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Opportune Opportunities

On December 3, 2003 and December 10, 2003, two free workshops will be being hosted in conjunction with Academic Services to help you finish up the semester strong! The first workshop titled, "I can't remember what I just read!" will be focused on presenting strategies for reading that should help focus your attention and improve your preparation for final exams. It's currently scheduled time and date is Wednesday, December 3 at 4:30p to 5:30 p.m. in Hogan 403. The second workshop titled "Beating the Bluebook Blues" will help you learn tips to get yourself ready for the longer, written portions of final exams. The current date and time for this one is Wednesday, December 10 from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. in Hogan Suite B. For more information on how to register, click here.

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Who's Who at Holy Cross - Meet Prof. James Bryant
An interview with Handel Destinvil '05
In the inagural edition of the Who's Who at Holy Cross series, James Bryant, second year Professor of the Sociology and Anthropology department was kind enough to help us. After becoming deftly aware of the consequences of both a hectic schedule for the interviewee, and for the interviewer, Professor Bryant took a moment of his time to answer our interview questions via e-mail. In doing so, he helped us to learn more about him and to help you know more about Who's Who at Holy Cross.

Handel Destinvil: Professor Bryant, what first drew you to Holy Cross?
Professor Bryant: The opportunity to intellectually engage with students and faculty on issues of religion of culture.

HD: What were you involved in before your position here?
PB: I was completing a graduate program in sociology at Brown University while working as a technical writer in Washington, D.C.

HD: And where did you grow up?
PB: In Bradenton, Florida (right outside of Tampa).

HD: Is there any particular one significant moment or event in your life that drew you into the field of sociology?
PB: After taking Sociology 101during my Freshman year of college, I was immediately drawn to the critical perspective it offers for examining the world. At the mid-semester point of that course, I knew that I wanted to be a professor of sociology.

HD: Wow, and how does now being a professor of sociology affect the way you view the world?
PB: I would say that it gives me a strangely humorous view of the world.

HD: What was your first opinion of Holy Cross after stepping onto One College Street?
PB: I first visited the campus on the King Holiday in January 2002 when students held an evening forum about celebrating the King Holiday on campus. I listened to a number of students articulate sharp, intelligent comments about their experiences at Holy Cross and their expectations of the institution. I was very impressed.

HD: Now luckily for students, over the past year you've been a part of the HC community and lived in Worcester. What do you think has been your biggest challenge since arriving to Holy Cross?
PB: Adjusting to the the snow is the first thing that comes to mind, but in addition to the climate, I've had to adjust to the cultural and demographic particularities of Worcester.

HD: Where can you be seen on campus?
PB: I spend most of my times in my office, which is located on Beaven 116, but I also try to attend as many campus events as possible.

HD: Now what are some of your goals during the next year?
PB: I'm hoping to complete research I've been conducting on African-American culture and conciousness.

HD: And for a more long-term projection, where do you plan to be in five years?
PB: Definitely teaching at the College of the Holy Cross.

HD: All right, Professor Bryant. Thank you very much for your time today.

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Upcoming Events

On Thursday, Nov 13th, 2003 at 7:00pm, The Bishop Healy Multicultural Society will be presenting "What's going on...With ya Body?" It will be part of their Film/Dialogue series and the next film for discussion will be "Real Women Have Curves" The presentation will be held in Hogan 304 and for more information send an email to BHealyMS@holycross.edu

Come to "Spreadin' Rhythm Around": A Multicultural Dance Exhibition this Friday, November 14th at 8:00 in the Hogan Ballroom. Members of the Dance Ensemble, ASIA, INDIA, LASO, BSU, Balinese Dance, and Ballroom Dance Club will be performing, All proceeds will be donated to the Fine Arts Department at the Burncoat Middle and High Schools. Tickets ($3 with HC ID, $5 without) will be on sale in Hogan on Wednesday 11/12, Thursday 11/13, Friday 11/14 from 10-4 and will also be on sale at the door.

On this Sunday evening, November 16th at 6:00pm, The Bishop Healy Multicultural Society gladly invites all interested students to have "Breakfast for Dinner." Following their original monthly themes, this month's dinner will be a Sunday Dinner [Breakfast]. The dinner will be held in the Loyola Ballroom beginning at 6:00pm so be early and come ready for breakfast!

Tickets for the Bishop Healy Multicultural Society's AIDS Compassion and Awareness Week Charity Banquet go on sale this week. They are being sold at the Hogan Lobby Tables from 12PM-3PM through Saturday, November 15. The Banquet will be held on Saturday, December 6, 2003. Tickets for students are $10 and $20 for all other members of the Holy Cross community. If you have any questions about ticket sales feel free to direct them to Jasmine Bramble at BHealyMS@holycross.edu or just stop by the Lobby Table today and ask!

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For details about the ALANA Newsflash, please contact:
Esther Levine                OR            Christina Bi Chen
Assistant Dean                              Director of Academic Services                                     
Smith 223                                         Smith 214

508-793-2209                                   508-793-2713