Monthly Archives: June 2013

‘Wellness program at HC gets a boost’

In an article in the Telegram & Gazette, the College of the Holy Cross was praised for its wellness programming. The College recently launched a Worksite Wellness Center, funded by Fallon Community Health Plan. It is a one-stop shop dedicated … Continue reading →

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Casey ’15 Receives Boren Scholarship for Study in Tanzania

Meghan Casey ’15, of North Attleboro, Mass., has been awarded a Boren Scholarship to study in Tanzania during the fall semester. She will study Swahili at the Swahili Flagship Center within the State University of Zanzibar in Zanzibar, an island … Continue reading →

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Theatre Professor Earns 2013 Distinguished Teaching Award

Edward Isser, professor and chair of the theatre department and a member of the College of the Holy Cross faculty since 1995, received the 2013 Distinguished Teaching Award at the College’s annual President’s Convocation and Awards Ceremony. The Holy Cross … Continue reading →

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In Memoriam: Kenneth F. Happe ’58, Associate Professor Emeritus, Classics

Kenneth F. Happe ’58, associate professor emeritus of classics, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 24.  He was 78. After having spent close to 50 years at Holy Cross—first as a transfer student from a Jesuit seminary and then as … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Earns International Recognition for Media Relations Campaign on ‘Fraternity’

The College of the Holy Cross was recently honored by the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) with a 2013 Circle of Excellence Award in the media relations category for a campaign related to “The Holy Cross Fraternity.” … Continue reading →

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Video: Hundreds Make Positive Impact in Worcester as Part of Community Outreach Efforts

Video by Kate Benjamin ’15 More than 700 members of the Holy Cross community lived out the Jesuit call to be “men and women for others” through several community outreach efforts in April. On April 20, Working For Worcester brought … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross to Host International Word and Image Conference

Scholars and researchers from around the world will convene at the College of the Holy Cross on June 26, 27 and 28 in order to explore connections between several fields of inquiry during the International Word and Image conference. Holy … Continue reading →

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Lynett ’08 Delivers Address at Suffolk Law School Commencement

Christopher Lynett ’08 delivered an address at the Suffolk Law School graduation. His address begins at approximately 1 hour and 14 minutes into the video. Christopher Lynett ’08 delivered an address to Suffolk Law School’s graduating class of 2013 after … Continue reading →

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‘One Hundred Days of Pope Francis’

In a recent blog post for The Huffington Post, Rev. Thomas W. Worcester, S.J., professor of history at the College of the Holy Cross, remarked upon the first 100 days of Pope Francis in his new role of leader of … Continue reading →

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Casey ’13 Awarded Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to Nepal

Kelly Casey ’13, of Wethersfield, Conn., has been awarded a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to Nepal where she will teach English to elementary and middle school students in Nepal during the 2013-14 academic year. Casey, an English major with a … Continue reading →

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‘Are The Stanley Cup Finals A Boon To Boston’s Economy?’

In a story on WGBH news, Victor Matheson, professor of economics at the College of the Holy Cross, commented on the economic impact of the National Hockey League’s (NHL) Stanley Cup playoffs on the city of Boston, as the Bruins … Continue reading →

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Regan ’12 Awarded Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to Sri Lanka

Alexandra Regan ’12, of Medford, Mass., has been awarded a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to Sri Lanka where she will teach English to Sri Lankan students during the 2013-14 academic year. She also hopes to study Sinhalese literature and see … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Dining’s Inauguration Dinner Wins Top Industry Award

Holy Cross Dining has received top honors in this year’s national Loyal E. Horton Dining Awards contest, receiving a Gold Prize for the inauguration dinner they created in honor of the College’s 32nd president, Rev. Philip L. Boroughs, S.J., this … Continue reading →

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Photo Gallery: Reunion Brings Nearly 3,000 Alumni and Friends Back to Campus

In his College blog, College historian Rev. Anthony Kuzniewski, S.J., wrote that “the the saddest day of the year for me is Commencement Day, a day when another group of wonderful young women and men — young persons who have … Continue reading →

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Princeton Review: History, Math and Political Science at Holy Cross Among Great Programs

Three departments at the College of the Holy Cross—history, mathematics, and political science—are ranked among the best in the Princeton Review’s “Great Schools for 20 of the Most Popular Undergraduate Majors,” which ran in conjunction with the Princeton Review’s annual … Continue reading →

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‘Why two reform movements—choice and accountability—have fallen short’

In a blog entry on The Washington Post’s Answer Sheet, Jack Schneider, assistant professor of education at the College of the Holy Cross, examined the pitfalls of recent choice and accountability K-12 school reform movements. Furthermore, he called for a … Continue reading →

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‘Two Minutes With…Julia McCarthy’

In a one-on-one interview with Worcester Mag, College of the Holy Cross student Julia McCarthy ’15, talked about receiving the Francis Ouimet Scholarship which led to her giving the keynote speech at the organization’s recent gala, moving many in the … Continue reading →

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Burke ’13 Awarded Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to Turkey

Matthew Burke ’13, of Westwood, Mass., has been awarded a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to Turkey where he will teach English to Turkish college students during the 2013-14 academic year. He will also take music lessons in Turkey. A music … Continue reading →

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‘Crowdsourcing for quality schools’

In a recent blog post for Phi Delta Kappan, Jack Schneider, assistant professor of education at the College of the Holy Cross, spoke to the importance of quality and high-value schooling, and the fact that often, parents are the lynchpins … Continue reading →

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Cumming ’13 Awarded Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to Russia

Drew Cumming ’13, of Calgary, Alberta, has received a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to Russia, where he will teach English to Russian high school students during the 2013-14 academic year. The biology major, Russian minor, with a premed concentration, plans … Continue reading →

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