Monthly Archives: July 2019

Holy Cross Alumnus Wins Prestigious French Award

Parlez vous Français? Stephen Silvestri ’19, a Chinese and international studies double major with a minor in French, not only speaks the language, but has fervently advocated for the French language and Francophone culture throughout his time at the College. … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Alumnus Honors Late Rev. Brooks, S.J., One Signature at a Time

It was November 2008 and Rodney De Leaver ’74 had an epiphany while sitting in the Hogan Ballroom. On campus to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Black Student Union, he was watching a “fireside chat” between the late president … Continue reading →

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Theater Professor Enlightens the Next Generation

Whether it’s the Great White Way or College Street, questions of social justice in an increasingly polarized country can be asked and explored onstage. “I think a lot about my responsibilities as a white man,” says Edward Isser, W. Arthur … Continue reading →

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Retiring Faculty Members Leave Rich Legacy on Students, College

After decades of shaping students and the College, the following faculty members announced their retirement from Holy Cross this spring: Isabel Alvarez Borland, distinguished professor of arts and humanities; Patricia Bizzell, distinguished professor of humanities; John Hamilton, associate professor of … Continue reading →

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First-Year Biology Course Studies the Effects of Aging

There’s something poetic about the youngest members of the Holy Cross community spending an entire year learning about the oldest members of society. That’s the scientific quest students undertake in Biology of Aging: Understanding and Combating Aging, a Montserrat class … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Alumnus Bridges the Gap Between Civilians and Military

For Operation Gratitude CEO Kevin Schmiegel ’89, each morning breaks with a cup of coffee and some reading. “I start each day reading emails from service members who have received our care packages,” he says. “They express gratitude and astonishment … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Alumni Find Powerful Connection, Spiritual Growth Through Retreat Program

One was looking for a community of faith. Another was mourning the death of his wife of more than 50 years. And a third, juggling grad school and a full-time job, just needed time to breathe. Their reasons are as … Continue reading →

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Theater in a Contentious Age: Holy Cross Alumnus Uses Theater to Tackle Contemporary Questions

It’s really hard to say what the national narrative is anymore,” says Tony Award-winning director Bartlett Sher ’81, “but one thing you can almost be certain of is every eighth-grader in the United States is probably going to read ‘To … Continue reading →

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Joanne Chouinard-Luth Wants to Help Holy Cross Students Live Long, Healthy Lives

Dentists are all about preventive care, says Joanne “Jo” Chouinard-Luth, D.M.D, MPH, M.S. She spent 30 years in practice embracing an approach of preventing and mitigating disease, and now she’s using that same tactic in her philanthropy, promoting health and … Continue reading →

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Kiplinger Ranks Holy Cross 22nd Best Value College in the Nation for 2019

College of the Holy Cross has been named a 2019 best value college by Kiplinger’s Personal Finance, a Washington, D.C.-based publisher of business forecasts and personal finance advice. Holy Cross placed 22nd in the nation among private universities, private liberal … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Community Gives Total of $39 Million During College’s 175th Anniversary Year

This year, the support shown for the College of the Holy Cross was remarkable. The College’s alumni, parents, students, community and friends gave a total of $39 million to Holy Cross throughout the fiscal year and, for the third year … Continue reading →

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Game On: Women’s Ice Hockey Coach Embraces New Role

Want to evaluate team character during a rough season? Check out a Monday practice. “Mondays were the hardest,” says Tori Messina ’19, a co-captain on Holy Cross’ women’s ice hockey team that went 1-29-3 last year in its first season … Continue reading →

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10 Things to Know About Academics at Holy Cross

If you’re looking for an education that combines academic excellence, critical inquiry and meaningful reflection, then the College of the Holy Cross might just be the perfect fit. From first-year seminars to undergrad research opportunities, here are 10 facts to … Continue reading →

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Rarely Exhibited Buddhist Ritual Art on View at Holy Cross’ Cantor Art Gallery Throughout Fall Semester

The College of the Holy Cross, in conjunction with the Iris & B. Gerald Cantor Art Gallery, are pleased to announce that the National Endowment of the Humanities has awarded a $100,000 grant in support of a major exhibition of … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Professor’s Greenway Art Project Uses Augmented Reality to Take Visitors Back in Time

Amy Finstein, visiting assistant professor of visual arts, was recently interviewed by WBUR on her latest project, an augmented reality experience which happens to be one of the largest ever set up in North America. An initiative of the Rose … Continue reading →

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Puerto Rico Newspaper Features Holy Cross Professors’ Trip to Study the Effects of Hurricane María

“At first look, history and microbiology may seem like disciplines with nothing in common. However, two Latina faculty members at the College of the Holy Cross, in Worcester MA, vehemently shattered the perceived boundaries between these disciplines to provide their … Continue reading →

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5 Great Places to Eat at Holy Cross

We know there’s nothing that can compare to your family’s home cooking. But that doesn’t mean college food has to be a total bore. Chefs and cooks at College of the Holy Cross are constantly pushing the envelope with innovative, … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Teaches Students How to Protect Themselves From Identity Theft

While most college students prepare themselves for new experiences when they go away to school, identity theft isn’t usually one of them. But with the increasing use of technology, research shows that college students and campuses are big targets of … Continue reading →

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Exploring Nature a Stone’s Throw From Campus

Deer, birds, wildlife — the new Blackstone Gateway Park, nestled in the Quinsigamond Village neighborhood at the base of Mount St. James, lets students step into the wild via a short trail at the base of Freshman Field. “The park … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Names Brett Nelson Head Men’s Basketball Coach

Holy Cross Director of Athletics Marcus Blossom has named Brett Nelson as the Crusaders’ next head men’s basketball coach. Nelson becomes the 18th head coach in the history of the program, joining Holy Cross after spending the last five seasons … Continue reading →

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