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In this issue:
Syllabus: Raza e Identidad (Race and Identity)
with Rosa Carrasquillo, associate professor of history
By Maura Sullivan Hill
Keeping the Wheels Rolling
An injury and an accident did not stop Kate Ginsbach ’11 from pushing herself into the world of elite extreme sports—and one of the most challenging races on the planet.
By Dave Greenslit
Is There One Right Way to Teach?
Holy Cross has launched the careers of generations of passionate and talented teachers. And, in recent years, the College has forged a strong relationship with Teach for America—many alumni have taught with the 25-year-old organization, which has both proponents and critics. But the larger conversation on campus focuses on what is best for the students in the classroom and whether there is, in fact, only one right way to teach.
By Maura Sullivan Hill
In Our Nation’s Capital
Amy Brundage ’03 is a White House insider who has been working for President Barack Obama since he was a senator. Neema Hakim ’14 turned a White House internship into a full-time job. Get an insider’s look at working at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.
By Caralee Adams
Second Acts
With their liberal arts education as a firm foundation, these four alumni had the confidence to reinvent themselves
By Katharine Whittemore
Major in Anything … Succeed in Business
Enthusiastic alumni in the business sector mentor students and fuel the success of the Ciocca Office of Entrepreneurial Studies
By Debra Steilen
A Fair Share
Catch up with Peter O’Connor ’63—his work for affordable housing in New Jersey was introduced in our Fall 2001 issue and he received a lifetime achievement award in 2015. Then, meet current student Sean Griffin ’16, who has participated in affordable housing efforts in both Washington, D.C. and Worcester.
By Katharine Whittemore
“To those who have been given much, much will be expected”
By Rebecca Cormier Ruiz ’96
The Profile: Rochelle Bard ’98
After studying biology at Holy Cross, Rochelle Bard ’98 was considering medical school when the words of a stranger inspired her to follow her passion for music. Today, she is an acclaimed opera singer.
By Benjamin Gleisser
Artifact: Fr. Markey’s Boston Celtics Draft Letter
Also:
- Campus Notebook
- Faculty & Staff
- Sports
- The Power of One
- Alumni News
- Mystery Photo
- Book Notes
- In Memoriam
Publication Date
Spring 4-5-2016
Publisher
College of the Holy Cross
City
Worcester
Keywords
Alumni, campus news, Kate Ginsbach ’11, Leadville 100 MTB, Teach for America, Amy Brundage ’03, Neema Hakim ’14, White House, Obama, liberal arts, Ciocca Office of Entrepreneurial Studies, business, affordable housing, opera
Volume
50
Number
2
Rights
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Recommended Citation
College of the Holy Cross, "Holy Cross Magazine, Vol. 50, No. 2, Spring 2016" (2016). Holy Cross Magazine. 34.
https://crossworks.holycross.edu/hcm/34