Monthly Archives: September 2005

Holy Cross Religious Studies Professor Publishes Sixth Book

WORCESTER, Mass. – Holden resident Frederick J. Murphy of the religious studies department at the College of the Holy Cross has just published his sixth book An Introduction to Jesus and the Gospels (Abingdon Press). An Introduction to Jesus and … Continue reading →

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Chris Lowney, Author of A Vanished World, to Give Talk at Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – Chris Lowney, author of the critically-acclaimed book A Vanished World: Medieval Spain’s Golden Age of Enlightenment (Free Press, 2005), will give a talk at the College of the Holy Cross on Oct. 6 at 7:30 p.m. in … Continue reading →

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‘Stand Bayou’ T-shirts Now On Sale at Holy Cross Bookstore

“Stand Bayou” T-shirts are now on sale at the Holy Cross Bookstore. The T-shirts are priced at $12. For every T-shirt purchased, $8.75 goes directly to benefit the “Stand Bayou” campaign. Organized by the Chaplains’ Office, the campaign is a … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Sponsoring Fifth Annual Relay for Disaster Relief

Holy Cross will hold its fifth annual Relay for Disaster Relief on Oct. 14 at 5:30 p.m. at the Hart Track. Proceeds from the relay will be donated to “Stand By You,” Holy Cross’ coordinated show of financial, physical, and … Continue reading →

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Poet Gibbons Ruark to Give Reading On Campus

As part of the Visiting Writers Lecture Series, Gibbons Ruark will give a reading on Oct. 27 at 7:30 p.m. in Levis Browsing Room (Dinand Library). The event, previously scheduled for Oct. 13, is free and open to the public. Gibbons Ruark’s … Continue reading →

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First-Year Diary

New friends, new surroundings, new academic settings and a lively social experience make the first year in college one of the most exciting times in a person’s life. The first year is also filled with unbridled soul-searching: classes, extracurricular activities, … Continue reading →

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Theatre Department Sponsoring Dance Concert by Caitlin Corbett Dance Company

The department of theatre is sponsoring an informal dance concert by the renowned Caitlin Corbett Dance Company on Oct. 4 at 5 p.m. in the Hogan Ballroom. The performance is free and open to the Holy Cross community. Caitlin Corbett … Continue reading →

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Two Nationally-Respected Professors to Give Talk on Men’s Help Seeking

WORCESTER, Mass. – Michael Addis, associate professor and chair of the psychology department at Clark University, and James Mahalik, associate professor of psychology at Boston College, will give a talk titled “Men’s Well Being” on Oct. 4 at 7 p.m. … Continue reading →

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Music Department to Present ‘Evening of Jazz’ at Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – The music department at the College of the Holy Cross will present “An Evening of Jazz” on Oct. 6 at 9:30 p.m. in Room 519 of the Hogan Campus Center. The concert will feature Donna Byrne, vocalist, … Continue reading →

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Ashe, Critically-Acclaimed Soprano in Holy Cross Music Department, to Give Performance

Jen Ashe, soprano, and Alicia Didonato, flute, will perform on Sept. 23 at 8 p.m. in Brooks Concert Hall. The concert is free and open to the public. Ashe, who is a faculty member at Holy Cross, will perform a … Continue reading →

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Physics Professor Robert Garvey to Give ‘Last Lecture’

WORCESTER, Mass. – Robert H. Garvey, associate professor of physics and director of the First-Year Program for the past three years, will give a talk as part of the “Last Lecture” series on Oct. 12 at 7:30 p.m. in Rehm … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross October 2005 Concert Series

WORCESTER, Mass. – The music department at the College of the Holy Cross will present the following musical performances on campus during October 2005. All events are free, unless otherwise stated, and open to the public. For additional information, please … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross to Host National Conference on Creation of Religious Traditions

WORCESTER, Mass. – The 15th annual national conference of the Lilly Fellows Program in Humanities and the Arts will be held at the College of the Holy Cross on Sept. 30 to Oct. 2. Presentations will be organized around the … Continue reading →

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Popular Sports Writer Bill Simmons ’92 to Give Talk at Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – Popular sports columnist Bill Simmons ’92 will give a talk on Sept. 29 at 7 p.m. in the Hogan Campus Center Ballroom at the College of the Holy Cross. Simmons is the author of Now I Can … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Announces New Tenure-Track Faculty Hires

WORCESTER, Mass. – The Office of the Dean at the College of the Holy Cross announces the hiring of seven new faculty members in tenure-track positions this academic year. They are: Melissa Ann Boyle (assistant professor, economics), earned her Ph.D. … Continue reading →

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Rev. Daniel Berrigan, S.J., Peace Activist, Poet, to Give Talk As Part of Jesuit Heritage Week at Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – Rev. Daniel Berrigan, S.J., peace activist, poet and playwright, will give a talk titled “Poetry and Peacemaking in the Warmaking State” on Sept. 28 at 7 p.m. in the Hogan Ballroom at the College of the Holy … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Celebrates Jesuit Heritage Week

WORCESTER, Mass. – In celebration of the vibrant spiritual and intellectual Jesuit heritage of Holy Cross, the College has planned a week of events dedicated to commemorating its rich history. During the celebration of Jesuit Heritage Week, all members of … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross’ Cantor Art Gallery to Feature Selections from the Gallery’s Permanent Collection

WORCESTER, Mass. – The Iris & B. Gerald Cantor Art Gallery at the College of the Holy Cross will present Recent Acquisitions: Selections from the Permanent Collection – Iris & B. Gerald Cantor Art Gallery from Sept. 28 to Nov. … Continue reading →

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New Web Site Aimed at Strengthening Ties Among Extended Holy Cross Community

WORCESTER, Mass. – A new Web site designed as an “online spiritual community” and maintained by the Chaplains’ Office at the College of the Holy Cross offers spiritual resources to the extended family of the College. The brainchild of Katherine … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Walks to Cure Cancer

On Sunday, Sept. 25, Holy Cross will join more than 8,000 people from the local community in the Walk to Cure Cancer, a day of celebration, remembrance, and action. The College is a flagship sponsor of this 7th annual fundraising … Continue reading →

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