Monthly Archives: April 2019

Video: Academic Conference Celebrates Students’ Wide-Reaching Research, Creativity

Posted on April 30, 2019 by Jane Carlton

“How many black women therapists do you think there are in the state of Massachusetts?” Olivia Fenty ’21, a psychology major with a concentration in Africana studies, asked a room full of students and faculty members at Academic Conference. The … Continue reading →

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Studying STEM: How Holy Cross Celebrates Women in Science, Math and More

Posted on April 25, 2019 by Jane Carlton

To the standard acronym for STEM — science, technology, engineering, math — Holy Cross adds an important letter: W. From professors who serve as mentors to female students, to students who in turn empower high school girls, the Holy Cross … Continue reading →

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Is Theistic Belief Rational in a Scientific Age? A Philosopher and Astrophysicist Exchange Arguments

Posted on April 24, 2019 by Evangelia Stefanakos

The practice of engaging with difficult questions lies at the heart of a Holy Cross education. On April 9, those packed into Seelos Theatre grappled with a particularly formidable one: Is theistic belief rational in a scientific age? The highly-anticipated … Continue reading →

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At Holy Cross, Professors Become Mentors

Posted on April 23, 2019 by Jane Carlton

With small class sizes and faculty members committed to their success, Holy Cross students develop close bonds with professors, both in and out of the classroom — a cornerstone of the Holy Cross experience. From guiding students in independent lab … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Professor Who Studied Christianity in Sri Lanka Says Easter Attacks Reflect Rise in Extremism

Posted on April 22, 2019 by Holy Cross in the News

Coordinated suicide bomber attacks targeting Christians and foreigners in churches and hotels in Sri Lanka on Easter Sunday left the nation reeling. But why would a nation that is predominantly Buddhist become the latest target of anti-Christian violence? Writing for … Continue reading →

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It’s Never Too Late: Holy Cross Alumna Pens Two Bestselling Novels

Posted on April 19, 2019 by Holy Cross Magazine

When Karen McManus ’91 published her first book in May 2017, she realized a dream deferred. An aspiring author since childhood, she experienced the thrill of watching her first novel catapult onto The New York Times’ best-seller list and remain … Continue reading →

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Black Student-Athletes Take Leadership Role in Creating Shared Community

Posted on April 19, 2019 by Holy Cross Magazine

Former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick spent the 2017 and 2018 football seasons out of work. And even if he never takes another snap, he leaves quite a legacy. Kaepernick’s influence was on display at January’s Black Student-Athlete Summit (BSAS) in … Continue reading →

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The Golden Rule: Holy Cross Alumnus Helps Provide Health Care to the Homeless

Posted on April 19, 2019 by Holy Cross Magazine

Ron Lawson ’75 had worked for 14 years as a financial analyst and manager for some of the biggest firms on Wall Street. So when he was suddenly laid off in the early 1990s recession, he didn’t think much of … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Students Turn Project Ideas Into Reality Through Ignite Fund

Posted on April 19, 2019 by Holy Cross Magazine

Rev. Thomas McMurray, S.J., wears many hats at Nativity School of Worcester — director of admissions, director of Jesuit mission and identity, and chaplain. When he needed help developing a religious education curriculum for the school, he knew where to … Continue reading →

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Ciocca Center for Business, Ethics, and Society Takes Business Programs at Holy Cross to Next Level

Posted on April 19, 2019 by Holy Cross Magazine

“Before, we emphasized that students could ‘major in anything, succeed in business,’ but we only offered the one pathway, the co-curricular certificate of readiness through COES,” says David Chu, the Ciocca Center for Business, Ethics, and Society’s director of certificate programs … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Alumnus Paves Way for Ethical Business Leaders

Posted on April 19, 2019 by Holy Cross Magazine

Before tech startups flocked to Silicon Valley, before entrepreneurs competed for millions in funding on the TV show “Shark Tank,” and before entrepreneurship was part of the cultural zeitgeist in the U.S., Arthur “Art” Ciocca ’59 saw entrepreneurship as the … Continue reading →

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New Course Explores Storied, Unexpected Relationship Between the Jesuits and Music

Posted on April 19, 2019 by Holy Cross Magazine

What do Freddie Mercury and Chance the Rapper have in common? They’ve both created music that nods to their Jesuit ties. And they’re both topics of discussion in the course Music & the Jesuits, taught by Daniel DiCenso ’98, assistant … Continue reading →

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20 Years Strong, Plumley Village SPUD Programs Continue to Grow

Posted on April 19, 2019 by Holy Cross Magazine

Each week, dozens of Holy Cross student volunteers take a short drive across the city to continue a commute that started two decades ago. The students, members of Student Programs for Urban Development (SPUD), make their way to Plumley Village, … Continue reading →

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Jimmy Murray ’17 Works His Way to 2019 AFC Championship Game

Posted on April 18, 2019 by Holy Cross Magazine

Jimmy Murray ’17 sees opportunity where others see stop signs. He first worked his way onto his high school football team and later onto the Holy Cross football team as a walk-on. In 2018, he beat the odds once more, … Continue reading →

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Jon Favreau ’03, Former Obama Speechwriter, Talks 2020 Presidential Candidates, His First Encounter With Obama, and Holy Cross

Posted on April 18, 2019 by Evangelia Stefanakos

During a single hour-long conversation, former director of speechwriting for President Obama and current podcast celebrity Jon Favreau ’03 covered myriad topics: the strengths and failures of the new Democratic House majority, 2020 presidential candidates, his tense first encounter with … Continue reading →

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Would a ‘Single Tax’ Fix Income Inequality? Holy Cross History Professor Opines

Posted on April 17, 2019 by Holy Cross in the News

The late 19th century “single tax” vision of political economist Henry George, who proposed the exclusive use of a land-value tax, is seen by some economics as a way to combat increasing wealth disparities today. Ed O’Donnell, associate professor of … Continue reading →

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Diverse Voices Are Key to a Healthy Democracy, Holy Cross Professor Writes in The Washington Post

Posted on April 17, 2019 by Holy Cross in the News

Controversy is raging in the U.S. over what to do about growing economic inequality, prompting controversial solutions, such as the “wealth tax” proposals of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Elizabeth Warren. In a commentary for The Washington Post, Thomas Martin, professor and … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Cantor Art Gallery to Feature Work of Senior Visual Arts Majors in the Exhibition ‘Ennead’

Posted on April 16, 2019 by College of the Holy Cross

The Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Art Gallery at the College of the Holy Cross will open an exhibition of artwork by graduating visual arts studio majors in the exhibition “Ennead” on Thursday, April 25. The show’s title, of Greek … Continue reading →

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Jane McAuliffe, Prominent American Educator and World-Renowned Scholar of Islam, to Deliver 2019 Holy Cross Commencement Address

Posted on April 10, 2019 by College of the Holy Cross

Prominent American educator Jane McAuliffe, a world-renowned scholar of Islam and one of the senior leaders at the Library of Congress, will address this year’s graduates during the College of the Holy Cross Commencement ceremonies on Friday, May 24, at … Continue reading →

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Photos: Holy Cross Students Host Classics Day to Share Passion for Ancient World

Posted on April 9, 2019 by Jane Carlton

It’s not every day you see a three-headed mythical beast side-stepping its way through the Hogan Campus Center. But that’s par for the course on Classics Day, a College of the Holy Cross tradition celebrating all aspects of ancient Greek … Continue reading →

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