Monthly Archives: May 2016

Videos, Photo Galleries: Holy Cross Awards 699 Bachelor of Arts Degrees During Commencement Exercises

Posted on May 27, 2016 by

In his address at the College’s 170th Commencement Exercises held on May 27, Harry K. Thomas Jr. ’78, the United States Ambassador to the Republic of Zimbabwe, exhorted graduates to use the “gift of a Holy Cross education” to benefit … Continue reading →

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‘The Olympic Sinkhole’

Posted on May 26, 2016 by Holy Cross in the News

“Going for the Gold: The Economics of the Olympics,” a paper co-authored by sports economist Victor Matheson, professor of economics at the College of the Holy Cross, and Robert Baade, A.B. Dick Professor of Economics at Lake Forest College, was … Continue reading →

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Members of Class of 2016 Honored For Their Excellence in Academics, Leadership in Service

Posted on May 25, 2016 by Evangelia Stefanakos

Over their four years at the College of the Holy Cross, the Class of 2016 has exhibited excellence in many different forms and, as their time as students on Mount St. James comes to an end, the community gathers to … Continue reading →

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Blog: Students Explore Philosophy of Food in Tuscany Study Abroad Experience

Posted on May 24, 2016 by Jessica McCaughey

WHAT A four-week immersive study program titled “Tuscany and the Philosophy of Food,” part of the College’s summer study abroad program. The highly-interactive course will provide insight into the contemporary food world. Planned activities include following the work at two … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Alumna Offers Timely Take on Race, Bias Onstage

Posted on May 24, 2016 by Holy Cross in the News

College of the Holy Cross graduate Valerie Curtis-Newton ’81 was recently spotlighted in StarTribune, the principle newspaper of Minneapolis, Minn., for her role as director of the satirical drama “Trouble in Mind,” which is currently being staged at the Guthrie … Continue reading →

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‘A striking rise for Rivers School grad at Holy Cross’

Posted on May 20, 2016 by Holy Cross in the News

The Boston Globe recently spotlighted College of the Holy Cross student-athlete Brendan King ’17, a pitcher for the baseball team advancing to the Patriot League Championship. Referred to as the team’s “dependable workhorse” this season in the article, King was … Continue reading →

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‘Liberal Arts Colleges: An Overlooked Opportunity?’

Posted on May 19, 2016 by Holy Cross in the News

David Damiano, professor of mathematics at College of the Holy Cross, coauthored an article on the opportunities, rewards and challenges of working at a liberal arts college. The article highlights key characteristics of a liberal arts education, including the importance … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Receives STARTALK Grant for the Fifth Year in a Row

Posted on May 19, 2016 by Jessica Kennedy

Holy Cross has been awarded a $90,000 STARTALK grant to convene a 10-day summer residential program on literacy development in Chinese as a foreign language (CFL). This is the fifth year in a row that the College has received STARTALK … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Produces Seven Fulbright Scholars

Posted on May 19, 2016 by Evangelia Stefanakos

Six members of the Class of 2016 and one member of the Class of 2014 have been awarded Fulbright grants to teach and conduct research around the world during the 2016-17 academic year. Since 2005, Holy Cross has received a … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Students Attribute Liberal Arts Education to Their Win at the International Business Ethics Case Competition

Posted on May 19, 2016 by Jessica Kennedy

Holy Cross students James Barone ’17, Daniel Apadula ’17, James O’Connor ‘18, and Abigeal Lynch ’19 placed first in their division for the 25-minute presentation portion at the 20th International Business Ethics Case Competition (IBECC) held from April 20 to … Continue reading →

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‘College Giving Day: The College of the Holy Cross’

Posted on May 17, 2016 by Holy Cross in the News

In a recent article on fundraising campaigns, the Chronicle of Philanthropy discusses how successful challenges are not only reserved for big institutions: “The College of the Holy Cross proved smaller institutions can get it done, too,” the article says. Holy … Continue reading →

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Humans of New York Features Holy Cross Alumnus in Fight Against Pediatric Cancer

Posted on May 16, 2016 by Holy Cross in the News

The popular social media photo blog account Humans of New York (HONY) recently featured Richard J. O’Reilly, M.D., ’64 in a multi-weeklong series devoted to raising awareness for pediatric cancer patients at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York … Continue reading →

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‘Memo to Commencement Speakers: Be Brief and Sit Down’

Posted on May 13, 2016 by College of the Holy Cross

In 2014, former director of speechwriting for President Barack Obama Jon Favreau ’03 gave a commencement speech that won’t soon be forgotten at Holy Cross — or the Boston Globe. In a recent article on the do’s and don’ts of … Continue reading →

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Video: Class of 2016 Shares What’s Next

Posted on May 11, 2016 by College of the Holy Cross

Whatever their chosen paths, members of the class of 2016 promise to, in the words of St. Ignatius, “set the world on fire.” Rich Holy Cross experiences have prepared graduating seniors for whatever comes next and to make a positive … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Alumna Connects Students to Art Through Theatre for Over 30 Years

Posted on May 11, 2016 by Holy Cross in the News

In a recent article by The Press & Sun-Bulletin, Anne M. Brady ’78 talks about her love of teaching and facilitating the creative process in her students through theatre. Brady, a psychology major and theatre minor at Holy Cross, has … Continue reading →

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Administrators to Serve Midnight Breakfast to Students During Finals Week

Posted on May 9, 2016 by Emma Collins '16

As students prepare for final exams, the College of the Holy Cross prepares to help students take a break from studying and recharge at midnight breakfast. Administrators at the College, including class deans and athletics personnel, will serve midnight … Continue reading →

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Photo Gallery: Alumni CEOs Discuss Value of Jesuit Education During Campaign Kickoff Weekend

Posted on May 6, 2016 by College of the Holy Cross

On Saturday, April 30, Holy Cross hosted a symposium, titled “The Value and Relevancy of a Jesuit Education in the 21st Century,” in Dinand Library’s Main Reading Room. It was a featured event of the “Become More: Campaign for the … Continue reading →

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Photo Gallery: Jookin’ Jam Session Headlines Campaign Kickoff Weekend With Verve

Posted on May 6, 2016 by College of the Holy Cross

On Friday, April 29, hundreds of students, faculty, staff, alumni and trustees gathered in Dinand Library’s Main Reading Room for a one-of-a-kind performance by worldwide dance phenomenon Charles “Lil Buck” Riley and Holy Cross’ former Arts Transcending Borders (ATB) artist-in-residence, … Continue reading →

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Kalif Raymond ’16 Signs Free Agent Contract with the Denver Broncos

Posted on May 6, 2016 by Holy Cross in the News

Kalif Raymond ’16, former wide receiver for the College of the Holy Cross football team, has signed a free agent contract with the Denver Broncos, a milestone that was covered locally by the Telegram & Gazette. “The NFL has always … Continue reading →

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Photo Gallery: Beam Signing a Highlight of Campaign Kickoff Weekend

Posted on May 6, 2016 by College of the Holy Cross

John E. Luth ’74 and his wife, Joanne Chouinard-Luth, D.M.D, were the honored guests at a historic beam signing in front of the Hart Center at the Luth Athletic Complex on Saturday, April 30, as part of the College’s “Become … Continue reading →

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