Monthly Archives: June 2015

‘Holy Cross’ Miller looks to make mark with Celtics’ summer league squad’

Posted on June 30, 2015 by Holy Cross in the News

College of the Holy Cross alumnus Malcom Miller ’15, a philosophy major from Laytonsville, Md., has been selected by the Boston Celtics to join their summer league team. Miller took part in the Celtics’ first pre-draft workout on May 21 … Continue reading →

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Kimball Takes Home The Bronze for Residential Dining

Posted on June 30, 2015 by Sarah Barrett '18

College of the Holy Cross’ Kimball Dining Hall has received the bronze award from the National Association of College and University Food Services (NACUFS) in the annual Loyola E. Horton Dining Awards. The award was named for the NACUFS founder, … Continue reading →

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‘Ramadan Is Not a Time for Bloodshed’

Posted on June 30, 2015 by Holy Cross in the News

In recent article for The Atlantic, Caner Dagli, associate professor of religious studies at the College of the Holy Cross and expert in Islamic studies, explores what he calls the “mangling” of the teachings of Ramadan by ISIS – and … Continue reading →

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“2015 Most Promising Places to Work in Student Affairs”

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

The College of the Holy Cross ranked among the “2015 Most Promising Places to Work in Student Affairs” by Diverse: Issues in Higher Education. The College’s student affairs office was applauded for the wide-ranging services it provides to students and … Continue reading →

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‘Meet the Most Powerful Doctor in America’

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

Anthony Fauci, a member of the College of the Holy Cross class of 1962 and the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), was recently named No. 39 on Fortune’s list of “The World’s 50 Greatest … Continue reading →

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Blog: Keane ’17 to Get Crash Course in Magazine Publishing at Town&Country

Posted on June 25, 2015 by Jessica McCaughey

NAME Caroline Keane HOMETOWN Arlington, Va. AREAS OF STUDY Political science and English double major WHERE SHE’S INTERNING Town&Country Magazine, where she will work as the Digital Media Intern alongside Holy Cross alumna, Micaela English ’08. INTERNSHIP DURATION 10 weeks … Continue reading →

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Professor and Student Research Shows High-Glucose Diet May Lead to Longer Life-Span in Males

Posted on June 24, 2015 by Sarah Barrett '18

Michelle Mondoux, assistant professor of biology at the College of the Holy Cross, recently published a study in the journal “Aging” (June 8, 2015) on her research about the connection between high-glucose diets and lifespan in C. elegans (roundworms), titled … Continue reading →

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USA Today Ranks Holy Cross No. 4 Among the 10 Best Colleges in Massachusetts

Posted on June 24, 2015 by Holy Cross in the News

According to USA Today College, the College of the Holy Cross ranks No. 4 on “The 10 best colleges in Massachusetts” list, released today. The national news outlet partnered with College Factual on the rankings, which looked at 64 schools … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Professors Weigh in on the Importance of the Pope’s Encyclical

Posted on June 24, 2015 by Sarah Barrett '18

Pope Francis’ recent encyclical regarding the environment and climate change has been the topic of many headlines this week. Two College of the Holy Cross professors, Alice Laffey, associate professor of religious studies, and Rev. Thomas Worcester, S.J., professor of … Continue reading →

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Video: How Spring Arrives at Holy Cross

Posted on June 23, 2015 by Ellen Ryder

We don’t play favorites, but April and May rank pretty high among the 12 months here on Mount St. James. Trees bloom in pale pink and white, in brilliant greens. Flower beds are restored with color. Days lengthen and sparkle … Continue reading →

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Blog: Butler ’17 Explores Her Passion for Global Health in Argentina and Costa Rica

Posted on June 19, 2015 by Jessica McCaughey

NAME Haylie Butler ’17 HOMETOWN Rossmoor, California AREAS OF STUDY Biology and Spanish double major with a premedical concentration WHERE SHE’S STUDYING University of El Salvador in Buenos Aires, Argentina (fall semester) and Costa Rica through the Organization for Tropical … Continue reading →

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Talented Young Musicians to Attend the Chamber Music Institute at Holy Cross

Posted on June 18, 2015 by Kelly Ethier

Talented young musicians from around the world will descend on the College of the Holy Cross June 22 – 27 to attend the selective Chamber Music Institute. This is the second year the College has run the intensive program, which … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Ranks No. 8 in the Country for ‘Most Beautiful Urban College Campus’

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

The College of the Holy Cross ranks No. 8 in the country on Best Choice Schools’ list of “The 50 Most Beautiful Urban College Campuses.” According to Best Choice Schools the campus is “exceptionally beautiful” and the 174-acre campus is … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Professor Publishes Book on American Social Activist who Warned of the Dangers of Economic Inequality

Posted on June 16, 2015 by Sarah Barrett '18

Edward T. O’Donnell, associate professor of history at the College of the Holy Cross, recently released a new book titled “Henry George and the Crisis of Inequality: Progress and Poverty in the Gilded Age,” published by Columbia University Press on … Continue reading →

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‘Holy Cross Partners with Global Career Accelerator Program Fullbridge to Prepare Students for Future Careers’

Posted on June 16, 2015 by Holy Cross in the News

The College of the Holy Cross and Fullbridge, an education company that teaches undergraduate students how to navigate the business world, recently announced a new partnership. The news ran in more than 100 media outlets across the country including Yahoo! … Continue reading →

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‘How many ways can politicians ‘lie’? How a class led to a ‘truth’ report card for the 2016 election’

Posted on June 15, 2015 by Holy Cross in the News

In a recent article for The Conversation, Ellis Jones, assistant professor of sociology at the College of the Holy Cross, writes about the honesty level of politicians, specifically those running in the upcoming 2016 elections. Jones teaches a course titled … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Alumnus Steven Stack Inaugurated as President of the American Medical Association

Posted on June 15, 2015 by Cristal Steuer

Steven J. Stack, a member of the College of the Holy Cross class of 1994, and an emergency physician residing in Lexington, Ky., became the 170th president of the American Medical Association (AMA) in June 2015. Board-certified in emergency medicine, … Continue reading →

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“What’s in a Word? The challenges of ‘transgender’”

Posted on June 15, 2015 by Kelly Ethier

K.J. Rawson, assistant professor of English at the College of the Holy Cross, explores the term “transgender” in a recent piece for The Conversation. He writes about the difficulties of using the term based on its infancy and the fact … Continue reading →

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Chemistry Professor Recognized for his Teaching and Scholarship

Posted on June 12, 2015 by Evangelia Stefanakos

Kenneth Mills, professor of chemistry at the College of the Holy Cross, was recently named a Cottrell Scholar by the Research Corporation for Science Advancement. Through this award, Mills is recognized among the best teacher-scholars in chemistry, physics, and astronomy … Continue reading →

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Boroughs Named Chair Of Patriot League Council Of Presidents

Posted on June 11, 2015 by College of the Holy Cross

The Patriot League Council of Presidents approved a change in format for the Women’s Basketball Tournament and named a new chairperson at its spring meeting held at the University Club in New York City last week. The Patriot League Women’s … Continue reading →

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