Holy Cross in the News (April - June 2008)

NECN/Worcester News Tonight  June 26, 2008 "Holy Cross chaplain takes his music internationally" Paul Melley, assistant chaplain and director of liturgical music at the College of the Holy Cross, talks about being one of 275 musicians performing at World Youth Day in Australia.

Worcester Living  May/June 2008 "Holy Cross Black Student Union 40th anniversary" In April, the Black Student Union (BSU) at the College of the Holy Cross celebrated its 40th anniversary with a weekend-long celebration.  Among those in attendance was U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, a member of the Class of 1971.

Buffalo Daily News  June 22, 2008 "Russert had an uncanny ability to connect with ordinary people" In an op-ed, Ted Kresse, a member of the College of the Holy Cross Class of 2000, talks about his decade-long friendship with Tim Russert, which began his junior year of college through an internship at "Meet the Press."

Shelton Weekly June 18, 2008 "Shelton resident to study with Nobel Prize winning scientist" Elizabeth Morse ’09 was one of eight undergraduates to receive a 2008 American Cancer Society Alvan T. and Viola Fuller Fellowship. Studying under Nobel Prize winning scientist Craig Mello, the fellowship offers grants to gifted young undergraduates, introducing them to basic cancer research.

Telegram & Gazette June 18, 2008 "History points to little chance of an Obama-Clinton pairing" In an op-ed by Daniel Klinghard, assistant professor of political science at College of the Holy Cross, he discusses why Hillary Clinton may not be Barack Obama’s best running mate.

Telegram & Gazette  June 16, 2008 "Living to plant" George Query, landscape foreman at the College of the Holy Cross, talks about what it takes to keep the grounds looking picture perfect at the College.

Telegram & Gazette June 15, 2008 "Best of the Best" Seven members of the College of the Holy Cross class of 2008 have been awarded Fulbright grants to work and study all over the world.

Telegram & Gazette June 15, 2008 "Another try for a Tony; Nominated director a Holy Cross grad" Bart Sher, a member of the College of the Holy Cross class of 1981 and director of the Broadway revival of the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical South Pacific, has received 11 Tony Award nominations including one for the best director of a musical.

Telegram & Gazette June 13, 2008 "Lives of struggle; Holy Cross students see Third World poverty up close" Students and staff at the College of the Holy Cross talk about their experience on the Tanzania Immersion Trip; a program designed to make participants more aware of the privileges they have and encourage them to extend a helping hand to the less fortunate. The program has 'immersed' hundreds of students in third world countries for the past 22 years.

Telegram & Gazette June 11, 2008 "Admissions games" Ann McDermott, director of admissions at the College of the Holy Cross, comments on the competitiveness of college admissions and offers tips to students just beginning the process.

WFSB TV (Hartford, Conn.)  June 10, 2008 "Stand Out Seniors: Jordie, Jake Smith" Incoming students Jordie and Jake Smith, identical twins from Winston, Conn., are among the "extraordinary graduates" featured in a week-long series on "stand out seniors."

Telegram & Gazette June 6, 2008 "Redfeather is making ‘Dream’ come true" The Redfeather Theatre Company at Holy Cross will present the fifth annual Worcester Shakespeare Festival from July 23 - August 17. Two of Shakespeare’s greatest comedies A Midsummer Night’s Dream and Twelfth Night will be performed.

Worcester News Tonight/NECN June 5, 2008 "Togo Palazzi is rooting on the Green" Former Boston Celtic Togo Palazzi '54 talks about the Holy Cross connection to the Celtics.

Growing Wealth June 1, 2008 "Where to Find Your Gold" Victor A. Matheson, associate professor of economics at the College of the Holy Cross, comments on the pros and cons of investing in gold.

Telegram & Gazette May 25, 2008 "College Town" Richard Herrick, professor of chemistry at the College of the Holy Cross, and Nancy Baldiga, associate professor and chair of the economics department at the College, make the Telegram & Gazette’s list of Fantastic Faculty.

