Author Archives: Cristal Steuer

Kiplinger’s Ranks Holy Cross No. 27 ‘Best Value’ Liberal Arts College

Posted on December 19, 2014 by Cristal Steuer

Kiplinger’s Personal Finance magazine has ranked the College of the Holy Cross No. 27 among all liberal arts colleges and No. 45 overall among all colleges in the country in its annual list of 100 best values in colleges for … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Prof. Publishes Book on National Issues in Urban Education

Posted on December 15, 2014 by Cristal Steuer

Ericka Fisher, associate professor and chair of the education department at the College of the Holy Cross, has written a book titled “Educating the Urban Race: The Evolution of an American High School,” which was released by Lexington Books on … Continue reading →

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Video: What is CreateLab?

Posted on December 12, 2014 by Cristal Steuer

Video by Tom Rettig “CreateLab is… I wouldn’t even call it an experimental course, it’s more of an experiment,” explains  Leah Hager Cohen, Distinguished Writer in Residence at the College, and a CreateLab faculty member. Operating free from the constraints … Continue reading →

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From Siberia to Connecticut River Valley, Prof. Sobczak and Environmental Research Students are Making an Impact

Posted on December 5, 2014 by Cristal Steuer

You can’t take your eyes off the images on the walls of William Sobczak’s office. Here, the lush and stunning beauty of the Connecticut River Valley. There, the complexity and intricacy of the wetlands along the Hudson River. And on … Continue reading →

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Santander Renews Support for International Study Programs at Holy Cross

Posted on November 25, 2014 by Cristal Steuer

During a recent ceremony at the College of the Holy Cross, Santander Bank, N.A. through its Santander Universities Global Division, signed its second collaborative agreement with the Holy Cross, which will enhance existing faculty-led study tours and immersion programs that … Continue reading →

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Vice President for Mission Named at Holy Cross

Posted on November 20, 2014 by Cristal Steuer

Rev. William R. Campbell, S.J. ’87 has been named vice president for mission at the College of the Holy Cross.  The announcement was made today by Rev. Philip L. Boroughs, S.J., president of the College. “We are delighted to welcome … Continue reading →

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‘Astrophysicist Tyson sells spirit of science: Cosmos superstar shines at HC’

Posted on November 14, 2014 by Cristal Steuer

Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson lectures to a packed house at the College of the Holy Cross last night, where more than 2500 people were in attendance.  The talk, titled “Science as a Way of Knowing,” was part of the Colleges … Continue reading →

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Renowned Organist Jonathan William Moyer to Perform as Part of the Chapel Artists Series

Posted on November 10, 2014 by Cristal Steuer

Internationally renowned organist Jonathan William Moyer will perform as part of the Chapel Artist Series on Sunday, Nov. 16 at 3 p.m. in St. Joseph Memorial Chapel at the College of the Holy Cross. The concert program, “The Chorale tradition … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross History Professor to Be Featured on C-SPAN3’s American History TV

Posted on November 4, 2014 by Cristal Steuer

A lecture by Edward O’Donnell, associate professor of history at the College of the Holy Cross, will  be featured on C-SPAN3’s American History TV (AHTV) this Saturday, Nov. 8, at 8 p.m. ET. For on-campus viewers, or others in the … Continue reading →

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Renowned Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson to Give Annual Hanify-Howland Lecture at Holy Cross

Posted on October 6, 2014 by Cristal Steuer

The 49th annual Hanify-Howland Memorial Lecture will be given by American astrophysicist and director of the Hayden Planetarium Neil deGrasse Tyson on Thursday, Nov. 13 at 8 p.m. in the ***Hart Recreation Center*** at the College of the Holy Cross. … Continue reading →

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Former NBA Player and Fall River Native to Speak at Holy Cross

Posted on September 25, 2014 by Cristal Steuer

Former NBA player and author of “Basketball Junkie” Chris Herren will share his story of recovery on Tuesday, Oct. 7 at 7:30 p.m. in the Hart Center at the College of the Holy Cross.  The event is free and open … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Honors Five Alumni for Professional Achievement and Commitment to Service, Faith and Justice

Posted on September 17, 2014 by Cristal Steuer

The College of the Holy Cross has honored five alumni with Sanctae Crucis Awards. The highest non-degree recognition bestowed by the College on a graduate, the annual awards are presented to alumni who are leaders in business, professional or civic … Continue reading →

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Artist-in-Residence Cristina Pato and Renowned Composer Osvaldo Golijov to Lead Concert and Panel Discussion

Posted on September 16, 2014 by Cristal Steuer

College of the Holy Cross artist-in-residence Cristina Pato and Loyola Professor of Music Osvaldo Golijov will lead a concert and panel discussion on Tuesday, Sept. 23 at 7 p.m. in Brooks Concert Hall.  Pato, a Galician bagpiper, pianist, and composer, … Continue reading →

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Work of Artist and Trappist Monk on View in the Cantor Resource Gallery

Posted on September 12, 2014 by Cristal Steuer

The Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Art Gallery at the College of the Holy Cross will present the work of Fr. James Palmigiano in the Cantor Resource Gallery now through Dec.17, 2014. An opening reception will be held on Tuesday, … Continue reading →

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Law Expert to Give Constitution Day Lecture at Holy Cross

Posted on September 10, 2014 by Cristal Steuer

The College of the Holy Cross will celebrate Constitution Day on Sept. 17 with a talk by Leslie F. Goldstein, Judge Hugh M. Morris professor emerita of political science and international relations at the University of Delaware. The talk, titled … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Prof. Selected As Contributor for Globe’s New Website on Catholicism

Posted on September 2, 2014 by Cristal Steuer

Mathew N. Schmalz, associate professor of religious studies at the College of the Holy Cross, has been selected as a contributor to Crux, the Boston Globe’s new stand-alone site on Catholicism, which launched Sept. 2. “Crux will be a website … Continue reading →

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Student Profile: Briana Mora ’16

Posted on August 18, 2014 by Cristal Steuer

NAME Briana Mora ’16 HOMETOWN Los Angeles ACADEMICS Anthropology and philosophy double major with a concentration in Latino Studies GETTING TO KNOW HOLY CROSS Briana first heard about Holy Cross from her high school guidance counselor at La Salle High … Continue reading →

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Innovative Classroom Experiment ‘CreateLab’ Takes Shape at Holy Cross

Posted on August 18, 2014 by Cristal Steuer

Take eight faculty members from various disciplines—economics, sociology, psychology, music and theatre. Add 70 students with more than a dozen different majors. Bring in Cristina Pato, the Galician bagpipe “diva.” Set it in a renovated theatre space turned into a … Continue reading →

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Brazilian Drummer to Lead Inaugural ‘CreateLab’ Class

Posted on August 18, 2014 by Cristal Steuer

Brazilian drummer Marcus Santos On Sept. 4, Brazilian drummer Marcus Santos will lead the inaugural class of “CreateLab,” a team taught course with eight faculty members across disciplines and 80 students from more than a dozen different majors. Operating free … Continue reading →

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National Best-Selling Author Julianna Baggott Named Jenks Chair at Holy Cross

Posted on June 27, 2014 by Cristal Steuer

Critically acclaimed, national bestselling author Julianna Baggott has been named the new William H.P. Jenks Chair in Contemporary American Letters at the College of the Holy Cross. In addition to teaching duties in the English department, she will work to … Continue reading →

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