Monthly Archives: March 2014

‘Brazil’s World Cup: Anger Over Waste, Poor Planning

Victor Matheson, sports economist and professor of economics at the College of the Holy Cross, spoke with the Associated Press about how Brazil will have to rush to finish the stadiums in time for the upcoming World Cup. Politicians promised … Continue reading →

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College Community Remembers Rev. Joseph T. O’Callahan, S.J.

On Tuesday, March 18, the College of the Holy Cross will mark the 50th anniversary of the passing of Rev. Joseph T. O’Callahan, S.J., a Navy chaplain and a professor of math and physics at the College, with a memorial … Continue reading →

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Five Holy Cross Employees Honored for Outstanding Service

Five employees of the College of the Holy Cross have received 2013 Claire B. Burns Awards. The awards program, now in its 16th year, was established and endowed in 1997 by Donal J. Burns ’49 in honor of his wife, … Continue reading →

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‘SAT changes: Some colleges will not feel impact in application process’

Last week, the College Board announced major changes to the SAT college admissions test.  Ann McDermott, director of admissions at the College of the Holy Cross — who was in the final stages of selecting the school’s class of 2018 … Continue reading →

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Former Obama Speechwriter Jon Favreau ’03 to Deliver Commencement Address at Holy Cross

Jon Favreau ’03, former director of speechwriting for President Barack Obama and co-founder of Fenway Strategies, will receive an honorary degree from the College of the Holy Cross and address this year’s graduates during the College’s Commencement ceremonies on Friday, … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Faculty Offer Perspectives on Pope Francis

As Pope Francis completes his first year of papacy this month, the College Committee on Mission and Identity will host a panel titled “Who are we to judge? Perspectives on Pope Francis,” featuring commentary by Alice Laffey, associate professor of … Continue reading →

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Photo Gallery: Snow Makes For ‘Storybook’ Look on Campus

As he did this fall, Darien Henry ’14 set out to capture in photographs the natural beauty of the Holy Cross campus during winter. This time, he was hoping his portfolio included that one special ingredient: snow. Mother Nature happily … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Women’s Basketball Defeats Navy 75-56, Advances to Patriot League Championship

Senior guard Brisje Malone, of Springfield, Mass., led Holy Cross with 23 points, six rebounds and seven assists while sophomore forward Raquel Scott, of Ridgewood, N.J., recorded 15 points, ten rebounds and five assists to help Holy Cross eliminate No. … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Professors Discuss Teaching and Conducting Research at a Liberal Arts College With Israeli Colleagues

Earlier this academic year, psychology professors Andrew Futterman and Amy Wolfson gave a joint presentation on teaching psychology at a Jesuit, liberal arts college and engaging Holy Cross students in their research on sleep and aging. Their talk was addressed … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Men’s Hockey Advances to Quarterfinals After 3-2 OT Victory Over RIT

Freshman Mike Barrett (Orland Park, Ill.) scored the game-winner 38 seconds into sudden death overtime to secure a quarterfinal appearance for the eighth seeded Holy Cross men’s hockey team as the Crusaders defeated ninth seeded RIT, 3-2, at the Hart … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross’ Chamber Orchestra, College Choir, and Chamber Singers Present “Classics”

For the first time in recent history, the College of the Holy Cross’ Chamber Orchestra, College Choir, and Chamber Singers will perform together on Wednesday, March 12 at 8 p.m. in St. Joseph Memorial Chapel. The performance’s program, “Classics,”  will … Continue reading →

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Instagram: Correa ’17 Shares Her Holy Cross Experience Via Photography

NAME Natalie Ann Correa ’17 HOMETOWN Fair Lawn, N.J. STUDIES Undecided WHY SHE CHOSE HOLY CROSS “I was first told about Holy Cross by a friend I worked with over the summer before my senior year. The name kept popping … Continue reading →

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Instagram: Lillis ’16 Shares Daily Experiences at Holy Cross

NAME Caroline Lillis ’16 HOMETOWN Bronxville, N.Y. STUDIES Political science major WHY SHE CHOSE HOLY CROSS “I simply fell in love with how beautiful the campus is, how approachable and friendly the people are, and the amazing resources and programs … Continue reading →

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Instagram: ‘The Campus is Beautiful and Everyone Strives to Succeed,’ Says LeBlanc ’16

NAME Julia LeBlanc ’16 HOMETOWN Milton, Mass. STUDIES Undecided WHY SHE CHOSE HOLY CROSS “I’ve never heard a bad thing about Holy Cross. The campus is beautiful and everyone strives to succeed.” ACTIVITIES Club Lacrosse, HC for a Cure, Admissions … Continue reading →

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Instagram: Falkenham ’16 Shows You Why She Loves Holy Cross

NAME Kerri Falkenham ’16 HOMETOWN Derry, N.H. STUDIES Psychology major WHY SHE CHOSE HOLY CROSS “It was a popular college to visit among students in my high school, so I checked it out. I fell in love as soon as … Continue reading →

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Instagram: Denton ’16 Shares Day-to-Day Beauty of Holy Cross

NAME Allison Denton ’16 HOMETOWN West Hartford, Conn. STUDIES English and Spanish double major WHY SHE CHOSE HOLY CROSS “I wanted to go to a school with a strong sense of community. When I visited Holy Cross, the campus felt … Continue reading →

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Instagram: Body ’17 Aims to Capture Wonderful Energy at Holy Cross

NAME Meaghan Body ’17 HOMETOWN Dover, Mass. STUDIES Undecided WHY SHE CHOSE HOLY CROSS “Growing up in Massachusetts, I had heard about Holy Cross and its reputation for academic excellence. When I began the college search process, my parents encouraged … Continue reading →

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Instagram: Holy Cross Campus Experience Unique, Says Bennett ’16

NAME Matthew Bennett ’16 HOMETOWN Seymour, Conn. STUDIES Economics major WHY HE CHOSE HOLY CROSS “Coming from a Jesuit high school, I knew I wanted to continue my Jesuit education and attend a liberal arts college. If that wasn’t enough … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Names Margaret Freije Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean

Following an extensive national search, Margaret N. Freije, Ph.D., has been named vice president for academic affairs and dean of the College of the Holy Cross. The announcement was made today by Rev. Philip L. Boroughs, S.J., president. Freije, who … Continue reading →

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Women’s Basketball Earns 79-66 Win Over Bucknell in Patriot League Quarterfinals

Holy Cross sophomore forward Raquel Scott, of Ridgewood, N.J., and senior guard Alex Smith, of Delran, N.J., each registered double-doubles to help lead the Crusaders to a 79-66 triumph over Bucknell in the quarterfinal round of the Patriot League Tournament … Continue reading →

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