Author Archives: David Cotrone ’13

Two Members of the Holy Cross Community Talk About Summer in the White House

Posted on September 23, 2013 by David Cotrone ’13

Emma Cronin ’15 of Chicago, Ill., and Alex Clavering ’13 of Dix Hills, N.Y., were participants in the 2013 Summer White House Internship program. Competitive and highly esteemed, this opportunity is priceless, and has opened each student’s eyes to the … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Presents the Seelos Film Series for Fall 2013

Posted on August 28, 2013 by David Cotrone ’13

The following films will be shown at the Seelos Theater at the College of the Holy Cross.  All films are free and open to the public on a first-come, first-served basis. For additional information, please call the Seelos Theater Box … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Professor Releases New Collection

Posted on August 2, 2013 by David Cotrone ’13

Susan Elizabeth Sweeney, associate professor of English at the College of the Holy Cross, recently released a chapbook of poetry, ‘Hand Me Down,’ which was published by Finishing Line Press in June. Sweeney, who has published writing in journals in … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Professors Awarded for Outstanding Scholarship and Student Advising

Posted on July 17, 2013 by David Cotrone ’13

Two faculty members at the College of the Holy Cross—Kenneth Mills, associate professor and chair of the chemistry department, and Alice Laffey, associate professor of religious studies—are the recipients of the College’s Mary Louise Marfuggi Faculty Awards. The annual awards … Continue reading →

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$100,000 Grant to Help Improve Chinese Language Literacy

Posted on July 10, 2013 by David Cotrone ’13

For the second year in a row, Holy Cross has been awarded a $100,000 STARTALK grant to operate a Chinese teacher development program. Created by the National Security Language Initiative, STARTALK aims to expand and improve the teaching and learning … Continue reading →

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Theatre Professor Earns 2013 Distinguished Teaching Award

Posted on June 27, 2013 by David Cotrone ’13

Edward Isser, professor and chair of the theatre department and a member of the College of the Holy Cross faculty since 1995, received the 2013 Distinguished Teaching Award at the College’s annual President’s Convocation and Awards Ceremony. The Holy Cross … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross to Host International Word and Image Conference

Posted on June 19, 2013 by David Cotrone ’13

Scholars and researchers from around the world will convene at the College of the Holy Cross on June 26, 27 and 28 in order to explore connections between several fields of inquiry during the International Word and Image conference. Holy … Continue reading →

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Lynett ’08 Delivers Address at Suffolk Law School Commencement

Posted on June 19, 2013 by David Cotrone ’13

Christopher Lynett ’08 delivered an address at the Suffolk Law School graduation. His address begins at approximately 1 hour and 14 minutes into the video. Christopher Lynett ’08 delivered an address to Suffolk Law School’s graduating class of 2013 after … Continue reading →

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Paul Farmer Shares Holy Cross 2012 Commencement Address in New Book

Posted on May 22, 2013 by David Cotrone ’13

In his latest book, “To Repair the World: Paul Farmer Speaks to the Next Generation” (University of California Press, 2013), renowned physician and social activist Paul Farmer includes the commencement address he delivered last year to the Holy Cross graduating … Continue reading →

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Three Holy Cross Juniors to Compete in National Business Ethics Competition

Posted on April 25, 2013 by David Cotrone ’13

In February, three student teams competed for the opportunity to represent the College of the Holy Cross at the Intercollegiate Business Ethics Case Competition from May 9-10 in San Diego, Calif. Originating in 1989, the competition is the nation’s oldest … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Organ Scholar to Perform Final Concert in College’s Chapel Artist Series

Posted on April 25, 2013 by David Cotrone ’13

College of the Holy Cross Organ Scholar Jennifer McPherson ’13 will perform as part of the College’s Chapel Artist Series on Sunday, May 5 at 3 p.m. in St. Joseph Memorial Chapel. The concert will consist of works by Scheidemann, … Continue reading →

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Student Government Association to Sponsor Purple Goes Green Week to Promote Environmental Sustainability

Posted on April 22, 2013 by David Cotrone ’13

In acknowledgement of Earth Day and the importance of environmental sustainability, the College of the Holy Cross Student Government Association (SGA) will sponsor Purple Goes Green Week from Monday, April 22 through Friday, April 26. The goal of the week … Continue reading →

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Thirteen Faculty Members Promoted at Holy Cross

Posted on April 19, 2013 by David Cotrone ’13

Thirteen faculty members at the College of the Holy Cross have been promoted to the rank of associate professor with tenure. Andrea Borghini, of the philosophy department, earned his Ph.D. in 2007 from Columbia University, and his Laurea in 2000 … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross to Host Relay for Life

Posted on April 19, 2013 by David Cotrone ’13

On Friday, April 26, the College of the Holy Cross community will participate in Relay For Life, a fundraising and awareness event sponsored by the American Cancer Society with the intention of fighting against cancer. The event will begin at … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Named to Princeton Review’s 2013 Green College Guide

Posted on April 18, 2013 by David Cotrone ’13

The College of the Holy Cross is one of the 322 most environmentally responsible colleges in the U.S. and Canada, according to The Princeton Review, which included the College in its “Guide to 322 Green Colleges.” Schools highlighted in the … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Freshmen Seventh Happiest in the Nation

Posted on April 18, 2013 by David Cotrone ’13

Holy Cross freshmen are among the happiest in the nation, according to a CBS Moneywatch report. Why else would such a high number of them come back for another year, the article argues. With a 98.1 percent first-year student retention … Continue reading →

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Two Holy Cross Alumni to Screen Independent Film ‘Detour’ on Campus

Posted on April 16, 2013 by David Cotrone ’13

Two Holy Cross alumni — director William Dickerson ’01 and actor Neil Hopkins ’99 — will screen their independent film, “Detour,” on April 24 at 7:30 p.m. in the Fenwick Theatre at the College of the Holy Cross. The event, … Continue reading →

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Man Booker Prize Winner Anne Enright to Give Reading at Holy Cross

Posted on April 10, 2013 by David Cotrone ’13

Anne Enright, internationally renowned author, will give a reading on Wednesday, April 17 at 7 p.m. in the Rehm Library at the College of the Holy Cross. Sponsored by the Edward Callahan Support Fund for Irish Studies and the Working … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross to Host 41st Annual Classics Day for High School Students

Posted on March 28, 2013 by David Cotrone ’13

The College of the Holy Cross will hold its 41st annual Classics Day on Thursday, April 4. The day features a series of events relating to both the study and experience of ancient Roman culture, and is designed to familiarize … Continue reading →

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Washington Semester Prize Winner to Give Talk on Cyber Threats and National Security

Posted on March 26, 2013 by David Cotrone ’13

The College of the Holy Cross’ Center for Interdisciplinary and Special Studies has selected John Castro ’14, a political science major with a concentration in peace and conflict studies from Lynbrook, N.Y., as the 2013 fall semester’s Maurizio Vannicelli Washington … Continue reading →

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