Monthly Archives: November 2010

Jenks Chair, Leah Hager Cohen to Moderate Panel at Holy Cross

Posted on November 30, 2010 by College of the Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – Nonfiction writer, novelist, and the College of the Holy Cross Jenks Chair of Contemporary American Letters, Leah Hager Cohen will moderate a panel with Nicole Lamy, books editor of The Boston Globe, and Barney Karpfinger, a literary … Continue reading →

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Students Hold Weightlifting Competition to Raise Money for Breast Cancer Research

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

WORCESTER, Mass. – The strength and conditioning program at the College of the Holy Cross will conduct its third annual Benching for Breast Cancer event on Friday, Dec. 10 at 4:30 p.m. in the Hart Center’s varsity weight room.  The … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas? No, Happy Holidays: I’m with the secularists in the so-called ‘War on Christmas’

Posted on November 25, 2010 by Kristine Maloney

In an op-ed defending the phrase “Happy Holidays,” author Edward O’Donnell, associate professor of history at the College of the Holy Cross, argues that the non-denominational sentiment represents the fundamental American and Christian creed of religious tolerance.   Read the New … Continue reading →

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Senior Lacrosse Player Helps Those in Need Through Horseback Riding

Posted on November 24, 2010 by College of the Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – There is nothing better than being able to help people in need by doing something that you love. With the help of her sister and her teammates, Holy Cross senior women’s lacrosse captain Annie Boylan (Andover, Mass.), … Continue reading →

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NBA, NFL lockouts could hit NYC hard

Posted on November 24, 2010 by Kristine Maloney

With the possibility of 2011 NBA and NFL season cancellations in New York City and concern over the potential negative effects on the city’s economy, Robert Baumann, associate professor of economics at the College of the Holy Cross, argues that … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Gamelan Orchestra to Hold Concert Directed by Master Balinese Artist

Posted on November 23, 2010 by College of the Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – The College of the Holy Cross departments of theatre and music will present a concert of their famed Balinese gamelan orchestra, Gamelan Gita Sari, under the direction of visiting fellow in Balinese performing arts, Ni Suasthi Bandem, … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross to Hold Christmas Tree Lighting, Advent Festival of Lessons and Carols on Dec. 9

Posted on November 19, 2010 by College of the Holy Cross

The College of the Holy Cross will present two cherished Christmas traditions on Dec. 9. The annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony, sponsored by the Purple Key Society, will take place on O’Kane Porch at 5 p.m., and will include musical … Continue reading →

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Students Share Their Holy Cross Experiences in Blogs

Posted on November 19, 2010 by College of the Holy Cross

Nineteen students are eager to tell you all about Holy Cross. You can read everything they have to say on me.holycross.edu. That’s where first-year students to soon-to-be graduating seniors — as well as seven juniors studying in far-flung locations such … Continue reading →

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Nuns and NCAA Hoops

Posted on November 19, 2010 by Kristine Maloney

In a story about colleges lowering their academic standards in order to recruit more competitive athletic teams, Holy Cross President Michael C. McFarland, S.J., spoke with the Wall Street Journal about the high graduation rates for athletes at Catholic colleges.  … Continue reading →

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Math Major Awarded Scholarship to Pursue Teaching Career

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

Kerrin O’Leary ’11, a mathematics major in the Teacher Education Program, has been awarded Holy Cross’ first ever Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship. Supported by the National Science Foundation, the scholarship encourages talented students in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) … Continue reading →

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On trial: Faith, delusion or excuse for crime?

Posted on November 15, 2010 by Kristine Maloney

Matthew Schmalz professor of religious studies at the College of the Holy Cross, talks about how many who suffer from mental illnesses claim personal contact with God, in this story about Brian David Mitchell’s trial for kidnapping Elizabeth Smart. Read … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Student Group Campaigns for Clean Water

Posted on November 12, 2010 by College of the Holy Cross

Eco-Action, a Holy Cross student organization dedicated to the promotion of environmental awareness through education and local action, presents “Aqua Action,” a weeklong clean water campaign from Monday, Nov. 15-Friday, Nov. 19. The week’s events feature educational material on water … Continue reading →

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New stadium still in talk stages, despite NFL boost

Posted on November 12, 2010 by Kristine Maloney

In a story about the possibility of replacing the Georgia Dome, Victor Matheson, associate professor of economics at the College of the Holy Cross, talks about how owners reap most of the profits from new athletic facilities, not host cities. … Continue reading →

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Conference Explores Role of Science and Religion in America’s Founding

Posted on November 12, 2010 by College of the Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – Jonathan Israel, considered one of the world’s leading historians on the Enlightenment, will give the keynote address in a daylong conference on Religion and Reason in the American Founding, Friday, Dec. 3, in the Rehm Library at … Continue reading →

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Bopp ’11 Found His Own Way to Help Earthquake Victims

Posted on November 12, 2010 by College of the Holy Cross

During his five month stay in Haiti, Jonathan Bopp ’11 witnessed unbelievable tragedy and heartbreak. But he also witnessed unforgettable courage and humanity. When Bopp, a political science major from Hingham, Mass., heard news of the earthquake that devastated Haiti … Continue reading →

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Video, Photo Gallery: Leading Scientist, Fauci ’62, Meets with Students, Delivers Talk

Posted on November 12, 2010 by College of the Holy Cross

For decades, Anthony S. Fauci, M.D. ’62 has been in the forefront of the battle against some of the biggest threats to global health, including HIV/AIDS, West Nile Virus, SARS, anthrax bioterrorism, malaria, and the H1N1 influenza. On Nov. 8, … Continue reading →

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Mock Trial Team Starts Season with Wins at UNH Tournament

Posted on November 11, 2010 by College of the Holy Cross

Mock Trial On Oct. 23 and 24, the Holy Cross Mock Trial team traveled to the University of New Hampshire Law School in Concord, N.H. to compete in the second annual Wildcat Mock Trial Tournament. Holy Cross sent two teams … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross basketball holds middle school clinic

Posted on November 9, 2010 by Kristine Maloney

The College of the Holy Cross women’s basketball team hosted a clinic for students at Worcester East Middle School. Coach Bill Gibbons, members of the basketball team and students from Worcester East Middle School talk about the experience. Watch the … Continue reading →

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Infection control

Posted on November 8, 2010 by Kristine Maloney

Anthony S. Fauci, M.D., ’62, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) at the National Institutes of Health, delivered the inaugural Joseph E. Murray, M.D., ’40 Distinguished Lectureship in Medicine at the College of the Holy … Continue reading →

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Hard Work, Persistence Results in Publication for Holy Cross English Major

Posted on November 8, 2010 by College of the Holy Cross

David Cotrone ’13 could write a great “How I Spent My Summer Vacation” essay — and not just because he’s a talented wordsmith. A writer of both fiction and non-fiction, Cotrone spent his summer sending his stories to a wide … Continue reading →

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