Monthly Archives: October 2014

Instagram: Burgarello ’18 Prepares for the Business World While Combining a Love for Social Media

Posted on October 3, 2014 by Jessica McCaughey

NAME Marco Burgarello ’18 HOMETOWN Phoenix STUDIES HE’S CONSIDERING Economics major WHY HE CHOSE HOLY CROSS “While being recruited for baseball across the country during my senior year of high school, I was introduced to the baseball program at Holy … Continue reading →

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Instagram: Holy Cross Challenges You to ‘Ask More’ – and Bowles ’18 Can’t Wait

Posted on October 3, 2014 by Jessica McCaughey

NAME Kathleen (Katie) Bowles ’18 HOMETOWN New York City STUDIES SHE’S CONSIDERING Political science major with a concentration in Peace and Conflict Studies WHY SHE CHOSE HOLY CROSS “After visiting campuses, speaking with current students, and doing my research, I … Continue reading →

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Blog: DeSantis ’18 Shares the Unique and Special Student Experience at Holy Cross

Posted on October 3, 2014 by Jessica McCaughey

NAME Michael DeSantis ’18 HOMETOWN Pittsburgh STUDIES HE’S CONSIDERING History major WHY HE CHOSE HOLY CROSS “I applied to Holy Cross because of its excellent academics and the many positives of its liberal arts education, such as small classes and … Continue reading →

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Blog: Larkin ’18 Eager to Find Her Literary Voice at Holy Cross

Posted on October 3, 2014 by Jessica McCaughey

NAME Alexandra (Ali) Larkin ’18 HOMETOWN Greenwich, Conn. STUDIES English and Religious Studies double major WHY SHE CHOSE HOLY CROSS “My father went to Holy Cross and encouraged me to look here, and once I visited I fell in love! The … Continue reading →

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Blog: When Black ’18 Visited Holy Cross, She Knew it Was the Place for Her

Posted on October 3, 2014 by Jessica McCaughey

NAME Katrina Black ’18 HOMETOWN Stamford, Conn. STUDIES SHE’S CONSIDERING Linguistics major WHY SHE CHOSE HOLY CROSS “I knew numerous people who attended Holy Cross and absolutely loved it. Similarly, when I came to campus for the first time, my family … Continue reading →

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Blog: ‘A Commitment to Service’ Helped Draw Casey ’18 to Holy Cross

Posted on October 3, 2014 by Jessica McCaughey

NAME Amy Casey ’18 HOMETOWN Philadelphia STUDIES Major in English and Italian WHY SHE CHOSE HOLY CROSS “I fell in love with Holy Cross’ friendly people, gorgeous campus, and commitment to service.” ACTIVITIES Resident Assistant, College Democrats (co-chair) WHAT SHE’S MOST LOOKING … Continue reading →

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NROTC Mom: ‘I Feel Blessed, Honored and Proud’

Posted on October 3, 2014 by Suzanne Morrissey

O’Callahan Society organizers welcomed more than 300 guests to the group’s annual dinner on Sept. 27, in the Hogan Campus Ballroom. The event, which honors alumni who have served in the military and the memory of Holy Cross professor Rev. … Continue reading →

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Photo Gallery: Distinguished Alumni Visit Holy Cross and Students Get Front Row Access

Posted on October 2, 2014 by

Five Holy Cross alumni who have distinguished themselves professionally and in the service of justice recently returned to campus to talk about their work — and students got a front row seat to the action. Each year, in recognition of … Continue reading →

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Photo Gallery: Fall Homecoming a Time to Celebrate

Posted on October 2, 2014 by Amy Kotsopoulos

“I’m coming home again,” Instagrammed an alumna making her way back to campus for Fall Homecoming, held on Sept. 26-28. Warm weather and blue cloudless skies provided the perfect backdrop for this year’s festivities. Friday featured the Return to the … Continue reading →

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‘Who Does God Root For?’

Posted on October 1, 2014 by Holy Cross in the News

In a recent opinion piece for The Huffington Post, Mathew Schmalz, associate professor of religious studies at the College of the Holy Cross, addressed the controversy surrounding the action of Kansas City Chiefs safety Husain Abdullah after scoring a touchdown … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross to Host First Annual New England Collegiate Marching Band Festival

Posted on October 1, 2014 by Jacqueline Smith ’15

On Sunday, Oct. 5 neighboring collegiate marching bands will join together for the first annual New England Collegiate Marching Band Festival. The festival is a new performance opportunity for collegiate marching bands to come together and perform their fall field … Continue reading →

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