Monthly Archives: November 2002

Hogwarts at Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – On Friday, Dec. 6 from 7-8 p.m. in Haberlin Hall, the College of the Holy Cross will present “Hogwarts at Holy Cross: A Science Extravaganza” for students in first through eighth grades and their families. The event … Continue reading →

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National AIDS Awareness Week Observed at Holy Cross National AIDS Awareness Week Observed at Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – The Bishop Healy Multicultural Society at the College of the Holy Cross has planned a series of events for AIDS Compassion and Awareness Week. The schedule of events is as follows: Monday, Dec. 2 – From 11:30 … Continue reading →

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Expert on Pearl Harbor at Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – Edward T. O’Donnell, associate professor of history at the College of the Holy Cross, is an expert on the historical events at Pearl Harbor. He is available to speak to the media on the upcoming Dec. 7 … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Receives $200,000 Grant From James H. Napier Foundation

WORCESTER, Mass. – The College of the Holy Cross has been awarded a grant in the amount of $200,000 from the James H. Napier Foundation, of which alumnus John Benison ’50 is a current board member. The money, which will … Continue reading →

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AIDS Compassion and Awareness Charity Banquet at Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – On Thursday, Dec. 5 at 6 p.m. the Bishop Healy Multicultural Society at the College of the Holy Cross will hold an AIDS Compassion and Awareness Banquet in the Hogan Campus Center Ballroom. The evening is an … Continue reading →

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Christmas Gifts from Bethlehem at Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – Christian Palestinian artisan and peace activist George Rishmawi will visit the College of the Holy Cross on Wednesday, Dec. 4 from 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. He will be selling artwork created by his family and speaking … Continue reading →

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National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week 2002

Join your fellow Holy Cross students as they raise awareness to the problems of hunger and homelessness during the College’s annual week of events, sponsored by the Student Coalition on and Hunger and Homelessness (SCOHAH), an organization run through the … Continue reading →

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The Colleges of Worcester Consortium, Inc. Presents

On Monday, November 25 from 8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., The Colleges of Worcester Consortium, Inc. will present a symposium titled “The Role of Higher Education in Serving the Worcester Community; College Students in Civic Engagement” in the Hogan Campus … Continue reading →

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Journalist and Author Helen Zia to Speak at Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – Journalist and author Helen Zia will deliver a lecture titled “Raising Our Voices, Building Bridges, and the Power of Transformation: Notes of an Asian American Feminist Activist” at Holy Cross on Tuesday, December 3 at 7:00 p.m. … Continue reading →

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Annual Advent of Lessons and Carols at Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – Holy Cross’ annual Advent Festival of Lessons and Carols will be held on Wednesday, December 11 at 8:00 p.m. in the St. Joseph Memorial Chapel. All are invited to attend as the Holy Cross College Choir performs … Continue reading →

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Russian Lawyer to Discuss Moscow Hostage Crisis at Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – On Tuesday, Nov. 19 from 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. in room 406 of the Hogan Campus Center, Satsita Murodova will give a lecture titled “Russia’s War on Terrorism? The Conflict in Chechnya.” A lawyer and legal … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Earns Top Distinctions at Yale Invitational Mock Trial Tournament

WORCESTER, Mass. – The College of the Holy Cross participated in the Yale Invitational Mock Trial Tournament at Yale University November 8 – 9, 2002, earning five top distinctions. This year four Holy Cross Mock Trial teams were invited to … Continue reading →

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Gamelan Gita Sari Fall Concert at Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – The Gamelan Gita Sari fall concert will be performed on Friday, Dec. 6 at 8 p.m. in Brooks Concert Hall at the College of the Holy Cross. The concert is free and open to the public. Students … Continue reading →

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Guitarist John Rush to perform

Huntsville, Ala., native John Rush has been playing the guitar since he was 12 years old. From there, he went to Athens, Georgia where he majored in classical guitar at the University of Georgia. Rush averages more than 200 shows … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross to Hold Performance on Worcester’s African-American History

WORCESTER, Mass. – On Tuesday, November 19 at 7:00 p.m. in the Rehm Library, the College of the Holy Cross will present “An Evening with the Rich Sisters.” The performance is free and open to the public. Interpreters Dr. Ogretta … Continue reading →

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Tenure-Track Faculty

This fall, 18 new members of the faculty have been hired in tenure-track positions: Josep Alba-Salas, assistant professor in the modern languages and literatures department(Spanish), earned his Ph.D. in linguistics from Cornell University. The recipient of many research fellowships and … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Professor Awarded Prestigious 2002 Whiting Writers’ Award

WORCESTER, Mass. – Danzy Senna of the English department was awarded the 2002 Whiting Writers’ Award at a ceremony at Pierpont Morgan Library in New York on October 30. The Whiting Awards, which are $35,000 each, have been given annually … Continue reading →

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Comedian Alexandra McHale

On Saturday, November 16 comedian Alexandra McHale will perform in Crossroads Pub at 10 p.m. This event is sponsored by the Campus Activities Board (CAB). A graduate of Fairfield University in Conn., McHale is a member of the prestigious Actor’s … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross to Hold Workshop on Deaf Religious Interpretation

WORCESTER, Mass. – On Saturday, November 16 from 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. in the Rehm Library, the College of the Holy Cross will host a workshop titled “God Has Called Me to Interpret, Now What Do I Do?” This … Continue reading →

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Organ Concert at Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – There will be an organ concert on Sunday, November 24 at 3:00 p.m. in the St. Joseph Memorial Chapel at the College of the Holy Cross. The concert is free and open to the public. As part … Continue reading →

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