Monthly Archives: September 2010

Losers’ win in HC weight loss program

Posted on September 30, 2010 by Kristine Maloney

College of the Holy Cross physical plant employees Harry C. Clouthier, Laurie Hall, and Bob Parsons are featured in an article about winning the Biggest Loser – Holy Cross Style.  The five-week competition included over 90 participants at the College. … Continue reading →

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South African students focus on race, social justice at Holy Cross

Posted on September 30, 2010 by Kristine Maloney

South African students from the University of the Free State visit the College of the Holy Cross as part a study abroad/immersion experience focused on issues of race, cross-cultural dynamics, reconciliation, and social justice. Read the Telegram & Gazette story … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross’ Cantor Art Gallery Presents Margaret Lanzetta: Pet the Pretty Tiger, Works 1990 -2010

Posted on September 29, 2010 by College of the Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – The Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Art Gallery at the College of the Holy Cross presents Margaret Lanzetta: Pet the Pretty Tiger, Works 1990-2010. The exhibition will be on view from Oct. 21 – Dec. 15. An … Continue reading →

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Blog: Guarino ’12 Looking Forward to New Experiences While Studying in England

Posted on September 28, 2010 by College of the Holy Cross

NAME Amanda Guarino ’12 HOMETOWN Goshen, N.Y. AREAS OF STUDY Psychology major WHERE SHE’S STUDYING University of Sussex, England WHY SHE CHOSE ENGLAND “For the history, culture, proximity to mainland Europe. The great psychology program and the fascinating city of … Continue reading →

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Students and Alumni Alike Have Dedicated Resource in Exploring Scholarships, Awards and Grants

Posted on September 27, 2010 by College of the Holy Cross

Anthony Cashman has been the director of the College’s Office of Distinguished Fellowships and Graduate Studies since 2008, helping students apply for top national and international scholarships and awards. Last year he helped six Holy Cross students and alumni secure … Continue reading →

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Science Café a Popular Choice Among Students

Posted on September 27, 2010 by College of the Holy Cross

The newest dining option on the Holy Cross campus has only been in operation for one full semester, but the science café in the Integrated Science Complex has already become a popular destination. “When we first opened, we expected to … Continue reading →

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‘Around the Globe’ With the Society of Jesus

Posted on September 27, 2010 by College of the Holy Cross

For almost 500 years, the Jesuits have made their mark on the world. Across the globe they are known as educators dedicated to “finding God in all things,” exploring wide-ranging cultures and academic fields. At Holy Cross, their ideals drive … Continue reading →

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Thousands to participate in Walk to Cure Cancer

Posted on September 23, 2010 by Kristine Maloney

Andrew Keister ’11 and Juliana Biolsi ’12, both students at the College of the Holy Cross, talk about their participation in the Walk to Cure Cancer at UMass Medical School. Watch the New England Cable News/Worcester News Tonight video.

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Holy Cross to Host the Invisible Children “Face-to-Face” Tour

Posted on September 23, 2010 by College of the Holy Cross
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Worcester Finds Its Post-Industrial Self-Confidence

Posted on September 21, 2010 by Kristine Maloney

John Anderson, professor emeritus of history at the College of the Holy Cross and former City of Worcester mayor, talks about the City’s industrial history and exciting future development plans. Listen to the story by WBUR (Boston’s NPR station).

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Prominent Theologian to Discuss Role of Jesus in Ecology

Posted on September 16, 2010 by College of the Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – Elizabeth Johnson, C.S.J., Distinguished Professor of Theology at Fordham University, will give a lecture titled “An Ecological Inquiry: Jesus and the Cosmos” on Tuesday, Oct. 5 at 7:30 p.m. in the Rehm Library at the College of … Continue reading →

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Newman’s Catholic legacy

Posted on September 15, 2010 by Kristine Maloney

In an op-ed, Rev. Michael C. McFarland, S.J., president of the College of the Holy Cross, and Jack P. Calareso, president of Anna Maria College, write about the upcoming beatification of John Henry Cardinal Newman and his role in shaping … Continue reading →

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Members of the Holy Cross Community Lace Up Sneakers to Find a Cure

Posted on September 15, 2010 by College of the Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – Students, faculty, and staff from the College of the Holy Cross will join thousands of people from Central Massachusetts on Sun., Sept. 26 for the 12th annual Walk to Cure Cancer. The College is a flagship sponsor … Continue reading →

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Health officials on high alert after meningitis cases

Posted on September 14, 2010 by Kristine Maloney

Debora Cain, health services clinical coordinator at the College of the Holy Cross, comments about meningitis on college campuses. Watch the New England Cable News/Worcester News Tonight video.

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Putting the Words in Parents’ Mouths

Posted on September 13, 2010 by Kristine Maloney

On move-in day, members of the new class gather for the formal inauguration of the new academic year at the Mass of the Holy Spirit — and to say good-bye to parents and families. This year, Newsweek.com was on campus … Continue reading →

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Would a Muslim burn the Bible?

Posted on September 10, 2010 by Kristine Maloney

Caner Dagli, assistant professor of religious studies at the College of the Holy Cross, explains what burning a Quran would mean to Muslims. Read the story on CNN.com.

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Jesuit Heritage Lecture to Explore Missionary Scientists in China

Posted on September 10, 2010 by College of the Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – Florence C. Hsia, author of Sojourners in a Strange Land: Jesuits and Their Scientific Missions in Late Imperial China  (Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 2009), will give a lecture titled “Saints and Mandarins: Science, religion and Jesuits … Continue reading →

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Blog: Canepa ’12 Plans to Live Out Passion for Sciences, Animals in Kenya/Tanzania Study Abroad Experience

Posted on September 10, 2010 by College of the Holy Cross

NAME Hannah Canepa ’12 HOMETOWN Lakewood, Ohio AREAS OF STUDY Biology major with an environmental studies minor in the health professions program WHERE SHE’S STUDYING Haven Nature Camp, Tanzania & Kilimanjaro Bush Camp, Kenya WHY SHE CHOSE KENYA “As a … Continue reading →

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Blog: Mercuro ’12, Asian Studies Major, to Spend Year Abroad Studying in Tokyo

Posted on September 10, 2010 by College of the Holy Cross

NAME Sara Mercuro ’12 HOMETOWN Saugus, Mass. AREAS OF STUDY English major and Asian Studies major WHERE SHE’S STUDYING Sophia University in Tokyo WHY SHE CHOSE JAPAN “I chose to study in Japan to immerse myself in Japanese culture, and … Continue reading →

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Blog: Holy Cross’ Visiting Writers Series Helped Marello ’12 Decide to Study in Ireland

Posted on September 10, 2010 by College of the Holy Cross

NAME Amanda Marello ’12 HOMETOWN Thornwood, N.Y. AREAS OF STUDY English major with a Women’s and Gender Studies concentration WHERE SHE’S STUDYING Trinity College in Dublin, Ireland WHY SHE CHOSE IRELAND “The Visiting Writer’s Series at Holy Cross sparked my … Continue reading →

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