Three Concurrent Business Workshops Over Fall Break
During the College of the Holy Cross’ fall break, the Ciocca Center stayed busy hosting three concurrent workshops to support students in completing their certificate requirements. 95 students participated, exploring how their liberal arts background informs opportunities in business, finance, and entrepreneurship. Each workshop offered experimental and hands-on learning, supporting students to translate classroom knowledge into skills for the professional world.
Global Supply Chain Management with Site Visit to Polar Beverages
46 students participated in the Global Supply Chain Management workshop, which included a site visit to Polar Beverages. Led by alumni, the program offered insight into global supply in distributing goods and services. Students had the opportunity to meet with supply chain managers overseeing a range of products to better understand the political, cultural, and ethical challenges embedded in these processes. The hands-on site visit provided a unique opportunity to observe a working supply chain. A biology major shared that “without much of a business background, I learned a lot with the various lectures and activities throughout the day.” They go on to describe the supply chain simulation as a “ very engaging way to truly see how much communication and coordination goes into supply chain management.”
Global Entrepreneurship & Innovation on Campus
12 students participated in the Global Entrepreneurship & Innovation on campus, designed to guide students to break down complex problems, transform ideas into actionable solutions, and develop business models to bring ideas to life. By the end of the two days, students were encouraged to present their ideas to the group. “One day, I would absolutely feel fulfilled by working on a project to get more people to use public transportation,” shared one student when asked if they plan to continue working on their idea, closing with “and I now know that an app could be created to help with all issues.” Students described the workshop as “extremely rewarding and beneficial” as it furthered their skills in human-centered design through a series of interactive workshops and collaborative activities.
Finance Boot Camp in NYC
37 students explored finance on Wall Street with an overnight trip to NYC. After a prep session on campus, they attended a networking event and session at JP Morgan where they discussed wealth management, discussed current events and trends that shape the visions and courses of action within the company. At KeyBank, they were able to tour the trading floor and see first hand how traders use Bloomberg. The workshop concluded with a panel of investment bankers at Jefferies where a moderator asked a few questions, before encouraging students to engage. “I want to thank all the alumni,” shares one student “who took time from their busy schedules to meet and connect with us.”
Special Thanks to ALL of our Alumni
Earl Baker ‘19, Will Bonnell ‘16, Madison Brenchak ‘22, John Burke ‘10, Joe Dalton ‘17, Bob Eilbacher ‘17, Liz Garfield ‘25, Brendan Grady ‘89, KC Grady ‘22, Sean Kirkpatrick ‘17, Roger Lobo ‘04, Rose Lynkasamy ‘25, Chase Maitland ‘22, Carson Marsh ‘17, Brian Mauthe ‘11, Jason Modak ‘22, Pete Mondani ’79, Conor Moynihan ‘13, Keith Newman ‘95, Richie Palazzese ’18, Meg Pfau ‘20, Erin Robert ‘06, Jon Sidari ‘16, Chris Stevens ‘06, Ralph Zingone ‘90 who shared their time and expertise with Holy Cross students!
Written by Maeley Nakamura ‘26
