Monthly Archives: September 2009

Holy Cross Students to Present Summer Research at Annual Symposium

More than 70 Holy Cross students who conducted science research during the summer will present their work in poster form at the Undergraduate Summer Research Symposium on Sept. 11 from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Hogan Campus Center Ballroom. … Continue reading →

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Fall Athletics Preview: A Look at the Crusaders

The Holy Cross Crusaders are gearing up for the fall season, with seven women’s teams and six men’s teams ready to compete. And what better way to usher in the new season than with a completely redesigned Holy Cross’ athletic … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Presents “An Evening with Chris Matthews”

WORCESTER, Mass. – Chris Matthews, host of MSNBC’s Hardball with Chris Matthews and NBC’s The Chris Matthews Show, will give a talk at 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 23 in the Hogan Campus Center Ballroom at the College of the … Continue reading →

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In 20th Anniversary of El Salvador Murders, Holy Cross Reflects on What Martyrdom Means Today

Twenty years after six Jesuits, their housekeeper and her daughter were murdered in El Salvador, Holy Cross will reflect on what martyrdom means in a series of events during the fall semester. More than 70,000 died during El Salvador’s civil … Continue reading →

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September Brings Handful of Cultural Events to Worcester

Looking for fun things to do off campus and explore what city life has to offer? September will afford plenty of opportunities, including Worcester’s third annual Shrewsbury Street food tasting event and two free block parties. Shrewsbury Street College Shuffle … Continue reading →

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Knights of Columbus to Hold Second Annual 9/11 Vigil at Holy Cross

In remembrance of the events eight years ago on Sept. 11, an interfaith candlelight prayer vigil will be held at Holy Cross’ Memorial Plaza on Sept. 10 at 8 p.m. The program is open to the public. This is the … Continue reading →

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Video: Three Members of Holy Cross Community Share Their Battles With Cancer

Three members of the Holy Cross community are indebted to recent advances in the treatment of cancer. In a video, two professors and an administrator share their personal tales. Alice Laffey, associate professor of religious studies, was diagnosed with uterine … Continue reading →

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Jesuit Scholar Brings Contemporary Art into Historic Churches

WORCESTER, Mass. – Rev. Friedhelm Mennekes, S.J., a visiting international Jesuit scholar at the College of the Holy Cross, will give an illustrated lecture titled “On the Sacredness of Emptiness: Contemporary Art and Religion at St. Peter’s Jesuit-Church in Cologne,” … Continue reading →

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Video: Despite Rain, Incoming Students Enthusiastic, Excited on Move-In Day

The persistent rain from Tropical Storm Danny on Aug. 29 didn’t dampen the spirits of hundreds of Holy Cross students beginning their college careers. It helped, of course, that they got a big welcome from the College community. Continuing a … Continue reading →

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Video: Students and Alumni Volunteer Their Time to Welcome First-Years

Approximately 30 alumni returned to Holy Cross on Aug. 29 to welcome first-year students and help them get settled into their new homes. Alumni were stationed across campus, lending a hand as students moved their belongings into Mulledy, Hanselman, and … Continue reading →

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Photo Gallery: Hundreds of Volunteers Help Class of 2013 Move In

Related Information: • Video: Despite Rain, Incoming Students Enthusiastic, Excited on Move-In Day • Video: Students and Alumni Volunteer Their Time to Welcome First-Years Photography by Rob Carlin

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Crusader Football Takes on Georgetown in Season Opener, Sept. 5

WORCESTER, Mass. – The College of the Holy Cross will kick off its 114th season of intercollegiate football against Georgetown at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 5 at Fitton Field, on the Holy Cross campus.  The season opener marks the … Continue reading →

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