revealed that the total size of … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Junior Conducts Research in Siberian Arctic Over the Summer

Though she’s from the iconic town of Sleepy Hollow, N.Y., Madeleine “Maddie” LaRue, a member of the College of the Holy Cross class of 2014, ventured far away from home this past summer, as she conducted scientific research in the … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Graduation Rates Among Highest in the Nation

The College of the Holy Cross has the seventh highest four-year graduation rate among all colleges and universities in the country according to U.S. News & World Report. At 89.2 percent, Holy Cross is part of an elite group of … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Theatre Department to Present Renowned Feminist Drama ‘Machinal’

The department of theatre at the College of the Holy Cross will present “Machinal” written by Sophie Treadwell and directed by Edward Isser, professor and chair of the theatre department, on Nov.1-3 and 8-10 at 8 p.m. in Fenwick Theatre … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Lecture to Address Catholic Conscience in the Voting Booth

Auxiliary Bishop Robert McElroy, Archdiocese of San Francisco, will give a free, public lecture titled “Catholicism, Citizenship and Conscience: What Does It Mean to Be a Faith-filled Voter in our Polarized Society?” on Tuesday, Oct. 16 at 7:30 p.m. in … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Junior Recognized for Commitment to HIV/AIDS Patients

From a young age, Alexandra “Sasha” Fairchock ’14 has devoted her life to helping others—especially those affected by HIV and AIDS. As a child, she spent summers with her mother (an infectious disease specialist) at REACH ministries, a camp located … Continue reading →

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Video: Presidential Inauguration Marks New Chapter in Holy Cross’ Storied History

The inauguration of Rev. Philip L. Boroughs, S.J., as 32nd president of Holy Cross on Sept. 14 marked the beginning of the latest chapter in the College’s storied history. It also brought out the sense of pride that so many … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Ranks No. 7 for Salary Earning Potential

The College of the Holy Cross ranks No. 7 among liberal arts schools, and No. 21 overall, for graduates’ starting and mid-career salary potential by PayScale.com. The annual list is based on the salaries of both recent graduates and those … Continue reading →

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