HC in the News Archives
April - June '07
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Telegram & Gazette | June 24, 2007 |
"Lesson for the future; HC employee on mission to build school in native Kenya"
Abdi Lidonde, supervisor in the physical plant department at the College of the Holy Cross, is living out his dream of building a school for impoverished youths in his native Kenya. The Holy Cross community is offering assistance.
The San-Antonio Express | June 22, 2007 |
"Spurs win is good business"
Victor Matheson, assistant professor of economics at the College of the Holy Cross, comments on the economic impact that an NBA championship can have on a major league team.
Telegram & Gazette | June 20, 2007 |
"Music Worcester scours the globe for 2007-08"
The Worcester Music Festival for the 2007-08 year will include the U.S. premiere of a work by Shirish Korde, professor of music at the College of the Holy Cross, to be performed by the Boston Philharmonic Orchestra.
The Eagle-Tribune | June 19, 2007 |
"Sacrifice equals success....Pentucket's Geoghegan wins prestigious scholarship"
Eileen Geoghegan '07 was accepted as a Sommer Scholar in the prestigious Ph.D. program at Johns Hopkins' School of Public Health, widely hailed as the country's top school of public health. "It's a really nice award," said Geoghegan. "It's not going to be easy. It's a little intimidating. But I think Holy Cross prepared me well. I worked very hard in college. I felt qualified for Johns Hopkins but there were plenty of other qualified people, too." She was on the women's track and field team at Holy Cross.
Telegram & Gazette | June 19, 2007 |
"Simmons rides NBA carousel; Ex-HC star may get 2nd look from Celts"
Keith Simmons '07, who was named Patriot League Player of the Year, is currently working out for NBA teams. “I try not to worry about what they're looking for,” Simmons said. “I just try to be myself. If I go out there and try to be crazy and do things I'm not good at, it'll make me look bad. I'm just letting them do the evaluating, and I'm going to do the playing. Whatever that lands me, whether it’s Europe or a summer league team, that’s fine. If it’s in the NBA, I will be extremely happy, but I'm just concentrating on being myself, getting better and enjoying the process.”
New York Journal News | June 18, 2007 |
"White Plains' Thomas chasing NBA dream"
Torey Thomas '07, the Patriot League's Defensive Player of the Year, is chasing his lifelong dream of playing in the NBA.
Ha'aretz | June 17, 2007 |
"Releasing the caged bird"
Critically-acclaimed author Edward P. Jones '72 talks about his work. He is the author of The Known World, which earned him a Pulitzer Prize and a European International IMPAC Dublin Literary Award. According to the story, "Oprah Winfrey read the book and was so moved she cried. She called Jones, spoke to him for half an hour and invited him to her show. Sales soared."
Telegram & Gazette | June 13, 2007 |
" 'Food for Fines' drive to benefit local parish"
About 1,000 pounds of non-perishable food will be donated to the Outreach Center of St. Paul’s Cathedral on Chatham Street. The food was collected as part of Holy Cross' annual "Food for Fines" drive, where $1 worth of library fines is waived with a donation of a food or personal care item.
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Fort Worth Weekly | June 13, 2007 |
"Watch the Shiny Object; The Super Bowl will put money in somebody’s pocket, but probably not ours"
Victor Matheson, assistant professor of economics at the College of the Holy Cross, comments on the economic impact of the Super Bowl. “Super Bowls do have economic impact, because you do have people coming from out of town and staying in hotels and spending in the local economy,” said Matheson. “But our general rule of thumb is that it is about one-tenth of what they tell you.”
Ipswich Chronicle | June 13, 2007 |
"Hickey goes to Washington"
Steven Hickey '08, who was selected as the 2007 spring semester’s Maurizio Vannicelli Washington Semester Away program award winner, talks about his time in Washington and research he conducted for his thesis, "An 'F' for Determining Accountability: Problem Definition and the No Child Left Behind Act." He interned in the office of Senator Barack Obama, working with Obama's legislative assistant for education, conducting policy research in the area of public education.
Bloomberg.com | June 12, 2007 |
"Chicago's Olympic Dreams Rest on Rehab Over Truck Parking Lot"
Hosting the Olympics has drawbacks, says Victor Matheson, assistant professor of economics at the College of the Holy Cross, who has studied the economic effects of the games on host cities.
The Mercury News | June 11, 2007 |
"Guarantee in 49ers stadium deal hard to deliver"
Victor Matheson, assistant professor of economics at the College of the Holy Cross, comments on the economic impact of building a sports stadium in a city.
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The Boston Globe | June 10, 2007 |
"Malden High's Susan Choy, Wan Yi Fang earn way to college as Gates Millennium scholars"
Wan Yi Fang, a Malden High School graduate, will attend the College of the Holy Cross in the fall. She is among 1,000 high school seniors selected as Gates Millennium Scholars, a program for low-income minority students funded by a $1 billion grant from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Winners receive grants toward college expenses all the way through graduate school.
