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Category Archives: Academics
Second Annual Women in Science Day Brings Over 100 High School Students to Campus
Let’s do the math — 115 high school students, 192 current students, and 13 alumnae, all of whom were women, descended on the Integrated Science Complex on March 24 to celebrate, explore, and learn how women in STEM fields can … Continue reading
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Holy Cross Professor Weighs in on Museums Seeking to Better Represent People of Color
In 2009, the Gibbes Museum of Art in Charleston, South Carolina exhibited a piece that represented the extremely limited number of black artists in their collection of art, displayed by juxtaposing about 40 black squares in a sea of … Continue reading
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Holy Cross Director Shares Holy Week Traditions From Around the Globe
“Comparing traditions during Holy Week gives us a chance to recognize Catholicism as the vivid tapestry of practices and cultures that it is,” said Thomas Landy, director of the Rev. Michael C. McFarland, S.J. Center for Religion, Ethics, and Culture. … Continue reading
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New Tax Law ‘Upends Pro Athlete Marketability,’ Says Holy Cross Professor
In an alteration to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, GOP lawmakers have removed a provision allowing professional athletes to be classified financially as ‘like-kind property,’ which in turn would allow teams to avoid capital gains taxes on individual players’ … Continue reading
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Legendary Choreographer and Dancer Bill T. Jones to Visit Campus
Two-time Tony Award winning choreographer Bill T. Jones will be visiting campus tomorrow, March 21 to deliver a talk titled “An Evening with Bill T. Jones.” Jones’ upcoming visit was recently featured in the Worcester Telegram & Gazette, along with … Continue reading
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Holy Cross Religious Studies Professor Says Jehovah’s Witnesses Faith is Often Misunderstood
Tragic murder-suicide cases throughout the country have shined light on the controversial Jehovah’s Witness practice of shunning or disfellowshipping, which in essence is a punishment by excommunication. Mathew Schmalz, associate professor of religious studies at the College of the Holy Cross, offered … Continue reading
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Hitting the Right Notes: Nate Chung ’18 Segues from the U.S. Senate to Pop Musician to Consultant
A typical resume from a soon-to-graduate political science major might include a well-connected internship or two. And indeed Nate Chung’s resume starts with an impressive stint in Senator Jeanne Shaheen’s office (D-NH), but then it veers, rollercoaster style, from busking … Continue reading
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Holy Cross to Host Second Annual Women in Science Day
The College of the Holy Cross will host the second annual Women in Science Day on March 24, 2018 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. at the Integrated Science Complex, a one-day event aimed at maintaining and enhancing the involvement … Continue reading
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Holy Cross Professor Warns ‘Putin’s Certain Triumph Heralds Fresh Uncertainty’
In Russia’s upcoming election on March 18th, current President Vladimir Putin is expected to win in double-digits, an electoral victory that, according to the Russian constitution, should be his last. However, scholars including Cynthia Hooper, Holy Cross associate professor of … Continue reading
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Independent Film by Holy Cross Alumnus Resonates With Families Suffering From Dementia
A new independent feature film by Holy Cross alumnus Brendan Boogie ’98 titled “Sundown,” is about more than just the experience of losing his father to dementia, according to a feature article in the Telegram & Gazette. Lauded by critics … Continue reading
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For and With Others: Holy Cross Students Choose the Peace Corps for Post-Grad
Many students come to College of the Holy Cross wanting to make a difference in the world. Four graduating seniors — Katie Bowles, Marie Therese Kane, Clare Orie, and Colleen Brady — are leaving the Hill ready to do just … Continue reading
Private Partnerships Helping to Preserve Rome’s History, Holy Cross Professor Says
For centuries, prominent Roman monuments have been cleaned, repaired, and maintained through private funding. Even the iconic Colosseum underwent a $31 million restoration funded by Tod’s, a luxury Italian shoe brand. Some Italians have worried this could lead to garish … Continue reading
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Six Holy Cross Faculty Members Receive Tenure in 2018
Six College of the Holy Cross faculty members in a diverse range of fields have been promoted to associate professor with tenure. From measuring the sociology of risk to creating the first-ever Digital Transgender Archive, these professors are pushing intellectual … Continue reading
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Photos: Holy Cross Student Entrepreneurs Compete for Funding in Annual ‘Shark Tank’ Competition
It was a funding frenzy last Thursday as the College of the Holy Cross hosted its sixth annual “Shark Tank” competition, based on the popular television show. Held by the Ciocca Office of Entrepreneurial Studies, students with innovative ideas for … Continue reading
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Student-Curated Exhibition Explores Mass Media, Propaganda and the Reformation
Last semester, three students assumed the role of museum curator, scanning book after book for images, visiting exhibits and contacting museums all across the world for content. The topic of their intense research was the Reformation and the result was … Continue reading
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Where is Amazon’s Marketplace Dominance Headed? Holy Cross Professor Opines
Amazon’s 20-year run as a public company has defied all odds and expectations, and it continues to do so today, from purchasing Whole Foods Market to partnering with Berkshire Hathaway and JPMorgan to explore ways to lower healthcare costs. But … Continue reading
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Holy Cross Alumna Finds Harmony Between Career in Law and Passion for Opera
Madelaine Lane, College of the Holy Cross graduate of 2004 and current partner at Warner Norcross & Judd LLP, has found a way to pursue a career in law while still performing her passion: opera. Lane found her love for … Continue reading
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Holy Cross Professor Calls for Research-Based Arguments in Medical Aid-In-Dying Debate
In a commentary for the Worcester Telegram & Gazette‘s Faculty Forum, Holy Cross sociology and anthropology associate professor Ara Francis says that claims in the medical aid-in-dying debate should be made based on research. “The Massachusetts End of Life Options Act … Continue reading
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Silkroad Ensemble Residency at Holy Cross Featured in the Telegram & Gazette
Silkroad Ensemble’s three-year residency at the College of the Holy Cross was recently featured in the Worcester Telegram & Gazette, which reported on the innovative learning opportunities provided by the Grammy Award-winning Ensemble’s residency at the College. According to the Telegram, … Continue reading
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Holy Cross Professor is Keeping Tabs on Elon Musk’s Tesla Roadster
Elon Musk made headlines last week when his company SpaceX launched an electric sports car into space, and not any car, but his own personal Tesla Roadster, through what appears to have been a seamless first-ever launch of the … Continue reading
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