Monthly Archives: September 2009

Holy Cross in the News (July – September 2009)

NECN/Channel 3 September 25, 2009 “Beetle regulated area spreads in Central Mass.” Karen Ober, assistant professor of biology at the College of the Holy Cross, comments on the impact the Asian longhorned beetle will have in Central Mass. and the … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Professors Honored with Distinguished O’Leary Faculty Recognition Award

WORCESTER, Mass. – Two members of the College of the Holy Cross faculty have been honored with the Arthur J. O’Leary Faculty Recognition Award. These $10,000 honoraria are given each year by the senior vice president to senior faculty members … Continue reading →

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New York Times Columnist David Brooks to Give Annual Condé Nast Lecture on Media, Ethics and Values at Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – New York Times columnist David Brooks will deliver the annual Condé Nast Lecture on Media, Ethics and Values on Oct. 19 at 7:30 p.m. in the Hogan Campus Center Ballroom at the College of the Holy Cross. … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Wins Central Mass. Green Award from Worcester Business Journal

WORCESTER, Mass. – “From new construction, to energy conservation to even eliminating dining trays, Holy Cross has made a comprehensive campus-wide effort to reduce its global footprint over the past few years,” according to the Worcester Business Journal. For these … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross’ Cantor Art Gallery Presents Cities of Peace

WORCESTER, Mass. – The Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Art Gallery at the College of the Holy Cross presents Cities of Peace: A Suite of Monumental Gold-Illuminated Paintings from the Ellen Frank Illumination Foundation. The exhibition, which honors the history … Continue reading →

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Criminal Justice Expert to Give Lecture on Women Imprisonment in New England

WORCESTER, Mass. – Russ Immarigeon, editor of Women, Girls & Criminal Justice, will give a lecture titled “Women in Prison in New England: What can be done to reduce reliance on incarceration?” on Tuesday, Oct. 6 at 6:30 p.m. in … Continue reading →

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Academics, Local Culture Draw Nault ’11 to Study in Scotland

Nathan Nault ’11 wants to experience the world, which is why he’s spending the next academic year studying abroad. “Through the Study Abroad program, you are presented with the opportunity of a lifetime,” he says. “You have an entire year … Continue reading →

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Video: Students Talk About ‘Invaluable Opportunities’ Afforded Through Summer Internship Program

At the Summer Internship Program Office’s inaugural poster session, participants shared their experiences with faculty, administrators, and peers. The students talked about the skills they learned, the initiatives they spearheaded and the professional and personal growth they underwent — and … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Hosts REC’s Slow Food Gala to Promote Local Food, Local Community

WORCESTER, Mass. – The Regional Environmental Council, Inc. (REC), in partnership with the College of the Holy Cross, will hold their third annual Slow Food Gala fundraiser on Friday, Oct. 2, from 6 – 10 p.m. in the Hogan Campus … Continue reading →

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Legendary Concert Organist Gillian Weir to Kick off Holy Cross Chapel Artist Series

WORCESTER, Mass. – Dame Gillian Weir, legendary concert organist from London, England will perform Sunday, Oct. 4 at 3 p.m. in St. Joseph Memorial Chapel at the College of the Holy Cross.  This concert is the first of the Holy … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Seelos Film Series Fall 2009 Schedule

The following films will be shown at the Seelos Theater at Holy Cross. All films are free and open to the public on a first-come, first-served basis. For additional information, please call the Seelos Theater Box Office at 508-793-2455. Defiance … Continue reading →

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Lecture Series to Offer Insight into Catholicism in Asia

WORCESTER, Mass. – Two lectures at the College of the Holy Cross this fall, will address the state of Catholicism in Asia. First, Smita Lahiri, associate professor of anthropology at Harvard University, will talk on “Mystical Transfers, Local and Global: … Continue reading →

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Medieval Studies Specialist to Give Talk on the Pantheon at Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – Susan Rankin, renowned chant specialist, fellow at the British Academy and professor of medieval music at the University of Cambridge, will give a talk about the rededication of the Pantheon in Rome in 609 A.D. on Wednesday, … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross to Host Series Exploring the U.S. Economic System

WORCESTER, Mass. – The Center for Religion, Ethics and Culture at the College of the Holy Cross will present “After the Fall: Capitalism and a just way forward,”  a guest lecture series and online forum exploring the U.S. economic system. … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Finalizes Carbon Neutral Plan

WORCESTER, Mass. – Rev. Michael C. McFarland, S.J., president of the College of the Holy Cross, today announced Holy Cross’ Climate Action Plan, which documents the College’s commitment to reducing campus greenhouse gas emissions and outlines initiatives designed to achieve … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Kicks off Visiting Writers Series with Award-winning Author and Playwright

WORCESTER, Mass. – Award-winning author Kate Walbert will kick off the Visiting Writers Series at the College of the Holy Cross with a reading on Thursday, Sept. 24 at 7:30 p.m. in the Levis Reading Room at Dinand Library. The … Continue reading →

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Video: Co-Curricular Organizations Offer Something for Everyone

What do you enjoy doing? We bet you can discover, develop, and live your passion through one of Holy Cross’ many co-curricular organizations. Maybe you want to learn the salsa or perhaps you want to perfect your français or share … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross October 2009 Concert Series

WORCESTER, Mass. – The music department at the College of the Holy Cross will present the following musical performances on campus during October 2009. All events are free and open to the public. For additional information, please contact the music … Continue reading →

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Poet, Biographer to Explore Life of Jesuit Priest and Poet Gerard Manley Hopkins

WORCESTER, Mass. – Noted Catholic poet and literary biographer Paul Mariani will speak about the life of Jesuit priest and poet Gerard Manley Hopkins in a lecture titled, “What Hopkins Can Teach Us,” Monday, Sept. 21, at 4:30 p.m. in … Continue reading →

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Venture Capitalist B.J. Cassin ‘55 to Deliver Thomas More Lecture on Faith, Work and Civic Life

WORCESTER, Mass. – B.J. Cassin, venture capitalist and chairman and president of the Cassin Educational Initiative Foundation, will give the Thomas More Lecture at the College of the Holy Cross on Thursday, Sept. 24, at 7:30 p.m. in the Rehm … Continue reading →

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