Category Archives: Academics

‘Julia McCarthy gives Ouimet keynote speech’

Posted on May 16, 2013 by Holy Cross in the News

In an article in the Telegram & Gazette, Julia McCarthy ’15 remarked on her experience as keynote speaker at the recent Francis Ouimet Scholarship Fund’s Centennial Gala, the highlight event of The Ouimet Fund, which helps young men and women … Continue reading →

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Senior Spotlight: Faculty Mentorship Opens New Doors for Christine Freije

Posted on May 9, 2013 by

NAME Christine Freije HOMETOWN Worcester, Mass. STUDIES Theatre major in the College Honors Program BEYOND THE CLASSROOM President of the Alternate College Theatre (ACT); director of ACT’s Musical “Spring Awakening;” Spring Break Immersion Program; international immersion trip to El Salvador; … Continue reading →

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Senior Spotlight: As Mission-Based Institution, Holy Cross Stands Out in Crowded Marketplace, Says Malik Neal

Posted on May 9, 2013 by

NAME Malik Neal HOMETOWN Philadelphia STUDIES History major with Asian studies concentration in the College Honors Program BEYOND THE CLASSROOM Founder and cochair, Holy Cross Political Union; chancellor, Knights of Columbus; copy editor, The Fenwick Review; member of Student Advisory … Continue reading →

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Senior Spotlight: Wealth of Opportunities Makes Holy Cross Special, Says Frances Klimczak

Posted on May 9, 2013 by

NAME Frances D. Klimczak HOMETOWN Collinsville, Conn. STUDIES Mathematics major with peace and conflict studies concentration BEYOND THE CLASSROOM Naval science (NROTC); study abroad; Student Programs for Urban Development; liturgical ministry UP NEXT Moving to Honolulu to begin her first … Continue reading →

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Senior Spotlight: Rich Undergraduate Experience Made Holy Cross Perfect Fit for Valedictorian Travis LaCouter

Posted on May 9, 2013 by

NAME Travis LaCouter HOMETOWN Concord, N.H. STUDIES Political science and Catholic studies double major in the College Honors Program BEYOND THE CLASSROOM Admissions Office senior interviewer; Student Government Association; head Eucharistic minister; executive editor of The Fenwick Review; cochair of … Continue reading →

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Senior Spotlight: Division I Hockey, Strong Academics Make Holy Cross Good Fit for Brandon Nunn

Posted on May 9, 2013 by

NAME Brandon Nunn HOMETOWN Fairport, N.Y. STUDIES Economics major, art history minor BEYOND THE CLASSROOM Men’s varsity ice hockey; Alpha Sigma Nu; Power Play Points for Pink; Crusaders for Kids; student analyst for Holy Cross Endowment Fund UP NEXT Playing … Continue reading →

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Cumella ’11 Awarded Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to Indonesia

Posted on May 1, 2013 by

Robin Cumella ’11, of Larchmont, N.Y., has been awarded a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to Indonesia, where she will teach English to Indonesian high school students during the 2013-14 academic year. She also intends to volunteer her skills outside the … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Alumnus Bart Sher ’81 Nominated for Tony Award

Posted on April 30, 2013 by Holy Cross in the News

In an article in Variety, editor Gordon Cox discussed the frontrunners for this year’s Tony Awards, which recognize both achievement and excellence in Broadway theatre, and highlighted the Clifford Odets play “Golden Boy,” directed by Bart Sher, a 1981 graduate … Continue reading →

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‘NFL plays offense to get public money for stadiums’

Posted on April 28, 2013 by Holy Cross in the News

In the Miami Herald, Victor Matheson, associate professor of economics at the College of the Holy Cross, adds to the discussion about the return of public money to fund new National Football League (NFL) stadiums. “We had a real lull … Continue reading →

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Three Holy Cross Juniors to Compete in National Business Ethics Competition

Posted on April 25, 2013 by David Cotrone ’13

In February, three student teams competed for the opportunity to represent the College of the Holy Cross at the Intercollegiate Business Ethics Case Competition from May 9-10 in San Diego, Calif. Originating in 1989, the competition is the nation’s oldest … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Organ Scholar to Perform Final Concert in College’s Chapel Artist Series

Posted on April 25, 2013 by David Cotrone ’13

College of the Holy Cross Organ Scholar Jennifer McPherson ’13 will perform as part of the College’s Chapel Artist Series on Sunday, May 5 at 3 p.m. in St. Joseph Memorial Chapel. The concert will consist of works by Scheidemann, … Continue reading →

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Thirteen Faculty Members Promoted at Holy Cross

Posted on April 19, 2013 by David Cotrone ’13

Thirteen faculty members at the College of the Holy Cross have been promoted to the rank of associate professor with tenure. Andrea Borghini, of the philosophy department, earned his Ph.D. in 2007 from Columbia University, and his Laurea in 2000 … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Academic Conference to Showcase Student Work

Posted on April 19, 2013 by

As the academic year concludes, the College of the Holy Cross will host its annual Academic Conference from April 24 through April 27. The four-day conference provides students with an opportunity to present the results of their independent work and … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Named to Princeton Review’s 2013 Green College Guide

Posted on April 18, 2013 by David Cotrone ’13

The College of the Holy Cross is one of the 322 most environmentally responsible colleges in the U.S. and Canada, according to The Princeton Review, which included the College in its “Guide to 322 Green Colleges.” Schools highlighted in the … Continue reading →

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Juliet Schor: Climate Responsibility and New Cultures of Consumption

Posted on April 17, 2013 by College of the Holy Cross

Date of Lecture: April 17, 2013 About the Speaker: Juliet Schor, professor of sociology at Boston College, has focused on issues of work, consumption and sustainability. As a member of a MacArthur Research Network she is studying the emergence of … Continue reading →

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Two Holy Cross Alumni to Screen Independent Film ‘Detour’ on Campus

Posted on April 16, 2013 by David Cotrone ’13

Two Holy Cross alumni — director William Dickerson ’01 and actor Neil Hopkins ’99 — will screen their independent film, “Detour,” on April 24 at 7:30 p.m. in the Fenwick Theatre at the College of the Holy Cross. The event, … Continue reading →

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Video: Holy Cross Students Learn About the Stage and Themselves in Theatre Program

Posted on April 16, 2013 by

Students in the theatre department revel in the fun of the stage — the acting, costumes, sets, and, of course, the audience — but they are quick to point out that there is much more to the field than spotlights … Continue reading →

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Video: Visual Arts Program at Holy Cross Helps Students See World in New Light

Posted on April 15, 2013 by

Students in the visual arts department at Holy Cross learn how to critically examine and express themselves through art. Their hard work is personally and academically rewarding. The department offers a major or minor in either studio art or art … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Junior Earns Prestigious Truman Scholarship

Posted on April 15, 2013 by Kristine Maloney

College of the Holy Cross student Jeffrey Reppucci ’14, a Russian major and defenseman on the men’s ice hockey team from Newburyport, Mass., has been selected as a 2013 Harry S. Truman Scholar. The highly competitive scholarship, which provides $30,000 … Continue reading →

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Chemistry Professor Awarded $567,000 Three-Year Grant from National Science Foundation

Posted on April 5, 2013 by

Kenneth V. Mills, associate professor and chair of the chemistry department, has been awarded a $567,000 three-year grant from the National Science Foundation to study the chemical mechanism of protein slicing. Over the last decade, his research projects, which integrate … Continue reading →

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