Monthly Archives: January 2007

Holy Cross Spring 2007 Visiting Writers Series

WORCESTER, Mass. – As part of the College of the Holy Cross Visiting Writers Lecture Series, the following writers will give readings during the 2007 spring semester. All readings are free and open to the public. This series is sponsored … Continue reading →

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View from Above

Do you know which dormitory is named after a bishop, who was also the valedictorian of the College’s first graduating class? Ever wonder what the view from campus was like before the construction of I-290? Answers to these and other … Continue reading →

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Global Warning

In an effort to motivate and educate fellow Holy Cross students to think and talk about global environmental issues, Eco-Action is joining 570 schools in the United States and Canada in a week of action (Jan. 29 to Feb. 2) … Continue reading →

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Harvard Professor to Give Talk on ‘Mechanobiology and Developmental Control’

WORCESTER, Mass. – Donald E. Ingber, Judah Folkman Professor of vascular biology at Harvard Medical School and researcher for the Vascular Biology Program at Children’s Hospital Boston, will give a talk titled “Mechanobiology and Developmental Control” on Feb. 7 at … Continue reading →

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Continuing the Conversation: ‘Faith and Science Forum’ Sparks Responses

Comments and reactions to the latest edition of Holy Cross Magazine  are arriving in the magazine’s offices — and the editors have extended an invitation to “listen in” and join the conversation online. Last fall, members of the Holy Cross … Continue reading →

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War in Iraq: Where Do Responsibilities Lie Today?

David O’Brien, Loyola Professor of Roman Catholic Studies in the history department at Holy Cross and a nationally-recognized authority on political thought, will address Sept. 11, the war in Iraq and that nation’s future in an on-campus talk. Junior political … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Establishes New Office for Assessment and Research

WORCESTER, Mass. – Dr. Denise A. Bell, with more than 20 years of national experience in research, analysis and evaluation in both secondary and post-secondary institutions and community organizations, has been appointed as director of the newly established office for … Continue reading →

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Judy Shepard to Give Talk at Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – Judy Shepard, whose 21-year old son, Matthew, was murdered in a gay hate crime in Laramie, Wyo., in 1998, will give a talk titled “The Legacy of Matthew Shepard” on Feb. 6 at 7:30 p.m. in the … Continue reading →

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Celebrate Purple Pride Day 2007

Celebrate Purple Pride Day 2007 on Jan. 26 with the following activities: 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. Cocoa, coffee, and cookies will be served in the entry of Stein, Smith, and Swords. 10:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. Live up this … Continue reading →

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Men’s Lacrosse Team Honored with Big Brothers Big Sisters Service Awards

WORCESTER, Mass. – The Holy Cross men’s lacrosse team and its captain received H. Martin Deranian Fellowship Awards from Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Massachusetts for outstanding volunteer efforts on Jan. 9. Captain Paul LeBlanc ’07 earned the award … Continue reading →

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Countdown to Commencement

Senioritis? Pshaw! For Kara Pipoli, a self-described proud member of the Class of 2007, the last semester in college doesn’t translate into decreased motivation. A sociology and women’s and gender studies double major with a prelaw concentration, she will be … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Faculty and staff at Holy Cross will gather on Jan. 15 at noon to reflect on the work and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. in an event titled “Lest We Forget.” Mable Millner, assistant dean and director of multicultural … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Spring 2007 Concert Series

WORCESTER, Mass. – The music department at the College of the Holy Cross will present the following musical performances on campus during the spring 2007 semester. All events are free, unless otherwise stated, and open to the public. For additional … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Announces Plans for Science Complex

WORCESTER, Mass. – This spring, the College of the Holy Cross will launch the first phase of construction of a new $60 million state-of-the-art integrated science complex. Designed to offer many more opportunities for interdisciplinary teaching and learning, the new … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Kimball Film Series Spring 2007 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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National Catholic Rural Life Conference Director to Give Talk at Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – Brother David G. Andrews, CSC, will give a talk titled “How Then Shall We Eat? The Politics and Morality of Food” on Jan. 22 at 7:30 p.m. in Rehm Library at the College of the Holy Cross. … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Kimball Film Series Spring 2007 Schedule

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 Theatre Box Office … Continue reading →

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Taking Stock

When spring semester classes begin on Jan. 17, seniors will face the harsh reality that they will graduate within just a few months. Indeed, the class of 2007 will have a lot to think about coming into their final semester … 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 2006 Claire B. Burns Awards. The awards program, now in its tenth year, was established and endowed in 1997 by Donal … Continue reading →

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In Memoriam: William Meinhofer, Founding Director of Community-Based Learning

Dr. William Meinhofer, founding director of the Donelan Office of Community-Based Learning at the College of the Holy Cross, passed away on Jan. 3 in Boston. He had been undergoing treatment for cancer. He was 60. Dr. Meinhofer was recruited … Continue reading →

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