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Monthly Archives: July 2017
Blog: Tehan ’19 Hopes to Become Fluent in Spanish During Year Abroad
NAME Isabel Tehan ’19 HOMETOWN Boxford, Mass. AREAS OF STUDY English and Spanish double major in the prebusiness program WHERE SHE’S STUDYING University of the Balearic Islands, Palma de Mallorca, Spain DURATION Full academic year WHY SHE CHOSE NAME OF … Continue reading
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Religious Studies Professor Explains ‘Why the Catholic Church Bans Gluten-Free Communion Wafers’
With the Roman Catholic Church banning the use of gluten-free wafers for communion, Joanne Pierce, professor of religious studies at the College of the Holy Cross, writes a piece for The Conversation on the history of communion wafers and how … Continue reading
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Holy Cross Unveils Architectural Drawings for New Center for Arts and Creativity
Poised on the brink of a new era in arts education, the College community eagerly awaits the construction of a dedicated center for the arts and creativity, one of the major initiatives of the College’s Become More campaign. Publicly launched … Continue reading
Posted in Arts Transcending Borders (ATB), Holy Cross Magazine, News, Summer 2017
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Holy Cross Students Study ‘Social Justice in Context’ in Bangalore Through Summer Study Abroad Program
Who benefits from economic development, growth, and technology? Who bears the burdens? This summer, 12 students from the College of the Holy Cross spent a month exploring these social justice concerns in Bangalore, India’s third largest and most developed city, … Continue reading
Posted in Economics and Accounting, Mathematics and Computer Science, Naval Science (NROTC), News, Peace and Conflict Studies, Religious Studies
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Holy Cross Fund Surpasses $10 Million for First Time in History
More donors, more dollars, more love. Holy Cross broke fundraising records in almost every category this past fiscal year, underscoring the community’s deep affection for the College and unwavering commitment to its priorities. For the first time in history, the … Continue reading
Philosophy Professor Comments on Why ‘As a Guru, Ayn Rand May Have Limits’
From “Atlas Shrugged” to “The Fountainhead,” Ayn Rand continues to influence the business world today, with high-flyers such as President Trump and former Uber CEO Travis Kalanick noting the impact her principles have had on them. In an article diving … Continue reading
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Holy Cross’ Selection of First-Year Reading Cited by National Media
Before even unpacking their bags on Mount St. James, the members of the Class of 2021 have their first college assignment: to read “Make Your Home Among Strangers,” by Jennine Capo Crucet. The College’s choice of summer reading for its … Continue reading
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The Comeback Captain: Peter Pujals ’18 Returns From Injury for Historic Fourth Year as Football Captain
When Crusader quarterback Peter Pujals ’18 felt his left leg crack under a hard tackle in the fourth game last season, he assumed he’d walk it off. Playing through pain was normal. But when teammates saw their captain limping on … Continue reading
Posted in Holy Cross Magazine, News, Psychology, Summer 2017
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Innovative Ensemble Combines Traditional Instruments with Electronic Music
Sitting with perfect posture in Brooks Concert Hall, Marena Ella Minelli ’17 lifted a violin to her chin and began to play, releasing beautiful streams of music with her bow. Moments later, she placed the string instrument on a chair, … Continue reading
Posted in Biology, History, Holy Cross Magazine, Mathematics and Computer Science, Music, Political Science, Summer 2017
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Holy Cross Bids Farewell to Three Beloved Faculty Members
As the campus tipped its hat to the class of 2017, it also bid farewell to three faculty members who retired at the end of the academic year: Blaise Nagy, Karen Turner and Helen Whall. These faculty members, who have … Continue reading
Posted in Classics, English, History, Holy Cross Magazine, News, Summer 2017
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Acting Up: James O’Connor ’98 Makes Name for Himself in Hollywood
He’s been a Commie and a cop, a goon and a grieving father, a hitman and he’s been hit a few times. Welcome to the world of character actor James Andrew O’Connor ’98, a guy who growls like a grizzly … Continue reading
Posted in English, Holy Cross Magazine, News, Summer 2017, Theatre and Dance
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Living Histories Program Keeps Class of 1951 Connected
It was a summer day in 2015 when Gus Concilio ’51, scrolling through his Facebook feed, happened upon a photo of former classmate Jim Jebaily ’51. Not having spoken with Jebaily since graduation, Concilio sent his old friend an email … Continue reading
Posted in Holy Cross Magazine, News, Summer 2017
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Remembering Vito Acconci ’62: Influential Performance Artist, Poet and Architect
Acconci: The Student Edward F. Callahan, professor emeritus of English who taught at Holy Cross for more than 30 years until his retirement in 1990, first encountered the young Acconci in his own classroom in 1959. It was the late … Continue reading
Posted in English, Holy Cross Magazine, News, Summer 2017, Visual Arts
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Holy Cross Celebrates Retiring Dean Jackie Peterson
Standing before a crowd of 300 in the Hogan Ballroom, Mable Millner, the College’s associate dean of students for diversity and inclusion and director of multicultural education, addressed current and former administrators, faculty and staff who had gathered to celebrate … Continue reading
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Holy Cross Students Reach Out to Recovering Addicts at Dismas House
The Massachusetts heroin epidemic continues to make headlines as a growing — and devastating — problem. Here in Worcester, Dismas House, a transitional housing program for men, seeks to break the cycle of addiction, and members of the Holy Cross community … Continue reading
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How the Arts Prepare Holy Cross Alumni for Success in Every Field
What happens when we bridge the gap between the real world and our imagination? “Balance,” says chief executive James “Jim” Keyes ’77, “and the ability to move forward in wonderfully creative ways.” When technical know-how is coupled with art, the … Continue reading
Posted in Health Professions Advising, History, Holy Cross Magazine, Music, News, Psychology, Summer 2017, Theatre and Dance, Visual Arts
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Theatre Class Explores the Power of Voice
The 12 students in Theatre Professor Lynn Kremer’s Voice in Acting class are all shoeless, having a pillow fight. Standing in a circle, they’re tossing a pillow from one student to another, shouting a sentence with each throw. “They throw … Continue reading
Posted in Holy Cross Magazine, News, Summer 2017, Theatre and Dance
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Holy Cross Explores the Secret Life of Books
Deep in the stacks of Dinand Library, Jane McGrail ’17 knelt on the floor, surrounded by a wealth of information contained by the library’s half-million volumes. But that afternoon, she was on the hunt for a different kind of treasure. … Continue reading
Posted in English, Holy Cross Magazine, Music, News, Summer 2017
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Crusaders Become Voice For Change in Negative Political Climate
When Brian Senier ’19 woke up the day after the 2016 American presidential election, he was happy to see a Republican victor, albeit not his chosen candidate. But when he left his dorm room, he was surprised to find a … Continue reading
Posted in Biology, Economics and Accounting, Holy Cross Magazine, Mathematics and Computer Science, News, Summer 2017
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History Professor Explains ‘How Athletes Gained the Upper Hand on the White House’
The Golden State Warriors won the 2017 NBA Finals. A month later, the team, whose members and coach have been vocal critics of President Trump, have yet to receive their invitation to celebrate at the White House. In an op-ed … Continue reading
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