Monthly Archives: June 2003

Rev. John E. Brooks, S.J., to be Inducted into the International Scholar-Athlete Hall of Fame

Rev. John E. Brooks, S.J., president emeritus of Holy Cross, will be inducted into the Institute for International Sport’s Scholar-Athlete Hall of Fame on Thursday, June 26 as part of the United States Scholar-Athlete Games, taking place this week at … Continue reading →

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Alumni Reunion 2003

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June Marks the 160th Anniversary of the Naming of the College

It was June 18, 1843 when Bishop Fenwick formally announced the establishment of the College of the Holy Cross. He named the College after his cathedral in Boston, Mass. Just three days later, on June 21, 1843, the cornerstone was … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Professor Publishes Book on New York’s Biggest Disaster Prior to Sept. 11

WORCESTER, Mass. – Edward T. O’Donnell, associate professor of history at the College of the Holy Cross, recently published a new book titled Ship Ablaze: The Tragedy of the Steamboat General Slocum (Broadway Books, 2003). Named a “Sizzlin’ Read” for … Continue reading →

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Chris Matthews ’67, host of MSNBC’s “Hardball”

Father McFarland, chairman of the board of trustees Dr. Michael Collins, my fellow honorees Cardinal Dulles and Iris Cantor, distinguished faculty, Emily Collins of the class of 2003, a member of the extended Matthews-Collins clan, and Kathryn Casey of the … Continue reading →

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