Monthly Archives: February 2009

Don’t Judge a Book by Its Cover

Visitors to the latest exhibition at the Cantor Art Gallery won’t find paintings, photographs, or sculptures — most of the space is filled with books. The gallery currently houses Compilation: Three Exhibitions on Books, on display through March 31. The … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Students to Send Care Packages to Troops in Iraq

WORCESTER, Mass. – The fourth annual Freedom Week will take place Feb. 16 – 20 from 11 – 3 p.m. in the Hogan Lobby at the College of the Holy Cross. Throughout the week the College Republicans will collect supplies … Continue reading →

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College to Participate in Book Drive on Campus

WORCESTER, Mass. – The College of the Holy Cross has teamed up with the Colleges of Worcester Consortium to participate in the annual Worcester “Give A Book” drive. The goal of the citywide book drive is to collect K-8 level … Continue reading →

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Video: Enthusiasm Builds as Men’s Basketball Prepares to Take on Bucknell in Hart Center

Athletics are part of the social fabric at Holy Cross. That’s expected to be clear in the Hart Center on Saturday afternoon when the men’s basketball team takes on Bucknell. A Crusader-Bison matchup always draws a spirited crowd, and with … Continue reading →

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Two Events on Slavery Mark Black History Month at Holy Cross

The College of the Holy Cross is observing Black History Month in February with several events. A collection of authentic slavery artifacts and Jim Crow memorabilia from the private museum of the Ragsdale family of Philadelphia will be on display … Continue reading →

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POSTPONED: Folk Singer Peter Yarrow Benefit Concert at Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – The benefit concert by Peter Yarrow, of the legendary folk group Peter, Paul and Mary, originally scheduled for Thursday, Feb 12 at 7 p.m. at the College of the Holy Cross, has been postponed. Information on the … Continue reading →

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Colorful ‘Wallpaper’ Designs Adorn Science Library Windows

Try entering the O’Callahan Science Library and you may be surprised to find a wall partition and hazard tape where the entrance to the Swords Atrium used to be. But the Sci Li — as it is affectionately known to … Continue reading →

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Science Ambassadors to Host 11th Annual ‘Hogwarts at Holy Cross’

WORCESTER, Mass. – The College of the Holy Cross presents the 11th annual “Hogwarts at Holy Cross” titled “Our World and Beyond” on Saturday, Feb. 21 from 6 – 8 p.m. in the Hogan Campus Center Ballroom. Designed for the … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Presents Zen Meditation and Social Justice Forum

WORCESTER, Mass. – The Center for Religion, Ethics and Culture at the College of the Holy Cross will present a Zen meditation and forum on social justice activism with Rev. Robert Kennedy, S.J., chair of the theology department at Saint … Continue reading →

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Lecture to Address Effects of Religion on Health in Last Year of Life

WORCESTER, Mass. – Ellen L. Idler, professor in the Department of Sociology and the Institute for Health, Health Care Policy and Aging Research at Rutgers University, will give a lecture titled “Religion and Aging in Communities of Memory” on Monday, … Continue reading →

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Video: Students Film Their Experiences During Kenya Immersion Trip

WHAT A video diary by participants in the Holy Cross Arrupe Immersion Program, a faith-based program responding to the call to work for peace and justice in the world. In addition to Kenya, Holy Cross also sponsors immersion trips to … Continue reading →

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Musician to Perform Organ Medley at Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – Organist Mark Steinbach will give a performance on Sunday, Feb. 15 at 3 p.m. at the College of the Holy Cross. The concert, which is free and open to the public, will be held in the Saint … Continue reading →

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