Monthly Archives: December 2014

Student Profile: Payton Shubrick ’15

NAME Payton Shubrick ’15 HOMETOWN Springfield, Mass. ACADEMICS Political science with concentrations in Africana Studies and Peace and Conflict Studies DISCOVERING THE HILL Payton, a high school track star, first heard about Holy Cross from fellow Springfield native and former … Continue reading →

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At the Frontiers of Autism Research, Prof. Schmidt’s Work Offers Exciting New Perspectives

A cognitive psychologist, Professor Richard Schmidt’s research has long focused on the motor movements of socially interacting individuals. “Interpersonal relations rely not only on spoken, linguistic communication, but also on the shared physical language of the body,” he says. “For … Continue reading →

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From Siberia to Connecticut River Valley, Prof. Sobczak and Environmental Research Students are Making an Impact

You can’t take your eyes off the images on the walls of William Sobczak’s office. Here, the lush and stunning beauty of the Connecticut River Valley. There, the complexity and intricacy of the wetlands along the Hudson River. And on … Continue reading →

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‘From the net outward’

“Save by Ginn” is a phrase commonly heard by hockey broadcasters at any College of the Holy Cross hockey game in the last four years. In fact, it has been said more than 3,000 times during Matt Ginn’s ’15 career … Continue reading →

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‘Holy Cross students see a more conciliatory side of the law, claim 3rd place in mediation competition’

A recent Mass Live article features the mediation team from the College of the Holy Cross, who placed 3rd in the 15th Annual International Mediation Tournament and earned a chance to be one of four undergraduate teams to compete against … Continue reading →

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‘Worcester working to become a thriving college town’

A recent Boston Globe article features the city of Worcester as an emerging college town. Worcester, which is home to the College of the Holy Cross among eight other colleges and more than 35,000 students, has been tied to its … Continue reading →

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Crusaders Ready To Lift Strong At Benching For Breast Cancer On Dec. 12

The seventh annual Benching for Breast Cancer fundraising event will take place on Friday, Dec. 12, at 5:30 p.m. in the Hart Center’s varsity weight room at the College of the Holy Cross. Registration will start at 5:15 p.m. Benching … Continue reading →

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Inspirational Duo Team Hoyt To Speak At Holy Cross

Dick and Rick Hoyt, the father-son team who have overcome disabilities to compete in triathlons, Ironman competitions, marathons and road races throughout the world, will give a talk on Wednesday, Dec.3 at 7 p.m. in the Hogan Ballroom at the … Continue reading →

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