Monthly Archives: October 2016

Holy Cross Gears Up for the 2016 Election, Faculty Talk Politics in the Media

Posted on October 31, 2016 by College of the Holy Cross

Since the beginning of the fall semester, the College of the Holy Cross community has been engaging with the upcoming presidential election in many ways, including through events, academic courses, and media. The College has held voter registration and absentee … Continue reading →

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Orlando Baxter ’98 Makes Comedy Debut on “Conan”

Posted on October 28, 2016 by Holy Cross in the News

Comedian Orlando Baxter ’98 made his late-night comedy debut on “Conan,” hosted by Conan O’Brien, on Oct. 24, the second alumnus to appear on the popular television show within the span of just one month. Baxter follows the recent performance … Continue reading →

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28 Holy Cross Students Inducted into Jesuit Honor Society

Posted on October 28, 2016 by Jessica Kennedy

Alpha Sigma Nu, the Jesuit honor society founded in 1915, inducted 28 Holy Cross students on Oct. 23. The new inductees exemplify the society’s values of excellence in scholarship, loyalty and service. Membership is only awarded to four percent of … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Announces Seven New Faculty Hires for 2016-17 Academic Year

Posted on October 28, 2016 by Evangelia Stefanakos

In her annual address to the College for the 2016-17 academic year, Margaret Freije, vice president for academic affairs and dean of the College, announced the hiring of seven new faculty members. These new faculty members include five new tenure-track … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Alumnus Bridges Gap in Youth Football

Posted on October 28, 2016 by Holy Cross in the News

Logan Silver ’15, who majored in Spanish and played safety on the football team while at the College of the Holy Cross, has found himself drawn back on the field he loves as a youth coach for the South Boston … Continue reading →

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Alumnus Gives Student Peek Into Business World Through Job Shadowing Program

Posted on October 27, 2016 by College of the Holy Cross

As a mathematics and computer science double major at Holy Cross, I know that many career paths can fit my educational training. While my training might be highly technical, Holy Cross’s dedication to the liberal arts has instilled in me … Continue reading →

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Photo Gallery: Fall, Family, Fun at Family Weekend 2016

Posted on October 27, 2016 by Grainne Fitzpatrick '17

During the weekend of Oct. 21-23, more than 600 Holy Cross families, made up of alumni, students and friends, enjoyed the various Family Weekend activities and events on campus while also taking in the beautiful New England scenery, despite a … Continue reading →

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Theatre Department to Perform Will Eno’s Seriocomic Play ‘Middletown’

Posted on October 27, 2016 by Grainne Fitzpatrick '17

The College of the Holy Cross theatre department will present the seriocomic play “Middletown,” written by Will Eno and directed by Scott Malia, assistant professor of theatre. The performances will be held in Fenwick Theatre, located on the second floor … Continue reading →

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In Memoriam: Ogretta McNeil, Associate Professor Emerita of Psychology

Posted on October 27, 2016 by Kelsey Littlefield '17

Ogretta McNeil, associate professor emerita of psychology at the College of the Holy Cross, passed away on Oct. 5. She was 84. McNeil was the first woman hired on a tenure track to teach in the psychology department and the … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Named to Princeton Review’s Guide to Green Colleges of 2016

Posted on October 27, 2016 by Holy Cross in the News

The College of the Holy Cross was recently named to The Princeton Review’s “Guide to 361 Green Colleges” as one of the most environmentally responsible colleges in the U.S. and Canada in 2016. The schools chosen for inclusion in the … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Alumnus Inducted into Massachusetts Broadcasters Hall of Fame

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

Tommy Heinsohn ’56, and Mike Gorman, the Boston Celtics television commentary team for 35 years, were recently inducted into the Massachusetts Broadcasters Hall of Fame. The Massachusetts Broadcasters Hall of Fame is an organization that honors the “industry’s most noteworthy … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Professor Provides Perspective on Art Ban in India and Pakistan

Posted on October 25, 2016 by Holy Cross in the News

In a recent article in Times of India, Selina Gallo-Cruz, assistant professor of sociology and anthropology at the College of the Holy Cross, commented on the implication of India and Pakistan excluding artists and performers from their respective countries. As … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross English Professor Selected for RISCA Fellowship Merit Award in Fiction

Posted on October 21, 2016 by Holy Cross in the News

Stephanie Reents, associate professor of English at the College of the Holy Cross, was selected for a 2017 Rhode Island State Council on the Arts (RISCA) Fellowship Merit Award in Fiction by the Rhode Island Arts Commission for her novel … Continue reading →

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Video: Holy Cross Alumnus Makes Musical Debut on “Conan”

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

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KtOuCZ6fonE   Tall Heights, a Boston-based duo comprised of Tim Harrington ’10 and Paul Wright, a 2007 graduate from Dartmouth College, performed their hit single “Spirit Cold” off of their major label album, “Neptune,” on “Conan,” which is hosted by … Continue reading →

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Scholar and Musician Mehmet Ali Sanlikol to Present “Othello in the Seraglio”

Posted on October 20, 2016 by Kelsey Littlefield '17

This semester, the College of the Holy Cross is offering a series of interconnected events related to past and current cultural, religious and political conflicts. The centerpiece behind these events is the coffeehouse opera “Othello in the Seraglio” directed by … Continue reading →

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College of the Holy Cross Extends Partnership with Worcester Public Library to Fund Mobile Library, Wins Award for Support

Posted on October 19, 2016 by Jessica Kennedy

The College of the Holy Cross recently renewed its partnership with the Worcester Public Library Foundation and the city of Worcester to continue funding for “Libby,” a state-of-the-art mobile library, used to provide books and other resources to local schools … Continue reading →

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A Sensational Saturday In Holy Cross History

Posted on October 19, 2016 by College of the Holy Cross

On Saturday, Oct. 15, Holy Cross Athletics turned in several performances for the ages. The football team and the men’s ice hockey team both knocked off nationally-ranked opponents, marking the first time in recorded school history that two different Holy … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Is Top Contributor of Teach For America for 8th Year in a Row

Posted on October 18, 2016 by Kelsey Littlefield '17

The College of the Holy Cross was named among the top contributors to Teach for America for the eighth year in a row. Teach for America is a nonprofit organization that places committee leaders in high-needs classrooms to make an … Continue reading →

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Photo Gallery: Fitton Field Gets Makeover with New Sod

Posted on October 18, 2016 by Evangelia Stefanakos

This summer, and just in time for football season, Fitton Field was resodded for the first time since it was constructed in 1903. The old field was replaced with a bluegrass blend from Tuckahoe Farms in Maine.

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Presidential Election Experts Available at Holy Cross to Discuss Candidates, Domestic and Foreign Issues

Posted on October 17, 2016 by Kelsey Littlefield '17

Faculty experts in a wide range of disciplines from the College of the Holy Cross are available to offer distinctive perspectives on some of the hot-button political issues of the 2016 presidential campaign. For more information, or for assistance scheduling … Continue reading →

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