Monthly Archives: December 2008

Holy Cross in the News (October – December 2008)

The Chronicle of Higher Education News Blog December 29, 2008 “MLA 2008: Politics in the Classroom, Stanley Fish Style” Patricia Bizzell, professor of English at the College of the Holy Cross, was among a small panel of scholars who reviewed … Continue reading →

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Thomson Named A Lowe’s Senior CLASS Award Candidate

WORCESTER, Mass. – Holy Cross senior men’s hockey player Dewey Thomson (Northbridge, Mass.) has been named one of 20 candidates for the 2008-2009 Lowe’s Senior CLASS Award as college hockey’s outstanding NCAA Division I senior student-athlete for the men’s hockey … Continue reading →

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American Organ Virtuoso to Perform at Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – Joan Lippincott, acclaimed as one of America’s organ prodigies, will perform on Sunday, Jan. 18 at 3 p.m. at the College of the Holy Cross. The concert, which will be held in Saint Joseph Memorial Chapel, is … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Faculty, Staff and Students Make Headlines in 2008

WORCESTER, Mass. – From Newsweek and The New York Times to The History Channel to the front page of the Telegram and Gazette, the College of the Holy Cross has been making headlines both locally and nationally. Here is a … Continue reading →

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Senior Quarterback Receives George “Bulger” Lowe Award

WORCESTER, Mass. – Holy Cross senior quarterback Dominic Randolph  (Amelia, Ohio) has been named the winner of the 70th annual George “Bulger” Lowe Award, as the Division I Player of the Year in New England. Randolph, who becomes the 11th … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Gets High Marks in SmartMoney’s “Value” Rankings

SmartMoney, the business magazine of the Wall Street Journal, ranks the College of the Holy Cross as the fourth best in long-term value among the nation’s liberal arts colleges and universities in its January issue. The magazine’s editors developed a … Continue reading →

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Christmas Spirit Spreads at Holy Cross with Many Generous Donations

WORCESTER, Mass. – The College of the Holy Cross community is getting into the Christmas spirit of giving with generous donations of time and other resources to many charities and other causes both here in Worcester and across the globe. … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross’ Campus Activities Board (CAB) Driven by Success

WORCESTER, Mass. – The Campus Activities Board (CAB) at the College of the Holy Cross has been honored with two awards from the National Association for Campus Activities (NACA). The honors include Best Student Designed Web Site, created by publicity … Continue reading →

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Freshman Guard Named Patriot League Rookie of the Week

WORCESTER, Mass. – Holy Cross freshman guard R.J. Evans  (Salem, Conn.) has been named the Patriot League Anaconda Rookie of the Week, for competition from Dec. 1-7. He averaged 14.0 points and 3.7 rebounds per game last week, as the … Continue reading →

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2008: The Year That Was

A look back at Holy Cross news of the year: Holy Cross announced a new financial aid initiative for Worcester residents. Beginning with the 2008-09 academic year, enrolling students from families with incomes below $50,000 receive free Holy Cross tuition. More … Continue reading →

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In Keeping With the Holy Cross Experience, Class Dean Offers Students Personalized Attention

“Best class on record!” That’s the response Ron Jarret, dean of the class of 2012, offers each time he’s asked about his students. In fact, it’s a bit too early to tell whether that’s actually the case. Jarret admits he’s … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Students Travel to Protest Injustice in Latin America

Twelve Holy Cross seniors joined thousands of students from Jesuit colleges and universities in Fort Benning, Ga., to protest the Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation, formerly known as School of the Americas (SOA), on Nov. 21 and 22. The … Continue reading →

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Wii Need a Break: Relax and Unwind During Finals Week

From movies to music to Nintendo Wii, relax and unwind with these events taking place during finals week. Good luck on exams! Dec. 9 Annual Tree Lighting O’Kane Porch, 5 p.m. Inter House Council Hall Decorating Contest Residence Halls, 6 … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on Dec. 9

WORCESTER, Mass. – The annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony at the College of the Holy Cross, hosted by the Purple Key Society and the Office of Student Life, will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 9 at 5 p.m. on O’Kane … Continue reading →

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Feeling the Rhythm

On Nov. 23, a group of children sat in a large open room in the Hogan Campus Center and watched their parents dance the waltz, the rumba, and the salsa, even though the parents could not hear the music. This … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Administrators to Serve Midnight Breakfast to Students During Final Exam Period

WORCESTER, Mass. – Recognizing that students stay up late studying during finals period, administrators at the College of the Holy Cross — including President Michael C. McFarland, S.J. — volunteer each semester to serve the scholars breakfast late into the … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Religion Scholar Published in The Best American Spiritual Writing 2008

WORCESTER, Mass. – The essay, “The Saint of Worcester: Why Pilgrims Come to See Audrey Santo” by Mathew N. Schmalz, associate professor of religious studies and director of the College Honors Program at the College of the Holy Cross, has … Continue reading →

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Senior Quarterback Receives 2008 Season Gold Helmet Award

WORCESTER, Mass. – Holy Cross senior quarterback Dominic Randolph  (Amelia, Ohio) has been named the winner of the 2008 Gold Helmet award, as the football championship subdivision Player of the Year in New England. Randolph, who becomes the seventh player … Continue reading →

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