Monthly Archives: January 2005

Lectures at Holy Cross to Focus on Crisis in the Catholic Church

WORCESTER, Mass. – The Center for Religion, Ethics and Culture at the College of the Holy Cross is sponsoring two lectures concerning the crisis in the Catholic Church. The talks, part of the series “Beyond Brokenness: Healing, Renewal and the … Continue reading →

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Tel Aviv Scholar at Holy Cross to Tackle Question: ‘How Holy are Holy Wars?’

WORCESTER, Mass. – Ithamar Gruenwald, professor of Jewish Philosophy at Tel Aviv University and an internationally renowned specialist in apocalyptic, mysticism, Gnosticism and ancient ritual, will lecture on “How Holy are Holy Wars?” on Feb. 8 at 7:30 p.m. in … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Hosts Exhibit Featuring Drawings by Holocaust Survivor Helga Weissova-Hoskova

WORCESTER, Mass. – An opening reception for “A Child Artist in Terezin: Witness to the Holocaust,” an exhibit featuring drawings by Helga Weissova-Hoskova, will be held on Feb. 9, 2005 from 4 – 6 p.m. in the Rehm Library of … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross’ Cantor Art Gallery to Feature Paintings and Works on Paper by Worcester Artist and Retired Holy Cross Professor, Terri Priest

WORCESTER, Mass. – The Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Art Gallery at the College of the Holy Cross will present Terri Priest Interactions: Paintings and Works on Paper, from Feb. 16 – April 13, 2005. The exhibit will feature a … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross to Host Tsunami Symposium

WORCESTER, Mass. – The College of the Holy Cross will host a scholarly panel titled “Tsunami Symposium: Making Sense of the Asian Devastation” on Jan. 27, along with other events concerning the tsunami that devastated parts of Asia and east … Continue reading →

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College in talks with City, professional team to play at Fitton Field

The College of the Holy Cross has announced its intent to proceed with talks with the City of Worcester and Worcester Professional Baseball LLC regarding a plan for the independent team – a member of the Canadian-American League – to … Continue reading →

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Author Alice McDermott to Receive Honorary Degree At Holy Cross Senior Convocation

WORCESTER, Mass. – Renowned novelist Alice McDermott will receive an honorary degree from the College of the Holy Cross on Jan. 24 at 4:30 p.m. in St. Joseph Chapel. The degree and academic hood will be presented to her by … Continue reading →

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Three Scholars Selected to Deliver Speeches at Senior Convocation

WORCESTER, Mass. – Three students – all members of the Class of 2005 at the College of the Holy Cross – have been selected as Senior Convocation Scholars after submitting speeches in a competition open to the entire class. They … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Alumni Working in Field of Journalism to Offer Insight and Advice to Students

WORCESTER, Mass. – Three alumni of the College of the Holy Cross who have enjoyed successful careers in the field of journalism will share their insight and offer advice to students during a talk titled “Careers in Broadcast and Print … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Welcomes Students Back And Celebrates a Year of Birthdays With “Mad Hatter’s Tea Party”

WORCESTER, Mass. – Featuring an enormous cake, Holy Cross Dining will hold its 10th annual dinner event to celebrate the birthday and “unbirthday” of each student in Kimball Dining Hall on Jan. 27 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Titled “Mad … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross’ Alternate Theatre Presents “Damn Yankees”

WORCESTER, Mass. – The Holy Cross Alternate College Theatre (ACT) will present Damn Yankees from Thursday, Jan. 27 through Sunday, Jan. 30, in Fenwick Theatre (O’Kane Hall). The musical is directed by Eric Butler ’06. Performances are nightly at 8 … Continue reading →

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Purple Pride Day 2005

7:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Cookies, hot cocoa, and coffee will be served in Hogan Basement, Stein Entry, Smith (outside Rehm), and Swords Atrium. 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Stop by the lobby tables in Hogan 1 to buy your … Continue reading →

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“Enslaved in the Americas” Opens at Worcester Public Library With Talk and Tour by Holy Cross Historian

WORCESTER, Mass. – Thomas Doughton, historian from the College of the Holy Cross, will give a talk and tour to open the “Enslaved in the Americas” exhibit on Jan. 15 at 3 to 5 p.m. in the Saxe Room of … Continue reading →

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“Where Do We GO From Here?”

The College of the Holy Cross will celebrate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with an ecumenical service Jan. 17 from 12-1 p.m. in Rehm Library. The theme of the service will be “Where Do We GO From … Continue reading →

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Six Holy Cross Employees Receive Service Awards

WORCESTER, Mass. – Six employees of the College of the Holy Cross, all Worcester area residents, have received the 2004 Claire B. Burns Awards. The Awards program, now in its eighth year, was established and endowed in 1997 by Donal … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Kimball Film Series Spring 2005 Schedule

WORCESTER, Mass. – The following films will be shown at Kimball Theatre at the College of the Holy Cross. All films are free and open to the public on a first-come, first-served basis. For additional information, please call the Kimball … Continue reading →

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