Author Archives: College of the Holy Cross

Holy Cross Basketball Greats Make Headlines During Celtics-Lakers Match-Up

WORCESTER, Mass. – Reporters are asking and Celtics legends Bob Cousy ’50 and Togo Palazzi ’54 have some answers.  Interviewed on the Holy Cross campus, the basketball greats are offering perspective and advice during the NBA finals. The “Cooz” fondly … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Libraries Run “Food for Fines” Campaign: Students Donate Food Instead of Paying Late Fees

WORCESTER, Mass. – Over 2,000 pounds of non-perishable food will be donated this year from the College of the Holy Cross to the St. Paul’s Parish Outreach Center at 19 Chatham St. in Worcester. Now in its 10th year, the … Continue reading →

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Seven Recent Holy Cross Grads Earn Fulbright Grants to Work and Study all Over the World

WORCESTER, Mass. – Seven members of the College of the Holy Cross class of 2008 have been awarded Fulbright grants. They include Justin Brooks of Enfield, Conn; Alison Casserly of Pepperell, Mass.; James Corbett of Winchester, Mass; Robert Dudley of … Continue reading →

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Student Research Team Examines Science Behind Bulimia

According to the American Journal of Psychiatry, an estimated 1.1 percent to 4.2 percent of females suffer from bulimia nervosa — the psychological eating disorder — at some point in their lifetime. Science has yet to determine a definitive cause … Continue reading →

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Six Fun Things to Do in Worcester This Summer

Summertime, and the living is easy. In June, July, and August, opportunities abound in Worcester for recreation, cultural enrichment, music, sports, and much more. Here are just six of the many fun things to do in the city during the … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Senior Earns Fulbright Grant to Study Under Swiss Scientist in Zurich

WORCESTER, Mass. – Alison Casserly, a member of the College of the Holy Cross Class of 2008, has been awarded a Fulbright Grant to conduct research and live in Zurich, Switzerland. A biology major and biochemistry concentration and in the … Continue reading →

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Two Juniors Bestowed With Highest Academic Honor at Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – Emily Rast and Rebecca Krier, both members of the College of the Holy Cross class of 2009, have been chosen as Fenwick Scholars — the highest academic honor bestowed on a student at the College. Students selected … Continue reading →

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Doing Good, Living Well

During this past academic year, Kyle Boudreau ’10 worked at the South Worcester Neighborhood Center, a non-profit organization located less than a mile away from campus. He learned the ins and outs of the organization — helping to write grants, … Continue reading →

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Thank You, Holy Cross

Not a few tears were shed during the Senior Reflection Luncheon in the Hogan Ballroom yesterday, as fellow members of the Class of 2008 shared their experiences on Mount St. James through essays and a musical performance. Steven Hickey, Michael … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Senior Earns Fulbright Grant to Research Gambling Regulation in China

WORCESTER, Mass. – Thomas Gaffney, a member of the College of the Holy Cross Class of 2008, has been awarded a Fulbright Grant to conduct research and live in Macau, China. “I applied for this in September and just got … Continue reading →

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History Major Earns Fulbright Grant to Research Indigenous Youth Expression in Australia

WORCESTER, Mass. – Justin Brooks, a member of the College of the Holy Cross Class of 2008, has been awarded a Fulbright Grant to research and live in Melbourne, Australia. A history major, who hails from Enfield, Conn., Brooks will … Continue reading →

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The Chemistry of Senior Year

Like most students who enter college, Eric Yoon looked forward to donning a cap and gown, crossing the stage to receive his diploma and starting the next chapter in life. But as that day creeps closer, he is finding that … Continue reading →

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Spring Cleaning

Campus cleanup efforts begin on the Holy Cross campus as soon as the snow melts, says Armstrong Lidonde, grounds general foreman. It can happen in February, it can happen in March, or it can happen even later, says George Query, … Continue reading →

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Anthropology Major Awarded Fulbright Grant to Teach in Taiwan

WORCESTER, Mass. – Catherine Turner, a member of the College of the Holy Cross Class of 2008, has been awarded a Fulbright Grant to work as a teaching assistant in Taiwan. Turner, an anthropology major with an Asian studies concentration … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Chemist Honored for Outstanding Scholarship

WORCESTER, Mass. – Richard Herrick, professor of chemistry at the College of the Holy Cross, was recently named the 2007-08 recipient of the Mary Louise Marfuggi Faculty Award for Outstanding Scholarship. Made possible by a generous gift from Richard A. … Continue reading →

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Dean of the College Highlights Faculty Accomplishments and Milestones

Timothy R. Austin, vice president for academic affairs and dean of the College, took stock of the 2007-08 academic year at his spring address to the faculty assembly. Austin said that, in the last year, members of the 240-person faculty … Continue reading →

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Sociology Major Earns Fulbright Grant to Teach English in Germany

WORCESTER, Mass. – James Corbett, a member of the College of the Holy Cross Class of 2008, has been awarded a Fulbright Grant to work and live in Germany. Corbett, a sociology major and German minor, will be a teaching … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Knights of Columbus Honor Local Community Leader

WORCESTER, Mass. – Crusader Council No. 2706 of the Knights of Columbus at the College of the Holy Cross held a dinner on April 19 at the Hogan Campus Center to honor Worcester native and Jesuit priest Rev. Fred Enman, … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Economics Professor Earns Top Honor From State Society

Nancy Baldiga, associate professor and chair of the economics department, has received the Outstanding Accounting Educator Award from the Massachusetts Society of Certified Public Accountants (MSCPA). The award is given to those who show excellence in teaching and motivating students; … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Senior Earns Fulbright Grant to Teach Students in Korea

WORCESTER, Mass. – Anne Schroeder, a member of the College of the Holy Cross Class of 2008, has been awarded a Fulbright Grant to work and live in Korea. Schroeder, an anthropology major from Spokane, Wash., will teach at a … Continue reading →

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