Category Archives: Academics

Blog: Larkin ’18 Eager to Find Her Literary Voice at Holy Cross

Posted on October 3, 2014 by Jessica McCaughey

NAME Alexandra (Ali) Larkin ’18 HOMETOWN Greenwich, Conn. STUDIES English and Religious Studies double major WHY SHE CHOSE HOLY CROSS “My father went to Holy Cross and encouraged me to look here, and once I visited I fell in love! The … Continue reading →

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Blog: ‘A Commitment to Service’ Helped Draw Casey ’18 to Holy Cross

Posted on October 3, 2014 by Jessica McCaughey

NAME Amy Casey ’18 HOMETOWN Philadelphia STUDIES Major in English and Italian WHY SHE CHOSE HOLY CROSS “I fell in love with Holy Cross’ friendly people, gorgeous campus, and commitment to service.” ACTIVITIES Resident Assistant, College Democrats (co-chair) WHAT SHE’S MOST LOOKING … Continue reading →

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NROTC Mom: ‘I Feel Blessed, Honored and Proud’

Posted on October 3, 2014 by Suzanne Morrissey

O’Callahan Society organizers welcomed more than 300 guests to the group’s annual dinner on Sept. 27, in the Hogan Campus Ballroom. The event, which honors alumni who have served in the military and the memory of Holy Cross professor Rev. … Continue reading →

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‘Who Does God Root For?’

Posted on October 1, 2014 by Holy Cross in the News

In a recent opinion piece for The Huffington Post, Mathew Schmalz, associate professor of religious studies at the College of the Holy Cross, addressed the controversy surrounding the action of Kansas City Chiefs safety Husain Abdullah after scoring a touchdown … Continue reading →

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Noted Catholic Author to Discuss Capitalism and the Church

Posted on September 30, 2014 by Jacqueline Smith ’15

Joseph Pearce, writer in residence at Aquinas College in Nashville, Tenn., and director of the Aquinas Center for Faith and Culture, will give a talk titled “Catholicism and Capitalism: Friends or Enemies?” on Thursday, Oct. 9 at 4 p.m. in Rehm Library. … Continue reading →

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Blog: Carroll ’16 Shows It’s Possible to Major in Science and Study Abroad

Posted on September 26, 2014 by

NAME Michaela Carroll ’16 HOMETOWN Barrington, R.I. AREAS OF STUDY Physics major WHERE SHE’S STUDYING University of Leicester in Leicester, England WHY SHE CHOSE ENGLAND “I want to continue studying physics while getting to explore another culture. The University of … Continue reading →

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Internationally Renowned Organist and Cornettist to Perform as Part of Chapel Artists Series

Posted on September 24, 2014 by Jacqueline Smith ’15

Liuwe Tamminga, a renowned organist, and Bruce Dickey, an award-winning cornettist, will perform as part of the Chapel Artists Series on Sunday, Oct. 5 at 3 p.m. in St. Joseph Memorial Chapel at the College of the Holy Cross. The … Continue reading →

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In Memoriam: Terri Priest, Associate Professor Emerita of Studio Art

Posted on September 22, 2014 by

Terri Priest, associate professor emerita of studio art, passed away on Sept. 13 after an illness. She was 86. Priest joined Holy Cross in 1978 after receiving a master of fine arts degree from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. … Continue reading →

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Artist-in-Residence Cristina Pato and Renowned Composer Osvaldo Golijov to Lead Concert and Panel Discussion

Posted on September 16, 2014 by Cristal Steuer

College of the Holy Cross artist-in-residence Cristina Pato and Loyola Professor of Music Osvaldo Golijov will lead a concert and panel discussion on Tuesday, Sept. 23 at 7 p.m. in Brooks Concert Hall.  Pato, a Galician bagpiper, pianist, and composer, … Continue reading →

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Italian Organist to Make American Debut at Opening of the Holy Cross Chapel Artists Series