Telegram & Gazette  May 24, 2008 "Grads urged to help someone" James M. Brennan, valedictorian of the College of the Holy Cross class of 2008, and Kevin M. Cahill, the keynote speaker and international humanitarian, address 669 graduates and their families at the College's 162nd commencement.

AIGA Annual National Design Competition & CASE Circle of Excellence Awards  Spring 2008 The brochure designed for the College’s Montserrat program — an exciting living-learning program that gives students a jumpstart on life at Holy Cross by combining academic, co-curricular and residential experiences in unique ways — has received awards from two national design competitions.  The honors include a silver medal in the 2008 CASE Circle of Excellence Awards contest and inclusion in the AIGA Annual National Design Competition as an example of outstanding design produced in 2007.  AIGA is one of the most prestigious design competitions in the country; less than 4% of entries were selected.

Worcester Magazine May 22, 2008 "Above and Beyond" In celebration of Memorial Day, Worcester Magazine remembers the nine Medal of Honor recipients from Worcester, including Rev. Joseph T. O'Callahan, S.J., a member of the mathematics department at the College of the Holy Cross who later became a chaplain in United States Navy; and Lt. John V. Power, USMC, a member of the Holy Cross Class of 1941.  An online photo gallery accompanies the article.

Indianapolis Star  May 21, 2008 "Super Bowl comes at good time of year for Indy" Victor A. Matheson, associate professor of economics at the College of the Holy Cross, provides insight on how hosting the Super Bowl in 2012 could economically impact the city of Indianapolis.

WCRN May 19, 2008 "The Hank Stolz Experience" Following news that Massachusetts Senator Ted Kennedy had suffered a seizure, Donald Brand, associate professor of political science at the College of the Holy Cross, talks with host Hank Stolz about Kennedy's role in Barack Obama's presidential campaign.

St. Petersburg Times May 17, 2008 "Does math for Rays' stadium add up?" Victor A. Matheson, associate professor of economics at the College of the Holy Cross, talks about the Tampa Bay Rays' plan to build a new $450-million waterfront stadium.

America May 12, 2008 "Life After Life After Death" Rev. William Reiser, S.J., professor of religious studies at the College of the Holy Cross, reviews a new book by Anglican Bishop N.T. Wright titled Surprised by Hope.

Telegram & Gazette  May 7, 2008 "Spillane Award honors Matthew 25 founder" The College of the Holy Cross Knights of Columbus, Crusader Council 2706 honored Rev. Fred Enman, S.J., founder and executive director of Matthew 25, Inc., an organization that provides affordable housing to families in need.  Fr. Enman received an award named after the late John W. Spillane ‘54, a prominent lawyer and community activist in Worcester.

Telegram & Gazette  May 5, 2008 "Holy Cross students find whole new world" Cynthia L. Stone, associate professor of modern languages and literatures at the College of the Holy Cross, and 40 of her students spent a month getting to know Worcester’s Latino population as part of a research assignment for her class.

Hartford Courant May 5, 2008 "Prep School In City A Dream Coming True" Patrick R. Moore, a member of the College of the Holy Cross Class of 2003, shares his plans for the new Covenant Preparatory School, a tuition-free middle-school for 60 boys from low-income Hartford families that will open on Aug. 28.

The Chronicle of Higher Education May 2, 2008 "How Colleges Use Alumni to Recruit Students" Ann McDermott, director of admissions at the College of the Holy Cross, talks about the role of alumni in interviewing prospective students, representing Holy Cross at college fairs and hosting receptions for accepted students.

Peer Review May 2, 2008 "Advising and the Liberal Arts: It Takes a College" Margaret Freije, associate dean of the College and associate professor of mathematics at the College of the Holy Cross, explains the academic advising process.

Telegram & Gazette May 1, 2008 "Latino students’ advocates focus on numbers" Jabian Gutierrez, a member of the College of the Holy Cross Class of 2008, talks about a new group, the Latino Education Advocacy Partnership, which aims to help young Latinos in the Worcester area do better on standardized testing and stay in school.

