Monthly Archives: February 2001

Middle Eastern Ensemble “Anatolia” to Perform at Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – The band Anatolia will give a performance of Middle Eastern music at 8 p.m. on Friday, March 16, in the Brooks Concert Hall. Sponsored by the Muslim Endeavor to Create Cultural Awareness (MECCA), the concert is free … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Launches Online Faculty Experts Media Guide

WORCESTER, Mass. – Today the Holy Cross Public Affairs office is launching the revised Holy Cross Experts Media Guide. This online tool is designed to aid journalists in locating Holy Cross faculty who are experts in specific fields. It is … Continue reading →

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March Music Events at Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – There will be a number of musical events during the month of March at Holy Cross. All concerts are free and open to the public. The schedule is as follows: Thursday, March 15, at 8 p.m. – … Continue reading →

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In Memoriam:

Jacob Hiatt, a local philanthropist, long-time trustee and devoted friend of the College died Sunday at his home in Worcester. Husband of the late Frances (Lavine) Hiatt, he was the father of two daughters: Myra Kraft, wife of Robert Kraft, … Continue reading →

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Statement Regarding Unsanctioned Religious Group at Holy Cross

To all Members of the Holy Cross Community: I want to inform you of the existence of an unsanctioned religious group which has become active at Holy Cross and at other Worcester colleges. This group is distinguished by many features … Continue reading →

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Hypnotist Frank Santos Comes to Campus

Frank Santos, the R-Rated hypnotist and comedian, will give a performance on Friday, Feb. 23, at 10:30 p.m. in Crossroads, located in the basement of the Hogan Campus Center. Santos’ show is free and open to the public. As an … Continue reading →

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Professor Aleksandar Jokic to Lecture at Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – Professor Aleksandar Jokic will deliver a lecture on Monday, Feb. 26, at 4 p.m. in the Browsing Room of Dinand Library. Jokic’s lecture, titled “What American Peacemakers Should Know about the Balkans,” is free and open to … Continue reading →

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Funk/Soul Band “Averi” to Perform at Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – Funk/soul band “Averi” will give a concert at 10 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 24, in Crossroads, located in the Hogan Campus Center. Sponsored by the Campus Activities Board, the concert is free and open to the public. … Continue reading →

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Beauchamp Painting Given in Honor of Frank Vellaccio

On Friday, February 16, a ceremony was held to acknowledge the College’s acquisition of Robert Beauchamp’s “The Artist In His Studio.” The painting is currently on display in the Cantor Art Gallery, and was given in honor of the contributions … Continue reading →

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Rabbi Norman Cohen ’72 Visits Holy Cross

On March 1, Rabbi Norman M. Cohen gave a speech at Holy Cross titled “What’s a Nice Jewish Boy Doing at Holy Cross?” The lecture was sponsored by the Center for Religion, Ethics and Culture and the Kraft-Hiatt Fund. A … Continue reading →

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Child Abuse Expert Murray Straus to Lecture at Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – Internationally renowned sociologist Murray Straus will deliver a lecture on Wednesday, Feb. 21, at 7 p.m. in Room 519 of the Hogan Campus Center. Straus’ lecture, entitled “Corporal Punishment by Parents: The Cradle of Violence in the … Continue reading →

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Deaf Culture Events at Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – There will be a number of Deaf culture events during the months of February and March at Holy Cross. All events are free and open to the public. The schedule is as follows: Sunday, Feb. 18, at … Continue reading →

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Celebrate Valentine’s Day at Kimball!

Celebrate Valentine’s Day at Kimball! Who:    All Holy Cross Students What:    Valentine’s Day Dinner and “Love Artists’ Dessert Event” Where:    Kimball Main Dining Room When:    Wednesday, February 14, 4:30 -7:00 p.m.* Menu:Have fun creating sweet messages to your Valentine, using … Continue reading →

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Motivational Speaker Drew Brown to Speak at Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – Motivational speaker Drew Brown will deliver a lecture on Wednesday, Feb. 28, at 7:30 p.m. in the Ballroom of the Hogan Campus Center. Sponsored by the Black Student Union, Campus Activities Board, Naval Science (NROTC) department and … Continue reading →

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Motivational Speaker Drew Brown to Speak at Holy Cross

Motivational speaker Drew Brown will deliver a lecture on Wednesday, Feb. 28, at 7:30 p.m. in the Ballroom of the Hogan Campus Center. Sponsored by the Black Student Union, Campus Activities Board, Naval Science (NROTC) department and the President’s Office, … Continue reading →

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Acoustic Guitarist Howie Day at Holy Cross

Howie Day will give a concert at 9:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 13, in Crossroads, located in the basement of the Hogan Campus Center. The concert is free and open to Holy Cross and Consortium students with college IDs. Based … Continue reading →

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Artists Robert ParkeHarrison and Barbara Diduk to Exhibit at Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – The Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Art Gallery at the College of the Holy Cross presents “Kingdom,” new work by Holy Cross professor Robert ParkeHarrison, and “Clay and Steel,” sculpture by Barbara Diduk, from March 12 to … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Students Participate in Spring Break Service Programs

While college students around the country are enjoying their spring break vacationing in exotic locales, approximately 350 Holy Cross students will depart from Worcester on March 3 to spend their spring break participating in Habitat for Humanity and the Appalachia … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Basketball is #1

Men With a 77-67 win Wednesday night over Navy, Holy Cross captured its first regular-season Patriot League crown. The 2000-01 Crusaders boast a season record of 19-5 overall, and 9-1 in Patriot League play. Under head coach Ralph Willard ‘’67, … Continue reading →

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Artists Robert ParkeHarrison and Barbara Diduk to Exhibit at Holy Cross

The Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Art Gallery at the College of the Holy Cross presents “Kingdom,” new work by Holy Cross professor Robert ParkeHarrison, and “Clay and Steel,” sculpture by Barbara Diduk, from March 12 to April 14, 2001. … Continue reading →

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