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Category Archives: Sociology and Anthropology
Holy Cross Professor Shares Advice on Supporting Those Grieving Opioid Epidemic Victims
As part of her research on grief in the American opioid epidemic, Emily B. Campbell, visiting lecturer of sociology, spoke to grieving mothers who lost children to opioid addiction. In a piece written for The Conversation, she shared some advice … Continue reading
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Blog: Brown Baker ’20 Hopes to Become Fluent in Russian During Year Abroad
NAME Emily Brown Baker ‘20 HOMETOWN Harper Woods, Mich. (near Detroit) AREAS OF STUDY Sociology and Russian double major, Peace and Conflict Studies concentration WHERE SHE’S STUDYING Russian State University for the Humanities (RSUH) in Moscow, Russia DURATION Full academic … Continue reading
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Four Alumni Recognized Among 2018 Most Influential Black Lawyers by Savoy Magazine
Four Holy Cross alumni were named among the 2018 Most Influential Black Lawyers by Savoy Magazine this summer: Michael Brown ’86, Dominic Blue ’98, Damon Hart ’96 and Theodore V. Wells, Jr. ’72. According to the publication, the list … Continue reading
Over 100 Students Spend Their Summers Conducting Research Around the World
For 113 Holy Cross students, summer has been a time to dive deep into innovative research through the Weiss Summer Research Program. Sixty-eight students conducted research in the natural sciences; 37 in the humanities, social sciences, and fine arts; and … Continue reading
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Deconstructing Modern Africa: Anthropology Course Challenges Students’ Idea of the Continent
“I didn’t give you a good example of syncopation — here, follow this,” says Jeremy Jones, assistant professor of anthropology, as he starts to rhythmically bang on his desk. The students join in, and soon the room is filled with … Continue reading
Posted in Holy Cross Magazine, News, Sociology and Anthropology, Summer 2018
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Our Shared Responsibility: Jesuit Mission Holds Strong on Mount St. James
Just as the campus has changed since Day One, so have the Jesuits. The society and its mission have evolved over time, to a point in which, today, embracing and sharing the society’s mission at Holy Cross is not solely … Continue reading
Posted in Biology, Holy Cross Magazine, News, Sociology and Anthropology, Summer 2018
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Holy Cross Professor Discusses Her Book on Racism and Colonialism in the Netherlands
Melissa Weiner, associate professor of sociology at the College of the Holy Cross, has spent years studying racial identity formation, most recently in The Netherlands. In an article for Dutch news outlet The Northern Times, Weiner talks about the recent publication … Continue reading
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Eleven Students and Recent Alumni Receive Prestigious Grants and Scholarships
This spring, College of the Holy Cross students and alumni have won an impressive array of awards from prestigious organizations, including the Fulbright Program, Critical Language Scholarship and NSF Graduate Research Fellowship. These accolades speak to the curiosity, intellect and … Continue reading
Posted in Africana Studies, Asian Studies, Biology, Chinese Studies, Economics and Accounting, Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies, History, Latin American, Latinx, and Caribbean Studies, News, Political Science, Psychology, Russian Studies, Sociology and Anthropology, Spanish, Studio Art
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Holy Cross Alumna Appointed President and Chief Operating Officer of JetBlue
Several national news outlets, including Bloomberg, reported last week that Joanna Geraghty ’94, a sociology major at Holy Cross, has been named president and chief operating officer of JetBlue Airways Corp. In this role, Geraghty will run the day-to-day operations … Continue reading
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Holy Cross Sociologist Discusses the Increasing Popularity of ‘Voluntourism’ with The Times of India
Jennie Germann Molz, associate professor of sociology and anthropology at the College of the Holy Cross, shares her thoughts on volunteer tourism or “voluntourism,” one of the fastest growing trends in travel today. In an article for The Times of India, … Continue reading
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Holy Cross Professor Describes the Dangers of Plastic Surgery in Brazilian Public Hospitals
