Monthly Archives: October 2007

Rabbi Norman M. Cohen ’72, the founding rabbi of the reform Jewish congregation Bet Shalom in Minnetonka, Minn., will meet with students and faculty, visit classes, and attend religious services while he is in residence at Holy Cross on Oct. … Continue reading →

The fall issue of Holy Cross Magazine is taking readers around the world. The cover story focuses on alumni who are living and working in various parts of the world. Nine alumni share their stories about why they moved to … Continue reading →

The Himalayan frontier has been a meeting place of the world’s great civilizations: India, China, and the southern portions of the silk route that linked Asia to the Mediterranean. From antiquity, the region has been a significant zone of contact, … Continue reading →

Not unlike a well-tended vegetable garden, Holy Cross’ partnership with the Regional Environmental Council of Central Massachusetts continues to grow. On Oct. 26 from 6 to 10 p.m., a Slow Food Gala will take place in the lower dining area … Continue reading →

The Student Government Association at Holy Cross has launched a Web site geared specifically for students as a one-stop site for the latest news and information. The Web site, features news and on-campus events, as well as Student Government initiatives … Continue reading →

Of the 260 current members of the Jesuit Volunteer Corps, 11 are recent Holy Cross graduates. Ten members of the Class of 2007, and one member of the Class of 2006, are currently serving in locations around the globe. The … Continue reading →

Right after A.J. Cabrera graduated from Holy Cross in May 2005, he joined the Jesuit Volunteer Corps (JVC) and became a high school teacher in a small community in Chuuk, Micronesia. He says he “absolutely loved” the experience and has … Continue reading →

Holy Cross senior Sarah E. Fontaine says she’s the first to admit that she has no clear solution to ending the war in Iraq, but that doesn’t stop her from encouraging dialogue to explore non-violent ways to resolve conflict. “We … Continue reading →

David Chu, director of the Ciocca Office of Entrepreneurial Studies, knew that the inaugural Women in Business Conference held at Holy Cross in October of last year would be popular, but he didn’t know just how popular. An e-mail sent … Continue reading →

When Angelica Rosales’ mother was pregnant with her, she was advised to have an abortion. Instead, her mother risked her life to continue her pregnancy. Today, her mother’s courage is a motivation for Rosales, who founded a pregnancy center shortly … Continue reading →

Shirish Korde, professor and chair of the music department at the College of the Holy Cross, has always liked to incorporate the sounds of different cultures (especially Indian) into his music. His latest work is no different. Svara-Yantra, a concerto … Continue reading →

No car? No problem. Holy Cross students who have a license but no car won’t have difficulty getting off campus starting today (Oct. 12), the Student Government Association proudly announced. That’s because the College has signed a deal with Zipcar, … Continue reading →