Monthly Archives: March 2015

Washington Semester Award Winner to Present Lecture on Unaccompanied Children in America’s Immigration System

Posted on March 31, 2015 by Kelly Ethier

The Center for Interdisciplinary Studies at the College of the Holy Cross has selected Jacob Medina ’16, an economics major from Avon, Conn., as the 2014 fall semester’s Maurizio Vannicelli Washington Semester Away Program award recipient. Medina will present a … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Economics Professor Contributes to New Scientific Report on Catastrophic Nuclear Recovery

Posted on March 31, 2015 by

Among the contributors of a comprehensive new report on how communities can take steps toward recovery after a major nuclear incident is Katherine Kiel, professor and chair of the economics and accounting department at the College of the Holy Cross. … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Announces Holy Week and Easter Services

Posted on March 27, 2015 by Jacqueline Smith ’15

Holy Cross will be holding Holy Week and Easter services over the next several days. April 2 Holy Thursday Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper, 7 p.m., Mary Chapel The Easter Triduum begins with the Evening Mass of the Lord’s … Continue reading →

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Women’s Lacrosse To Hold Think Pink Game On March 28

Posted on March 27, 2015 by College of the Holy Cross

On Saturday, March 28, the Holy Cross women’s lacrosse team will host a “Think Pink Game” at Holy Cross Field against Patriot League opponent No. 16 Loyola (Md.) at 12:05 p.m. The team will be wearing pink headbands and shoelaces … Continue reading →

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PayScale Ranks Holy Cross No. 6 Among Liberal Arts Colleges for Best ROI

Posted on March 27, 2015 by Holy Cross in the News

The College of the Holy Cross ranks No. 6 among liberal arts colleges in the country for the best return on investment (ROI) according to Payscale, which released its sixth annual report about college ROI and ranks more than 900 … Continue reading →

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‘Renovated Fitchburg Art Museum vows visitors will be impressed’

Posted on March 26, 2015 by Holy Cross in the News

A recent Telegram & Gazette article highlights the renovations made to the Fitchburg Art Museum (FAM), home to the art of Cristi Rinkin, professor of visual arts at the College of the Holy Cross. About 10 years of Rinklin’s art … Continue reading →

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Historian Sheds Light on Ukrainian Crisis — in the Classroom and Beyond

Posted on March 25, 2015 by Cristal Steuer

Unrest in Ukraine and Russia has dominated the news for more than a year. Cynthia Hooper, associate professor of history at Holy Cross, looks beyond the headlines and sound bites to find out why. Her passion for digging deeper into … Continue reading →

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What Makes People Sick? Psychologist Says It Isn’t Always Obvious

Posted on March 25, 2015 by Evangelia Stefanakos

As a researcher and teacher, Stephenie Chaudoir’s goal is twofold: to understand what it is like to be the target of prejudice and how to support those who are subject to it; and to help students become acute learners, researchers, … Continue reading →

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Video: From the Studio to the Classroom, Students Learn from Working Artists

Posted on March 25, 2015 by Evangelia Stefanakos

Video by Tom Rettig On campus, studio art faculty members are known for their role helping students produce artwork with skill and conviction. Off campus, however, these professors are busy creating work of their own. In studios scattered across Massachusetts … Continue reading →

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Student Profile: Marco Burgarello ’18

Posted on March 25, 2015 by Jessica McCaughey

HOMETOWN Phoenix ACADEMICS Economics (intended major) ACTIVITIES Varsity Baseball, Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) As the class valedictorian of your high school, and after being recruited by numerous athletic programs, why did you choose Holy Cross? After coming here on … Continue reading →

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Student Profile: John Milligan ’17

Posted on March 25, 2015 by Evangelia Stefanakos

HOMETOWN Sandwich, Mass. ACADEMICS History major ACTIVITIES Resident assistant for first-year students, program coordinator for Summer Gateways Orientation, Student Government Association senate, mock trial team Why did you become an Orientation Leader? “Beginning college can be scary and it was … Continue reading →

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Nilan Nagy Signs With The Alaska Aces

Posted on March 25, 2015 by Holy Cross in the News

Holy Cross graduating senior defenseman Nilan Nagy from Canonsburg, Pa. has signed with the ECHL’s Alaska Aces. The Aces are the affiliates of the NHL’s St. Louis Blues and Minnesota Wild. The Aces have 12 games remaining in the regular … Continue reading →

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Student Profile: Lorena Sferlazza ’15

Posted on March 25, 2015 by Kelly Ethier

HOMETOWN Norwalk, Conn. ACADEMICS Italian and visual arts studio double major ACTIVITIES College Honors Program, Alpha Sigma Nu Jesuit Honor Society, Charles A. Dana Scholar, Liturgical Ministry, Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, Admissions Outreach Program, MAGIS Program for Church … Continue reading →

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Student Profile: Sheila Namirembe ’15

Posted on March 25, 2015 by Jacqueline Smith ’15

NAME Sheila Namirembe ’15 HOMETOWN Kampala, Uganda ACADEMICS Chemistry major ACTIVITIES Multicultural Peer Educators, Interfaith Prayer Council, Honorary Degree Committee What was the transition like leaving Uganda to attend Holy Cross? “You really feel at home being an international student … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Students to Participate in Series of Events Rooted in Environmental Sustainability

Posted on March 20, 2015 by Kelly Ethier

Students at the College of the Holy Cross will host numerous events this spring that will offer opportunities for discussion and participation regarding environmental sustainability, including a tree planting ceremony by the class of 2018 to honor both the 45th … Continue reading →

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‘Off the wall: City project manager finds place for street artists’

Posted on March 19, 2015 by Holy Cross in the News

A recent article in the Telegram & Gazette featured Holy Cross alumnus Che Anderson ’11, his growing art collection,  and his determination to expand Worcester’s public art offerings to promote the city and its culture. Anderson is currently working as … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Names Bill Carmody Head Men’s Basketball Coach

Posted on March 19, 2015 by College of the Holy Cross

Bill Carmody has been named the new head men’s basketball coach at Holy Cross, director of athletics Nathan Pine announced today. Carmody, who becomes the 17th head coach in the history of the program, has 32 years of Division I … Continue reading →

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‘The 50 Best Private Colleges for Earning Your Degree On Time’

Posted on March 19, 2015 by Holy Cross in the News

According to Money, a subsidiary of TIME.com, the College of the Holy Cross ranks No. 12 in the top 50 best private colleges for earning your degree on time and No. 101 for overall best college value. The list stresses … Continue reading →

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Matt Ginn Signs With The Florida Everblades

Posted on March 17, 2015 by Holy Cross in the News

Holy Cross graduating senior goalie Matt Ginn from Lindsay, Ontario has signed an Amateur Tryout (ATO) agreement with the ECHL’s Florida Everblades. The Everblades are the affiliate of the NHL’s Tampa Bay Lightning and Carolina Hurricanes, along with the AHL’s … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Honors Six Employees for Outstanding Service

Posted on March 13, 2015 by Kelly Ethier

The College of the Holy Cross has honored five employees with the 2014 Claire B. Burns Award. Now in its 17th year, the  annual awards program was established and endowed in 1997 by Donal J. Burns class of 1949 in … Continue reading →

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