Monthly Archives: June 2017

JUHAN Conference at Holy Cross Dives Into Complexities of Refugee Crises

Posted on June 29, 2017 by Evangelia Stefanakos

“You must do something. Doing nothing is not a choice,” humanitarian scholar Michael Barnett from George Washington University said at the fifth biennial Jesuit Universities Humanitarian Action Network (JUHAN) Conference. The conference, titled “Principles in Crisis: Refugees and Responsibility,” was … Continue reading →

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Video: Take a Look Inside the New Joyce Contemplative Center

Posted on June 28, 2017 by

One of the distinguishing features of the Holy Cross experience got grander this past academic year. The College’s well-established retreat programs now have a new home in the Thomas P. Joyce ’59 Contemplative Center in West Boylston, Mass. Since the … Continue reading →

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‘How to Talk to Anti-Vaxers’: A Conversation With Anthony Fauci ‘62

Posted on June 27, 2017 by Holy Cross in the News

Leading the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases since 1984, Dr. Anthony Fauci ‘62 is no stranger to facing challenges head-on. In a Q&A with The Atlantic, he discusses predicting and handling public health crises, addressing the “anti-vaxer” movement, … Continue reading →

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Blog: Goddard ’19 Excited to Experience Everything Peru Has to Offer

Posted on June 27, 2017 by

NAME Margaret Goddard ’19 HOMETOWN Locust, N.J. AREAS OF STUDY English and visual arts studio double major, Latin American and Latino Studies concentration WHERE SHE’S STUDYING Pontifical Catholic University of Peru in Lima, Peru (fall) and Universidad del Salvador in Buenos Aires, Argentina … Continue reading →

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Photo Gallery: Class of 2021 Gets Taste of College at Summer Gateways

Posted on June 26, 2017 by Evangelia Stefanakos

The Holy Cross campus was abuzz this June as members of the Class of 2021 and their parents attended Summer Gateways, the College’s summer orientation program, where they became better acquainted with all things Holy Cross. As students learned about … Continue reading →

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Alumna Ann Dowd ’78 Talks Acting and Her Role on ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’

Posted on June 16, 2017 by Holy Cross in the News

“As Aunt Lydia in ‘The Handmaid’s Tale,’ the Hulu adaptation of Margaret Atwood’s 1985 dystopian novel, Ann Dowd is both terrifying and tender,” writes The Guardian in a recent article lauding the acting career and talent of Ann Dowd ’78, … Continue reading →

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International Student Applications Up at Holy Cross, Other Mass. Higher Ed Institutions

Posted on June 14, 2017 by Holy Cross in the News

Applications from international students rose significantly at Holy Cross this spring, despite widely-cited concerns that U.S. colleges and universities would see a decline due to the Trump administration’s stance on immigration. The College is one of many higher education … Continue reading →

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‘Oslo,’ Directed by Bartlett Sher ’81, Wins Best Play at 2017 Tony Awards

Posted on June 13, 2017 by Holy Cross in the News

Among the endless talent represented at the 71st Tony Awards, “Oslo,” directed by Barlett Sher ’81, walked away with one of the evening’s most coveted recognitions: the award for best play. The play, written by J. T. Rogers, tells the … Continue reading →

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Film by Ned Crowley ’85 Opens in Theaters Across Country

Posted on June 13, 2017 by Holy Cross in the News

After making its way through the 2016 film festival circuit, “Middle Man,” a dark comedy written and directed by Ned Crowley ’85 and starring “Parks and Recreation” star Jim O’Heir, has opened in theaters across the country. Crowley’s film tells … Continue reading →

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Why Your Gift Matters

Posted on June 13, 2017 by College of the Holy Cross

Each year, thanks to the extraordinary generosity of the Holy Cross community, the College is able to provide opportunities for students to discover their talents and prepare for the future. As the College nears the end of its fiscal year, … Continue reading →

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Religious Studies Professor Offers ‘A Jesuit Perspective on Harry Potter’

Posted on June 12, 2017 by Holy Cross in the News

What do Harry Potter and Christianity have in common? According to Rev. William Reiser, S.J., professor of religious studies at the College of the Holy Cross, they have more in common than you’d think. In an article published by America Magazine, … Continue reading →

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Reunion Turns Romantic for Happy Couples

Posted on June 8, 2017 by Rebecca Fater

They said yes! As if reunion wasn’t already enough of a party, two romantics seized the chance to pop the question last weekend. After eight years of dating – four of which were on The Hill – Harry Chiu ’12 … Continue reading →

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Anthony Fauci ’62 At Center of Fight Against AIDS for More Than 30 Years

Posted on June 6, 2017 by Holy Cross in the News

Looking back over the past 36 years, CBS News recounts how far AIDS research, treatment, and prevention has come since it caught the attention of public health officials in 1981 — a positive trajectory that prominently features the contributions of … Continue reading →

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Religious Studies Professor Offers Insight Into A Mosque’s Refusal to Bury Muslim Terrorist

Posted on June 5, 2017 by Holy Cross in the News

Following the suicide bombing outside of the Manchester Arena in England, which killed 22 concert attendees and the bomber, Salman Abedi, the Manchester Central Mosque has declined to be involved in Abedi’s funeral — a decision that The Atlantic reports … Continue reading →

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Digital Transgender Archive Receives Notable Award for Description From Society of American Archivists

Posted on June 2, 2017 by Evangelia Stefanakos

The Digital Transgender Archive (DTA), directed by K.J. Rawson, assistant professor of English at the College of the Holy Cross, has been named the recipient of the 2017 C.F.W. Coker Award from the Society of American Archivists (SAA). The award, … Continue reading →

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Economics Professor Explores Impact of Superfund Budget Cuts on Public Health and Property Value

Posted on June 1, 2017 by Holy Cross in the News

President Trump’s 2018 budget proposal calls for a 30 percent cut to Superfund — the federal program responsible for funding the cleanup of sites contaminated with hazardous waste in the United States. In an article published by The Conversation, Katherine … Continue reading →

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