Category Archives: Academics

Washington Semester Award Winner to Discuss Oral History’s Portrayal of the 1964 Freedom Summer

Posted on November 1, 2017 by College of the Holy Cross

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 →

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Religious Studies Professor Discusses Pope Francis’ New Stance on Capital Punishment

Posted on October 31, 2017 by College of the Holy Cross

Pope Francis’ declaration that the death penalty is “contrary to the Gospel” and “inadmissible,” points to his larger emphasis on mercy, said Mathew Schmalz, associate professor of religious studies, in an interview with Austrian station Radio FM4. “Well it is … Continue reading →

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Former Google Data Scientist to Break Down Big Data on Online Anti-Semitism

Posted on October 30, 2017 by College of the Holy Cross

Seth Stephens-Davidowitz, a former Google data scientist, will give a talk on “Anti-Semitism on the Internet” at the College of the Holy Cross, Monday, Nov. 6 at 7:30 p.m. in the Rehm Library. The event is free and open to … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Theatre Department to Present ‘Fuente Ovejuna’

Posted on October 27, 2017 by College of the Holy Cross

The College of the Holy Cross Theatre Department will present “Fuente Ovejuna,” published by Spanish playwright Lope de Vega in 1614 and directed by Professor Edward Isser of the theatre department. Performances will be held in Fenwick Theatre, on the second … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Welcomes Ten New Tenure-Track Faculty Members in 2017-18 Academic Year

Posted on October 25, 2017 by College of the Holy Cross

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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Professor Emeritus and Vietnam Veteran Writes about ‘The Myth of the Spitting Antiwar Protesters’ in The New York Times

Posted on October 20, 2017 by Holy Cross in the News

Jerry Lembcke, associate professor emeritus of sociology and anthropology and former chaplain assistant in the 41st Artillery Group during the Vietnam War, published in the New York Times an op-ed on the background and stories of antiwar protesters spitting on … Continue reading →

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Blog: Christovich ’18 Shares the Glory of Senior Year at Holy Cross

Posted on October 18, 2017 by

NAME Alison Christovich ’18 HOMETOWN Jacksonville Beach, Florida AREAS OF STUDY Theatre major WHAT SHE’S MOST LOOKING FORWARD TO ABOUT SENIOR YEAR “To be honest, I’m just so happy to be back on The Hill after studying abroad for a … Continue reading →

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Grammy Award-Winning Silkroad Ensemble to Engage in Three-Year Residency at Holy Cross

Posted on October 18, 2017 by College of the Holy Cross

The College of the Holy Cross has partnered with Silkroad to engage in a three-year residency on campus, which kicked off with a visit earlier this fall. Founded by cellist Yo-Yo Ma and home to the Grammy Award-winning Silkroad Ensemble, Silkroad … Continue reading →

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Economics Professor and Former MLS Referee Shares Analysis on Shocking U.S. World Cup Elimination

Posted on October 18, 2017 by Holy Cross in the News

After losing to tiny Trinidad and Tobago, the United States men’s national soccer team won’t make it to the finals of the World Cup for the first time since 1986. In the wake of elimination blues, many are asking the … Continue reading →

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Blog: Midwest Native Tapia ’21 Eager to Explore Worcester in Second Year

Posted on October 12, 2017 by

NAME Xochitl Tapia ’21 HOMETOWN Kansas City, Missouri AREAS OF STUDY English and Latin American, Latinx, and Caribbean Studies double major WHY SHE CHOSE HOLY CROSS “When going through the search process, I was interested in a small liberal arts college … Continue reading →

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Blog: McSweeney ’21 Eager to Show What Life is Like at Holy Cross

Posted on October 12, 2017 by

NAME Rebecca McSweeney ’21 HOMETOWN Stoughton, Mass. STUDIES SHE’S CONSIDERING Biology major WHY SHE CHOSE HOLY CROSS “I first heard about Holy Cross through a family friend. What really convinced me that Holy Cross was the perfect school for me, … Continue reading →

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Blog: Academics, Community, Faith Make Holy Cross a Perfect Fit for Uliano ’21

Posted on October 12, 2017 by

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: At Holy Cross, Mercier ’21 Has Found a Friendly Community and Countless Opportunities

Posted on October 12, 2017 by

NAME Emily Mercier ’21 HOMETOWN Cumberland, Rhode Island STUDIES SHE’S CONSIDERING Psychology and theatre double major WHY SHE CHOSE HOLY CROSS “After I was accepted, I came to an open house and met a lot of current students representing their … Continue reading →

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Blog: Griffin ’21 Chose Holy Cross for Its Emphasis on Personalized Education

Posted on October 12, 2017 by

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 →

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Professor Weighs In on ‘How the Russian State Media Has Been Covering Trump’s Russia Scandal’

Posted on October 6, 2017 by Holy Cross in the News

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

Posted on October 6, 2017 by College of the Holy Cross

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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‘Food, Beer, and the Environment’: Seminar Explores the Creation and Consumption of Food

Posted on October 5, 2017 by Holy Cross Magazine

When most people sip a beer, they’re thinking about taste — hops or malt, whether it’s a dark or a light beer — alcohol content, or maybe even the name on the label.

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Startup Company Founded by Brendan Candon ’10 Poised to Become the eBay of the Sporting Goods Industry

Posted on October 5, 2017 by Holy Cross Magazine

When Brendan Candon ’10 played on the varsity lacrosse team at Holy Cross, he received all the equipment he needed: sticks, gloves, pads, you name it. It was a few years after graduation, when he was volunteering as a coach … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Students from Somaliland Make the Most of Opportunity to Study in the U.S.

Posted on October 5, 2017 by Holy Cross Magazine

There’s a map of the world in the Holy Cross Office of International Students, a map that includes photos of dozens of young people with lines connecting them to their home countries. Two of those lines connect faces to a … Continue reading →

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Jesuit Organizations Lead the Way in Aiding Refugees Worldwide

Posted on October 5, 2017 by Holy Cross Magazine

Samer Naeem was in his early 20s when he lost his eyesight. He’d been born with a genetic disorder that caused high blood pressure inside the eyeball. One day, while walking the streets of Baghdad, a student hit him in … Continue reading →

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