While plastic surgery is widely available in Brazil’s public hospitals, and in most cases free or low-cost, “the ‘right to beauty’ has a darker side to it,” says Holy Cross assistant professor of anthropology Alvaro Jarrín. In an article for … Continue reading
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Academic Conference 2018 Showcases Creativity, Independent Research of Over 470 Students
Over the course of four days, more than 470 students spanning all class years presented the results of their independent, creative and intellectual endeavors during the 2018 Academic Conference. The celebration of academic life at the College of the Holy … Continue reading
Posted in Asian Studies, Biology, Catholic Studies, Chemistry, Chinese Studies, Classics, Creative Writing, English, Featured, Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies, History, J.D. Power Center for Liberal Arts in the World, News, Philosophy, Photo Galleries, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology and Anthropology, Teacher Education, Theatre and Dance, Visual Arts
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Students Find Alumni and Experience Through Washington, D.C. and New York Semester Programs
The memorabilia on the 44th floor of the News Corp. Building — Emmy statues, the red and black costume of Marvel Comics character Deadpool, even a life-sized stuffed dog in a full body cast (a prop from the film “There’s … Continue reading
Posted in Economics and Accounting, English, Holy Cross Magazine, J.D. Power Center for Liberal Arts in the World, News, Photo Galleries, Political Science, Sociology and Anthropology, Spring 2018
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Luke Lapean ’19 Reflects on Impact of a Summer Ministry Internship
I was reading the countless daily emails Holy Cross students receive when I stumbled across one inviting me to apply for a Summer Ministry Internship through the Chaplains’ Office. Then in my sophomore year, I hadn’t given any thought to … Continue reading
Posted in History, Holy Cross Magazine, News, Peace and Conflict Studies, Sociology and Anthropology, Spring 2018
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Holy Cross Professor on Zwarte Piet, Controversial Netherlands Holiday Tradition
In the Netherlands, “Zwarte Piet,” or “Black Pete,” has become a point of heated debate as holiday traditions are reexamined for racist undertones. Presented in tandem with “Sinterklaas,” the Dutch Santa Claus, Zwarte Piet is a common figure for Dutch … Continue reading
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For and With Others: Holy Cross Students Choose the Peace Corps for Post-Grad
Many students come to College of the Holy Cross wanting to make a difference in the world. Four graduating seniors — Katie Bowles, Marie Therese Kane, Clare Orie, and Colleen Brady — are leaving the Hill ready to do just … Continue reading
Six Holy Cross Faculty Members Receive Tenure in 2018
Six College of the Holy Cross faculty members in a diverse range of fields have been promoted to associate professor with tenure. From measuring the sociology of risk to creating the first-ever Digital Transgender Archive, these professors are pushing intellectual … Continue reading
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Holy Cross Professor Calls for Research-Based Arguments in Medical Aid-In-Dying Debate
In a commentary for the Worcester Telegram & Gazette‘s Faculty Forum, Holy Cross sociology and anthropology associate professor Ara Francis says that claims in the medical aid-in-dying debate should be made based on research. “The Massachusetts End of Life Options Act … Continue reading
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Craft Beer vs. Big Beer? Holy Cross Sociology Professors Study the Movement
America’s passion for craft beer is growing at a rapid pace and large-scale beer powerhouses are now finding themselves strategizing new ways to neutralize the competition. In a piece for The Conversation, College of the Holy Cross assistant professors of … Continue reading
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How Do Holy Cross Students Get into Medical School?
Just about everyone who applies to medical school has top grades and test scores. So who gets in and who doesn’t? Often it comes down to “miles traveled” — experiences outside the classroom that show an applicant’s abilities beyond technical … Continue reading
Posted in Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Classics, Economics and Accounting, English, Health Professions Advising, History, Holy Cross Magazine, Mathematics and Computer Science, News, Philosophy, Physics, Psychology, Religious Studies, Sociology and Anthropology, Visual Arts, Winter 2018
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