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Category Archives: Sociology and Anthropology
Anthropology Professor Goes ‘Beyond #MeToo,’ Exploring Feminist Response to Racism and Sexism in Brazil
While the #MeToo campaign continues to make headlines in the United States, other countries are no strangers to viral feminist movements. In an article for The Conversation co-authored by Alvaro Jarrin, assistant professor of anthropology at the College of the … Continue reading
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Holy Cross Sociology Professors Explore Rise of New England Craft Beer Industry
While large-scale beer powerhouses like Miller, Budweiser and Coors have dominated the industry for decades, the exploding U.S. craft beer industry is bigger than ever. There are more craft breweries in the U.S. that any time in recorded history, but … Continue reading
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Holy Cross Takes Top Seat in Ranking for Long-Term Study Abroad Participation
For yet another year, the College of the Holy Cross has been ranked No. 1 among baccalaureate institutions in the United States for long-term study abroad participation by the Institute of International Education. According to its report, 133 Holy Cross students … Continue reading
Professor Emeritus and Vietnam Veteran Writes about ‘The Myth of the Spitting Antiwar Protesters’ in The New York Times
Jerry Lembcke, associate professor emeritus of sociology and anthropology and former chaplain assistant in the 41st Artillery Group during the Vietnam War, published in the New York Times an op-ed on the background and stories of antiwar protesters spitting on … Continue reading
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‘Food, Beer, and the Environment’: Seminar Explores the Creation and Consumption of Food
When most people sip a beer, they’re thinking about taste — hops or malt, whether it’s a dark or a light beer — alcohol content, or maybe even the name on the label.
Posted in Fall 2017, Holy Cross Magazine, News, Sociology and Anthropology
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Jesuit Organizations Lead the Way in Aiding Refugees Worldwide
Samer Naeem was in his early 20s when he lost his eyesight. He’d been born with a genetic disorder that caused high blood pressure inside the eyeball. One day, while walking the streets of Baghdad, a student hit him in … Continue reading
Posted in Fall 2017, Holy Cross Magazine, News, Peace and Conflict Studies, Political Science, Sociology and Anthropology
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Paying the ‘Passion Price’: Sociology Professor Discusses Paying Higher Prices to Support Small Business
Particularly among millennial shoppers, there are good indicators that buying from small businesses is increasingly popular, even if prices are higher, reports the Chicago Tribune. The media outlet called upon Ellis Jones, assistant professor of sociology and author of “The … Continue reading
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‘Sociologist to Share Research About Schooling Practices’ in St. Maarten
Melissa Weiner, associate professor of sociology at the College of the Holy Cross, was recently featured in The Daily Herald, the leading newspaper for St. Maarten and the northeast Caribbean, and the Saint Martin News Network for her upcoming visit to … Continue reading
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Sociology Professor Earns Prestigious Fellowship to Support Alzheimer’s Research
Renée Lynn Beard’s first job, as a teenager, was at a local nursing home, where she first encountered someone with Alzheimer’s disease. “She was sequestered far away from the nurses’ station and all social spaces, because staff and residents alike … Continue reading
Posted in Holy Cross Magazine, News, Sociology and Anthropology, Spring 2017
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Holy Cross Basketball Player Excels On and Off the Court
“Growing up, I had amazing role models in school,” says Marcellis Perkins ’19, a sociology major and basketball player from Virginia. “My coaches and teachers pushed me to be who I am today.” At 21, Perkins is acutely aware of … Continue reading
Posted in Holy Cross Magazine, News, Sociology and Anthropology, Spring 2017
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Holy Cross Academic Conference 2017 to Showcase Student Work
As the academic year nears its end, more than 350 students will present the results of their independent work in the performing and visual arts, social sciences, humanities, and natural sciences at the 2017 Academic Conference, taking place across campus … Continue reading
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Holy Cross Faculty Member Offers Insight on the Shifting Relationship Between China and the Vatican
Could the split between China and the Vatican be on the mend? Tom Landy, director of the Rev. Michael C. McFarland, S.J., Center for Religion, Ethics and Culture, and a lecturer in sociology and anthropology, discusses how a Sino-Vatican rapprochement … Continue reading
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Professor Emeritus Comments on the Aging Process in Men
Edward Thompson, professor emeritus of sociology at College of the Holy Cross, lent his knowledge on the aging process and the social worlds of older men to The Wall Street Journal in an article about the challenges faced by aging … Continue reading
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Holy Cross Faculty Member Recognized for Contributions to Catholic Higher Education
Thomas Landy, director of the Rev. Michael C. McFarland, S.J., Center for Religion, Ethics and Culture at the College of the Holy Cross, was awarded the Presidents’ Distinguished Service Award by the Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities (ACCU) for … Continue reading
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Political Perspective: Holy Cross Faculty Discuss Washington, D.C. March and Obama’s Presidency
On the eve of the transfer of presidential power, Selina Gallo-Cruz, assistant professor of sociology, discusses the motivation behind Saturday’s March in Washington. And professors of political science Daniel Klinghard and Donald Brand reflect on the impact of Barack Obama’s presidency … Continue reading
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For the Love of Toys: Alumna and Holy Cross Faculty Focus on the Importance of Play
Jean Butler ’88, an economics major at the College and current executive director of the Toy Industry Foundation, is on a mission to put toys in the hands of kids in need worldwide. The Foundation believes — and research shows … Continue reading
Alumna Reflects on Summer Spent Working with Refugees in Greece
As the European refugee crisis intensified, Mattea Cumoletti ’12, a history major and anthropology minor at the College, spent 10 weeks working at the Greek Forum of Refugees (GFR) in Athens, Greece, through The Advocacy Project, a Washington, D.C.-based nongovernmental … Continue reading
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Photos: Students Showcase Their Study Abroad Experiences in Sixth Annual Photo Contest
The sixth annual study abroad photo contest gave returning study abroad students the opportunity to share scenes from their rich experiences with the campus community through photography. Photos were submitted showcasing scenes from all over the world — from the … Continue reading
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Students Learn, Network with Alumnae at 11th Annual Women in Business Conference
Criticisms of a liberal arts education run rampant. However, keynote speaker Diane Vazza ’79 and students who attended this year’s 11th annual Women in Business Conference at Holy Cross have certainly proven this sentiment wrong. These empowered, educated, and inspiring … Continue reading
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28 Holy Cross Students Inducted into Jesuit Honor Society
Alpha Sigma Nu, the Jesuit honor society founded in 1915, inducted 28 Holy Cross students on Oct. 23. The new inductees exemplify the society’s values of excellence in scholarship, loyalty and service. Membership is only awarded to four percent of … Continue reading
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