Category Archives: Academics

Video: Galician Bagpiper Cristina Pato Kicks Off Arts Initiative With Rousing Performance

Posted on May 19, 2014 by

Students, faculty, staff and members of the general public who showed up to the Hogan Campus Center Ballroom recently for the launch of a new arts initiative at Holy Cross weren’t sure what to expect. Attendees knew the event was … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Music Prof. Wins Esteemed Composer Award

Posted on May 16, 2014 by Jacqueline Smith ’15

Chris Arrell, assistant professor of music at the College of the Holy Cross, was recently awarded the distinguished Ettelson Composer Award for his piece “Of Three Minds.” Arrell was one of two winners chosen from more than 200 applicants. “Of … Continue reading →

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Olsen ’14 Awarded Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to Kyrgyzstan

Posted on May 15, 2014 by

Kyle Olsen ’14, of Los Angeles, has been awarded a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to Kyrgyzstan where he will teach English to Kyrgyzstani high school students during the 2014-15 academic year. Under the guidance of the Public Affairs Office of … Continue reading →

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Microsoft Manager Rosado-Cruz ’94 on Diversity in Today’s Workplace

Posted on May 14, 2014 by

Francine Rosado-Cruz ’94, a senior global diversity and inclusion manager at Microsoft, says that her experiences at the College of the Holy Cross informed her career choice and continue to influence her day-to-day work. “Creating opportunities for others and making … Continue reading →

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‘Catholic Demon-Making’

Posted on May 13, 2014 by Holy Cross in the News

With exorcism making headlines—the Vatican just concluded its annual conference on exorcism and the satanic ‘black Mass’ at Harvard University was canceled due to protest—Mathew Schmalz, associate professor of religious studies at the College of the Holy Cross, wrote an … Continue reading →

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Blog: Students Dig Into Philosophy of Food in Tuscany Study Abroad Experience

Posted on May 13, 2014 by

WHAT A four-week immersive study program titled “Tuscany and the Philosophy of Food,” part of the College’s summer Study Abroad Program. The highly-interactive course will provide insight into the contemporary food world. Planned activities include work at a wine farm, … Continue reading →

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‘African community leaders call for Nigeria to respond to kidnappings’

Posted on May 13, 2014 by Holy Cross in the News

In a recent segment for Worcester News Tonight, Munya Munochiveyi, assistant professor of history at the College of the Holy Cross, offered his insight on the recent kidnapping of more than 200 girls in Nigeria. Specializing in African social and … Continue reading →

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Students Illuminate Vergil’s Poetry in Podcasts

Posted on May 12, 2014 by

Aaron Seider, assistant professor of classics at Holy Cross, found a new way to engage students in ancient stories. As part of his spring semester course, Vergil’s “Eclogues” and “Georgics,” eight students created 15 minute podcasts about the poetry by … Continue reading →

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Senior Spotlight: Valedictorian Jeff Reppucci Made Impact on Campus and Around the World

Posted on May 12, 2014 by

NAME Jeffrey Reppucci HOMETOWN Newburyport, Mass. STUDIES Russian major BEYOND THE CLASSROOM Co-founder and president of Students Helping Children Across Borders, Inc., a nonprofit that was started along with other Holy Cross students to bring recreation and wellness opportunities/education to … Continue reading →

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Senior Spotlight: Jesuit, Liberal Arts Education Provides Enriching Experience for Lily Meehan

Posted on May 12, 2014 by

NAME Lily Meehan HOMETOWN Wayne, Penn. STUDIES French and art history double major BEYOND THE CLASSROOM Senior interviewer, outreach e-board member, and greeter for Admissions; French Club treasurer; Ballroom Dance Team; and College choir. Spent a year studying abroad in … Continue reading →

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Senior Spotlight: Supportive Community, Strong Academics Distinguish Holy Cross, Says Meiling May

Posted on May 12, 2014 by

NAME Meiling May HOMETOWN Las Vegas STUDIES Biology major, College Honors Program BEYOND THE CLASSROOM Research assistant in the laboratory of Ann Sheehy, associate professor of biology, where she studied the antiviral function of the anti-HIV protein APOBEC3G. In addition, … Continue reading →

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Senior Spotlight: Holy Cross Is Community Where Everyone Matters, Says William Geddes

Posted on May 12, 2014 by

NAME William Geddes HOMETOWN Cumberland, R.I. STUDIES Physics major, education minor, Teacher Education Program, and College Honors Program BEYOND THE CLASSROOM Gateways orientation, club baseball, physics workshop, and tutoring in the Worcester Public Schools. UP NEXT Completing a two-year teaching … Continue reading →

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Senior Spotlight: Academics, Athletics, Community Service Make for Rich College Experience, Says Gary Acquah

Posted on May 12, 2014 by

NAME Gary Acquah HOMETOWN Bronx, N.Y. STUDIES Sociology major, Deaf studies minor BEYOND THE CLASSROOM Holy Cross varsity football captain, Patriot League 360 Leadership Academy, Student Athlete Advisory Committee executive board, Big Brothers Big Sisters. UP NEXT Working for Oracle … Continue reading →

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Klett ’14 Awarded Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to Sri Lanka

Posted on May 9, 2014 by

Madeleine Klett ’14, of Arlington, Va., has been awarded a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to Sri Lanka where she will teach English to Sri Lankan students during the 2014-15 academic year. She will also meet and interview Sri Lankan contemporary … Continue reading →

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‘Students inventions become reality’

Posted on May 8, 2014 by Holy Cross in the News

In a recent article, Worcester Magazine highlights local colleges’ efforts to promote entrepreneurship on campus. The article features the College of the Holy Cross Shark Tank Competition, sponsored by the Ciocca Office of Entrepreneurial Studies and the Entrepreneurship Club. The … Continue reading →

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Gannon ’14 Awarded Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to Russia

Posted on May 8, 2014 by

Rachel Gannon ’14, of Katy, Texas, has been awarded a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to Russia where she will teach English to Russian university students during the 2014-15 academic year. A Russian Studies major, Gannon studied abroad in Moscow last … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Senior Theatre Majors Plan to Take on New Stages Post-Graduation

Posted on May 8, 2014 by Sara Bovat ’14

Two College of the Holy Cross’ senior theatre majors, Shannon LoCascio ’14 and Patrick Simas ’14, will continue their passion for acting in distinguished acting programs next year. LoCascio has been accepted to the London Academy of Music and Dramatic … Continue reading →

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‘NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams’ Showcases Holy Cross and Working for Worcester Project

Posted on May 7, 2014 by Cristal Steuer

On May 6, the College of the Holy Cross and the Working for Worcester project took a place in the national spotlight as “NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams” showcased the city-wide project, which raised more than $100,000 and renovated … Continue reading →

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Blog: Students Describe Impact of Community-Based Learning

Posted on May 2, 2014 by

WHO’S BLOGGING The Community-Based Learning interns: Rachel Greenberg ’15, an English major with a women’s and gender studies concentration from Irvine, Calif.; Jake Medina ’16, an economics major from Avon, Conn.; Cindy Nguyen ’15, a philosophy and political science double … Continue reading →

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Riley ’14 Awarded Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to Spain

Posted on May 2, 2014 by

Katherine Riley ’14, of Alameda, Calif., has been awarded a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to Spain where she will teach English to Spanish high school students during the 2014-15 academic year. A political science and Spanish double major in the … Continue reading →

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