Convocation to Honor Students and Outstanding Faculty Member
The annual Holy Cross College Honors Convocation will be held March 28, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. in the College’s Driscoll Auditorium. The event’s keynote address will be given by Sister Amy Cavender, C.S.C., Ph.D., assistant professor of political science at Saint Mary’s College. Cavender will speak about Holy Cross education and action in the world.
It will be a night to celebrate Holy Cross education. Holy Cross College students who have achieved a grade point average of 3.50 or above in the spring or fall or both semesters of 2006 will be recognized at Honors Convocation, along with Robert Kloska, assistant professor of philosophy and campus minister. He is the recipient of this year’s Holy Cross College award for outstanding service.
In nominating Kloska for this award, faculty and staff noted that he never neglects the hearts of students as he helps educate their minds. At Holy Cross, Kloska teaches philosophy and theology, founded and directs the Office of Campus Ministry, founded the International Program, initiated the building of the symbolic archway at the entrance to campus, founded the Mission Team and devotes many hours each week to encouraging and supporting students outside of the classroom. In addition, Kloska has demonstrated leadership and initiative by helping to increase the visibility of Holy Cross College both locally and nationally. Interviewed by Newsweek, the National Catholic Register and many other publications, he directs the Antioch youth group in addition to being a frequent speaker at various high school, youth and adult functions. He recently helped to establish a local Catholic radio station, “Holy Radio,” 1580 AM. Kloska attends St. Matthew Cathedral Catholic Church with his wife, Margy, and their five children.
Kloska is indeed a fine example of a Holy Cross educator, as is keynote speaker Sister Amy Cavender, C.S.C. Cavender has a long history serving the Congregation of Holy Cross and other religious and lay organizations around the world, such as Queen of Apostles Philosophy Centre Jinja, A Place Called Home, Jubilee USA Network, Indiana University South Bend, the University of Notre Dame, and of course, Saint Mary’s College. Cavender was also a professor at Holy Cross College, and in that time assisted Kloska in campus ministry. She holds a Ph.D. in government and international studies from the University of Notre Dame.
Published 3/21/2007 by Sara Kassen