Category Archives: English

Photo Gallery: Sculpture Stands as Symbol of Community and Dialogue at Holy Cross

Posted on December 19, 2016 by Evangelia Stefanakos

The temporality and whimsy of Patrick Dougherty’s Stickwork sculptures have graced more than 250 sites around the world — from the open fields of the Scottish Highlands to the Riniyo-in Temple in Chiba, Japan. This fall, the College of the … Continue reading →

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Blog: Pan ’20 Shares Unique Student Experience at Holy Cross

Posted on December 15, 2016 by Jessica McCaughey

NAME Olivia Pan ’20 HOMETOWN Boston, Mass. STUDIES SHE’S CONSIDERING English with a concentration in creative writing WHY SHE CHOSE HOLY CROSS: “I have always heard wonderful things about the English program at Holy Cross, and the College overall, so … Continue reading →

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Alternate College Theatre Presents Theresa Rebeck’s Comedy ‘Seminar’

Posted on November 22, 2016 by Kelsey Littlefield '17

The College of the Holy Cross’ student run Alternate College Theatre (ACT) will present “Seminar,” written by Theresa Rebeck and directed by Emma Callahan ’18, an English major at the College. The performances will be held in Fenwick Theatre, located … Continue reading →

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Acclaimed Mexican Author Yuri Herrera Gives Reading at Holy Cross

Posted on November 15, 2016 by College of the Holy Cross

Yuri Herrera, renowned Mexican author, visited the College of the Holy Cross for a public reading on Oct. 4 in Rehm Library at the invitation of the Spanish department. Herrera has published three novels to critical acclaim; in 2016 he … Continue reading →

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28 Holy Cross Students Inducted into Jesuit Honor Society

Posted on October 28, 2016 by Jessica Kennedy

Alpha Sigma Nu, the Jesuit honor society founded in 1915, inducted 28 Holy Cross students on Oct. 23. The new inductees exemplify the society’s values of excellence in scholarship, loyalty and service. Membership is only awarded to four percent of … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Announces Seven New Faculty Hires for 2016-17 Academic Year

Posted on October 28, 2016 by Evangelia Stefanakos

In her annual address to the College for the 2016-17 academic year, Margaret Freije, vice president for academic affairs and dean of the College, announced the hiring of seven new faculty members. These new faculty members include five new tenure-track … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross English Professor Selected for RISCA Fellowship Merit Award in Fiction

Posted on October 21, 2016 by Holy Cross in the News

Stephanie Reents, associate professor of English at the College of the Holy Cross, was selected for a 2017 Rhode Island State Council on the Arts (RISCA) Fellowship Merit Award in Fiction by the Rhode Island Arts Commission for her novel … Continue reading →

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Video: Holy Cross Alumnus Makes Musical Debut on “Conan”

Posted on October 20, 2016 by Holy Cross in the News

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KtOuCZ6fonE Tall Heights, a Boston-based duo comprised of Tim Harrington ’10 and Paul Wright, a 2007 graduate from Dartmouth College, performed their hit single “Spirit Cold” off of their major label album, “Neptune,” on “Conan,” which is hosted by … Continue reading →

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

Posted on October 5, 2016 by Evangelia Stefanakos

On Sept. 30, 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 … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross English Professor Provides Perspective on Age and Pedagogy

Posted on September 30, 2016 by Holy Cross in the News

In a recent Chronicle of Higher Education article, Paige Reynolds, professor of English at the College of the Holy Cross, discussed the evolution of pedagogical tactics in the classroom as she reaches the middle of her academic career and how … Continue reading →

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College Factual Ranks Holy Cross No. 2 Best Catholic College in the Nation, No. 5 Best Massachusetts College

Posted on September 16, 2016 by Holy Cross in the News

College Factual ranked the College of the Holy Cross No. 2 Best Catholic College in the Nation, No. 5 Best Massachusetts College, and No. 35 overall among 1,387 Best Nationwide Colleges. Holy Cross was also awarded 91 badges, which signifies … Continue reading →

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Working Writers Series Kicked Off Fall Semester with Two Holy Cross Professors

Posted on September 6, 2016 by Jessica Kennedy

The first Working Writers Series event kicked off this Thursday with readings by Oliver de la Paz and Stephanie Reents, both associate professors of English at the College of the Holy Cross. The Working Writers Series events, which are sponsored … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Kicks off Fall Semester with Diverse Arts Line-Up

Posted on August 31, 2016 by Evangelia Stefanakos

With the beginning of a new academic year comes the anticipation — and excitement — of another year of arts events at the College of the Holy Cross. This fall, the arts programming promises to push limits, challenge audiences, and … Continue reading →

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End of Summer Reminds Holy Cross English Professor Why She Teaches

Posted on August 22, 2016 by Holy Cross in the News

Even though the summer goes by too fast for Leila Philip, the “August migration back to campus” is a good thing, she wrote in an opinion piece published by the Boston Globe. Philip, a professor of English at the … Continue reading →

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11 Faculty Members Close Chapters at Holy Cross Alongside the Class of 2016

Posted on July 7, 2016 by College of the Holy Cross

In addition to bidding farewell to the seniors at the end of the academic year, the College of the Holy Cross is seeing off 11 faculty members: Hussein Adam, Mary Hobgood, Patrick J. Ireland, James M. Kee, Rev. Anthony J. … Continue reading →

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Members of Class of 2016 Honored For Their Excellence in Academics, Leadership in Service

Posted on May 25, 2016 by Evangelia Stefanakos

Over their four years at the College of the Holy Cross, the Class of 2016 has exhibited excellence in many different forms and, as their time as students on Mount St. James comes to an end, the community gathers to … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Produces Seven Fulbright Scholars

Posted on May 19, 2016 by Evangelia Stefanakos

Six members of the Class of 2016 and one member of the Class of 2014 have been awarded Fulbright grants to teach and conduct research around the world during the 2016-17 academic year. Since 2005, Holy Cross has received a … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Academic Conference to Showcase Student Work

Posted on April 22, 2016 by Evangelia Stefanakos

As the academic year comes to an end, the College of the Holy Cross will celebrate the great and varied work accomplished by its students at the annual Academic Conference taking place across campus from April 27 through April 30. The four-day conference gives students from all class years the opportunity to present the results of their independent research and course work done in a variety of environments—from campus classrooms and libraries to within the Worcester community; from research labs and study abroad locations to art studios and field sites. Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Announces Faculty Promotions

Posted on March 24, 2016 by College of the Holy Cross

The following members of the College of the Holy Cross faculty have been promoted to the rank of associate professor with tenure. Florencia K. Anggoro, of the psychology department, earned her B.A. in Psychology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and … Continue reading →

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Video: Professor James Kee Gives Annual Rodino Lecture on the Liberal Arts

Posted on March 16, 2016 by Evangelia Stefanakos

Rehm Library was filled with faculty, staff, students and alumni who gathered to hear this year’s Richard Rodino Lecture on the Aims of the Liberal Arts given by James Kee, professor of English at the College. His lecture, titled “Waiting … Continue reading →

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