Telegram & Gazette  April 30, 2008 "Plastic bag ban sacked by voters" Sturbridge voters veto a proposal to ban plastic bags from supermarkets. Victor A. Matheson, associate professor of economics at the College of the Holy Cross, weighs in on the decision.

NECN/Worcester News Tonight April 30, 2008 "Russian murder mystery solved at Umass" Amy Adams, associate professor of Russian at the College of the Holy Cross, talks about the importance of DNA evidence confirming that recently found remains were children of Russian Czar Nicholas II.

Worcester News Tonight/NECN April 29, 2008 "Child abuse reporting comes under fire in Mass." A new report by the children's advocacy institute gives the Bay State a D-minus when it came to protecting children from abuse. Susan Cunningham, lecturer of sociology and associate director of concentrations for the Center for Interdisciplinary and Special Studies at the College of the Holy Cross, comments on the situation.

Worcester Business Journal April 25, 2008 "Crusaders Honor Mustard Seed Founder" The College of the Holy Cross will recognize four alumni, including Worcester resident Frank Kartheiser, Class of 1972, for their outstanding professional achievements and service with a Sanctae Crucis Award, the highest non-degree recognition bestowed by the College on an alumnus or alumna.

Telegram & Gazette April 25, 2008 "Black voices from 1800s resonate" Thomas L. Doughton, senior lecturer at the Center for Interdisciplinary and Special Studies at the College of the Holy Cross, and B. Eugene McCarthy, professor emeritus of English at Holy Cross, talk about about the new book they co-edited, From Bondage to Belonging: The Worcester Slave Narratives (2008). The book is a collection of autobiographies that tell the gripping stories of eight ex-slaves who settled in the Worcester area.

Telegram & Gazette April 23, 2008 "Pollan spreads ‘good food’ mantra: Eat the real thing" Michael Pollan, best-selling author, gave a presentation titled “In Defense of Food: The Omnivore's Solution” at the College of the Holy Cross last night. Pollan is the author of Botany of Desire: A Plant's-Eye View of the World (2002), The Omnivore's Dilemma (2007), and most recently In Defense of Food: An Eater's Manifesto (2008).

New York Daily News April 22, 2008 "Experts are speculating on possible successors for Cardinal Egan" Mathew Schmalz, associate professor of religious studies and director of the College Honors Program at the College of the Holy Cross, comments on possible successors to New York's Cardinal Egan.

The Boston Globe April 21, 2008 "Flock praises pope as visit ends" Mathew Schmalz, associate professor of religious studies and director of the College Honors Program at the College of the Holy Cross, looks back on the Pope's visit to the U.S., saying it "exceeded even the most optimistic hopes."

The Boston Globe April 20, 2008 "It'd take a miracle and then some" Rev. Thomas Worcester, S.J., associate professor of history at the College of the Holy Cross, comments on the large numbers of saints canonized by Pope John Paul II.

New York Daily News April 19, 2008 "Bookish Benedict is no John Paul II" Mathew Schmalz, associate professor of religious studies and director of the College Honors Program at the College of the Holy Cross, compares the personalities of Pope Benedict and Pope John Paul II.

Telegram & Gazette April 18, 2008 "Stoddart championed Nashua River cleanup" Local environmental legend Marion Stoddart showed a trailer for a forthcoming documentary titled “The Work of 1000” at the College of the Holy Cross. The film will chronicle her role in cleaning up the Nashua River.

Telegram & Gazette  April 18, 2008 "Not exactly ‘Ben-Hur’" Over 500 students from 18 different area high schools participated in the 36th annual Classics Day at the College of the Holy Cross.

The Boston Globe April 18, 2008 "It's colleges' turn for nail-biting" In a front page article, Ann McDermott, director of admissions at the College of the Holy Cross, talks about efforts to reach out to accepted students as they make their college decision.

The Boston Globe  April 18, 2008 "Pontiff tells Catholic educators not to stray from church" Mathew Schmalz, associate professor of religious studies and director of the College Honors Program at the College of the Holy Cross, comments on Pope Benedict's address to Catholic educators.

