Monthly Archives: October 2019

Blog: Gutt ’23 Excited to Get Involved on Campus During First Year at Holy Cross

Posted on October 11, 2019 by Meghan Schatz

Name: Hunter Gutt ’23 Hometown: Petoskey, Michigan Interested in studying: Architectural studies, biology and environmental studies Activities: The Spire Why did you choose Holy Cross? “I chose Holy Cross for its small student-to-teacher ratio, incredibly supportive alumni network and approach to a well-rounded education.” What are you most … Continue reading →

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Blog: Gomez ’23 Looking Forward to Study Abroad Opportunities at Holy Cross

Posted on October 11, 2019 by Meghan Schatz

Name: Jasmine Gomez ’23 Hometown: The Bronx, New York Interested in studying: Education, psychology and visual arts Activities: PRIDE, College Choir, Latin American Student Organization (LASO), Kxplosion Kpop Dance Team Why did you choose Holy Cross? “I wasn’t sold on Holy Cross until I went to … Continue reading →

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Blog: Britocastro ’23 Eager to Explore Worcester During First Year on The Hill

Posted on October 11, 2019 by Meghan Schatz

Name: Angel Britocastro ’23 Hometown: Chicago, Illinois Interested in studying: Mathematics and computer science Activities: Residence Hall House Council in Clark Hall Why did you choose Holy Cross? “I chose Holy Cross over other schools because of its welcoming culture. Once you visit, something … Continue reading →

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Chemistry Professor Awarded Prestigious NIH Grant for Protein Research

Posted on October 11, 2019 by Jane Carlton

Kenneth Mills, professor of chemistry at College of the Holy Cross, was recently awarded a three-year $361,417 grant from the National Institutes of Health to continue his research on the protein splicing of organisms — called extremophiles — that live … Continue reading →

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Professor and Russia Expert Calls Talk of Trump Impeachment ‘the Gift That Keeps on Giving’ for Russian Media

Posted on October 10, 2019 by Holy Cross in the News

What is Russian media’s narrative on the impeachment investigation of President Donald Trump? Apparently, the commentary in many ways “echoes the language of U.S. coverage,” according to Cynthia Hooper, associate professor of history and director of Russian and Eastern European Studies at Holy Cross. … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Hosts Prestigious Association of Literary Scholars, Critics, and Writers Conference

Posted on October 9, 2019 by Jane Carlton

The 24th Annual Conference of the Association of Literary Scholars, Critics, and Writers (ALSCW) was held at the College of the Holy Cross from October 3-6, 2019. Hosted by Lee Oser, professor of English, the three-day event featured 17 seminars; … Continue reading →

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Home Sweet Campus: A Peek Inside Residence Life at Holy Cross

Posted on October 9, 2019 by Jane Carlton

Ninety percent of Holy Cross students live in one of 11 residence halls on campus — but how do they make those spaces feel like home? The answer is both literal and emotional. The Holy Cross housing experience starts as … Continue reading →

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Classics Professor Tim Joseph Draws Classics Connections in HBO’s Hit Show ‘Succession’

Posted on October 7, 2019 by Holy Cross in the News

Considering the expression, “Those who do not know their history are doomed to repeat it,” how much of our reality can be explained through history and how much is decided by current circumstances? In an analysis written for New York … Continue reading →

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What Is the Fastest Growing Big Sport in the Last Decade? Holy Cross Sports Economist Weighs In

Posted on October 7, 2019 by Holy Cross in the News

Although today’s sports audiences are bigger than ever, reports show that revenue growth has slowed down pretty much everywhere in the world. So now that the stakes are higher than ever, what can professional sports leagues do to compete for … Continue reading →

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Delaney Wells ’20 Has a Global Dedication to Disability Rights

Posted on October 3, 2019 by Jane Carlton

In her junior year, Delaney Wells ’20 interned in the Disability Rights section of the Department of Justice during the Washington Semester Program. There, the religious studies major with a concentration in peace and conflict studies learned about a group … Continue reading →

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Meet the Study Abroad Bloggers for the 2019-2020 Academic Year

Posted on October 2, 2019 by Meghan Schatz

In 2018, College of the Holy Cross ranked No. 2 among baccalaureate colleges in the United States for long-term study abroad participation by the Institute of International Education. It’s not the first time the College has been on the list; … Continue reading →

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Living the Mission: Five Alumni Recognized for Service, Justice and Impact

Posted on October 2, 2019 by Jane Carlton

It’s one thing to embrace the College of the Holy Cross mission statement — it’s another to embody it in everything you do. Once every year, the College honors five alumni who have made significant impact in their fields and … Continue reading →

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