Monthly Archives: October 2010

Web site of many virtues

This Halloween, Brian Moskalik, Andrew W. Mellon Postdoctoral Teaching Fellow in the biology department at the College of the Holy Cross, asks readers to consider seeing the spider as more than a symbol of all that is sinister. Read The … Continue reading →

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Kiplinger’s Personal Finance Names Holy Cross to its “Best Value” List

WORCESTER, Mass. – Kiplinger’s Personal Finance magazine has ranked the College of the Holy Cross 15th among liberal arts colleges across the country in “The Kiplinger 100: Best Value in Private Colleges” list, which appears in Kiplinger’s December 2010 issue. … Continue reading →

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Ten Members of the Class of 2010 Teach For America

Ten members of the Holy Cross Class of 2010 have joined Teach for America, a program that trains top students of all academic majors to teach in low-income communities. Holy Cross ranks 13th among small colleges (2,999 or fewer students) … Continue reading →

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Organist Jeffrey Wood and Tenor Michael Calmés to Perform at Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – Concert organist Jeffrey Wood and tenor Michael Calmés will perform Sunday, Nov. 14 at 3 p.m. in St. Joseph Memorial Chapel at the College of the Holy Cross, as part of the Holy Cross Chapel Artists’ Series.  … Continue reading →

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Blog: For Illinois Native Nepomuceno ’14, Holy Cross Stood Out from Other Colleges

NAME Lauren Nepomuceno ’14 HOMETOWN Flossmoor, Ill. AREAS OF STUDY Undeclared major in the health professions program WHY SHE CHOSE HOLY CROSS “During my college summer tours, most of the schools became a blur. It became difficult to distinguish between … Continue reading →

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Blog: The More Cullinane ’14 Learns About Holy Cross, the More He Loves It

NAME Theodore Cullinane ’14 HOMETOWN East Greenwich, R.I. AREAS OF STUDY English major WHY HE CHOSE HOLY CROSS “I first became interested in Holy Cross after reading books by alums Bill Simmons ’92 and Dan Shaughnessy ’75. I have always … Continue reading →

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Blog: Holy Cross Is Awesome in So Many Ways, Rondeau ’13 Writes

NAME Sarah Rondeau ’13 HOMETOWN South Hadley, Mass. AREAS OF STUDY Studies in World Literature HIGHLIGHTS FROM HER FIRST YEAR “Honestly I was a bit nervous coming to Holy Cross freshman year. Throughout high school I had always been quiet … Continue reading →

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Blog: Unique Health Professions Program a Draw for McDonough ’14

NAME Lauren McDonough ’14 HOMETOWN Norwood, Mass. AREAS OF STUDY English major in the Health Professions Advisory Program WHY SHE CHOSE HOLY CROSS “My decision was ultimately between a large research university and Holy Cross, but I chose the latter … Continue reading →

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Blog: Cincinnati Native Gives the Lowdown on All Things Holy Cross

NAME Megan Whitacre ’14 HOMETOWN Cincinnati AREAS OF STUDY Classics major WHY SHE CHOSE HOLY CROSS “The excellent academics, enthusiastic students, Jesuit values, great location, and — most importantly — because the first time I stepped on campus, something just … Continue reading →

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Blog: Holy Cross a Perfect Fit for Cepeda ’14

NAME Esthefany Cepeda ’14 HOMETOWN Cambridge, Mass. AREAS OF STUDY Undeclared WHY SHE CHOSE HOLY CROSS “The amazing campus and the student to faculty ratio. And by being in Worcester, I have the opportunity to be far enough from my … Continue reading →

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Blog: Osowski ’14 Finds Campus Isn’t the Only Beautiful Attribute About Holy Cross

NAME Amanda Osowski ’14 HOMETOWN Hopkinton, Mass. AREAS OF STUDY History major WHY SHE CHOSE HOLY CROSS “From the moment I stepped on the campus I was intrigued with the beauty of the immaculate landscape and the ivy covered expansive … Continue reading →

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Blog: Los Angeles Native Olsen ’14 Finds Holy Cross Offers a Bit of Everything

NAME Kyle Olsen ’14 HOMETOWN Los Angeles, California AREAS OF STUDY Political Science major with Peace & Conflict Studies concentration WHY HE CHOSE HOLY CROSS “Ever since I was little, my image of a ‘dream college’ went something like this: … Continue reading →

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SGA Unveils Kiosk, Recreation Room During Grand Opening Celebration

Hundreds of students showed up to celebrate the grand opening of the Student Government Association information kiosk on the ground floor of the Hogan Campus Center on Oct. 19. The area, which is within feet of the Crossroads eatery, promises … Continue reading →

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Fall Foliage Photo Gallery: Mother Nature’s Paintbrush Sweeps Through Holy Cross

New England enjoys some of the best autumn foliage in the country, and Holy Cross, located on a hillside campus in Central Massachusetts, offers a picture perfect example. The campus, which is a registered arboretum (a collection of maintained specimen … Continue reading →

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Top Producers of U.S. Fulbright Students by Type of Institution, 2010-11

The College of the Holy Cross was included in this annual list of the colleges and universities that produce the most Fulbright Award winners.  Five recent alumni accepted Fulbrights for 2010 – 11. View The Chronicle of Higher Education list. … Continue reading →

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Know your popes

Rev. Thomas Worcester, S.J., professor of history at the College of the Holy Cross, chronicles the dramatic changes in the papacy in his latest book, The Papacy Since 1500: From Italian Prince to Universal Pastor, uncovering some lesser known papal … Continue reading →

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Student Reflects on Bob Woodward’s Visit to Campus

It was his humble demeanor that grabbed my attention. “Hello, I’m Bob,” he said as he got out of his chauffeured sedan upon arriving at Holy Cross, greeting me with a handshake and an affable smile. I met Bob Woodward … Continue reading →

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5 Things You Must Know Before Getting the Flu Shot

Martha Sullivan, director of health services at the College of the Holy Cross, provides tips for making your flu shot as painless as possible. Read the Self.com story.

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From Despair to Action: Rubayiza ’13 Turns Personal Tragedy into Serious Action — and Hope

John Rubayiza is a warm, humble and good-natured Holy Cross second-year student. Born in Rwanda in 1989, he is graced with a smile that makes you feel comfortable in his company immediately. He is well traveled, speaks six languages and … Continue reading →

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Lectures to Consider Sacrifices of Soldiers and a Society at War

WORCESTER, Mass. – The College of the Holy Cross’ Center for Religion, Ethics and Culture will present two lectures in November addressing the moral legacies of war. On Monday, Nov. 8, renowned theologian and ethicist Stanley Hauerwas will give a … Continue reading →

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