Monthly Archives: March 2005

‘Soap Bubble Geometry’ is Subject of Annual Leonard Sulski Lecture at Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – The 12th annual Leonard C. Sulski Memorial Lecture in Mathematics will take place on April 7 at 8 p.m. in Room 519 of the Hogan Campus Center at the College of the Holy Cross. The lecture is … Continue reading →

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‘The Message of the Museum: Studying Exhibitions in Washington, D.C.’

Holy Cross junior Karin Campbell has been selected by the College’s Center for Interdisciplinary and Special Studies as the 2005 spring semester’s Maurizio Vannicelli Washington Semester Away program award winner. She will present her thesis, “The Message of the Museum: … Continue reading →

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Tim Russert, Moderator of NBC’s Meet the Press, to Address Holy Cross Graduates

WORCESTER, Mass. – Tim Russert, managing editor and moderator of NBC’s Meet the Press and political analyst for the network’s Nightly News and Today programs, will deliver the principal address and receive an honorary degree at the 159th Commencement ceremony … Continue reading →

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Record Number of Students, Alumni, Faculty and Staff to Participate in ‘Holy Cross Cares Day’

WORCESTER, Mass. – More than 350 Holy Cross students, alumni, faculty and staff will take part in the annual “Holy Cross Cares Day” on Saturday, April 2 – the most volunteers ever to have signed up in the program’s eight-year … Continue reading →

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Respected Anthropologist to Give Talk at Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – Rev. Xavier Albó, S.J., an internationally renowned anthropologist, will give a talk titled “The Andean Region: Politics, Religion and Culture” on April 14 at 7 p.m. in Rehm Library at the College of the Holy Cross. The … Continue reading →

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Sign-Ups for Fenwick Debate Society’s Annual Debate Competition This Week

If you like public speaking, here’s your opportunity to participate in a Holy Cross tradition—and compete for cash awards. Sign-ups for Fenwick Debate Society’s Annual Debate Competition are being held now through March 31. The tournament will be held April … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross ‘Mock Congress’ to Educate High School and College Students

WORCESTER, Mass. – The College of the Holy Cross will host a congressional simulation on March 29 at 9 a.m. as part of Associate Professor Donald Brand’s political science course Congress and the Legislative Process. Students from the Worcester and … Continue reading →

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College mourns passing of Rev. Joseph LaBran, S.J., (1915-2005)

The Reverend Joseph J. LaBran, S.J., a beloved presence on the campus of the College of the Holy Cross for more than 40 years, died on Wednesday, March 23 at Campion Center, in Weston, Mass. He was 89. Fr. LaBran … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross College Choir to Perform Spring Concert

The music department invites you to a spring concert by the Holy Cross College Choir on April 7 at 8 p.m. in St. Joseph Memorial Chapel. The event is free and open to the public. The choir, directed by the … Continue reading →

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Award-Winning Author to Give Reading On Campus

As part of the Visiting Writers Lecture Series, Chris Forhan will give a reading on April 12 at 7:30 p.m. in the Levis Browsing Room (Dinand Library). The event is free and open to the public. Forhan has published two … Continue reading →

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Organists Peterson, Latry to Perform at Holy Cross As Part of Chapel Artists Series

WORCESTER, Mass. – There are two remaining concerts as part of the Holy Cross Chapel Artists Series for the 2004-2005 academic year. The concerts, which are free and open to the public, will be held in the St. Joseph Memorial … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Scholar-Athletes Earn Top Scores in New Academic Measures

When the NCAA released scores from its new system for measuring academic success for student-athletes and teams, Holy Cross far exceeded the national average. Additionally, new analysis of NCAA graduation rate data – and subsequent coverage in the New York … Continue reading →

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Mexico Meal Auction Celebrates Its 15th Year

As participants in the 2005 Mexico Meal Auction fundraiser, Holy Cross faculty and staff have agreed to prepare meals for students in their homes, or take them out to dinner in Worcester. Don’t miss this great opportunity to get to … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Center for Religion, Ethics and Culture To Sponsor Spring Series of Public Events

WORCESTER, Mass. – The Center for Religion, Ethics and Culture at the College of the Holy Cross is sponsoring a number of lectures by noted experts in the next month. The talks, which are free and open to the public, … Continue reading →

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Paul Kurtz, Cyber Security Expert and Former Presidential Advisor, to Give Talk at Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – Paul Kurtz ’86 will give a talk titled “Counterterrorism, the 9/11 Commission Report, and the Intelligence Reform” on April 7 at 4 p.m. in Rehm Library at the College of the Holy Cross. Kurtz, who has nearly … Continue reading →

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Fr. Greg Boyle, S.J., to Give Talk at Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – Fr. Greg Boyle, S.J., will give a talk on ministering to gang members on April 7 at 7:30 p.m. in Rehm Library at the College of the Holy Cross. Fr. Boyle has spent much of his life … Continue reading →

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Reminder: Chair of the President’s Council on Bioethics to Speak at Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – Leon R. Kass, one of the country’s leading scholars of issues in bioethics, who has served as Chairman of the President’s Council on Bioethics since his appointment by President George W. Bush in 2001, will deliver the … Continue reading →

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Cyclist/AIDS Researcher to Talk About Upcoming Cross-Country Race to Raise Money for AIDS Research

WORCESTER, Mass. – Patrick Autissier will give a talk about his participation in Race Across America: From San Diego to Atlantic City, an almost non-stop 3,000-mile bike race from San Diego, Calif. to Atlantic City, N.J., on March 18 at … Continue reading →

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Rep. Martin Meehan, D-Mass, to Give Talk Titled ‘Iraq: Finding a Responsible Exit’

WORCESTER, Mass. – Rep. Martin Meehan, D-Mass., will give a talk on March 22 at 7 p.m. in Rehm Library at the College of the Holy Cross. The talk is titled “Iraq: Finding a Responsible Exit.” Meehan represents the 5th … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross teams end seasons with tournament play

Congratulations Crusader athletes! The men’s basketball team – the Patriot League team regular-season champions – made their first NIT appearance since 1990.  The women’s basketball team won its 10th Patriot League Championship title and advanced to the NCAA Tournament.  The … Continue reading →

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