Monthly Archives: March 2009

Holy Cross in the News (January – March 2009)

Posted on March 31, 2009 by Kristine Maloney

Chicago Public Radio March 31, 2009 “Do Olympics Bring Boon or Bust?” Victor Matheson, associate professor of economics at the College of the Holy Cross, explores the economic implications of Chicago’s bid to host the 2016 Summer Olympics. Next Step … Continue reading →

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Environmental Crusader

Posted on March 31, 2009 by College of the Holy Cross

Senior Meghan Tighe cannot pinpoint exactly what piqued her interest in the environment. The best she can do is to cite a combination of influences from her experience growing up in Park Ridge, Ill., her home town. “My parents were … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross to Host 37th Annual Classics Day for High School Students

Posted on March 30, 2009 by College of the Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – The College of the Holy Cross will hold the 37th Classics Day on Thursday, April 2. The day-long series of events relating to the study of Roman culture is designed to familiarize students with the Holy Cross … Continue reading →

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Words of Wisdom

Posted on March 30, 2009 by College of the Holy Cross

As part of his last semester at the College, Bill Roorbach, of the English department, will give a farewell talk and reading titled, “What I Learned at Holy Cross.” The reading is sponsored by Creative Writing and will be held … Continue reading →

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Seven Holy Cross Employees Honored for Outstanding Service

Posted on March 29, 2009 by College of the Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – Seven employees of the College of the Holy Cross have received the 2009 Claire B. Burns Awards. The awards program, now in its twelfth year, was established and endowed in 1997 by Donal J. Burns ’49 in … Continue reading →

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Remembering the Armenian Genocide: An Encounter Through Music

Posted on March 27, 2009 by College of the Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – The newly founded Armenian Students’ Association (ASA) at the College of the Holy Cross will host a memorial and charitable concert, titled “Pour Toi, Arménie (For You, Armenia),” on Sunday, April 19 at 4 p.m. in Seelos … Continue reading →

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Students, Faculty, and Staff to Participate in the 12th Annual Holy Cross Cares Day

Posted on March 26, 2009 by College of the Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – More than 300 students, faculty, and staff at the College of the Holy Cross have volunteered for the 12th annual Holy Cross Cares Day. The event will take place Saturday, March 28 starting at 9 a.m. Volunteers … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Professor Publishes Anthology on Cuban-American Art and Literature

Posted on March 26, 2009 by College of the Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – Isabel Alvarez-Borland, professor of Spanish at the College of the Holy Cross, has co-edited a new anthology titled Cuban-American Art and Literature: Negotiating Identities. Alvarez-Borland wrote an introduction to the volume as well as an essay titled, … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross to Host Sexual Assault Awareness Week

Posted on March 26, 2009 by College of the Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – Sexual Assault Awareness Week will take place March 30-April 3 at the College of the Holy Cross. The week includes various events intended to raise awareness about sexual assault and activism toward eliminating sexual assault on campus. … Continue reading →

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Supreme Knight of Knights of Columbus to Visit Holy Cross

Posted on March 25, 2009 by College of the Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – Carl A. Anderson, supreme knight of the Knights of Columbus, will visit the College of the Holy Cross on Monday, March 30 at 7 p.m. in the Seelos Theater. He will talk about his latest book, A … Continue reading →

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A Hidden Gem in Holy Cross Dining

Posted on March 25, 2009 by College of the Holy Cross

At Holy Cross, there’s a campus eatery that serves UNO’s thin-crust pizza, lets students use both meal swipes and dining dollars, and offers organic food. It’s not Crossroads or Kimball—it’s Lower Kimball, a hidden gem that many people overlook when … Continue reading →

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Literature and Art Coincide in Books Edited by Spanish Professor

Posted on March 24, 2009 by College of the Holy Cross

Isabel Alvarez-Borland might not be teaching any classes at Holy Cross this semester, but no one could confuse her sabbatical with a vacation. Alvarez-Borland, a professor in the Spanish section of the department of Modern Languages and Literatures at the … Continue reading →

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Leading South African Academic to Speak About Race at Holy Cross

Posted on March 23, 2009 by College of the Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – Jonathan Jansen, a South African scholar and political activist whose life has been dedicated to advocating on issues of social justice and political change,  will give a lecture, titled “Talking Across Race,” on Tuesday, March 31 at … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Alumna to Speak About her Battle with Cancer

Posted on March 20, 2009 by College of the Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – Maria Judge ’77, author, educator, and cancer survivor, will give a lecture titled, “Healing, Hope and Humor: Surviving Cancer with Optimism,” on Thursday, April 2 at 4 p.m. in Rehm Library at the College of the Holy … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Students Compete Iron Chef-style in Cooking Challenge

Posted on March 19, 2009 by College of the Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – The Student Government Association (SGA) and dining services at the College of the Holy Cross will host the College’s second annual Kimball Kreations event, a cooking competition modeled after Food Network’s hit Iron Chef, on Tuesday, March … Continue reading →

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View Photos of Students Working on Spring Break Service Projects in Gulf Coast, Appalachia

Posted on March 19, 2009 by College of the Holy Cross

Related Information: • Record 266 Students Participating in 25th Annual Spring Break Immersion Program

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Holy Cross Lauded For Alcohol Education Efforts

Posted on March 18, 2009 by College of the Holy Cross

Holy Cross was recognized with an award from Outside the Classroom, the nation’s leading alcohol prevention organization, for its work on campus to combat high-risk drinking among college students. Outside the Classroom also presented the College with a check for … Continue reading →

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Preparation for Business — and Life

Posted on March 16, 2009 by College of the Holy Cross

Two alumni working in the business field recently said the Jesuit, liberal arts education that they received at Holy Cross prepared them exceptionally well for their careers. The alumni were on campus as part of the Executive Leadership Workshop, in … Continue reading →

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Hard Work, Persistence Pay Off

Posted on March 13, 2009 by College of the Holy Cross

Quentin Liggins ’10 has business in his blood. His grandfather and great uncle owned, respectively, an auto body shop and a printing company, and Liggins recalls being “just fascinated with both of those shops. I always knew I wanted to … Continue reading →

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Trading Bathing Suit for Business Suit

Posted on March 12, 2009 by College of the Holy Cross

Spring break is traditionally known as a time of relaxation, a week without worries before the final stretch of the academic year. For 33 students at Holy Cross, however, kicking back was not on the agenda last week. Instead, they … Continue reading →

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