Category Archives: summer-2020

Summer 2020 issue of Holy Cross Magazine

Holy Cross Says Farewell to Seven Retiring Professors

Posted on July 31, 2020 by Holy Cross Magazine

They’ve taught generations of Holy Cross students in class­rooms, laboratories, arts ven­ues and even locales abroad. Now, these esteemed faculty members are retiring: Robert Bertin, Distinguished Professor of Science; Thomas Cecil, Dis­tinguished Professor of Science; Barbara Craig, associate professor of … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Alumna Sews to Help Those Experiencing Homelessness

Posted on July 31, 2020 by Holy Cross Magazine

On a chilly morning in 2017, Kate Shea ’13 was rushing to catch her train alongside fellow Boston commuters when she spotted a woman holding a sign that read, “Homeless. Anything Helps.” Shea almost kept walking, but then she realized … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Alumna Leads NBA Worldwide Marketing Strategy

Posted on July 31, 2020 by Holy Cross Magazine

When the National Basketball Association was considering candidates for the position of chief marketing officer, it’s hard to imagine a better resume than that of Kate (Taneyhill) Jhaveri ’95. Since leaving Mount St. James, Jhaveri has developed corporate and marketing … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Alumni Make Community Wherever They May Be

Posted on July 31, 2020 by Holy Cross Magazine

They’re the people who can’t wait to see those pictures of your kid wearing a Holy Cross onesie. They cheer your accomplishments and pray for you when things get tough. The ones you call to discuss life, faith or the … Continue reading →

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Billy Collins ’63: The Making of an American Poet

Posted on July 31, 2020 by Holy Cross Magazine

Some would say poetry is the calculus of English: Difficult. Inscrutable. Maddening. An art form intended for a small, select and stuffy society that measures words by the foot and speaks the strange and secret language of caesura and catalexis, … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross’ Legendary Field House: An Oral History

Posted on July 31, 2020 by Holy Cross Magazine

It wasn’t much to look at, but it did the job. A utilitarian workhorse, the Field House fulfilled a host of functions over its 70 years: gymnasium, practice facility, concert hall, Commencement stage, finals pressure cooker, class registration hub … … Continue reading →

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