Posted on September 12, 2014 by Jacqueline Smith ’15

Italian organist Andrea Toschi will make his American debut as he kicks off the 2014-15 College of the Holy Cross Chapel Artists Series on Sunday, Sept. 21 at 3 p.m. in the St. Joseph Memorial Chapel. The performance is free, … Continue reading →

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Law Expert to Give Constitution Day Lecture at Holy Cross

Posted on September 10, 2014 by Cristal Steuer

The College of the Holy Cross will celebrate Constitution Day on Sept. 17 with a talk by Leslie F. Goldstein, Judge Hugh M. Morris professor emerita of political science and international relations at the University of Delaware. The talk, titled … Continue reading →

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Harvard Divinity Scholar Karen King To Lecture on ‘Hallowed Pain’

Posted on September 9, 2014 by Danielle Kane

Karen King, the first woman to be appointed as the Hollis Professor of Divinity at Harvard Divinity School, will present a lecture at the College of the Holy Cross titled “Hallowed Pain: Representing the Slave Blandina and Jesus’ Brother James … Continue reading →

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Blog: Paulino ’16 to Study International Relations at Scotland’s St. Andrews

Posted on September 5, 2014 by

NAME Victoria Paulino ’16 HOMETOWN Worcester, Mass. AREAS OF STUDY Political science major WHERE SHE’S STUDYING St. Andrews University in St. Andrews, Scotland WHY SHE CHOSE SCOTLAND “I have always wanted to study in the United Kingdom. That, paired with … Continue reading →

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The Holy Cross Music Department Announces the Fall 2014 Concert Series

Posted on September 4, 2014 by Evangelia Stefanakos '14

The music department at the College of the Holy Cross will kick off its fall concert schedule on Sept. 9 at 7:30 p.m. with a concert by the newly appointed Artists-in Residence Adam Golka, piano, Saul Bitran, violin, and Jan … Continue reading →

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Environmental Champion Slottje ’89 on Crusade to Protect America Against Fracking

Posted on September 3, 2014 by

Attorney Helen Holden Slottje ’89, who has helped organize bans against hydraulic fracturing (or, “fracking”) in dozens of New York communities, was recently recognized with the Goldman Prize, often referred to by those in the environmental movement as the “Nobel … Continue reading →

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Working Writers Series to Kick Off Sept. 11 with Acclaimed Author Julianna Baggott

Posted on September 3, 2014 by Elizabeth Walker

Navigating dystopian darkness, finding true love, mourning the loss of solitude, moving beyond gender and recording a field guide to people. Those are just some of the ideas that compelled the authors and poets featured in the 2014-15 Working Writers … Continue reading →

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Students Showcase Work at Summer Research Symposium and Summer Internship Program Expo

Posted on September 3, 2014 by Evangelia Stefanakos '14

The Hogan Campus Center at the College of the Holy Cross will be buzzing with action as the tremendous scope of work students participated in over the summer is showcased at the 21st annual Undergraduate Summer Research Symposium in the … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Prof. Selected As Contributor for Globe’s New Website on Catholicism

Posted on September 2, 2014 by Cristal Steuer

Mathew N. Schmalz, associate professor of religious studies at the College of the Holy Cross, has been selected as a contributor to Crux, the Boston Globe’s new stand-alone site on Catholicism, which launched Sept. 2. “Crux will be a website … Continue reading →

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Blog: Ghizzoni ’16 to Explore Rich History, Culture in Ireland

Posted on August 27, 2014 by

NAME Ryan Ghizzoni ’16 HOMETOWN Guilderland, N.Y. AREAS OF STUDY Economics major WHERE HE’S STUDYING University College Dublin in Dublin WHY HE CHOSE IRELAND “Because of the rich history and friendly people.” WHAT HE’S MOST LOOKING FORWARD TO “Meeting new … Continue reading →

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Student Profile: Briana Mora ’16

Posted on August 18, 2014 by Cristal Steuer

NAME Briana Mora ’16 HOMETOWN Los Angeles ACADEMICS Anthropology and philosophy double major with a concentration in Latino Studies GETTING TO KNOW HOLY CROSS Briana first heard about Holy Cross from her high school guidance counselor at La Salle High … Continue reading →

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