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Senior Spotlight: Academics and Athletics at Holy Cross Give Devin Brown ‘Best of Both Worlds’

Posted on May 9, 2012 by

NAME Devin A. Brown HOMETOWN Baltimore AREAS OF STUDY Psychology and prebusiness BEYOND THE CLASSROOM Men’s varsity basketball, Holy Cross Summer Business Program, Holy Cross Finance Boot Camp, Student Prebusiness Advisory Board, Student Athletic Council, R.E.S.P.E.C.T (mentoring program that focuses … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Receives $100,000 Grant to Help Improve Chinese Language Instruction in America

Posted on May 9, 2012 by Daniel DeConinck ’13

Last year, Claudia Ross, professor of Chinese at Holy Cross and immediate past president of the Chinese Language Teachers Association, began designing a program to help expand the resources available to Chinese language teachers across America. This summer, after more … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Varsity Club Announces Yearly Award Winners

Posted on May 8, 2012 by College of the Holy Cross

The Holy Cross Varsity Club announced its yearly awards at its 57th annual dinner, held on Saturday, May 5, at the Hogan Campus Center. Leading the way was senior Stacey Hochkins (New Boston, Mich.) of the women’s ice hockey team, … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Administrators to Serve Midnight Breakfast to Students During Final Exams

Posted on May 8, 2012 by Cristal Steuer

Recognizing that students stay up late to study during finals period, administrators at the College of the Holy Cross volunteer each semester to serve the scholars breakfast late into the night. Don’t miss out on the late night fun! The … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Recognizes Alumni for Outstanding Professional Achievements and Service

Posted on May 4, 2012 by Cristal Steuer

WORCESTER, Mass. — Six graduates of the College of the Holy Cross have received the Sanctae Crucis Award, the highest non-degree recognition bestowed by the College on an alumnus or alumna. The 15th annual presentation of the awards took place … Continue reading →

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Jaroszewicz ’12 Awarded Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to Poland

Posted on May 3, 2012 by Rachel Salemme ’12

Maria Jaroszewicz ’12, of East Longmeadow, Mass., has been awarded a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to Poland, where she will teach English to Polish students. Her grant begins in October. A classics major and a visual arts studio minor, Jaroszewicz … Continue reading →

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‘Boundless beginnings: Senior art show at Holy Cross’

Posted on May 2, 2012 by College of the Holy Cross

Worcester Mag recently reviewed “in•fi n•ity: Works from the 2012 Senior Concentration Seminar” on display at the Cantor Art Gallery at the College of the Holy Cross.  The review applauded the work of the eight exceptional students. “Polished, professional and … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross, City of Worcester and Worcester Public Library Foundation Introduce ‘Library Express’

Posted on May 1, 2012 by Kristine Maloney

At the College of the Holy Cross, the Worcester Public Library Foundation today unveiled the newly named Library Express—a state-of-the-art, traveling library, which will be affectionately known as “Libby,” and is slated to start making the rounds in Worcester later … Continue reading →

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Five Things to Know About Michelle Oviedo ’12

Posted on April 26, 2012 by Rachel Salemme ’12

Michelle Oviedo ’12 knew the academics at Holy Cross were going to be challenging, but believed that she would succeed with hard work and the strong support network available at the College. Not only was she right, but encouraging faculty … Continue reading →

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‘Are the Olympics worth the cost?’

Posted on April 26, 2012 by Holy Cross in the News

In a broadcast on ABC Radio National (Australian Public Radio) Victor Matheson, associate professor of economics at the College of the Holy Cross, discusses the costs and benefits of hosting the Olympic Games. “It’s very rare that the direct economic … Continue reading →

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Geiger ’11 Awarded Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to Sri Lanka

Posted on April 26, 2012 by Rachel Salemme ’12

Daniel Geiger ’11, of Maple Plain, Minn., has been awarded a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to Sri Lanka, where he will teach English to Sri Lankan students. He leaves for the country in October. A sociology major with both an … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Names Tracy Barlok Vice President for Development and Alumni Relations

Posted on April 26, 2012 by Ellen Ryder

Tracy W. Barlok has been appointed the new vice president for development and alumni relations at the College of the Holy Cross. She will assume her duties on July 9, according to Rev. Philip L. Boroughs, S.J., president of the … Continue reading →

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Baseball To Hold “Pediatric Cancer Awareness Day”

Posted on April 26, 2012 by College of the Holy Cross

On Saturday, April 28, the Holy Cross baseball team will host “Pediatric Cancer Awareness Day” at Fitton Field during its game versus Army at 2 p.m. The game, sponsored by Holy Cross’ Cures for Kids and in conjunction with Sherry’s House in … Continue reading →

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‘The Other America’ Then and Now

Posted on April 25, 2012 by Holy Cross in the News

In a podcast for America Magazine, Thomas Landy, director of the McFarland Center for Religion, Ethics and Culture at the College of the Holy Cross, discusses the impact of Holy Cross alumnus Michael Harrington’s “The Other America,” a seminal book … Continue reading →

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Grek ’12 Receives Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to Germany

Posted on April 25, 2012 by

Heidi Grek ’12, of Auburn, Mass., has been awarded a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to Germany, where she will teach English to German high school students. She will also take German literature courses at a local university and volunteer at … Continue reading →

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City Officials, Nelson Place School Honor Holy Cross for Role in Implementing New Library System

Posted on April 24, 2012 by Cristal Steuer

At a press conference on April 23, the Nelson Place School in Worcester honored the College of the Holy Cross for spearheading the Colleges of Worcester Consortium Intercollegiate Government Association’s effort to donate $5,318 for its new automated library system.  … Continue reading →

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Duo to Perform Concert for Piano, Percussion and Electronics

Posted on April 23, 2012 by Cristal Steuer

Guest artists Stephen Drury and Stuart Gerber will perform a concert of music for piano, percussion and electronics on Thursday, April 26 at 8 p.m. in Brooks Concert Hall at the College of the Holy Cross. The event is free, … Continue reading →

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Renehan ’12 Awarded Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to Indonesia

Posted on April 20, 2012 by Kelsey Russell ’13

Peter Renehan ’12, of Cheshire, Conn., has been awarded a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to Indonesia for next year. A chemistry major with concentrations in both the premed and Environmental Studies programs, Renehan will teach English in a rural high … Continue reading →

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Gettel ’12 Awarded Fulbright Grant to Study Social Archaeology in UK

Posted on April 20, 2012 by Kelsey Russell ’13

Eliza Gettel ’12, of Merrimack, N.H., has received a Fulbright grant to pursue a master of arts in social archaeology at the University of Southampton in the U.K. next year. Before commencing the one-year postgraduate studies program, the classics major … Continue reading →

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Greek Orthodox Leader Presides at Liturgy on Holy Cross Campus

Posted on April 20, 2012 by College of the Holy Cross

The Orthodox Christian Fellowship, a recognized student organization on campus, organized an evening of prayer, communal worship, and fellowship in St. Joseph Memorial Chapel at Holy Cross on April 11. The event was the celebration of the solemn liturgy of … Continue reading →

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