C-SPAN | June 9, 2007 |
"America and the Courts"
Watch this year's principal commencement address delivered by John G. Roberts Jr., Chief Justice of the United States. Roberts spoke at the College of the Holy Cross on May 25.
Telegram & Gazette | June 9, 2007 |
"Organists win competition at Assumption"
Robert Horton and Jonathan Oldengarm were the two winners of the North American Preliminary Round of the Mikael Tariverdiev International Organ Competition of Kaliningrad. James David Christie, distinguished artist in residence at the College of the Holy Cross, was president of the jury for the North American competition.
Telegram & Gazette | June 8, 2007 |
"The sound of music; Russian event a first for North America"
The preliminary round of Russia's internationial organ competition, the Mikael Tariverdiev International Organ Competition of Kaliningrad, is being held in Worcester thanks to James David Christie, a world-renowned organist and distinguished artist in residence at the College of the Holy Cross. The competition is being held in the Chapel of the Holy Spirit at Assumption College.
Boston.com | June 7, 2007 |
"The Commencement Game"
John G. Roberts Jr., Chief Justice of the United States, is photographed delivering the Commencement address at this year's exercises. His wife, Jane, is an alumna, Class of 1976, and trustee.
Lexington Minuteman | June 7, 2007 |
"Closing in on a dream"
Jon Landry '07, who was a defenseman on Holy Cross' men's hockey team, signed a two-year entry-level contract with the National Hockey League's Columbus Blue Jackets.
Worcester Magazine | June 7, 2007 |
"It's not rocking, but it's organic — and difficult"
James David Christie, distinguished artist in residence at the College of the Holy Cross, talks about the Mikael Tariverdiev International Organ Competition of Kaningrad, Russia. Christie is serving as the president of the jury for the North American competition.
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Telegram & Gazette | June 5, 2007 |
"Assumption contest key to organists’ hopes"
James David Christie, College organist of the College of the Holy Cross, is the president of the jury for the 2007 competition of the North American Mikael Tariverdiev International Organ Competition of Kaliningrad, Russia.
Portfolio.com | June 5, 2007 |
"Quoted on Campus"
Bob Wright '65, chairman of the board of NBC Universal, is part of a photo gallery showing celebrity executives delivering commencement addresses. He is photographed addressing Holy Cross graduates on May 26, 2006 on the College's campus.
View the photo online (sixth picture in the gallery)
MANS&C Quarterly | Spring '07 |
"Holy Cross has a Continuing Commitment to its Community"
The Massachusetts Association of Nonprofit Schools and Colleges highlights some of Holy Cross' many examples of community involvement. Holy Cross is a member of MANS&C.
Telegram & Gazette | May 30, 2007 |
"Red Sox fans in short supply on College Hill"
In his Commencement address, valedictorian Patrick Gavin’s reference to the Red Sox defeat by the Yankees in October 2003 drew thunderous applause from guests attending the ceremonies at Fitton Field.
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Catholic Online | May 30, 2007 |
"Climb mountains toward freedom, chief justice urges Catholic grads"
John G. Roberts Jr., Chief Justice of the United States, blended humor and seriousness into his speech addressing graduates of the Class of 2007 at the College of the Holy Cross.
Telegram & Gazette | May 30, 2007 |
"Class of 1956 endows new religious studies professorship"
Frederick J. Murphy has been named as the first to hold a new professorship in the religious studies department at the College of the Holy Cross. The professorship is funded by a generous donation by the Class of 1956.
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Warren Times Gazette | May 30, 2007 |
"Portsmouth's Allyson Brown is making a difference in troubled places"
Allyson Brown '94, program officer for Concern Worldwide U.S., the Dublin, Ireland-based international humanitarian relief and development organization, has committed to helping people in need. She says part of the desire to help people was instilled by her time at the College of the Holy Cross. "A lot of it comes from my parents. They were both very mindful as we grew up about the need to do something for others every day," she said. "I grew up with two parents who were very committed to and energized by their work. And from Holy Cross where there is a great emphasis on social justice."
Telegram & Gazette | May 27, 2007 |
"Chief justice’s wife juggles law, 2 children; Jane Roberts visits for Holy Cross commencement"
In an interview, Jane Sullivan Roberts '76 talks about her career, life in Washington, her children, and her time as a student at the College of the Holy Cross. Jane is the wife of John G. Roberts Jr., Chief Justice of the United States, who spoke at this year's Commencement ceremony at Holy Cross.
Telegram & Gazette | May 26, 2007 |
"Roberts cites challenges"
John G. Roberts Jr., Chief Justice of the United States, addressed 643 graduates of the Class of 2007 at Holy Cross.
Worcester News Tonight | May 25, 2007 |
"Chief Justice Roberts addresses Holy Cross grads"
John G. Roberts Jr., Chief Justice of the United States, received an honorary degree and spoke at Commencement exercises at the College of the Holy Cross.