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Category Archives: Classics
Curiosity Leads to Unique Find Hidden in Fenwick for Decades
You’d think that everything hidden in Fenwick Hall would have been found by now. But that’s the thing about 175-year-old buildings: There’s always something else to discover. Such was the case in May when Avanell Brock, the College’s multimedia producer, … Continue reading
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Holy Cross Hosts Prestigious Association of Literary Scholars, Critics, and Writers Conference
The 24th Annual Conference of the Association of Literary Scholars, Critics, and Writers (ALSCW) was held at the College of the Holy Cross from October 3-6, 2019. Hosted by Lee Oser, professor of English, the three-day event featured 17 seminars; … Continue reading
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Classics Professor Tim Joseph Draws Classics Connections in HBO’s Hit Show ‘Succession’
Considering the expression, “Those who do not know their history are doomed to repeat it,” how much of our reality can be explained through history and how much is decided by current circumstances? In an analysis written for New York … Continue reading
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Retiring Faculty Members Leave Rich Legacy on Students, College
After decades of shaping students and the College, the following faculty members announced their retirement from Holy Cross this spring: Isabel Alvarez Borland, distinguished professor of arts and humanities; Patricia Bizzell, distinguished professor of humanities; John Hamilton, associate professor of … Continue reading
Posted in Classics, English, Featured, Holy Cross Magazine, Music, News, Philosophy, Psychology, Spanish, Summer 2019, World Languages, Literatures, and Cultures
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An ‘Accidental’ War with Iran Would End in Disaster for Both Sides, Holy Cross Professor Warns
Tensions between the U.S. and Iran have been on the rise in the past few weeks, prompting regional experts and government officials to voice concerns over the potential for conflict — intended or accidental — to break out between the … Continue reading
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Eight Holy Cross Students, Recent Alumni Receive Distinguished Scholarships
College of the Holy Cross students and alumni have earned an impressive array of scholarships this year from prestigious organizations, including the Knight-Hennessy Scholar Program and the Fulbright Program. These honors are testimony to the astonishing intellectual curiosity of Holy … Continue reading
Posted in Asian Studies, Biology, Chemistry, Chinese Studies, Classics, Featured, German Studies, Mathew Schmalz, News, Political Science, Religious Studies, Sociology and Anthropology, Studio Art
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Blog: First-Year Student Explores Love of Art and History on Maymester to Rome
Name: Carolyn Dunderdale ’22 Hometown: Marshfield, Massachusetts Potential areas of study: Biology and the Health Professions Advising Program Maymester program: “Rome in History and Imagination” in Rome, Italy. Students in this program will explore ancient Roman history, art and archaeology to gain a … Continue reading
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At Holy Cross, Professors Become Mentors
With small class sizes and faculty members committed to their success, Holy Cross students develop close bonds with professors, both in and out of the classroom — a cornerstone of the Holy Cross experience. From guiding students in independent lab … Continue reading
Posted in Africana Studies, Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Classics, English, Featured, Latin American, Latinx, and Caribbean Studies, Mathematics and Computer Science, Music, News, Philosophy, Political Science, Religious Studies, Sociology and Anthropology
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Diverse Voices Are Key to a Healthy Democracy, Holy Cross Professor Writes in The Washington Post
Controversy is raging in the U.S. over what to do about growing economic inequality, prompting controversial solutions, such as the “wealth tax” proposals of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Elizabeth Warren. In a commentary for The Washington Post, Thomas Martin, professor and … Continue reading
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Photos: Holy Cross Students Host Classics Day to Share Passion for Ancient World
It’s not every day you see a three-headed mythical beast side-stepping its way through the Hogan Campus Center. But that’s par for the course on Classics Day, a College of the Holy Cross tradition celebrating all aspects of ancient Greek … Continue reading
Holy Cross Classics Professor Discusses Evolving Military Rations With HISTORY
While ancient Roman armies largely hunted their food, as archaeological remains of wild animals show, modern soldiers now have access to pizza that can last upwards of three years. Thomas Martin, professor and “Jeremiah W. O’Connor” chair of classics at … Continue reading
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Holy Cross Maymester Program Leaves Mark on Faculty, Too
At the end of a long, hot day last May, Aaron Seider, associate professor of classics, was leading a group of students on a tour of the Capitoline Museum in Rome. He was ready to throw in the towel and … Continue reading
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Eight New Tenure-Track Faculty Members Welcomed in 2018-19 Academic Year
The College of the Holy Cross has welcomed eight new faculty members to tenure-track positions for the 2018-19 academic year. They will each join a different department: biology, chemistry, political science, religious studies, classics, mathematics, psychology and history. The new … Continue reading
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Leader in HIV/AIDS Research Dr. Anthony S. Fauci ‘62 Credits Humanities Background for Successful Career in Medicine
Dr. Anthony S. Fauci ’62, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases at the National Institutes of Health, told NPR’s Nina Totenberg in a recent interview for the “What It Takes” podcast that having a Jesuit education … Continue reading
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Eight Holy Cross Faculty Members Promoted to Rank of Professor
After years of research and accomplishments in their respective fields, eight Holy Cross faculty members have been promoted to the rank of professor. Below, the professors share their thoughts on their careers, scholarship and more.
Posted in Classics, English, History, Holy Cross Magazine, Italian Studies, News, Philosophy, Spanish, Summer 2018, Visual Arts, World Languages, Literatures, and Cultures
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‘Paris is a Classroom’: Students Study Revolutionaries and Rebels Through Summer Study Abroad Program
What do Les Miserables’ rebellious Jean Valjean, the writer James Baldwin and 11 College of the Holy Cross students have in common? They know something about French revolutions and artistic rebels. Stephanie Yuhl and Theresa McBride, professors of history, led … Continue reading
Holy Cross Professors Recognized for Outstanding Scholarship and Student Advising
After another successful academic year, two faculty members are being celebrated for their excellence in scholarship and academic advising. Before the faculty of the College of the Holy Cross who were gathered for her spring address, Margaret Freije, provost and … Continue reading
Posted in Africana Studies, Classics, Featured, Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies, History, News, Peace and Conflict Studies
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Academic Conference 2018 Showcases Creativity, Independent Research of Over 470 Students
Over the course of four days, more than 470 students spanning all class years presented the results of their independent, creative and intellectual endeavors during the 2018 Academic Conference. The celebration of academic life at the College of the Holy … Continue reading
Posted in Asian Studies, Biology, Catholic Studies, Chemistry, Chinese Studies, Classics, Creative Writing, English, Featured, Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies, History, J.D. Power Center for Liberal Arts in the World, News, Philosophy, Photo Galleries, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology and Anthropology, Teacher Education, Theatre and Dance, Visual Arts
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Photos: Holy Cross Students Share Their Passion for All Things Ancient Greek and Roman on Classics Day
“Have any of you ever heard that Latin is a dead language?” Neel Smith, professor and chair of the classics department, asked the Hogan Ballroom filled with buzzing high school students from across New England. Hundreds of hands shot up … Continue reading
Holy Cross to Host 46th Annual Classics Day for High School Students
The College of the Holy Cross will host its 46th annual Classics Day on Thursday, April 12, 2018. The day will include a series of events relating to both the study and experience of ancient Roman culture and is designed … Continue reading
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