Author Archives: Jacqueline Smith ’15

Holy Cross Receives STARTALK Grant for the Fourth Year in Row

Posted on May 19, 2015 by Jacqueline Smith ’15

Holy Cross has been awarded a $90,000 STARTALK grant to convene a 10-day summer residential program on literacy development in Chinese as a foreign language (CFL). This is the fourth year in a row that the College has received STARTALK … Continue reading →

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The Clash of the Crusaders: An Ancient Greek Spring Weekend 2015

Posted on April 29, 2015 by Jacqueline Smith ’15

Classes are almost over, and the school year is winding down. That means it’s time for spring weekend, April 30-May 4. Thursday, April 30 Spring Weekend Kick Off Upper Kimball, 5 – 8 p.m. Friday, May 1 Pig Roast & … Continue reading →

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Wall Street Journal Columnist Jason Riley to Give Talk on Race Relations and Law Enforcement

Posted on April 21, 2015 by Jacqueline Smith ’15

Jason L. Riley, senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute for Policy Research, Wall Street Journal columnist, and a frequent contributor to Fox News, will give a talk titled “Race Relations and Law Enforcement,” on Monday April 27 at 4 p.m. … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Community Members Prepare for the Boston Marathon

Posted on April 15, 2015 by Jacqueline Smith ’15

As participants finish their final week of training and Boston readies itself for thousands of spectators, College of the Holy Cross community members are preparing themselves physically and mentally to run the Boston Marathon. Students and alumni agree there is … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross to Host 43rd Annual Classics Day for High School Students

Posted on April 7, 2015 by Jacqueline Smith ’15

The College of the Holy Cross will hold its 43rd annual Classics Day on Thursday, April 16. 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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App to Help Students Study Takes First Prize in College Shark Tank Competition

Posted on April 2, 2015 by Jacqueline Smith ’15

On Thursday, March 26, the College of the Holy Cross hosted its third annual “Shark Tank” competition, based on the popular television show. Participating students created a product or service and pitched the idea to a panel of expert judges. … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Announces Holy Week and Easter Services

Posted on March 27, 2015 by Jacqueline Smith ’15

Holy Cross will be holding Holy Week and Easter services over the next several days. April 2 Holy Thursday Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper, 7 p.m., Mary Chapel The Easter Triduum begins with the Evening Mass of the Lord’s … Continue reading →

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Student Profile: Sheila Namirembe ’15

Posted on March 25, 2015 by Jacqueline Smith ’15

NAME Sheila Namirembe ’15 HOMETOWN Kampala, Uganda ACADEMICS Chemistry major ACTIVITIES Multicultural Peer Educators, Interfaith Prayer Council, Honorary Degree Committee What was the transition like leaving Uganda to attend Holy Cross? “You really feel at home being an international student … Continue reading →

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President-elect of American Medical Association and Holy Cross Alumnus to Reflect on Liberal Arts Education

Posted on March 11, 2015 by Jacqueline Smith ’15

Steven J. Stack, President-elect of the American Medical Association (AMA) and a member of the College of the Holy Cross class of 1994, will return to the College to give a talk about the value of a liberal arts education. … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Students Share Research at Largest Mathematics Meeting in the World

Posted on February 5, 2015 by Jacqueline Smith ’15

Six seniors presented posters of their work at the Joint Mathematics Meeting (JMM), the largest mathematics meeting in the world, in San Antonio on Jan. 10-13. The meeting was co-hosted by the Mathematical Association of America (MAA) and the American … Continue reading →

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Students Danced the Night Away to Benefit Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation

Posted on February 3, 2015 by Jacqueline Smith ’15

On Jan. 24 and 25, approximately 150 students, staff, and alumni at the College of the Holy Cross danced the night away in the Hogan Campus Center Ballroom and raised $30,755 for the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation at the … Continue reading →

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Matheson Weighs Pros and Cons of Boston as 2024 Olympic Bid

Posted on January 23, 2015 by Jacqueline Smith ’15

Massachusetts is buzzing with excitement over the announcement made last week by the U.S. Olympic Committee that made Boston its city of choice for the 2024 Summer Games. However, the bid doesn’t come without trepidation. Victor Matheson, professor of economics … Continue reading →

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Alternate College Theatre Presents Musical Comedy ‘The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee’

Posted on January 23, 2015 by Jacqueline Smith ’15

The Alternate College Theatre (ACT) at the College of the Holy Cross will present “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee,” directed by Julia McCarthy ’15, in Fenwick Theatre, located on the second floor of O’Kane Hall. The performances will … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Presents the Seelos Film Series for Spring 2015

Posted on January 16, 2015 by Jacqueline Smith ’15

The following films will be shown in 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. “Boyhood” Wed., Jan. 21: Showings at 3 p.m. and … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Students Thrive in Local Communities

Posted on December 22, 2014 by Jacqueline Smith ’15

Beginning in 2010, the Chaplains’ Office at the College of the Holy Cross instituted the Fall Break Immersion Program. The program provides students with opportunities to be challenged to grow in their faith, to accompany those living on the margins, … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Ranks First in Long-Term Study Abroad Participation

Posted on December 15, 2014 by Jacqueline Smith ’15

The College of the Holy Cross holds the number one ranking among baccalaureate institutions in the United States for long-term study abroad programs, according to a new report released by the Institute of International Education. This is the sixth straight … Continue reading →

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Student Profile: Payton Shubrick ’15

Posted on December 5, 2014 by Jacqueline Smith ’15

NAME Payton Shubrick ’15 HOMETOWN Springfield, Mass. ACADEMICS Political science with concentrations in Africana Studies and Peace and Conflict Studies DISCOVERING THE HILL Payton, a high school track star, first heard about Holy Cross from fellow Springfield native and former … Continue reading →

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28 Holy Cross Students Inducted into Jesuit Honor Society

Posted on November 14, 2014 by Jacqueline Smith ’15

Twenty-eight students from the class of 2015 at the College of the Holy Cross were inducted into Alpha Sigma Nu, the Jesuit honor society, on October 26. Alpha Sigma Nu seeks out students at Jesuit institutions of higher learning who … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Theatre Department to Perform Postmodern Comedy ‘Cloud 9’

Posted on October 27, 2014 by Jacqueline Smith ’15

The department of theatre at the College of the Holy Cross will present their fall production “Cloud 9,” written by Charyl Churchill and directed by Scott Malia, assistant professor of theatre. The performances will be held in Fenwick Theatre, located … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Dining Receives Awards for Catering

Posted on October 16, 2014 by Jacqueline Smith ’15

College of the Holy Cross Dining has received both a bronze award and honorable mention for catering in the NACUFS (National Association of College University Food Services) Loyal E. Horton Awards for the President’s Council dinner and the Slow Food Gala. … Continue reading →

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