Holy Cross in the News (July - September 2009)

NECN/Channel 3 September 25, 2009 "Beetle regulated area spreads in Central Mass." Karen Ober, assistant professor of biology at the College of the Holy Cross, comments on the impact the Asian longhorned beetle will have in Central Mass. and the Northeast region.

The New York Times September 24, 2009 "It’s The Economy, Applicants" Ann McDermott, director of admissions at the College of the Holy Cross, talks about how the economy is impacting college applicants.

The New York Times September 24, 2009 "Should A College Applicant ‘Friend’ An Admissions Officer?" Ann McDermott, director of admissions at the College of the Holy Cross, talks about the College’s Facebook policy in The Choice, a New York Times education blog.

WTAG and the Telegram & Gazette September 23, 2009 "Matthews tackles hot topics at HC" Chris Matthews ‘67, host of MSNBC's Hardball with Chris Matthews and NBC’s The Chris Matthews Show, gave a talk at the College of the Holy Cross, where he remembered his days on “The Hill” and addressed hot-button issues including healthcare reform and the Tea Party movement.

Wisconsin Public Radio September 21, 2009 "International Olympic Committee set to announce host city for the 2016 Summer Games" Victor Matheson, associate professor of economics at the College of the Holy Cross, discusses the economic impact the Olympics could have on surrounding states if Chicago is selected to host the 2016 Summer Olympics.

Telegram & Gazette September 18, 2009 "House approves student loan reform bill" Lynne Myers, director of financial aid at the College of the Holy Cross, comments on the House of Representatives approving a student loan reform bill.

Inside Higher Ed September 17, 2009 "Climate Action for Some" Scott Merrill, director of physical plant and co-chair of the Presidential Task Force on the Environment at the College of the Holy Cross, talks about the College's goal to reduce carbon gas emissions 20 percent by 2015 and reach carbon neutrality by 2040.  Holy Cross is one of 88 colleges and universities who submitted a climate action place this week as part of the American College and University Presidents Climate Commitment.

NECN/Channel 3 September 14, 2009 "Holy Cross students getting back to their 'roots'" Robert Bertin, professor of biology at the College of the Holy Cross, and Renee Harkins ’10, talk about their efforts to grow a community garden on campus.

Bloomberg News September 13, 2009 "Michelangelo’s Florence Is Abuzz Over 11-Ton American Statue" Amanda Luyster, lecturer in the visual arts department at the College of the Holy Cross, weighs in on the controversy surrounding the installation of a bronze statue, created by New York artist Greg Wyatt, on Florence's Piazza della Signoria.

NECN/Worcester News Tonight September 10, 2009 "Holy Cross gears up for Walk to Cure Cancer" In a feature story, Helena Mahan, physical plant, who is currently battling cancer, and Matt Shapiro '10, who is currently in remission, talk about the College of the Holy Cross' involvement in the Walk to Cure Cancer.

The Wall Street Journal September 9, 2009 "Pier Pressure" Edward O'Donnell, associate professor of history at the College of the Holy Cross, reviews James T. Fisher's On the Irish Waterfront, a new book exploring the rise of New York's commercial port from the early 1900s to the 1950s. 

SmartMoney September 2009  "10 Things College Admissions Tests Don't Do" Ann McDermott, director of admissions at the College of the Holy Cross, talks about the College's standardized testing optional policy and the controversial writing portion of the exam.

Telegram & Gazette September 8, 2009 "Academic tastes" Martin Dudek, assistant director of dining at the College of the Holy Cross, comments on how dining choices on campus are getting healthier.

The Boston Globe September 4, 2009 "Catholic leaders defend O’Malley" In response to the controversy surrounding Cardinal O'Malley's role in Senator Edward M. Kennedy’s funeral, Rev. Michael C. McFarland, S.J., president of the College of the Holy Cross, comments on the cardinal's plea for more civil dialogue around divisive issues.

The Salt Lake Tribune September 4, 2009 "Utahn strives to welcome fellow vets to Massachusetts college" A native of Sandy, Utah, Michael Lochhead, vice president for administration and finance at the College of the Holy Cross, shares his experiences attending college under the previous G.I. Bill and talks about how the new bill could positively impact campus culture at Holy Cross.

TSN Canada's Sports Leader September 4, 2009 "Saskatchewan Style" Jocelyn Kratchmer’11, a member of the College of the Holy Cross class of 2011 and the women’s hockey team, is the subject of a feature story on TSN Canada’s Sports Leader. (Starts at approximately 3:30 minutes.)

WNYC FM - New York Public Radio September 3, 2009 "Game, Set, Cash" Victor Matheson, associate professor of economics at the College of the Holy Cross, talks about the economic impact of the U.S. Open.

NECN/Worcester News Tonight September 3, 2009 "College orientations go high-tech" Students, faculty and administrators at the College of the Holy Cross talk about the College using more social media and technology in the classroom.

Telegram & Gazette August 31, 2009 "Colleges' new survival kits" Martha Sullivan, director of health services for College of the Holy Cross, talks about the College’s preparedness for the flu virus, novel A/H1N1.

