Category Archives: Academics

Student-Faculty Research Highlighted on Cover of American Journal of Physics

Posted on November 3, 2016 by Grainne Fitzpatrick '17

The October issue of the American Journal of Physics featured the research of Janine Shertzer, professor of physics, and Sean McAlinden ’15, physics major, not only within its pages, but also on its cover. Their paper, titled “Quantum scattering from … Continue reading →

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Washington Semester Award Winner to Present Lecture on Syrian Refugees in America

Posted on November 3, 2016 by Jessica Kennedy

The Center for Interdisciplinary Studies at the College of the Holy Cross has selected Alexander Kochenburger ’17, an international studies major from Storrs, Conn., as the Washington Semester Away Program, Mauricio Vannicelli Award recipient. Kochenburger will present a lecture titled … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Gears Up for the 2016 Election, Faculty Talk Politics in the Media

Posted on October 31, 2016 by College of the Holy Cross

Since the beginning of the fall semester, the College of the Holy Cross community has been engaging with the upcoming presidential election in many ways, including through events, academic courses, and media. The College has held voter registration and absentee … 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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Alumnus Gives Student Peek Into Business World Through Job Shadowing Program

Posted on October 27, 2016 by College of the Holy Cross

As a mathematics and computer science double major at Holy Cross, I know that many career paths can fit my educational training. While my training might be highly technical, Holy Cross’s dedication to the liberal arts has instilled in me … Continue reading →

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Theatre Department to Perform Will Eno’s Seriocomic Play ‘Middletown’

Posted on October 27, 2016 by Grainne Fitzpatrick '17

The College of the Holy Cross theatre department will present the seriocomic play “Middletown,” written by Will Eno and directed by Scott Malia, assistant professor of theatre. The performances will be held in Fenwick Theatre, located on the second floor … Continue reading →

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In Memoriam: Ogretta McNeil, Associate Professor Emerita of Psychology

Posted on October 27, 2016 by Kelsey Littlefield '17

Ogretta McNeil, associate professor emerita of psychology at the College of the Holy Cross, passed away on Oct. 5. She was 84. McNeil was the first woman hired on a tenure track to teach in the psychology department and the … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Professor Provides Perspective on Art Ban in India and Pakistan

Posted on October 25, 2016 by Holy Cross in the News

In a recent article in Times of India, Selina Gallo-Cruz, assistant professor of sociology and anthropology at the College of the Holy Cross, commented on the implication of India and Pakistan excluding artists and performers from their respective countries. As … 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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Scholar and Musician Mehmet Ali Sanlikol to Present “Othello in the Seraglio”

Posted on October 20, 2016 by Kelsey Littlefield '17

This semester, the College of the Holy Cross is offering a series of interconnected events related to past and current cultural, religious and political conflicts. The centerpiece behind these events is the coffeehouse opera “Othello in the Seraglio” directed by … Continue reading →

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Presidential Election Experts Available at Holy Cross to Discuss Candidates, Domestic and Foreign Issues

Posted on October 17, 2016 by Kelsey Littlefield '17

Faculty experts in a wide range of disciplines from the College of the Holy Cross are available to offer distinctive perspectives on some of the hot-button political issues of the 2016 presidential campaign. For more information, or for assistance scheduling … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Visual Arts Professor Receives MCC Fellowship Funding

Posted on October 17, 2016 by Kelsey Littlefield '17

Cristi Rinklin, associate professor of visual arts at the College of the Holy Cross, recently received a $12,000 fellowship grant in painting from the Massachusetts Cultural Council (MCC). Rinklin is one of six fellows who received this grant in painting. … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Magazine Publishes Fall 2016 Food-Themed Issue

Posted on October 13, 2016 by Maura Sullivan Hill

The Fall 2016 issue of Holy Cross Magazine — dubbed “The Food Issue”— delves in to what we eat, where it comes from, and who we eat with and why. “Food is something each of us experiences every day, multiple times … Continue reading →

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Blog: O’Connor ’18 Hopes to ‘Get Lost’ in Spain

Posted on October 13, 2016 by Jessica McCaughey

NAME James O’Connor ’18 HOMETOWN Evanston, Ill. AREAS OF STUDY History and political science double major WHERE HE’S STUDYING Coruña, Spain WHY HE CHOSE SPAIN “I chose to study in Spain because I want to learn Spanish, and I want to … Continue reading →

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Blog: Moreta ’18 Embraces Rich Argentinian Culture Abroad

Posted on October 13, 2016 by Jessica McCaughey

NAME Visaury Moreta ’18 HOMETOWN Roslindale, Mass. AREAS OF STUDY Spanish major, education studies minor, Latin American and Latino studies concentration WHERE SHE’S STUDYING Buenos Aires, Argentina WHY SHE CHOSE ARGENTINA “I chose to study abroad in Buenos Aires, Argentina … Continue reading →

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Blog: Guarracino ’18 Studies Italian and Classics During Year in Rome

Posted on October 13, 2016 by Jessica McCaughey

NAME Nicholas Mario Guarracino ’18 HOMETOWN Billerica, Mass. AREAS OF STUDY Italian and classics double major WHERE HE’S STUDYING Rome, Italy WHY HE CHOSE ITALY “I could not miss a chance to study and live in the Eternal City. I … Continue reading →

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Blog: Dagher ’18 Eager to Participate in New Academic and Cultural Traditions of Scotland

Posted on October 13, 2016 by Jessica McCaughey

NAME Bridgette Dagher ’18 HOMETOWN Locust Valley, N.Y. AREAS OF STUDY Psychology major, deaf studies minor WHERE SHE’S STUDYING Fife, Scotland WHY SHE CHOSE SCOTLAND “I wanted a school that reminded me of all the great things about Holy Cross; academic … Continue reading →

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Blog: Christovich ’18 Explores Rich Artistic Culture of Galway

Posted on October 13, 2016 by Jessica McCaughey

NAME Alison Christovich ’18 HOMETOWN Jacksonville Beach, Fla. AREAS OF STUDY Theatre major WHERE SHE’S STUDYING Galway, Ireland WHY SHE CHOSE IRELAND “As much as I love my home on the hill, I knew that by studying abroad I would be … Continue reading →

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