Monthly Archives: December 2003

Kwanzaa Celebration of Family, Community & Culture

Posted on December 19, 2003 by College of the Holy Cross

On Friday, Dec. 12, the Holy Cross community gathered for a pre-Kwanzaa celebration, featuring music, poetry, and dance. First celebrated on Dec. 26, 1966, Kwanzaa is a seven-day, African-American cultural holiday focusing on the Nguzo Saba, or the seven principles … Continue reading →

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Smith Hall Honored with Silver Hammer Award

Posted on December 15, 2003 by College of the Holy Cross

The Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce presented Holy Cross with a Silver Hammer Award for Carol and Park B. Smith Hall on Friday, Dec. 12, at their annual business meeting. Silver Hammer Awards “recognize projects that have had visual, aesthetic, … Continue reading →

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Midnight Breakfast

Posted on December 12, 2003 by College of the Holy Cross

Don’t miss out on the late-night fun! Take part in Holy Cross’ 15-year tradition, where administrators serve breakfast to students during study week. The menu will include scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage links, assorted bagels, Belgian waffles and topping bar, assorted … Continue reading →

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Important Flu Information

Posted on December 11, 2003 by College of the Holy Cross

To all members of the Holy Cross Community: You may have seen news reports today concerning a Worcester State College student who died from the flu on Sunday. Holy Cross Health Services is very concerned about the influenza season and … Continue reading →

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Students and Neighbors Create Community Mosaic

Posted on December 11, 2003 by College of the Holy Cross

Gathering to look at their finished project for the first time, students and neighbors found themselves wishing things weren’t quite done yet. After three and a half months of meeting, planning, learning, studying, creating, and forming friendships, 27 people from … Continue reading →

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Finals Frenzy Fall 2003

Posted on December 8, 2003 by College of the Holy Cross

Wednesday, Dec. 10 1 p.m. – 2 p.m., Hogan Suite B Beating the Bluebook Blues: Preparing for Final Exams (Facilitated by Professor Shannon and Tina Chen. Sponsored by Academic Services & Learning Resources) 5 p.m., O’Kane Porch Christmas Tree Lighting … Continue reading →

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A Kangaroo at Holy Cross

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

WORCESTER, Mass. – WHAT: Hogwarts at Holy Cross III: Caring for Earth’s Magical Creatures The event will feature science experiments and a live animal demonstration that will include a kangaroo, birds, snakes, lizards and more. The evening will be fashioned … Continue reading →

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Expert on Christmas at Holy Cross

Posted on December 4, 2003 by College of the 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 and cultural aspects of Christmas. He has studied, written and spoken about the evolution of Christmas as … Continue reading →

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“Holiday on the Hill”

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

You’re invited to join the Holy Cross community for the “Holiday on the Hill” Christmas Tree Lighting, Wednesday, Dec. 10 at 5 p.m. on O’Kane Porch. The evening will feature Christmas performances by the Holy Cross Pep Band and Chamber … Continue reading →

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Dining Services Staff Helps Make Holy Cross Like Home

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

On Nov. 24, the Student Government Association presented Dining Services workers with a card of thanks and appreciation for their hard work throughout the year. Ali Rose ’06, SGA director of student services, coordinated the initiative. “Coinciding with Thanksgiving, we … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Conference on the Writings of Thomas Merton to Address Fears of Nuclear/Biological War

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

WORCESTER, Mass. – On Dec. 10, 1968, Thomas Merton, the celebrated Trappist monk and writer, was accidentally electrocuted in Bangkok, Thailand, while attending an Asian monastic conference. His final statement of his last conference at Bangkok was, “So I will … Continue reading →

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