Holy Cross College Honors Convocation will be held March 27
The annual Holy Cross College Honors Convocation will be held March 27, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. in the College’s Driscoll Auditorium. The event’s keynote address will be given by Brother George Klawitter, professor of English Literature at Saint Edwards University. Klawitter will speak about his latest book, Holy Cross in Algeria, about Father Basil Moreau’s first attempt at a foreign mission.
The 2008 Honors Convocation will be a celebration of Holy Cross education. It will feature the students who have attained at 3.50 or above grade point average in the spring, fall or both semesters of 2007. It will also recognize Dr. Justin Watson, Dean of Faculty and professor, who is the recipient the College’s Excellence in Teaching award.
Dr. Watson’s student nominations stated that his classes were always enjoyable due to his patience, passion, high academic standards and unwavering positive attitude. The students find his courses a valuable learning experience that combines the abstract course material with its real world, contemporary applications. His colleagues’ nominations described him as compassionate, respectful, helpful and mission-driven.
In addition to honoring Dean’s list students and Dr. Watson, the Convocation will also feature Brother George Klawitter. He became a Holy Cross Brother candidate when he was only 13 years old professed his vows in 1960. He has taught at several Holy Cross schools since then, including Holy Cross College in the early 1980s. For the past 14 years he has been teaching at St. Edward’s University, serving as the English Literature Department chair for the past 8. He has published 13 books including 4 of his own poetry. His latest book, Holy Cross in Algeria, contains translations from the French of 80 letters written by the early Holy Cross men who were sent to work in Algeria 1840 to 1849.
Published 3/18/2008 by KP Palmer