Monthly Archives: December 2009

Holy Cross in the News (October – December 2009)

Posted on December 31, 2009 by Kristine Maloney

Telegram & Gazette December 25, 2009 “Defending ‘Happy Holidays’” In an op-ed, Edward O’Donnell, associate professor of history at the College of the Holy Cross and an expert in the history of Christmas, defends the phrase ‘Happy Holidays.’ Worcester Business … Continue reading →

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Two Crusaders Earn Sports Network All-America Honors

Posted on December 28, 2009 by College of the Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – Holy Cross junior strong safety Anthony DiMichele (McKees Rocks, Pa.) and senior quarterback Dominic Randolph (Amelia, Ohio) have been selected as third team All-Americans by the Sports Network. This marks the first time the Crusaders have had … Continue reading →

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What’s Life Like at Holy Cross? Find Out Directly From Students in Their Blogs

Posted on December 22, 2009 by College of the Holy Cross

If you want to get to know what Holy Cross is really like, meet our bloggers. On me.holycross.edu, 15 students keep Web diaries and two “tweet” about all facets of life on Mount St. James. Seven first-year students write about … Continue reading →

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Video: Listen to a Performance of ‘O Holy Night’ Sung by College Choir

Posted on December 22, 2009 by College of the Holy Cross

Watch the video (total time: 02:27) » A holiday tradition since 1978, the Office of the College Chaplains and the College Choir at Holy Cross host an annual Festival of Lessons and Carols for Advent in St. Joseph Chapel. The … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Faculty, Staff and Students Make Headlines in 2009

Posted on December 22, 2009 by College of the Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – From The New York Times to USA Today to the cover of Worcester Mag, the College of the Holy Cross made headlines both locally and nationally in 2009. From January – December, nearly 2,000 newspaper, magazine, television … Continue reading →

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Audio Slideshow: Holy Cross Students Document Reality of Recession in Photographs

Posted on December 21, 2009 by College of the Holy Cross

Watch the audio slideshow (total time: 05:04) » A church with a “For Sale” sign. Remnants of a familiar logo on an empty store. Portraits of Americans facing today’s economic challenges at home and at work. These are some of … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross’ Cantor Art Gallery Presents Pilgrimage and Faith: Buddhism, Christianity and Islam

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

WORCESTER, Mass. – The Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Art Gallery at the College of the Holy Cross presents Pilgrimage and Faith: Buddhism, Christianity and Islam. This exhibition, which explores pilgrimage as experienced in Buddhist, Christian and Muslim faith communities, … Continue reading →

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Dominic Randolph Named ECAC Player of the Year

Posted on December 17, 2009 by College of the Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – Holy Cross senior quarterback Dominic Randolph (Amelia, Ohio) has been selected as the 2009 Eastern College Athletic Conference Player of the Year for the football championship subdivision. Randolph was also joined by senior offensive guard Chris Poole … Continue reading →

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NCAA Statement

Posted on December 17, 2009 by College of the Holy Cross

Dear Members of the Holy Cross Community, I am writing to inform you that late yesterday the NCAA notified Holy Cross that the Division I Committee on Infractions is releasing a report that will be the final disposition of a … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Head Football Coach Tom Gilmore is Named a Finalist for Coach of the Year

Posted on December 10, 2009 by College of the Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – Holy Cross head football coach Tom Gilmore has been selected as one of five finalists from the football championship subdivision for the 2009 Liberty Mutual Coach of the Year Award. Joining Gilmore as finalists are Jerry Moore … Continue reading →

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Two Members of the Class of 2011 at Holy Cross Receive High Honors

Posted on December 10, 2009 by College of the Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – Biology major Emily Atkinson ’11 of Florence, Mass., and economics/accounting and classics double major Matthew Mullaney ’11 of Livingston, N.J., are the co-recipients of the 2009 Mrs. Kate C. Power Medal, funded by an anonymous bequest in … Continue reading →

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Take a Break and Get in the Holiday Spirit with These Finalstastic Events

Posted on December 9, 2009 by College of the Holy Cross

From Christmas caroling to having your presents wrapped, relax and unwind with these events taking place during finals week. Good luck on exams! Tues., Dec. 8 Annual Tree Lighting O’Kane Porch, 5 p.m. Inter House Council Hall Decorating Contest In … Continue reading →

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NROTC Raises Money to Fight Hunger in Worcester

Posted on December 8, 2009 by College of the Holy Cross

On Dec. 4, the Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps (NROTC) Program presented a $3,000 check to Rachel’s Table, a Worcester organization which supports soup kitchens and food pantries in the local area. The money was raised through meal donations. Many … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Administrators to Serve Midnight Breakfast to Students During Finals

Posted on December 8, 2009 by College of the Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – Students may be staying up late to study during finals, but they won’t be alone. Administrators at the College of the Holy Cross—including President Michael C. McFarland, S.J.—have volunteered to serve the scholars breakfast late into the … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross and City of Worcester to Host Educational Forum on Bias and Hate Crimes

Posted on December 4, 2009 by College of the Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – In recognition of the 61st anniversary of the United Nations declaration of human rights and the recent enactment of a more comprehensive federal hate crimes law, the College of the Holy Cross and the City of Worcester … Continue reading →

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Russian Program Experiences Surge in Interest

Posted on December 2, 2009 by College of the Holy Cross

To the surprise of the Russian program staff, the first-year Russian language classes at Holy Cross have recently experienced an extraordinary growth in enrollment. According to associate professor Amy Adams, student interest “hasn’t been so evident since the end of … Continue reading →

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