October - December '07
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Cape Cod Times | December 28, 2007 |
"Bhutto killing shakes cape"
Mathew N. Schmalz, associate professor of religious studies and director of the College Honors Program, comments on the assassination of Pakistani opposition leader Benazir Bhutto. Schmalz previously lived in Pakistan where he spent time with Bhutto.
The Philadelphia Inquirer | December 26, 2007 |
"St. Louis and Phila. battle for pro soccer"
Victor Matheson, assistant professor of economics and sports economist at the College of the Holy Cross, offers insight into the most probable hometown location for a Major League Soccer (MLS) expansion team.
Telegram & Gazette | December 25, 2007 |
"Do you believe miracles happen?"
Mathew N. Schmalz, associate professor of religious studies and director of the College Honors Program, provides prospective on miracles.
Telegram & Gazette | December 22, 2007 |
"Past Perfect"
Eddie Jenkins '72, a member of the 1972 undefeated Miami Dolphins, reminisces about his time at Holy Cross and in the NFL. Now chairman of the Massachusetts Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission, Jenkins was featured in a BusinessWeek article in March 2007, along with star litigator Theodore V. Wells Jr. ’72, Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas ’71, Pulitzer Prize winning novelist Edward P. Jones ’72, and investment banker Stanley Grayson '72, about how their experiences as black students at Holy Cross during a racially tense time in the nation's history shaped who they are today.
The Providence Journal | December 22, 2007 |
"Past, present and future Christmas"
Edward O'Donnell, associate professor of history at the College of the Holy Cross, shares his expertise in the historical and cultural aspects of Christmas this holiday season.
The Providence Journal (Dec. 22, 2007)
Past, present and future Christmas
Worcester Magazine (Dec. 20, 2007)
The REAL Santa
Telegram & Gazette | December 20, 2007 |
"Regional digest"
Gwenn A. Miller, assistant professor of history at the College of the Holy Cross, has been awarded a fellowship by The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH). She will receive $30,000 for seven months of work from January through July of 2008.
Read the story online (Fifth item)
Telegram & Gazette | December 20, 2007 |
"Digging out in steps"
James D. Long, superintendent of grounds at the College of the Holy Cross, talks to the Telegram & Gazette about snow removal at the College.
The Boston Globe | December 19, 2007 |
"Sharing our holiday cards"
The Boston Globe showed off their impressive array of holiday greetings in an online photo gallery featuring cards from Caroline Kennedy, New England Patriots owner Bob Kraft, NASCAR, the Red Sox, and the College of the Holy Cross.
The Wilton Bulletin | December 16, 2007 |
"Wilton graduate heading to Russia to continue her studies"
Olivia Schum, a member of the College of the Holy Cross class of 2009, has been awarded a $1,500 Charles Braver Language Exploration Grant to fund her language studies in Moscow, Russia, during the spring 2008 semester.
The Jakarta Post | December 10, 2007 |
"Balinese arts thrive at US' Holy Cross college"
Visiting fellow in Balinese performing arts at the College of the Holy Cross, I Made Bandem, who is a world renowned master and leader of music, dance, and theater, opens up to The Jakarta Post about the Balinese program at the College.
Telegram & Gazette | December 8, 2007 |
"Getting into college and graduating"
Waheed A. Pirzai '08, talks about Bottom Line, a non-profit organization that helped him prepare for college.
The Boston Globe | December 7, 2007 |
"Osvaldo Golijov's wine in old-new vessels"
Osvaldo Golijov, associate professor of music at the College of the Holy Cross, receives a glowing review for his composition, Azul, performed at the Boston Symphony Orchestra. The Globe compliments Golijov on writing, revising, and recycling his music to fit the occasion.
Telegram & Gazette | December 7, 2007 |
"Evangelicals may prefer Huckabee"
Mathew N. Schmalz, associate professor of religious studies and director of the College Honors Program, states his opinion on Mitt Romney's speech on Mormonism, given yesterday in Texas.
Telegram & Gazette | December 6, 2007 |
"Bet on it"
After much debate about gambling in the Baystate, Jumi Hayaki, assistant professor of psychology at the College of the Holy Cross, sheds light on the profile of a typical gambler.
San Francisco Chronicle | December 5, 2007 |
"Romney's goal to calm fears in speech on his Mormon faith"
Mathew N. Schmalz, associate professor of religious studies and director of the College Honors Program, offers insight on presidential candidate Mitt Romney's "Faith in America" address, scheduled for later this week.
