Monthly Archives: October 2003

Faculty Awards Presented at Holy Cross

Posted on October 6, 2003 by College of the Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – The annual Fall Convocation was held at Holy Cross on Tuesday, Sept. 30. The event honored the recipient of the 2003 Holy Cross Distinguished Teaching Award and the recipients of the Rev. Raymond J. Swords, S.J., Faculty … Continue reading →

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Celebrating the 175th Anniversary of the Blackstone Canal

Posted on October 6, 2003 by College of the Holy Cross

On the 175th anniversary of the Blackstone Canal, cities and towns of the Blackstone Valley will celebrate the arrival of the first canal boat, the Lady Carrington, to the Port of Worcester by “raising a ruckus.” Churches, mills and other … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Professor and An Alumnus Among 2003 MacArthur Fellows

Posted on October 5, 2003 by College of the Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation today announced the names of the 2003 MacArthur Fellows. Among the 24 individuals chosen for this honor are Osvaldo Golijov, associate professor of music at Holy Cross, and alumnus … Continue reading →

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Author to Give Reading in Newton, Mass.

Posted on October 4, 2003 by College of the Holy Cross

Edward P. Jones ’72 will be reading from his The Known World, which was just named a finalist for the National Book Award, on Wednesday, Oct. 29 at Newtonville Books, 296 Walnut St., Newton Mass. (617-244-6619) at 7:30 p.m. Jones … Continue reading →

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Tenure-Track Faculty

Posted on October 3, 2003 by College of the Holy Cross

The Office of the Dean of the College announces the hiring of eleven new faculty members this academic year. They are: Cara Marie Constance (biology; molecular genetics) earned her B.A. in biology from Hiram College and her Ph.D. in biology … Continue reading →

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Worcester Firefighters to Attend Holy Cross Relay for Disaster Relief

Posted on October 2, 2003 by College of the Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – Holy Cross will hold its third annual Relay for Disaster Relief on Friday, October 3 at 7 p.m. at the Hart Track. Representatives from the Worcester Fire Department will be in attendance. During the race, they will … Continue reading →

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Help Save the College Hill Civic Association

Posted on October 2, 2003 by College of the Holy Cross

The Holy Cross S.A.D.E.R.s (Students Ambassadors Developing External Relations) kindly ask each member of the Holy Cross community to join them in efforts to save the College Hill Civic Association building. Rising insurance rates and home improvement costs are forcing … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Greats Inducted into New England Basketball Hall of Fame

Posted on October 1, 2003 by College of the Holy Cross

The New England Basketball Hall of Fame honored its 2003 inductees on September 19, 2003 in the Ryan Center at the University of Rhode Island. The College of the Holy Cross proudly congratulates the following inductees: George Blaney ’61, Division … Continue reading →

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