Author Archives: Evangelia Stefanakos

Students Study Major Disasters in Unique Sociology Seminar

Posted on October 29, 2015 by Evangelia Stefanakos

This semester, 12 Holy Cross students are learning about disaster — how we visualize, discuss, digest, and commemorate it — from a sociological perspective, with an art twist. Daina Cheyenne Harvey, assistant professor of sociology at the College, has developed … Continue reading →

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With $1.5M in NSF Funding, Holy Cross Professor Makes Student Research Opportunities a Priority

Posted on October 15, 2015 by Evangelia Stefanakos

For Kenneth Mills, professor of chemistry at Holy Cross, standing with his students — whether in the lab or at national conferences — is an essential part of his vocation. “It is important that students see their faculty as active … Continue reading →

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Photo Gallery, Video: Campus Conversations and Discussion Connect Students with Distinguished Alumni

Posted on October 6, 2015 by Evangelia Stefanakos

On Sept. 18, students had the special opportunity to hear from and interact with the five alumni selected as this year’s Sanctae Crucis honorees—individuals who are leaders in business, professional or civic life; who live by the highest intellectual and … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Is Top Contributor of Teach For America for 7th Year in a Row

Posted on September 18, 2015 by Evangelia Stefanakos

Following in the pattern of the last six years, the College of the Holy Cross is named among the top contributors to Teach for America for the seventh year in a row. Teach for America is a non-profit organization that … Continue reading →

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Students to Showcase Work at Annual Summer Research Symposium and Internship Expo

Posted on September 4, 2015 by Evangelia Stefanakos

Before the semester is well underway, students will be showcasing the broad gamut of work they took part in throughout the summer at the 22nd annual Summer Research Symposium and the eighth annual Internship Expo. The accomplishments of students from … Continue reading →

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Data: New Report Shows Holy Cross Students’ Post-Graduate Success

Posted on August 25, 2015 by Evangelia Stefanakos

With their newly minted undergraduate degrees, the Class of 2014 continued to succeed in the post-graduate world according to research recently conducted by the Career Planning Center. The report was based on 598 respondents, 88 percent of the 676 students … Continue reading →

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Photo Gallery: New Student Orientations Prepare the Class of 2019

Posted on August 24, 2015 by Evangelia Stefanakos

Over the summer, members of the Class of 2019 participated in a range of orientation programs designed to prepare students for their new adventure on Mount St. James. Through these programs, students began establishing relationships with fellow classmates; met staff, … Continue reading →

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Students are Honored with Prominent Awards Recognizing Academic Excellence

Posted on August 18, 2015 by Evangelia Stefanakos

A number of Holy Cross students and recent alumni received highly competitive national awards, recognizing their academic achievements and continuing to support their future goals. The awards allowed these individuals — whose accomplishments span a range of disciplines — to … Continue reading →

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Photo Gallery: Students Conduct Cutting-Edge Summer Research on Campus

Posted on August 13, 2015 by Evangelia Stefanakos

After the academic year ended, over 100 students returned to spend their summers on campus where they participated in leading research spanning a range of disciplines: 67 students engaged in research in the sciences; 31 in the humanities, social sciences, … Continue reading →

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Photo Gallery: 2015 Summer Construction, Renovation and Maintenance Across Campus

Posted on August 4, 2015 by Evangelia Stefanakos

While the buzz of students and faculty has receded across campus for the summer, the buildings and walkways have instead been filled with the sounds of power tools and bulldozers. With more than 45 projects reaching all corners of campus, … Continue reading →

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Chemistry Professor Recognized for his Teaching and Scholarship

Posted on June 12, 2015 by Evangelia Stefanakos

Kenneth Mills, professor of chemistry at the College of the Holy Cross, was recently named a Cottrell Scholar by the Research Corporation for Science Advancement. Through this award, Mills is recognized among the best teacher-scholars in chemistry, physics, and astronomy … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Academic Conference to Showcase Student Work

Posted on April 17, 2015 by Evangelia Stefanakos

As the academic year concludes, the College of the Holy Cross will host its annual Academic Conference from April 22 through April 25. The four-day conference provides students with an opportunity to present the results of their independent work, and … Continue reading →

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Students Gather for Espresso and Spirituality at New Agape Latte

Posted on April 14, 2015 by Evangelia Stefanakos

Coffee and spiritual discussion is proving to be a natural — and popular — combination at the College of the Holy Cross as students line up to listen to their favorite community leaders talk about spirituality at Agape Latte, a … Continue reading →

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What Makes People Sick? Psychologist Says It Isn’t Always Obvious

Posted on March 25, 2015 by Evangelia Stefanakos

As a researcher and teacher, Stephenie Chaudoir’s goal is twofold: to understand what it is like to be the target of prejudice and how to support those who are subject to it; and to help students become acute learners, researchers, … Continue reading →

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Video: From the Studio to the Classroom, Students Learn from Working Artists

Posted on March 25, 2015 by Evangelia Stefanakos

Video by Tom Rettig On campus, studio art faculty members are known for their role helping students produce artwork with skill and conviction. Off campus, however, these professors are busy creating work of their own. In studios scattered across Massachusetts … Continue reading →

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Student Profile: John Milligan ’17

Posted on March 25, 2015 by Evangelia Stefanakos

HOMETOWN Sandwich, Mass. ACADEMICS History major ACTIVITIES Resident assistant for first-year students, program coordinator for Summer Gateways Orientation, Student Government Association senate, mock trial team Why did you become an Orientation Leader? “Beginning college can be scary and it was … Continue reading →

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270 Students Participate in Service Projects During Spring Break

Posted on March 2, 2015 by Evangelia Stefanakos

Hundreds of Holy Cross students—roughly one in 10 at the College—have traded in their beach chairs to participate in “alternative” spring break programs, which range from service immersion trips to business workshops to reflective retreats. Here are a few of … Continue reading →

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Sociology Professor Offers Voice for Those With Alzheimer’s Disease

Posted on December 19, 2014 by Evangelia Stefanakos

Associate professor of sociology, Renée Beard, can trace back her initial interest in Alzheimer’s disease to when she was fourteen years old. Working as a housecleaner in a nursing home in a small New Hampshire town, she met Margarita Wheeler, … Continue reading →

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Student Profile: Shea Maunsell ’15

Posted on December 5, 2014 by Evangelia Stefanakos

NAME Shea Maunsell ’15 HOMETOWN Chicago ACADEMICS Classics and self-designed international relations double major A LOCAL COMMITMENT Shea has a successful track record of making herself at home in new places. Originally from Chicago, she has created a place for … Continue reading →

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At the Frontiers of Autism Research, Prof. Schmidt’s Work Offers Exciting New Perspectives

Posted on December 5, 2014 by Evangelia Stefanakos

A cognitive psychologist, Professor Richard Schmidt’s research has long focused on the motor movements of socially interacting individuals. “Interpersonal relations rely not only on spoken, linguistic communication, but also on the shared physical language of the body,” he says. “For … Continue reading →

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