Monthly Archives: May 2013

Blog: Schirripa ’14 Excited to Get First-Hand Look at Law Practice

NAME Bridget Schirripa ’14 HOMETOWN Lexington, Mass. AREAS OF STUDY History and political science double major in the prelaw program WHERE SHE’S INTERNING American Transit Insurance Company in Brooklyn, N.Y., where she will be a legal intern for the private … Continue reading →

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Kuehn ’13 Awarded Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to Germany

Lauren Kuehn ’13, of Northport, N.Y., has received a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to Germany, where she will teach English to German high school students during the 2013-14 academic year. The political science and German double major will attend Notre … Continue reading →

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McMahon ’13 Awarded Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to Spain

Erin McMahon ’13, of Pembroke, N.H., has been awarded a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to Spain, where she will teach English to Spanish high school students during the 2013-14 academic year. A Spanish and theatre double major with a minor … Continue reading →

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Neal ’13 Awarded Fulbright Grant to Study Role of Education in Post-War Sri Lanka

Malik Neal ’13, of Philadelphia, has been awarded a Fulbright research grant for the 2013-14 academic year to study the role of education in post-war Sri Lanka. A history major with an Asian studies concentration, Neal will explore how secondary … Continue reading →

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‘Minority teachers remain rare’

Jennifer Guzman ’11, a teacher at Nativity School of Worcester, chose her career because the hands-on experience in the Holy Cross Teacher Education Program won her over. But that wasn’t always the case. The psychology major, from Lawrence, Mass., tells … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Awards 701 Bachelor of Arts Degrees During Commencement Exercises

The importance of determination and resiliency were the key themes that members of the Class of 2013 heard at the 167th Commencement Exercises held this morning at the College of the Holy Cross. A total of 701 men and women … Continue reading →

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Men’s Varsity Eight Ranked No. 20 In USRowing Collegiate Poll

The Holy Cross men’s varsity eight is ranked No. 20 in the latest USRowing men’s varsity eight poll released on Wednesday. The Crusaders received 16 points. This is the first time the varsity eight has been ranked in this poll … Continue reading →

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Sullivan ’13 Awarded Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to Sri Lanka

Kelsi Sullivan ’13, of Mexico City, has been awarded a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to Sri Lanka, where she will teach English to Sri Lankan high school students during the 2013-14 academic year. She also plans to conduct research on … Continue reading →

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Clavering ’13 Awarded Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to Malaysia

Alex Clavering ’13, of Dix Hills, N.Y., has been awarded a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to Malaysia, where he will teach English to Malaysian high school students from January to October 2014. A political science major, Clavering says his enjoyment … Continue reading →

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Paul Farmer Shares Holy Cross 2012 Commencement Address in New Book

In his latest book, “To Repair the World: Paul Farmer Speaks to the Next Generation” (University of California Press, 2013), renowned physician and social activist Paul Farmer includes the commencement address he delivered last year to the Holy Cross graduating … Continue reading →

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Fontelo ’13 Awarded Fulbright Grant to Conduct Research in Philippines

Paul Fontelo ’13, of Potomac, Md., has received a Fulbright grant to study classical music composition from leading Filipino composers and musicians at the University of the Philippines College of Music during the 2013-14 academic year. A Filipino-American, Fontelo is … Continue reading →

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‘Holy Cross Prof. talks Super Bowl Bids and Banning Belly Putts’

With the announcement of the 50th Super Bowl being held in the San Francisco Bay Area and the 51st in Houston the following year, it was a busy week for Victor Matheson, associate professor of economics at the College of … Continue reading →

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Hamilton ’12 Awarded Fulbright Grant to Pursue Master’s in 18th Century Studies

Julia Hamilton ’12, of South Windsor, Conn., has been awarded a Fulbright grant to pursue a Master of Arts degree in 18th century studies at the University of Southampton in Britain during the 2013-14 academic year. The interdisciplinary program, which … Continue reading →

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‘Five Questions: Local student to address Holy Cross senior class’

In a recent interview with The Concord Monitor, Travis LaCouter, a senior at the College of the Holy Cross, spoke about his role as valedictorian, and his preparation for his Commencement address on Friday, May 24 at the College. One … Continue reading →

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‘Julia McCarthy gives Ouimet keynote speech’

In an article in the Telegram & Gazette, Julia McCarthy ’15 remarked on her experience as keynote speaker at the recent Francis Ouimet Scholarship Fund’s Centennial Gala, the highlight event of The Ouimet Fund, which helps young men and women … Continue reading →

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Baseball Sweeps Bucknell In Patriot League Semifinals, 9-6 & 3-0

Holy Cross senior outfielder Patrick Puentes, of East Greenbush, N.Y., went 5-for-8 with three runs scored and four RBIs to help lead the Crusaders to a series sweep of Bucknell in the semifinal round of the Patriot League Baseball Tournament … Continue reading →

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Senior Spotlight: Faculty Mentorship Opens New Doors for Christine Freije

NAME Christine Freije HOMETOWN Worcester, Mass. STUDIES Theatre major in the College Honors Program BEYOND THE CLASSROOM President of the Alternate College Theatre (ACT); director of ACT’s Musical “Spring Awakening;” Spring Break Immersion Program; international immersion trip to El Salvador; … Continue reading →

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Senior Spotlight: As Mission-Based Institution, Holy Cross Stands Out in Crowded Marketplace, Says Malik Neal

NAME Malik Neal HOMETOWN Philadelphia STUDIES History major with Asian studies concentration in the College Honors Program BEYOND THE CLASSROOM Founder and cochair, Holy Cross Political Union; chancellor, Knights of Columbus; copy editor, The Fenwick Review; member of Student Advisory … Continue reading →

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Senior Spotlight: Wealth of Opportunities Makes Holy Cross Special, Says Frances Klimczak

NAME Frances D. Klimczak HOMETOWN Collinsville, Conn. STUDIES Mathematics major with peace and conflict studies concentration BEYOND THE CLASSROOM Naval science (NROTC); study abroad; Student Programs for Urban Development; liturgical ministry UP NEXT Moving to Honolulu to begin her first … Continue reading →

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Senior Spotlight: Rich Undergraduate Experience Made Holy Cross Perfect Fit for Valedictorian Travis LaCouter

NAME Travis LaCouter HOMETOWN Concord, N.H. STUDIES Political science and Catholic studies double major in the College Honors Program BEYOND THE CLASSROOM Admissions Office senior interviewer; Student Government Association; head Eucharistic minister; executive editor of The Fenwick Review; cochair of … Continue reading →

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