Worcester Mag August 27, 2009 "Tellin works grace the Cantor" Worcester Mag previews James Tellin: Drawn from Nature/ Work from the 1990s to the Present, the latest exhibit at the Cantor Art Gallery at the College of the Holy Cross. The exhibit, on display from Sept. 2 – Oct. 7, is the first in-depth survey of the Worcester artist’s work to be held in the region.

Remembering Senator Edward M. Kennedy August 26, 2009 Media coverage related to the legacy of Sen. Kennedy

The New York Times, Aug. 26, "Excerpts From Kennedy’s Speeches" The Boston Globe, Aug. 26, "Who, now, will bear the torch?" The Boston Globe, Aug. 26, "Kennedy, the Senate’s liberal lion, dead at 77" Reuters, Aug. 26, "Kennedy’s force felt in healthcare debate" Telegram & Gazette, Aug. 27, "Kennedy remembered for his service to the people" The Huffington Post, Aug. 27, "The Liberals' Liberal" Catholic Free Press, Aug. 28, "'He taught us how to turn idealism into action'" Telegram & Gazette, Aug. 29, "Church leaders laud Kennedy"

Crain's Chicago Business August 24, 2009 "Daley's Olympian stretch" Victor Matheson, associate professor of economics at the College of the Holy Cross, weighs in on the controversy surrounding how much of an economic boost the city of Chicago could expect as host of the 2016 Olympics.

Worcester Business Journal August 17, 2009 "Local Colleges Move Away From SATs" Ann McDermott, director of admissions at the College of the Holy Cross, comments on the College’s decision to go SAT optional.

Worcester Business Journal August 17, 2009 "Stepping Up: Holy Cross Alumni group increases support for intern program" Mary Donahue Quinlan ’76, advertising director of Cosmopolitan magazine, talks about how the Holy Cross Leadership Council of New York funded about twice the number of internships this summer than in year pasts, due to the down economy. Lauren Therry ’10 and Katie Gardner ‘10, talk about how lucky they are to be working at Cosmopolitan with Quinlin and benefiting from the alumni group’s generosity.  

Telegram & Gazette August 17, 2009 "New GI Bill: Yellow Ribbon program offers additional money and benefits to help veterans earn college degrees" Lynne Myers, director of financial aid at the College of the Holy Cross, talks about the College’s participation in the new GI Bill.  Holy Cross is offering $18,000 a year to eligible students.

The Boston Globe August 17, 2009 "A new entrée to college" In a Boston Globe feature story, Nancy Baldiga, associate professor of economics and dean of the class of 2013 at the College of the Holy Cross, and members of the class of 2013 talk about the Paper Project. The Paper Project is a summer reading assignment for incoming students at the College, who have been asked to read the newspaper—rather than a book—then discuss articles with classmates in a new online forum.

Telegram & Gazette August 13, 2009 "Scholarly priest’s deeds recalled" The College of the Holy Cross remembers Rev. Joseph B. Pomeroy, S.J. Fr. Pomeroy is credited with bringing in the technology age to Catholic universities including Holy Cross and Boston College.

Telegram & Gazette August 12, 2009 "Mrs. Shriver ‘empowered us all'" Rev. John E. Brooks, S.J., president emeritus at the College of the Holy Cross, remembers Eunice Kennedy Shriver, who was on the Board of Trustees at the College from 1981-86. In 1979, she gave the Commencement address at Holy Cross and received an honorary degree for her efforts to improve life for mentally and physically handicapped children.

Telegram & Gazette August 11, 2009 "Looking to past to define future" Robert Bertin, professor and chair of the biology department at the College of the Holy Cross, has been conducting a nature survey in Worcester County by collecting as many plants as possible. He will use the information to make sense of the effect on the region by such forces as global warming, habitat degradation, habitat change and the damage to native plant species from invasive species.

The Chronicle of Higher Education August 10, 2009 "Navigating New (Media) Frontiers" Kristine Maloney, director of national communications and media relations at the College of the Holy Cross, writes about the changing media landscape for The Chronicle of Higher Education.

Telegram & Gazette August 10, 2009 "On the job: Anthony Cerundolo, head athletic trainer, College of the Holy Cross, Worcester" Anthony Cerundolo, head athletic trainer at the College of the Holy Cross, is profiled in the Telegram & Gazette’s ‘On the Job’ section.

ESPN.com August 6, 2009 "Career assistant finally finds perfect fit" Profile on Sean Kearney, the new head men's basketball coach at the College of the Holy Cross.

Worcester Mag August 6, 2009 "The spin doctor is in" In a Worcester Mag cover story, Matthew Koss, associate professor of physics at the College of the Holy Cross, and seniors Kevin Sullo and Tom Booth, talk about studying the physics of baseball during their summer research.  Sullo and Booth took their research a step further, by taking a zero-gravity flight to study how a baseball moves through air.

