Category Archives: Academics

Holy Cross’ Alternate College Theatre (ACT) Performs “Merrily We Roll Along”

Posted on February 3, 2014 by Sara Bovat ’14

The College of the Holy Cross’ Alternate College Theatre (ACT) is proud to present their spring show “Merrily We Roll Along,” directed by Conor Sullivan ’14, in Fenwick Theatre, located on the second floor of O’Kane Hall. The musical is … Continue reading →

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New Water Bottle Filling Stations Installed on Holy Cross Campus

Posted on January 30, 2014 by

Students at Holy Cross have even more reason to forgo the purchase of bottled water. Last summer, Physical Plant installed about 20 water bottle filling stations across campus. Bottle filling stations dispense cold, clean filtered water for free. The proposal for … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Music Department Announces Concert Schedule for Spring 2014

Posted on January 30, 2014 by Sara Bovat ’14

The music department at the College of the Holy Cross will present the following musical performances on campus throughout the spring 2014 semester. All events are free and open to the public. For additional information, please contact the music department … Continue reading →

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Selling the Big Game: Economics of Super Bowl XLVIII

Posted on January 29, 2014 by Cristal Steuer

Crowds have started gathering in New Jersey to watch the Seattle Seahawks take on the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XLVIII. They’re staying in local hotels, eating in local restaurants, and shopping in local stores. However, according to Victor Matheson, … Continue reading →

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‘As drone use increases, even locally, privacy concerns persist’

Posted on January 27, 2014 by Holy Cross in the News

Ward Thomas, professor of political science, added to the national conversation about increases in domestic drone use in a recent piece in the Worcester Telegram & Gazette. Thomas says that while the implications of the potential invasion of citizens’ privacy … Continue reading →

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‘Boston’s Olympic aspirations’

Posted on January 23, 2014 by Holy Cross in the News

With the Sochi winter games right around the corner, Boston Globe columnist Yvonne Abraham writes “the loopier the idea of Boston hosting the 2024 Olympics seems.” Victor Matheson, professor of economics at the College of the Holy Cross, agrees with … Continue reading →

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‘Holy Cross student 1 of 5 finalists for Citizenship Cup’

Posted on January 23, 2014 by Holy Cross in the News

NECN/Channel 3 was recently on campus to profile College of the Holy Cross senior Jeffrey Reppucci. Katelyn Tivnan reports, “A hockey player at Holy Cross, he is nominated for two prestigious awards – not for his skills on the ice, … Continue reading →

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English Professor Collaborates with French Poet and Artist to Create Miniature Book and Sculpture

Posted on January 23, 2014 by Joao Vickttor De Carvalho '15

In September 2013, the visual arts and literature intersected thanks to Maurice Géracht, Stephen J. Prior Professor of Humanities in the English department. A book of hours and an accompanying sculpture titled “Heure” were produced by the L’Atelier Des Grames … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Alumnus Jack Hanlon ’06 Named to Forbes 30 Under 30 List

Posted on January 22, 2014 by Cristal Steuer

John “Jack” Hanlon ’06, cofounder of Kinetic Social, was recently named to Forbes “30 Under 30” list in the marketing category. According to Forbes, the list is a tally of the brightest stars in 15 different fields who are changing … Continue reading →

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Music Department to Hold Dedication Concert

Posted on January 22, 2014 by Bridget Campolettano

To celebrate the renovation of Rev. John E. Brooks, S.J. Concert Hall, the music department at the College of the Holy Cross will hold a dedication concert on Jan. 30 at 7 p.m., followed immediately by a reception in Brooks … Continue reading →

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‘Is Worcester a college town?’

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

In a recent op-ed in the Telegram & Gazette, College of the Holy Cross senior Neema Hakim argues that Worcester may be the home of many colleges, but that doesn’t mean it can call itself a college town. Hakim, a … Continue reading →

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Presidential Scholars to Participate in ‘The Border Simulation Game’

Posted on January 21, 2014 by Bridget Campolettano

On Jan. 25, more than 20 College of the Holy Cross students will explore the complex relationship between the United States and Mexico along its shared border as part of the eighth annual Presidential Scholars Public Policy Symposium on campus. … Continue reading →

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Blog: Casey ’15 Looks Forward to Having Class Held in Rain Forest

Posted on January 20, 2014 by

NAME Meghan Casey ’15 HOMETOWN North Attleboro, Mass. AREAS OF STUDY Self-designed global health studies major with premedical and Africana Studies concentrations WHERE SHE’S STUDYING Costa Rica through Duke University’s Organization for Tropical Studies WHY SHE CHOSE COSTA RICA “I’ve … Continue reading →

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Blog: Garcia ’15 Spends Semester in Buenos Aires, Argentina

Posted on January 17, 2014 by

NAME Kelly Garcia ’15 HOMETOWN Chelsea, Mass. AREAS OF STUDY Psychology major with women’s and gender studies concentration WHERE SHE’S STUDYING University of El Salvador in Buenos Aires, Argentina WHY SHE CHOSE ARGENTINA “It seems like the perfect program for … Continue reading →

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Jeffrey Reppucci ’14 Named A Finalist For The Wooden Citizenship Cup

Posted on January 16, 2014 by College of the Holy Cross

Holy Cross senior and member of the men’s hockey program Jeffrey Reppucci, of Newburyport, Mass., has been named one of five finalists for the prestigious Coach Wooden Citzenship Cup, an award given to a collegiate and a professional athlete who … Continue reading →

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Students Have Opportunity to Explore Non-Profit Career Options at Conference

Posted on January 10, 2014 by Bridget Campolettano

More than 30 Holy Cross students from all four class years will take part in the 8th annual Non-Profit Careers Conference being held on campus from Jan. 13 to 17. Sponsored by the College’s Donelan Office of Community-Based Learning and … Continue reading →

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Video: PBS Airs Television Premiere of ‘Azul’ by Music Professor Osvaldo Golijov

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

“Azul,” a critically-acclaimed cello concerto by Osvaldo Golijov, Loyola Professor of Music at the College of the Holy Cross, received its television premiere on New Year’s Eve. The performance was part of the opening gala concert for the New York … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Students Invited to Meet Warren Buffett

Posted on January 7, 2014 by Debra Steilen

Shortly after his graduation, Bobby Sullivan ’08 brought a game-changing idea to Professor David Chu, director of the Ciocca Office of Entrepreneurial Studies and prebusiness advisor. One of Sullivan’s close relatives sets up student visits for Warren Buffett, the recent … Continue reading →

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Blog: Jin ’15 Looks Forward to Learning About Her Heritage in Beijing

Posted on December 20, 2013 by

NAME Sophia Jin ’15 HOMETOWN Bayside, N.Y. AREAS OF STUDY Economics major, studio art minor, and Asian studies concentration WHERE SHE’S STUDYING Beijing Institute of Education in Beijing WHY SHE CHOSE BEIJING “I grew up in a Taiwanese American household … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Student Develops App Through Summer Research Program

Posted on December 20, 2013 by Bridget Campolettano

In October 2013, Apple announced that it had more than one million apps available for download in its app store, many written by independent developers. One of those apps was created by Mark Safran ’15, a computer science major and … Continue reading →

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