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Category Archives: History
‘Was Oprah Right? Is a New Day on the Horizon for Women?’ History Professor Offers Expertise
After Oprah Winfrey’s powerful speech at the Golden Globes, the overwhelming focus has been on speculating the plausibility of her running for president in 2020, giving little attention to the message she was conveying about the sexual abuse faced by … Continue reading
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What Era Of History May Best Predict 2018? A Holy Cross Professor Explains
Historians are known to look backward. But what can the lessons of the past tell us about our immediate future? HISTORY asked an expert panel, including Associate Professor of History and host of the In The Past Lane podcast Edward … Continue reading
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Holy Cross Professor Describes How ‘#MeToo is Undoing the Devil’s Bargain of the 1990s’
In recent weeks, prominent members of the entertainment, political, and business worlds have been outed for inappropriate behavior toward women. The revelations were partially spurred by the growth of the #MeToo movement, which demands awareness and dialogue on sexual misconduct … Continue reading
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Find Your Power Center: GE’s Deirdre Latour ’95 Offers Advice to Students at Women in Business Conference
“Figure out who you are and devise a life around it.” This was the advice Deirdre Latour ’95 offered to students and alumnae at the 12th annual Women in Business Conference at the College of the Holy Cross. Latour, who … Continue reading
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Holy Cross Professor on the Rise and Rule of Robert Mugabe, ‘The Only Leader Zimbabwe Has Ever Had’
The international community has been monitoring the situation in Zimbabwe closely since the announcement of a staged coup against Robert Mugabe. The same day on NPR’s “All Things Considered”, Munya Bryn Munochiveyi, associate professor of history and expert in the … Continue reading
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‘How Does an Authoritarian Government Celebrate a Revolution?’
On November 7, 1917, Vladimir Ilyich Lenin led the Bolsheviks on a successful revolution and created what would become the USSR, but as this 100th anniversary arrives, Vladimir Putin and the Kremlin are silent, even dismissive of its significance. Cynthia … Continue reading
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Washington Semester Award Winner to Discuss Oral History’s Portrayal of the 1964 Freedom Summer
The Center for Liberal Arts in the World at the College of the Holy Cross has selected Catherine Tarantino ’18, a history major with a concentration in peace and conflict studies, as the Maurizio Vannicelli Washington Semester Program award recipient for the Spring 2017 … Continue reading
Posted in History, J.D. Power Center for Liberal Arts in the World, News, Peace and Conflict Studies, Press Release
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Holy Cross Welcomes Ten New Tenure-Track Faculty Members in 2017-18 Academic Year
At the start of the 2017-18 academic year, the College of the Holy Cross welcomed ten new tenure-track faculty members joining the following departments: psychology, economics and accounting, political science, mathematics and computer science, history, and English. Their expertise runs … Continue reading
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Blog: Academics, Community, Faith Make Holy Cross a Perfect Fit for Uliano ’21
NAME Serena Mary Uliano ’21 HOMETOWN Salem, New Hampshire STUDIES SHE’S CONSIDERING History major WHY SHE CHOSE HOLY CROSS “During the college process, I considered three factors: rigorous academics, a tight-knit community, and a place to grow spiritually. First, I … Continue reading
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Blog: Griffin ’21 Chose Holy Cross for Its Emphasis on Personalized Education
NAME Elizabeth Griffin ’21 HOMETOWN Cohasset, Mass. AREAS OF STUDY History and Music double major WHY SHE CHOSE HOLY CROSS “The college decision process was a long and hard one for me. I knew I wanted a small liberal arts … Continue reading
Professor Weighs In on ‘How the Russian State Media Has Been Covering Trump’s Russia Scandal’
As the investigation into the connection between Russia and Trump continues, media around the world is dominated by each new finding—except, surprisingly, for mainstream Russian media. In a Mother Jones article that dives into this phenomenon, Cynthia Hooper, associate professor … Continue reading
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Holy Cross Conference on ‘Rethinking the Afropolitan,’ Photography Show and Concert to Explore Black Atlantic Culture
The College of the Holy Cross will host an academic conference, a photography exhibition and a concert Oct. 18-21 to explore the intersection of history, ethics and visual culture in the performance and display of black masculinities in Africa, the … Continue reading
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Professor Stephanie Yuhl, ‘Teacher of Teachers,’ Wins Career Teaching Medal
“Bring your joy.” For Stephanie Yuhl, professor of history, these are words she lives by as an educator, as a colleague, and as director of the College’s innovative first-year Montserrat program. For students and fellow professors who know Yuhl, her … Continue reading
Blog: Chinese Native Looks Forward to Exploring England in Year Abroad
NAME Siming Zhai ’19 (My friends call me Siming, Jasmine, Jazzy, Jas …) HOMETOWN Shanghai, China AREAS OF STUDY International Studies and history double major WHERE SHE’S STUDYING University of Sussex in Brighton, England DURATION Full academic year WHY SHE … Continue reading
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107 Holy Cross Students Conduct Original Research Across Disciplines This Summer
This summer, 107 Holy Cross students conducted original, cutting-edge research through the Weiss Summer Research Program: 71 students in the natural sciences; 30 in the humanities, social sciences, and fine arts; and six in economics. The far-ranging research projects gave … Continue reading
Posted in Biology, English, History, J.D. Power Center for Liberal Arts in the World, Latin American, Latinx, and Caribbean Studies, Mathematics and Computer Science, Music, News, Peace and Conflict Studies, Physics, Political Science, Psychology, Studio Art, Visual Arts
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Holy Cross Student Interning at NBC Nightly News Reports: ‘Has It Ever Been This Bad With North Korea? Yes, Actually’
During a summer internship with NBC Nightly News — and while national tensions are running high between the United States and North Korea — James O’Connor ’18 reports that this hostility is nothing new, in an article he wrote for … Continue reading
Innovative Ensemble Combines Traditional Instruments with Electronic Music
Sitting with perfect posture in Brooks Concert Hall, Marena Ella Minelli ’17 lifted a violin to her chin and began to play, releasing beautiful streams of music with her bow. Moments later, she placed the string instrument on a chair, … Continue reading
Posted in Biology, History, Holy Cross Magazine, Mathematics and Computer Science, Music, Political Science, Summer 2017
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Holy Cross Bids Farewell to Three Beloved Faculty Members
As the campus tipped its hat to the class of 2017, it also bid farewell to three faculty members who retired at the end of the academic year: Blaise Nagy, Karen Turner and Helen Whall. These faculty members, who have … Continue reading
Posted in Classics, English, History, Holy Cross Magazine, News, Summer 2017
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How the Arts Prepare Holy Cross Alumni for Success in Every Field
What happens when we bridge the gap between the real world and our imagination? “Balance,” says chief executive James “Jim” Keyes ’77, “and the ability to move forward in wonderfully creative ways.” When technical know-how is coupled with art, the … Continue reading
Posted in Health Professions Advising, History, Holy Cross Magazine, Music, News, Psychology, Summer 2017, Theatre and Dance, Visual Arts
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History Professor Explains ‘How Athletes Gained the Upper Hand on the White House’
The Golden State Warriors won the 2017 NBA Finals. A month later, the team, whose members and coach have been vocal critics of President Trump, have yet to receive their invitation to celebrate at the White House. In an op-ed … Continue reading
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