Category Archives: Academics

‘Presidential Preparations’

Posted on March 21, 2014 by Holy Cross in the News

The recent announcement that President Barack Obama will be speaking at the commencement exercises for Worcester Technical High School on June 11 reminded the College community of another presidential commencement address: Lyndon B. Johnson in 1964 at Fitton Field. “7,500 … Continue reading →

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Emmons ’15 Receives Award for Tree-Kangaroo Habitat Research Conducted in Australia

Posted on March 20, 2014 by

Erin Emmons ’15, a biology major at the College of the Holy Cross, has received a School for Field Studies Distinguished Student Research Award for work she did while studying abroad in Australia during the fall semester. Emmons, of Rockville … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Student Presents Research to Peripheral Vascular Surgery Society

Posted on March 20, 2014 by Jacqueline Smith ’15

At the winter meeting of the Peripheral Vascular Surgery Society (PVSS) in Steamboat Springs, Colo. on Jan. 30, Stephanie Carvalho ’14, a pre-med biology major with a concentration in biological psychology, presented a case report on work performed by Dr. … Continue reading →

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New York Times Columnist to Give Annual Jenks Chair Lecture

Posted on March 18, 2014 by Jacqueline Smith ’15

Samuel G. Freedman, an award-winning author, columnist, and professor, will give a reading as part of the Working Writers Series on Thursday, March 27 at 7:30 p.m. in Rehm Library at the College of the Holy Cross. The event, sponsored … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Chamber Orchestra To Perform in Second Annual Worcester Symphonic Concert at Mechanics Hall

Posted on March 17, 2014 by Sara Bovat ’14

Eighteen members of the College of the Holy Cross’ Chamber Orchestra will perform in collaboration with several Worcester cultural organizations and colleges and universities for the second annual Worcester Symphonic Concert on Saturday, March 22 at 3 p.m. at Mechanics … Continue reading →

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‘Brazil’s World Cup: Anger Over Waste, Poor Planning

Posted on March 15, 2014 by Holy Cross in the News

Victor Matheson, sports economist and professor of economics at the College of the Holy Cross, spoke with the Associated Press about how Brazil will have to rush to finish the stadiums in time for the upcoming World Cup. Politicians promised … Continue reading →

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College Community Remembers Rev. Joseph T. O’Callahan, S.J.

Posted on March 13, 2014 by Jacqueline Smith ’15

On Tuesday, March 18, the College of the Holy Cross will mark the 50th anniversary of the passing of Rev. Joseph T. O’Callahan, S.J., a Navy chaplain and a professor of math and physics at the College, with a memorial … Continue reading →

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Former Obama Speechwriter Jon Favreau ’03 to Deliver Commencement Address at Holy Cross

Posted on March 12, 2014 by Cristal Steuer

Jon Favreau ’03, former director of speechwriting for President Barack Obama and co-founder of Fenway Strategies, will receive an honorary degree from the College of the Holy Cross and address this year’s graduates during the College’s Commencement ceremonies on Friday, … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Faculty Offer Perspectives on Pope Francis

Posted on March 12, 2014 by Bridget Campolettano

As Pope Francis completes his first year of papacy this month, the College Committee on Mission and Identity will host a panel titled “Who are we to judge? Perspectives on Pope Francis,” featuring commentary by Alice Laffey, associate professor of … Continue reading →

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Photo Gallery: Snow Makes For ‘Storybook’ Look on Campus

Posted on March 11, 2014 by

As he did this fall, Darien Henry ’14 set out to capture in photographs the natural beauty of the Holy Cross campus during winter. This time, he was hoping his portfolio included that one special ingredient: snow. Mother Nature happily … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Professors Discuss Teaching and Conducting Research at a Liberal Arts College With Israeli Colleagues

Posted on March 10, 2014 by Joao Vickttor De Carvalho '15

Earlier this academic year, psychology professors Andrew Futterman and Amy Wolfson gave a joint presentation on teaching psychology at a Jesuit, liberal arts college and engaging Holy Cross students in their research on sleep and aging. Their talk was addressed … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross’ Chamber Orchestra, College Choir, and Chamber Singers Present “Classics”

Posted on March 7, 2014 by Sara Bovat ’14

For the first time in recent history, the College of the Holy Cross’ Chamber Orchestra, College Choir, and Chamber Singers will perform together on Wednesday, March 12 at 8 p.m. in St. Joseph Memorial Chapel. The performance’s program, “Classics,” will … Continue reading →

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Instagram: Lillis ’16 Shares Daily Experiences at Holy Cross

Posted on March 7, 2014 by

NAME Caroline Lillis ’16 HOMETOWN Bronxville, N.Y. STUDIES Political science major WHY SHE CHOSE HOLY CROSS “I simply fell in love with how beautiful the campus is, how approachable and friendly the people are, and the amazing resources and programs … Continue reading →

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Instagram: Falkenham ’16 Shows You Why She Loves Holy Cross

Posted on March 7, 2014 by

NAME Kerri Falkenham ’16 HOMETOWN Derry, N.H. STUDIES Psychology major WHY SHE CHOSE HOLY CROSS “It was a popular college to visit among students in my high school, so I checked it out. I fell in love as soon as … Continue reading →

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Instagram: Denton ’16 Shares Day-to-Day Beauty of Holy Cross

Posted on March 7, 2014 by

NAME Allison Denton ’16 HOMETOWN West Hartford, Conn. STUDIES English and Spanish double major WHY SHE CHOSE HOLY CROSS “I wanted to go to a school with a strong sense of community. When I visited Holy Cross, the campus felt … Continue reading →

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Instagram: Holy Cross Campus Experience Unique, Says Bennett ’16

Posted on March 7, 2014 by

NAME Matthew Bennett ’16 HOMETOWN Seymour, Conn. STUDIES Economics major WHY HE CHOSE HOLY CROSS “Coming from a Jesuit high school, I knew I wanted to continue my Jesuit education and attend a liberal arts college. If that wasn’t enough … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Names Margaret Freije Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean

Posted on March 7, 2014 by Ellen Ryder

Following an extensive national search, Margaret N. Freije, Ph.D., has been named vice president for academic affairs and dean of the College of the Holy Cross. The announcement was made today by Rev. Philip L. Boroughs, S.J., president. Freije, who … Continue reading →

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Award Winning Poet Gail Mazur to Give Reading as Part of the Working Writers Series

Posted on March 4, 2014 by Jacqueline Smith ’15

Poet Gail Mazur will give a reading as part of the Working Writers Series at 7:30 p.m. in Levis Browsing Room in Dinand Library. The event, sponsored by the English department’s Creative Writing Program, is free and open to the … Continue reading →

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Sociologist Explores Evolution of Travel, From Backpacking to ‘Flashpacking’

Posted on March 3, 2014 by Kyle Woodlock '16

Unlike the backpacking college student of yesterday, where phone calls back home were rare to nonexistent, today young travelers can feel like they are in multiple locations at once with the presence of Facebook and Twitter. And that fascinates Jennie … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Student Draws on Alumni Network While Creating New Social Networking App

Posted on March 3, 2014 by Bridget Campolettano

In April 2013, the Ciocca Office of Entrepreneurial Studies and the Entrepreneurship Club co-sponsored a “Shark Tank” competition, based on the popular television show. Participating students created a product and pitched the idea to a panel of alumni judges. The … Continue reading →

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