San Francisco Chronicle (Dec. 5, 2007)
Romney's goal to calm fears in speech on his Mormon faith
Worcester News Tonight (Dec. 5, 2007)
Romney to speak about his Mormon religion
Inside Higher Ed | December 5, 2007 |
"List of Top Academic Employers Evolves"
Based on surveys of junior professors’ job satisfaction, the Collaborative on Academic Careers in Higher Education (COACHE) lists Holy Cross among the top liberal arts colleges in their new list of “exemplary” employers.
Inside Higher Ed (Dec. 5, 2007)
List of Top Academic Employers Evolves
The Chronicle of Higher Education (Dec. 14, 2007)
Survey Reveals Best Places for Junior Faculty to Work (By subscription only)
Telegram & Gazette | December 4, 2007 |
"Romney to emulate JFK with Texas faith speech"
Donald R. Brand, associate professor of political science at the College of the Holy Cross, compares Mitt Romney's scheduled speech about Mormonism with John F. Kennedy's historic talk addressing Catholicism.
Telegram & Gazette | December 4, 2007 |
"Frozen follies"
College of the Holy Cross senior Justin Martin clears snow and ice off his car after the first snowfall of the season.
The Associated Press | December 3, 2007 |
"Analysis: Romney's 'Mormon Speech' Risk"
In advance of Mitt Romney's speech on his faith at the George Bush Presidential Library and Museum in College Station, Texas., Mathew N. Schmalz, associate professor of religious studies and director of the College Honors Program, warns of the risks involved in drawing national attention to Mormonism.
Telegram & Gazette | December 3, 2007 |
"Dancing to hip-hop"
College of the Holy Cross seniors, Tiffany LaRose and Kim Powell, work with about 20 deaf students, teaching them how to dance to hip-hop music.
Central Mass Magazine | December 1, 2007 |
"College in Central Mass: Why go elsewhere?"
Central Mass Magazine spotlights the benefits of Worcester colleges.
Read the story online (pg. 23)
San Francisco Chronicle | November 30, 2007 |
"Clinton, Democrats find religion, court evangelical voters"
In the wake of Hillary Clinton's visit to the Saddleback Church in Lake Forest, Calif., Mathew N. Schmalz, associate professor of religious studies and director of the College Honors Program, comments on Democratic efforts to gain support from evangelical voters.
The Boston Globe | November 28, 2007 |
"Let the nominations begin for the Hall of Shame"
In an op-ed, Matthew B. Koss, associate professor of physics at the College of the Holy Cross, shares his opinion on the steroid scandal in Major League Baseball.
The Kalamazoo Gazette | November 26, 2007 |
"Kalamazoo-born biologist receives $200,000 grant"
Ann M. Sheehy, assistant professor of biology at the College of the Holy Cross, has received a $200,000 Smith Family New Investigator Award for newly appointed junior faculty researching AIDS, cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes and neuroscience.
The Kalamazoo Gazette (Nov. 26, 2007)
Kalamazoo-born biologist receives $200,000 grant
Telegram & Gazette (Nov. 28, 2007)
Grant to help HC prof research anti-HIV gene
Worcester News Tonight (Nov. 28, 2007)
Worcester professor makes medical breakthrough
Inside Higher Ed | November 26, 2007 |
"How, Then, Shall We Learn?"
Faculty and administrators from the College of the Holy Cross share their excitement for a new program that will enhance the academic and campus life experiences of all first-year students. Rooted in the tenets of Jesuit higher education, the program is called “Montserrat,” after the mountain in Spain, where in 1522 St. Ignatius of Loyola (the founder of the Jesuit order) laid aside the symbols of his old life and began a pilgrimage of exploration, self-discovery and commitment. An expansion of the highly successful First-Year Program (FYP), Montserrat will coordinate small, full-year seminar courses with co-curricular programs, such as on- and off-campus events, guest lectures, discussion groups, and social activities.
USA Today | November 23, 2007 |
"Grateful for friends"
Vanessa Taylor, a senior at the College of the Holy Cross, tells USA Today what she is thankful for this Thanksgiving.
Read the story online (4th item)
The Andover Townsman | November 20, 2007 |
"Andover effort brings school to Kenyan orphans"
Abdi Lidonde, physical plant supervisor at the College of the Holy Cross, and Thomas Maher '84, get ready to open the Beverly School of Kenya, which will offer free tuition to underprivileged Kenyan children, many of them orphaned by AIDS.
The Hartford Courant | November 20, 2007 |
"Dos And Don'ts For When Kids Visit For The Holidays"
Fran Taylor, director of wellness programming at the College of the Holy Cross, offers parents and students advice to ensure the holidays are peaceful and enjoyable.
The Seattle Times | November 18, 2007 |
"Farewell to an editor who always put the reader and quest for excellence first"
Michael J. Stanton '66 retires from The Seattle Times after 22 years of outstanding service.