Category Archives: Environmental Studies

Internationally Acclaimed Artist Patrick Dougherty Named Artist-in-Residence at Holy Cross

Internationally acclaimed artist Patrick Dougherty has been named artist-in-residence at the College of the Holy Cross. Dougherty’s art, known as “Stickwork,” bends, weaves, and flexes locally sourced saplings into architectural sculptures which relate to the landscape and built environment around … Continue reading →

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Working Writers Series to Kick Off Spring Semester with Travel Writer and Poet Gretel Ehrlich

The Working Writers Series will kick off the spring semester with a reading by Gretel Ehrlich, an American travel writer, poet, and essayist.  Ehrlich will read excerpts from her work on Thursday, Jan. 28 at 7:30 p.m. in the Rehm … Continue reading →

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28 Holy Cross Students Inducted into Jesuit Honor Society

Alpha Sigma Nu, the Jesuit honor society founded in 1915, inducted 28 Holy Cross students on Oct. 25. The new inductees exemplify the Society’s values of excellence in scholarship, loyalty and service. Membership is only awarded to 4 percent of … Continue reading →

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Video: Holy Cross Faculty Offer Multidisciplinary Analysis of Pope’s Encyclical on Environment

In advance of Pope Francis’ historic visit to the United States, a multidisciplinary panel of Holy Cross faculty shared their perspectives on his encyclical letter, “Laudato si’: On Care for Our Common Home,” released in May. The panel, speaking before … Continue reading →

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Six Faculty Members Promoted at Holy Cross

Six members of the College of the Holy Cross faculty have been promoted to the rank of professor. Josep Alba-Salas, of the Spanish department, earned his Ph.D. and M.A. in linguistics from Cornell University, his M.A. in comparative literature from … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross to Host Series of Events to Honor the Pope’s Historic U.S. Visit

Pope Francis, the world’s first Jesuit pope, will make his first visit to the U.S. Sept. 22–27, 2015. To celebrate and honor the pope’s historic visit, the College of the Holy Cross will host a series of events. The College … Continue reading →

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‘Intern provides hands-on care to recuperating turtles’

College of the Holy Cross’ Jose Santiago ’17 was recently featured in Topsail Advertiser for his work this summer helping injured sea turtles in North Carolina at the Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center. Topsail reports that Santiago … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Named to Princeton Review’s Guide to Green Colleges of 2015

Just in time for Earth Day, the College of the Holy Cross was named one of the 353 Green Colleges according to The Princeton Review, being one of the most environmentally responsible colleges in the U.S. and Canada in 2015. … Continue reading →

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From Siberia to Connecticut River Valley, Prof. Sobczak and Environmental Research Students are Making an Impact

You can’t take your eyes off the images on the walls of William Sobczak’s office. Here, the lush and stunning beauty of the Connecticut River Valley. There, the complexity and intricacy of the wetlands along the Hudson River. And on … Continue reading →

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Four Holy Cross Students Accepted into Teaching Assistant Program in France

Four members of the Holy Cross Class of 2014 have been accepted into the Teaching Assistant Program in France, a seven-month assistantship that will have them teaching English to French-speaking students. The program is sponsored by the Higher Education Department … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Named to Princeton Review’s Guide to Green Colleges of 2014

Just in time for Earth Day, the College of the Holy Cross was named one of the 322 Green Colleges according to The Princeton Review, being one of the most environmentally responsible colleges in the U.S. and Canada in 2014. … Continue reading →

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Walters ’14 Receives Fulbright Grant to Study Organic Farming in Indonesia

Martha Walters ’14, of North Grafton, Mass., has received a Fulbright research grant for the 2014-15 academic year to study organic farming trends and influences in Indonesia. This will be the third consecutive year that Walters will travel to Indonesia, … Continue reading →

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New Water Bottle Filling Stations Installed on Holy Cross Campus

Students at Holy Cross have even more reason to forgo the purchase of bottled water. Last summer, Physical Plant installed about 20 water bottle filling stations across campus. Bottle filling stations dispense cold, clean filtered water for free. The proposal for … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Faculty and Students Participate in a Rare Research Excursion at Sea

Thirty-six College of the Holy Cross faculty and students from various disciplines sailed aboard the SSV Corwith Cramer, one of Sea Education Association’s (SEA) sailing research vessels, for a rare three-hour excursion in Boston Harbor.  SEA, based in Woods Hole, … Continue reading →

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Ecologist to Give Talk on ‘The Role of Science in the Management of National Parks’

Ecologist Steven C. Fradkin will be give a lecture titled “The Role of Science in the Management of National Parks” on Oct. 3 at 4 p.m. in Smith Labs 154 at the College of the Holy Cross. The event is … Continue reading →

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‘The 10 Coolest People in Worcester’

Worcester is truly a cool city, and so narrowing a list of Worcester’s 10 Coolest People for 2013 was no easy task. What do you do in a place full of artists, singers, restaurateurs, colleges, educators and community activists? You … Continue reading →

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Blog: Constantine ’14 Promotes Sustainable Agriculture at Internship

NAME Alexandra Constantine ’14 HOMETOWN Commack, N.Y. AREAS OF STUDY English major, French minor, and environmental studies concentration WHERE SHE’S INTERNING World Farmers, a non-profit organization located in Lancaster, Mass., that provides immigrants and refugees with the means, marketplace, and … Continue reading →

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

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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Blog: DeLeo ’14 to Explore Environmental Issues in Australia

NAME Francis DeLeo ’14 HOMETOWN Fairfield, Conn. AREAS OF STUDY Psychology major with environmental studies concentration, College Honors Program WHERE HE’S STUDYING School for Field Studies in Yungaburra, Australia WHY HE CHOSE AUSTRALIA “In my opinion, deforestation is one of … Continue reading →

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