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Category Archives: Academics
Holy Cross to Host Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence from Sri Lanka
The College of the Holy Cross has been selected to host Gamini Keerawella, senior professor of history at the University of Peradeniya in Sri Lanka, as a Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence for the 2013-2014 academic year. Keerawella, an expert in south Asian … Continue reading
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Faculty Promotions Announced at Holy Cross
Six faculty members at the College of the Holy Cross have been promoted to the rank of professor. Victor Matheson, of the department of economics, earned his Ph. D. and M.A. in economics from the University of Minnesota and his … Continue reading
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‘The Myth of the Freshman Fifteen’
College of the Holy Cross junior Victoria Piscatelli, debunks the myth of the Freshman 15 in a recent article she wrote for Pulse Magazine. The English and psychology major penned “Among the many pressures at college today (doing well in … Continue reading
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Students to Showcase Their Accomplishments at 20th Annual Summer Research Symposium
A total of 107 Holy Cross students who conducted research during the summer will present their work in poster form at the 20th annual Undergraduate Summer Research Symposium on Sept. 6 from 1 to 4 p.m. in the Hogan Campus … Continue reading
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‘Economists: It’s a terrible idea for D.C. to host the 2024 Olympics’
In a recent Washington Post article, Victor Matheson, professor of economics at the College of the Holy Cross, warns Washington, D.C. about bidding for the 2024 Olympics. Matheson’s research reveals that host cities spend a lot of money on the … Continue reading
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Lynn Kremer Begins Tenure as Brooks Chair in the Humanities
Lynn Kremer, professor of theatre at the College of the Holy Cross, has been named the Rev. John E. Brooks, S.J., Chair in the Humanities. This rotating position is awarded to Holy Cross faculty for a term of three years … Continue reading
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Blog: Crimi ’15 Studies Ancient Languages and Literature in Greece and Italy
NAME Harry Crimi ’15 HOMETOWN Havertown, Penn. AREAS OF STUDY Double major in classics and psychology WHERE HE’S STUDYING College Year in Athens, Greece (fall), and John Felice Rome Center in Rome, Italy (spring) WHY HE CHOSE GREECE AND ITALY … Continue reading
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Photo Gallery: Summer Renovation Projects at Holy Cross Wide-Ranging
Students, faculty, and staff who’ve been away from Holy Cross might notice some changes when they return to campus. Under the auspices of the Physical Plant department, crews worked throughout the summer to maintain facilities, grounds and infrastructure. View some … Continue reading
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Holy Cross Awarded $600,000 Mellon Grant to Enhance Arts Curriculum
The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation has awarded the College of the Holy Cross a grant of $600,000 for a new initiative at the College designed to “re-center” the fine and performing arts in students’ academic lives and create new opportunities … Continue reading
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Accomplished Members of the Class of 2017 Arrive on Campus Aug. 24
The Class of 2017 will arrive at the College of the Holy Cross on Aug. 24 for move-in day with strong academic credentials. Of the 7,115 applicants, 33 percent (or 2,344) were accepted. About 87 percent of students graduated in … Continue reading
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‘Intern Chronicles: Gary Acquah’
Senior sociology major Gary Acquah has spent his summer working as an intern with ESPN’s Human Resources department. In an interview for Front Row’s “Intern Chronicles” series, Acquah was asked to describe his routine, his role at ESPN, and how … Continue reading
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re-Think INK: 25 Years at the Mixit Print Studio
The Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Art Gallery, College of the Holy Cross will present “re-Think INK: 25 Years at the Mixit Print Studio,” an extensive collection of work created at the Mixit Print Studio. The studio, a Boston-area printmaking … Continue reading
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Blog: Quinlevan ’15 Eager to Explore Spain in Year Abroad
NAME Erin Quinlevan ’15 HOMETOWN Mequon, Wis. AREAS OF STUDY Psychology and studio art double major WHERE SHE’S STUDYING The University of the Balearic Islands in Palma de Mallorca, Spain WHY SHE CHOSE SPAIN “I want to experience the rich … Continue reading
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‘Could there be a $1 billion jackpot?’
The size of U.S. lottery jackpots is growing as game mergers and ticket price increases drive amounts higher, CNN reported this morning. Victor Matheson, associate professor of economics at the College of the Holy Cross, commented on what was contributing … Continue reading
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Frederick J. Murphy Receives Posthumous Book Award
Frederick J. Murphy, former professor of religious studies, has received posthumous recognition by the Biblical Archaeological Society. “Apocalypticism in the Bible and Its World: A Comprehensive Introduction” (Grand Rapids: Baker Academic, 2012) received the 2013 Biblical Archaeology Society Award for … Continue reading
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Holy Cross to co-sponsor 21st Annual North American Society for the Study of Romanticism Conference
The College of the Holy Cross and Boston University are this year’s North American Society for the Study of Romanticism (NASSR) conference co-sponsors. The event will draw hundreds of scholars from around the world for a series of lectures, debates, … Continue reading
‘A blunt Pope Francis targets free market economics’
In a recent CNBC.com piece on the economic impact of statements from Pope Francis on the free market economy, Mathew Schmalz, associate professor of religious studies at the College of the Holy Cross, weighed in on some of the thinking … Continue reading
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Holy Cross Professor Releases New Collection
Susan Elizabeth Sweeney, associate professor of English at the College of the Holy Cross, recently released a chapbook of poetry, ‘Hand Me Down,’ which was published by Finishing Line Press in June. Sweeney, who has published writing in journals in … Continue reading
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‘What the pope left out about women’
In a recent op-ed piece for CNN, Alice Laffey, associate professor of religious studies, discussed the pope’s comments about women in the Catholic church made during his press conference on July 28. Laffey, who was a member of the Women’s … Continue reading
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Two Holy Cross Students to Launch New Community Development Center in Peru
Two rising Holy Cross juniors have received a $10,000 Projects for Peace grant from the Davis United World College Scholars Program to construct a community center on the outskirts of Chiclayo, Lambayeque, a struggling region off Peru’s northern coast. Edward … Continue reading
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