Monthly Archives: October 2016

Twenty Candidates Announced for 2017 Bob Cousy Award

Posted on October 17, 2016 by Bridget Campolettano

The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame announced today the 20 watch list finalists for the 2017 Bob Cousy Point Guard of the Year Award presented by College of the Holy Cross. Named after Hall of Famer and former Boston … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Visual Arts Professor Receives MCC Fellowship Funding

Posted on October 17, 2016 by Kelsey Littlefield '17

Cristi Rinklin, associate professor of visual arts at the College of the Holy Cross, recently received a $12,000 fellowship grant in painting from the Massachusetts Cultural Council (MCC). Rinklin is one of six fellows who received this grant in painting. … Continue reading →

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Video: Holy Cross Graduates Are ‘More Prepared’

Posted on October 17, 2016 by College of the Holy Cross

Holy Cross enriches every dimension of the student experience – including new initiatives in innovative teaching and learning, faculty resources, and a wide variety of experiential learning opportunities, student internships, and research positions. Chris Morgan ’16 knows firsthand the value … Continue reading →

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Q & A with Rev. James Stormes, S.J., New Rector at Holy Cross

Posted on October 14, 2016 by Grainne Fitzpatrick '17

At the end of the summer, and fittingly on the feast day of St. Ignatius of Loyola, Rev. James Stormes S.J. joined the College of the Holy Cross as the new rector of the Jesuit community. Fr. Stormes comes to … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Hockey Plays Vital Role in Central Mass. Sports History

Posted on October 14, 2016 by Holy Cross in the News

In a recent article about “Worcester’s eyes looking eastward” during the last 50 years of Boston sports, the Telegram & Gazette remembers “what is considered to be the greatest upset in college hockey history.” On March 23, 2006, the men’s … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Magazine Publishes Fall 2016 Food-Themed Issue

Posted on October 13, 2016 by Maura Sullivan Hill

The Fall 2016 issue of Holy Cross Magazine — dubbed “The Food Issue”— delves in to what we eat, where it comes from, and who we eat with and why. “Food is something each of us experiences every day, multiple times … Continue reading →

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Blog: O’Connor ’18 Hopes to ‘Get Lost’ in Spain

Posted on October 13, 2016 by Jessica McCaughey

NAME James O’Connor ’18 HOMETOWN Evanston, Ill. AREAS OF STUDY History and political science double major WHERE HE’S STUDYING Coruña, Spain WHY HE CHOSE SPAIN “I chose to study in Spain because I want to learn Spanish, and I want to … Continue reading →

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Blog: Moreta ’18 Embraces Rich Argentinian Culture Abroad

Posted on October 13, 2016 by Jessica McCaughey

NAME Visaury Moreta ’18 HOMETOWN Roslindale, Mass. AREAS OF STUDY Spanish major, education studies minor, Latin American and Latino studies concentration WHERE SHE’S STUDYING Buenos Aires, Argentina WHY SHE CHOSE ARGENTINA “I chose to study abroad in Buenos Aires, Argentina … Continue reading →

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Blog: Guarracino ’18 Studies Italian and Classics During Year in Rome

Posted on October 13, 2016 by Jessica McCaughey

NAME Nicholas Mario Guarracino ’18 HOMETOWN Billerica, Mass. AREAS OF STUDY Italian and classics double major WHERE HE’S STUDYING Rome, Italy WHY HE CHOSE ITALY “I could not miss a chance to study and live in the Eternal City. I … Continue reading →

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Blog: Dagher ’18 Eager to Participate in New Academic and Cultural Traditions of Scotland

Posted on October 13, 2016 by Jessica McCaughey

NAME Bridgette Dagher ’18 HOMETOWN Locust Valley, N.Y. AREAS OF STUDY Psychology major, deaf studies minor WHERE SHE’S STUDYING Fife, Scotland WHY SHE CHOSE SCOTLAND “I wanted a school that reminded me of all the great things about Holy Cross; academic … Continue reading →

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Blog: Christovich ’18 Explores Rich Artistic Culture of Galway

Posted on October 13, 2016 by Jessica McCaughey

NAME Alison Christovich ’18 HOMETOWN Jacksonville Beach, Fla. AREAS OF STUDY Theatre major WHERE SHE’S STUDYING Galway, Ireland WHY SHE CHOSE IRELAND “As much as I love my home on the hill, I knew that by studying abroad I would be … Continue reading →

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McFarland Center Events to Deepen Jewish-Christian Understanding

Posted on October 12, 2016 by College of the Holy Cross

The Rev. Michael C. McFarland, S.J. Center for Religion, Ethics and Culture at the College of the Holy Cross will present programs this fall that explore Jewish history, culture and contemporary life, and foster Jewish-Christian relations and interreligious dialogue. These … Continue reading →

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Photo Gallery: Holy Cross Honors Five Alumni for Professional Achievement and Commitment to Service, Faith and Justice

Posted on October 5, 2016 by Evangelia Stefanakos

On Sept. 30, students had the special opportunity to hear from and interact with the five alumni selected as this year’s Sanctae Crucis honorees — individuals who are leaders in business, professional or civic life; who live by the highest … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Students Explore Job Opportunities, Network at Annual Career Fair

Posted on October 4, 2016 by Evangelia Stefanakos

This September, more than 300 students filled the Hogan Ballroom for the annual Career Fair, organized by the Center for Career Development. With representatives from 58 employers present at the event, students had the opportunity to practice networking and explore … Continue reading →

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Celebrated Social Entrepreneur Nancy Lublin to Give Annual Hanify-Howland Lecture

Posted on October 3, 2016 by College of the Holy Cross

The 51st annual Hanify-Howland Memorial Lecture will be given by Nancy Lublin, founder and CEO of Crisis Text Line, on Tuesday, October 25 at 8 p.m. in the Hogan Campus Center Ballroom at the College of the Holy Cross. The … Continue reading →

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