NPR - All Things Considered August 3, 2009 "New GI Bill Offers Massive Benefits" Michael Lochhead, vice president for administration and finance at the College of the Holy Cross, provides insight into how the new GI Bill will work for veterans interested in attending Holy Cross.

Liberal Education August 3, 2009 "Sustaining Institutional Mission through “Pilgrimage”" In an essay, Charles Weiss, associate professor of psychology and director of grants, corporate, and foundation giving at the College of the Holy Cross, shares his experiences during a pilgrimage in Spain and Italy designed to deepen faculty members’ understanding of the College’s Jesuit mission.

NECN/Channel 3 August 3, 2009 "Cash for clunkers program boosts auto sales" Victor Matheson, associate professor of economics at the College of the Holy Cross, comments on how Cash for Clunkers, the government's car allowance rebate system, will impact the economy.

News Herald (Panama City, Fla.) August 2, 2009 "Gators don't feel crunch" In an article on the University of Florida's rapidly increasing athletic budget, Victor Matheson, associate professor of economics at the College of the Holy Cross, comments on the millions of dollars brought into the school through star football player and Heisman Trophy winner Tim Tebow.

Careers and Colleges Magazine July 27, 2009 "Academic Support Services Help Every Student" Maggie Wright, a member of the College of the Holy Cross class of 2011; Jimmy Doan, a member of the class of 2009; and Christina Chen, director of academic services and learning resources, provide insight into how academic support centers can benefit all types of colleges students.

Telegram & Gazette July 26, 2009 "$900K grant to Holy Cross" The College of the Holy Cross has received a $900,000 grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to improve science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education in high-needs school districts by attracting undergraduates in these fields to teaching careers.

Telegram & Gazette July 24, 2009 "Macbeth strikes perfect balance" The Redfeather Theatre Company at the College of the Holy Cross gets rave reviews for their performance of Macbeth at the Worcester Shakespeare Festival.

Rockingham News July 19, 2009 "A month of heartache and hope in Kenya" Nora Happny and Ellen Thomson, both College of the Holy Cross class of 2010, reflect on their experiences learning and volunteering in Kibera, the largest slum in sub-Saharan Africa, during a summer study abroad program in Kenya.

NECN/Worcester News Tonight July 17, 2009 "Theater company prepares for ambitious Shakespeare festival" The Redfeather Theatre Company at the College of the Holy Cross prepares for opening night of the Worcester Shakespeare Festival at the Memorial Grove Amphitheatre in Green Hill Park. The season opens July 21 and runs through August 23, with performances of Macbeth and Much Ado About Nothing.

Worcester Mag July 15, 2009 "The Bard returns to Green Hill" Worcester Mag previews the sixth annual Worcester Shakespeare Festival presented by the Redfeather Theatre Company at the College of the Holy Cross. The season runs July 21 - August 23, with performances of Macbeth and Much Ado About Nothing.

FOX25 Morning News July 15, 2009 "Will Sotomayor beconfirmed?" Caren Dubnoff, associate professor of political science at the College of the Holy Cross, provides analysis of Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor's confirmation hearings.

Associated Press July 14, 2009 "Campus cuisine: Dorm cooking, dining hall options" In a national story on new trends in campus dining, Angelo Berti, sous chef at the College of the Holy Cross, talks about the cooking lessons he gives in the residence halls.

Kansas City Star July 13, 2009 "KC to get All-Star Game in 2012" Victor Matheson, associate professor of economics at the College of the Holy Cross, talks about the financial realities of hosting the All-Star Game.

WHAS (FOX News Radio affiliate in Louisville, Ky.) July 13, 2009 "Obama meets Pope Benedict XVI" Mathew Schmalz, associate professor of religious studies at the College of the Holy Cross, talks about President Obama's meeting with the Pope and what it means for Catholics.

U.S. News & World Report - "God and Country" blog July 9, 2009 "How Meeting the Pope Can Change Obama's Rocky Catholic Narrative" Mathew Schmalz, associate professor of religious studies at the College of the Holy Cross, provides insight on what to expect during President Obama's meeting with Pope Benedict XVI.

NECN/Worcester News Tonight July 6, 2009 "State Rep. hopes to extend tax credits to video game makers" Video game developer Dan Conti, a mathematics major in the College of the Holy Cross class of 2003, talks about the video game industry in relation to a new bill that would give tax credits to video game companies in Massachusetts.

Morning Edition - WBUR (Boston's NPR affiliate) July 4, 2009 "Vatican Investigates U.S. Nuns For Straying From Catholic Doctrine" Alice Laffey, associate professor of religious studies at the College of the Holy Cross, comments on the Vatican's investigations of American nuns.

Pulse Magazine July 2009 "Becoming a Big Brother" Timothy Harrington, a member of the College of the Holy Cross class of 2010, describes his experiences in the Big Brothers Big Sisters of America program.

Savannah Morning News July 1, 2009 "Dollars & Sense: The King lives in tchotchkes and CDs" Victor Matheson, associate professor of economics at the College of the Holy Cross and an expert in celebrity memorabilia, comments on the public's interest in Michael Jackson merchandise.