July - September '08
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Inside Higher Ed | September 29, 2008 |
"After the SAT Report, What Next?"
Following the release of a new report urging colleges and universities to examine how they use standardized testing in their admissions process, Ann McDermott, director of admissions at the College of the Holy Cross, talks about Holy Cross' decision to go test-optional in 2005.
NECN/Worcester News Tonight | September 25, 2008 |
"Mixed reaction to Wall Street bailout"
Victor Matheson, associate professor of economics at the College of the Holy Cross, talks about the Bush administration's proposed $700 billion rescue effort of the nation's financial system and what it means for the average taxpayer.
The Chronicle of Higher Education | September 25, 2008 |
"Surviving Without the SAT"
In a commentary for the Chronicle of Higher Education, Ann McDermott, director of admissions at the College of the Holy Cross, explains how the decision to eliminate the standardized testing requirement from the admissions process benefits both students and institutions.
Read the story online (need subscription)
The Boston Globe | September 25, 2008 |
"Women from Vietnam mark a new era"
The Boston Globe was recently on campus to review Changing Identity, the first major exhibition of contemporary Vietnamese women artists in the U.S. The Cantor Art Gallery is the only New England venue to host the show which runs Mon. - Fri. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Sat. 2 - 5 p.m. through Oct. 4.
Telegram & Gazette | September 22, 2008 |
"Jesuit heritage featured"
The College of the Holy Cross is celebrating Jesuit Heritage Week through Friday with guest lectures, liturgies, discussions and other events.
NECN/Worcester News Tonight | September 17, 2008 |
"John Ashcroft speaks to students at Holy Cross"
Mary Kate Brennan and Steve Anevski, both members of the College of the Holy Cross class of 2009, talk about John Ashcroft’s visit to the College. Brennan and Anevski are the co-chairs of the Hanify-Howland Memorial Lecture Committee and are responsible for bringing the former U.S. attorney general to campus.
Telegram & Gazette | September 14, 2008 |
"Vietnamese women have their say"
Changing Identity, the latest show on display at the College of the Holy Cross’ Cantor Art Gallery, is featured in the Telegram & Gazette. The show, which runs through Oct. 4, is the first major exhibition of contemporary Vietnamese women artists in the U.S.
NECN/Worcester News Tonight | September 11, 2008 |
"Worcester firefighters honor fallen brothers"
Raymond Provo and Annmae Javier, both College of the Holy Cross Class of 2009 and organizers of a campus vigil, comment on the importance of remembering lives lost on Sept. 11, 2001, especially the seven Holy Cross alumni who died during the attacks.
Telegram & Gazette | September 11, 2008 |
"Pain of Sept. 11 starting to fade away with time"
Edward T. O’Donnell, associate professor of history at the College of the Holy Cross, talks about the anniversary of 9/11 and its societal impact; and Raymond Provo ’09, grand knight of the Holy Cross chapter of the Knights of Columbus, talks about a 9/11 Vigil the Knights are holding on campus.
The Boston Globe | September 7, 2008 |
"The secret benefits of fandom"
Victor Matheson, associate professor of economics at the College of the Holy Cross, shares his skepticism on recent research that claims successful sports teams lead to overall economic gains for cities and fans.
On Faith (Newsweek/Washington Post) | September 4, 2008 |
"Kermit the Christ"
In an op-ed, Mathew N. Schmalz, associate professor of religious studies and director of the College Honors Program at the College of the Holy Cross, comments on artwork by the late German artist Martin Kippenberger, which has drawn condemnation from Pope Benedict XVI.
Time.com | September 4, 2008 |
"Financial Aid: Keeping Up With Harvard"
In this article on how colleges are addressing tuition costs, TIME reporter Kathleen Kingsbury refers to Holy Cross' new financial aid initiative for Worcester residents. Beginning this year, Worcester residents who are admitted to Holy Cross and who come from families with incomes below $50,000 will receive four years of free tuition.
Worcester News Tonight/NECN | September 2, 2008 |
"Holy Cross professor featured on the History Channel"
Leon Claessens, assistant professor of biology at the College of the Holy Cross, and Michael Krzyzak, a member of the Holy Cross class of 2009, are featured on Worcester News Tonight/NECN. Claessens was interviewed about a recent research grant he received from the National Science Foundation and about his involvement with the History Channel Documentary, Evolve. Kryzak was interviewed about his involvement with Claessens research.
