Category Archives: Fall 2019

Fall 2019 issue of Holy Cross Magazine

Holy Cross Religious Studies Professor Brings Artistry of Nepal, Greater Understanding of Buddhism to Campus

When Todd Lewis decided to study Buddhism in graduate school, he wanted to explore the least- examined Buddhist place in the world: Nepal. Post-graduation, Lewis set out on what was supposed to be a yearlong Fulbright trip to the Himalayan … Continue reading →

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The Christmas King: Holy Cross Alumnus Masters Hallmark Holiday Strategy

It’s unlikely you know his name, but you definitely know his work. And that’s alright with Bill Abbott ’84. As president and CEO of Crown Media Family Networks, Abbott answers his own email, eschews retaining a personal PR team and … Continue reading →

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Professor’s New Work Examines the Universal Exile of Grief

There are words in the English language for those who lose a parent, a husband, a wife. But when it comes to articulating the loss of a child, “there is not a single word,” notes Osvaldo Golijov, Loyola Professor of … Continue reading →

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Classics Course Examines How Ancient Times Relate to Conflict in the United States

The music of Steely Dan, the movie “O Brother, Where Art Thou” and the history of two world wars may seem an odd trio of discussion topics for a classics course. But the juxtaposition of the modern and the ancient … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Alumna Leads Nonstop Philanthropy From an Unexpected Source

Mention billion-dollar international powerhouse World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) and the thoughts of many automatically land on its colorful characters and eye-popping feats of athleticism. But Mary Ellen Curran ’86 says there’s another story to tell. As the company’s senior vice … Continue reading →

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New Book Gives Voice to History of Jesuits on Campus

Hundreds walk by daily, but most would recognize only a handful of the names on the nearly 300 white stone markers at the Jesuit Cemetery. A new book seeks to rectify that, detailing the lives of those interred and, in … Continue reading →

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Not Backing Down: Athletics Director Marcus Blossom Has Big Goals for Holy Cross

With a 4.43 GPA and stellar ACT scores, Marcus Blossom had his pick of colleges across the United States when he was a high school senior. The offers of an academic scholarship came from far and wide. Blossom, however, wanted … Continue reading →

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Curiosity Leads to Unique Find Hidden in Fenwick for Decades

You’d think that everything hidden in Fenwick Hall would have been found by now. But that’s the thing about 175-year-old buildings: There’s always something else to discover. Such was the case in May when Avanell Brock, the College’s multimedia producer, … Continue reading →

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