WGBH TV "Greater Boston" April 16, 2008 "The Pope's US Visit" Mathew Schmalz, associate professor of religious studies and director of the College Honors Program at the College of the Holy Cross, talks about the Pope's presence in the U.S. and his comments on the priest sex abuse scandal.

The New York Times April 16, 2008 "Pope, in U.S., Is ‘Ashamed’ of Pedophile Priests" In a front page article, Mathew Schmalz, associate professor of religious studies and director of the College Honors Program at the College of the Holy Cross, comments on Pope Benedict’s visit to the U.S. and his statement on the clergy sex abuse scandal.

Telegram & Gazette April 16, 2008 "Cook-off! Holy Cross students put culinary creativity to the test" The Student Government Association (SGA) and dining services at the College of the Holy Cross hosted the College’s first annual Kimball Kreations event, a cooking competition modeled after Food Network’s hit Iron Chef.

Dallas Morning News April 14, 2008 "First U.S. visit to make low-key Pope Benedict center of attention" David O'Brien, professor of history and Loyola Professor of Roman Catholic Studies, talks about the Pope's trip the U.S.

Telegram & Gazette  April 14, 2008 "Black alumni credit Rev. Brooks" The Black Student Union (BSU) at the College of the Holy Cross celebrated its 40th anniversary over the weekend. Numerous alumni were in attendance including U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas '71, and Theodore V. Wells Jr. '72, a partner in the New York law firm of Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison and one of the leading white-collar criminal defense attorneys in the nation, who gave the keynote address.

The Baltimore Sun April 13, 2008 "THE ticket for Catholics" Mathew Schmalz, associate professor of religious studies and director of the College Honors Program, comments on Pope Benedict's visit to the U.S.

The Boston Globe  April 13, 2008 "Pope is bringing a message of hope" In a front page article, Mathew Schmalz, associate professor of religious studies and director of the College Honors Program, comments on Pope Benedict's visit to the U.S.

Reuters April 10, 2008 "Pope may find willing ear among young U.S. Catholics" Mathew Schmalz, associate professor of religious studies and director of the College Honors Program at the College of the Holy Cross, provides insight on how younger Catholics will respond to the messages of Pope Benedict XVI during his visit to the U.S. next week.

The Item April 8, 2008 "Dostoevsky brings scholars to Clinton museum Friday" Predrag Cicovacki, an associate professor of philosophy at the College of the Holy Cross, talks about the upcoming Dostoevsky Conference he is holding at the College and at the Museum of Russian Icons in Clinton, Mass.

The Chronicle of Higher Education  April 7, 2008 "Guest Speakers" Stephanie Yuhl, associate professor of history at the College of the Holy Cross, talks about the role of guest speakers in her classroom.

Worcester News Tonight/NECN April 4, 2008 "MLK's legacy lives on in Worcester" Michael West, associate professor of history at the College of the Holy Cross, talks about the 40th anniversary of the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr.

Telegram & Gazette April 1, 2008 "Black students to celebrate" The Black Student Union (BSU) at the College of the Holy Cross will kick off a year-long commemoration of its rich 40-year history with an anniversary celebration from Friday, April 11 – Sunday, April 13 on the College campus.

Minnesota Public Radio April 1, 2008 "St. Paul's big gamble" Victor A. Matheson, associate professor of economics at the College of the Holy Cross, comments on the economic impact St. Paul, Minn. can expect as host of the Republican National Convention.

Telegram & Gazette  April 1, 2008 "Faith in art" Terri Priest, Worcester-based artist and retired Holy Cross professor, unveils her latest work commissioned exclusively for the College of the Holy Cross titled “Paths to Divine Light Through Vermeer’s Lens." The artwork is displayed in the cupola, a domed area near the entrance, in Smith Hall.

Kiplinger's Personal Finance  April 2008 Kiplinger's Personal Finance has ranked the College of the Holy Cross the No. 8 school on its list of “Top 50 Best Values in Liberal Arts Colleges.”