The MetroWest Daily News | August 31, 2008 |
"No longer casualties of war"
The MetroWest Daily News calls Changing Identity, the latest show on display at the College of the Holy Cross’ Cantor Art Gallery, an “eye-opening exhibit.” The show, which runs through Oct. 4, is the first major exhibition of contemporary Vietnamese women artists in the U.S.
Worcester Living | July/August 2008 |
"The Volunteer"
Daryl Brown, a member of the Class of 2009, talks about his experiences being a Big Brother to a 14-year-old Worcester boy.
Worcester Business Journal | August 28, 2008 |
"Holy Cross Research For The Birds, NSF Says"
Leon Claessens, assistant professor of biology at the College of the Holy Cross, has been awarded a grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) in the amount of $497,735, to create a 3D online database of digital scans of the different bones in the skeleton of living, recently extinct, and fossil birds.
MSNBC.com | August 28, 2008 |
"Dem convention boost Denver merchants"
Victor Matheson, associate professor of economics at the College of the Holy Cross, expects lower economic gains for Denver as the host city of the Democratic National Convention, than local officials predict.
Inside Higher Ed | August 28, 2008 |
"Dispatches from Denver, Day 3"
Victor Matheson, associate professor of economics at the College of the Holy Cross, talks about his research with Robert Baumann, assistant professor of economics, on the economic impacts of political conventions from 1970 to 2004.
Worcester Magazine | August 27, 2008 |
"Tall trees will be falling"
Robert Bertin, professor of biology at the College of the Holy Cross, comments on Norway maple trees and the invasion of the Asian Longhorned Beetles in Worcester.
LA Talk Radio | August 27, 2008 |
"Sports Talk"
Victor Matheson, associate professor of economics at the College of the Holy Cross, talks about the methodology of his research with Robert Baumann, assistant professor of economics, on the economic impact of mega-sporting events on host cities.
Listen to the show online (Matheson begins at 31:40)
NECN/Worcester News Tonight | August 25, 2008 |
"Local Democrats hope convention reunites party"
David Schaefer, professor of political science at the College of the Holy Cross, comments on the challenges Barack Obama faces at the Democratic National Convention.
South Portland Sentry | August 22, 2008 |
"Weekly Interview: Amber Mooney"
Amber Mooney, a member of the College of the Holy Cross class of 2008, talks about her future plans to travel to Nicaragua through Jesuit Volunteers International (JVI), where she will work at a local library and tutor children and seniors for the next two years.
Worcester Magazine | August 22, 2008 |
"Changing identity"
The College of the Holy Cross presents Changing Identity: Recent Works by Women Artists from Vietnam, the first major exhibition of contemporary Vietnamese women artists in the U.S., from Aug. 25 through Oct. 4.
The Boston Globe | August 22, 2008 |
"Caught under a mountain of Olympic debt"
In an op-ed, Victor Matheson, associate professor of economics at the College of the Holy Cross, discusses the long-term economic impact the Olympics will have on China.
The Associated Press | August 21, 2008 |
"China hopes to attract more US college students"
Benjamin Zilnicki and Kateleigh Hewins, both members of the College of the Holy Cross Class of 2009, talk about their experiences studying abroad in China last year.
Worcester Business Journal | August 18, 2008 |
"Colleges Try To Make Nice With Worcester"
William Durgin, chief investment officer and assistant treasurer of the College of the Holy Cross, talks to the Worcester Business Journal about the College’s endowment and investing in Worcester property.
June Was A Brutal Month for Local Endowments (August 18, 2008)
Colleges Try To Make Nice With Worcester (August 18, 2008)
Telegram & Gazette | August 12, 2008 |
"A new home for the Nativity School"
The Nativity School, sponsored by the College of the Holy Cross and the New England Province of the Society of Jesus, finds a new home in the former Girls Inc. building off Lincoln Street in Worcester.
Denver Post | August 9, 2008 |
"Denver awaits tourism returns"
Victor A. Matheson, associate professor of economics at the College of the Holy Cross, comments on the economic impact the Democratic National Convention will have on the host city of Denver, Colo.
Connecticut Post | August 9, 2008 |
"Shelton native has elite scholarship"
Elizabeth Morse ’09 was one of eight undergraduates to receive a 2008 American Cancer Society Alvan T. and Viola Fuller Fellowship, which enabled her to study under Nobel Prize winning scientist Craig Mello this summer. In a Connecticut Post article, Morse talks about her research that may lead to breakthroughs in cancer treatment.