Category Archives: Academics

‘Go Ahead, Let Your Kids Play Hooky’

Posted on March 3, 2014 by Holy Cross in the News

In a recent piece for WBUR’s Cognoscenti , Leah Hager Cohen, award-winning author and the College of the Holy Cross Jenks Chair of Contemporary American Letters, explains why taking a day off from school can be educational. She writes, “My … Continue reading →

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280 Holy Cross Students Spend Spring Break Doing Service Projects

Posted on February 27, 2014 by

Hundreds of Holy Cross students are forgoing the beach and opting for an “alternative” spring break by spending their vacation doing service work, learning how to start a business, and gaining a better understanding of themselves and others. Here are … Continue reading →

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Amy Wolfson Named Vice President for Academic Affairs at Loyola University Maryland

Posted on February 26, 2014 by Cristal Steuer

Amy R. Wolfson, associate dean of the faculty and professor of psychology at the College of the Holy Cross, will become vice president for academic affairs at Loyola University Maryland. The announcement was made today by Rev. Brian F. Linnane, … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Prof. Part of Live Education Panel on Al Jazeera America

Posted on February 24, 2014 by Cristal Steuer

Jack Schneider, assistant professor of education at the College of the Holy Cross, will be a featured panelist on Al Jazeera America’s “The Stream,” an award-winning, primetime, interactive news-discussion program. The live television program will air tonight, Feb. 24 from … Continue reading →

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Nineteen Holy Cross Students Publish Op-Eds in Media Outlets Across the Country as Part of Economics Class

Posted on February 21, 2014 by Jacqueline Smith ’15

Bryan Engelhardt, professor of economics at the College of the Holy Cross, challenged his students in his Principles of Microeconomics class to take their learnings outside the walls of his classroom and submit op-eds to various newspapers across the country. … Continue reading →

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“Encountering Early America”

Posted on February 20, 2014 by Holy Cross in the News

The most recent issue of Worcester Magazine features “Global Encounters in Early America,” a new exhibit at the Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Art Gallery at the College of the Holy Cross. Patricia Johnston, Rev. J. Gerard Mears, S.J., Chair … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Music Department Presents The Bent Frequency Duo Project

Posted on February 20, 2014 by Bridget Campolettano

The Bent Frequency Duo Project will perform works for saxophone, percussion and electronics at the College of the Holy Cross on Tuesday, Feb. 25, at 8 p.m. in Brooks Concert Hall. Bent Frequency is a professional contemporary chamber music ensemble … Continue reading →

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For Biology Professor, Cutting Edge Research ‘A Team Effort’

Posted on February 19, 2014 by Andrew Cook '15

Robert Bellin, associate professor of biology at Holy Cross, is currently researching the causes of neurofibromatosis type-2 in a laboratory setting with his junior and senior students, a project he refers to as “a team effort.” Bellin became interested in … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross professor brings Catholic perspective to second novel

Posted on February 18, 2014 by Holy Cross in the News

Lee Oser, professor of English at the College of the Holy Cross, sits down with the Telegram & Gazette to discuss his forthcoming book “The Oracles Fell Silent”. Reporter Bronnie Kush writes, the book has “many of the ingredients that … Continue reading →

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Teacher Education Program Engages Students Through Collaboration Across Disciplines

Posted on February 12, 2014 by Holy Cross in the News

In the February issue of Connections, an online publications of the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities, Heather Johnson, director of the Teacher Education Program at the College of the Holy Cross, writes about the program’s collaborative partnerships on and … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Studio Supervisor and Lecturer Presents Solo Exhibit in Beverly, Mass.

Posted on February 12, 2014 by Cristal Steuer

The latest work by Amy Archambault ’08, studio supervisor and lecturer in the visual arts department at the College of the Holy Cross, will be on display now through April 3, 2014, at 17 Cox in Beverly, Mass. Archambault’s site … Continue reading →

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Cantor Art Gallery to Present “Global Encounters in Early America”

Posted on February 12, 2014 by Bridget Campolettano

The Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Art Gallery at the College of the Holy Cross will present “Global Encounters in Early America,” from Feb. 20 – Apr. 6, 2014. The exhibition is curated by Patricia Johnston, the Rev. J. Gerard … Continue reading →

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Luu ’14 Wins First Place Prize at Juried Art Show

Posted on February 11, 2014 by

Bang Luu ’14, a visual arts studio major with a visual art history minor at Holy Cross, earned first place in the 10th annual College Art Show, a juried exhibit of the best art coming out of Worcester-area colleges and … Continue reading →

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‘What’s so peculiar about Pope Francis?’

Posted on February 10, 2014 by Holy Cross in the News

In a recent blog post for On Faith/FaithStreet, Mathew N. Schmalz, associate professor of religious studies at the College of the Holy Cross, writes about the five unique aspects of the first year of Pope Francis. Schmalz writes, “They say … Continue reading →

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The Working Writers Series Presents Award-Winning Writer Peter Trachtenberg

Posted on February 10, 2014 by College of the Holy Cross

Peter Trachtenberg, an award-winning writer, will present a reading on Thursday, Feb. 20 at 7:30 p.m. in the Rehm Library at the College of the Holy Cross. The event, which is free and open to the public, is sponsored by … Continue reading →

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‘Coca-Cola Embraces Diversity, Not All Of U.S. Ready To Do The Same’

Posted on February 7, 2014 by Cristal Steuer

Quantasia Islam ’15, who is currently participating in the Washington Semester Program at the College of the Holy Cross, recently co-published an article in emPower Magazine titled, “Coca-Cola Embraces Diversity, Not All Of U.S. Ready To Do The Same,” where … Continue reading →

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Clark University Psychology Professor to Speak on Emerging Adulthood

Posted on February 7, 2014 by Bridget Campolettano

Jeffrey Jensen Arnett, a research professor in the psychology department at Clark University, will give a lecture titled “Emerging Adulthood: The New Life Stage from Age 18 to 25” on Feb. 11 at 4:30 p.m. in Rehm Library at the … Continue reading →

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‘The Olympics: A Costly Feel-Good Moment’

Posted on February 7, 2014 by Holy Cross in the News

With the Olympic opening ceremonies slated to start today in Sochi, Russia, Victor Matheson, professor of economics at the College of the Holy Cross, sat down for an interview with the New York Times to discuss the price tag of … Continue reading →

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Photo Gallery: Students, Faculty and Alumni Celebrate New Brooks Concert Hall With Dedication Concert

Posted on February 6, 2014 by

The sheer volume of musical talent within the Holy Cross community was on display in the newly renovated Brooks Concert Hall on Jan. 30 for a dedication concert celebrating the space. Students, faculty and alumni entertained a standing room only … Continue reading →

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‘AP names Sutherland to temporary Mass. Post’

Posted on February 3, 2014 by Holy Cross in the News

Paige Sutherland, a member of the College of the Holy Cross class of 2012, and a reporter with experience in Washington, Boston and South Africa, has been hired by The Associated Press to help cover breaking news and generate enterprise … Continue reading →

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