Archive for August, 2016

105 Students Participate in 20th Anniversary of Odyssey Program

August 26th, 2016 by Jessica McCaughey

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One hundred and five members of the incoming class of 2020 participate in Odyssey, a one-week summer orientation for multicultural and international students, as well as American students living abroad, first-generation college students, Pell eligible students, and students for whom English is their second language.  This year marks the 20th anniversary of the program.

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Above, participants gather on the steps of Dinand Library. At its inception, 20 students participated in the program; this year, 105 students are took part.

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Above, students enjoy off-campus excursions in the local Worcester community. Additionally, the week included dinner at a Holy Cross faculty member’s house, participating in community service, and settling into life on Mount St. James.

Photography by Tom Rettig

Student Volunteers at Wheelchair Lacrosse Clinic

August 9th, 2016 by Jessica McCaughey

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Jack McGovern ’17 volunteers at a wheelchair lacrosse clinic held in Hayward, Calif. Working closely with the Center for Independent Living and Wheelchair Lacrosse USA, McGovern supports players in the high-demand, fast and fun sport.

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McGovern is a political science major and lacrosse player from San Francisco.

Holy Cross Alumni Attend White House Correspondents’ Dinner

August 5th, 2016 by Jessica McCaughey

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From left, Broderick Johnson ’78, Assistant to the President, Cabinet Secretary, and Chair of the My Brother’s Keeper Task Force, Terese Casey ’82, Pamela (Wright) Lane ’88, Senator Robert Casey ’82, United States Senator for Pennsylvania, and Rick Lane ’88, Sr. Vice President Government Affairs at 21st Century Fox, attend the White House Correspondents’ Dinner on April 30, 2016.

The White House Correspondents’ Dinner is traditionally attended by senior government officials and members of the press corps, as well as, the U.S. president and the first lady. Proceeds from the dinner go toward scholarships and awards aimed at supporting aspiring journalists and recognizing excellence in the profession.

Photo submitted by Rick Lane ’88

Community Members Volunteer to Clean Up Local Bikeway

August 3rd, 2016 by Jessica McCaughey

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Members of the Holy Cross community joined Congressman Jim McGovern to participate in cleanup efforts of the local Blackstone Valley bike path. Volunteers gathered at the Honorable Richard J. Dwinell Blackstone Valley memorial access area, a portion of the Blackstone Valley bike path in Millbury, Mass.

Photo courtesy of Congressman McGovern’s Office.