Monthly Archives: December 2010

Holy Cross Students Travel to Washington D.C. to Protest for Social Justice

Sixteen Holy Cross students joined thousands of students from Jesuit institutions across the country in Washington D.C. for the annual Ignatian Family Teach-in (IFT) on the weekend of Nov. 13- 15, to protest the Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation, … Continue reading →

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Lonks ’12 Looks Back on Fulfilling Semester Spent in Washington, D.C.

From the bird’s eye view atop the Washington Monument to the underground depths of the Metrorail system, I, alongside 15 fellow Crusaders, soaked up the D.C. experience this past fall semester. The competitive Washington Semester Program challenges Holy Cross upperclassmen … Continue reading →

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“A student and star of dance”

Colleen Curran ’11 didn’t grow up a ballroom dancer. In fact, she was 18 the first time she waltzed or tangoed. So, she’d never imagined competing for a British national title at only 21—a rare opportunity for an American of … Continue reading →

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Video: Watch Christmas Scenes from Holy Cross While College Choir Performs

Watch the video (total time: 03:43) » The Christmas tree lighting ceremony. Advent Festival of Lessons and Carols. Decorations up in St. Joseph Chapel, Kimball Dining Hall and the Holy Cross Bookstore. Wreaths adorning the entrance gates and buildings. There … Continue reading →

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Lighting Fair at Holy Cross Helps Consumers Save Energy and Dollars

Hosted by Holy Cross’ Presidential Task Force on the Environment, an energy-saving lighting fair held on Nov. 30 served 158 faculty, staff, and students. Members of the Holy Cross community were able to purchase a variety of high-quality energy-efficient lighting … Continue reading →

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2010: Year in Review

At Holy Cross, each year is marked by new achievements and accomplishments.  Here are some of the most notable from 2010: A completely renovated Haberlin Hall — housing chemistry, physics and some of the mathematics and computer science departments — … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross’ New Science Complex Buildings Receive LEED Gold Certification

The major components of the new Integrated Science Complex at the College of the Holy Cross have earned LEED Gold certification by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), a national organization that certifies buildings that are green and sustainable, and … Continue reading →

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Best and Worst College Web Sites for Blind Students

The College of the Holy Cross ranked 13th in a new list of the best and worst college websites for blind students.  Published in the Chronicle of Higher Education, the ranking was the result of a study by Jon Gunderson, … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Tops Baccalaureate Institutions in Long-Term Study Abroad Participation

Holy Cross ranks first in student participation among baccalaureate institutions for long-term study abroad programs, according to a report released by the Institute of International Education. Long-term study abroad programs are defined as taking place during a full calendar or … Continue reading →

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Photo Gallery: Crowley ’11 Shares Adventures From His Four-Week Excursion to Siberia

Photography by Andrew Crowley ’11

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Holy Cross Administrators to Serve Midnight Breakfast to Students During Final Exams

Recognizing that students stay up late to study during finals period, administrators at the College of the Holy Cross—including President Michael C. McFarland, S.J.—volunteer each semester to serve the scholars breakfast late into the night. Don’t miss out on the … Continue reading →

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Hulick ’11 Eager to Witness China’s Ascent on World Stage From Front Row Seat

Before arriving at Holy Cross, Henry “Hank” Hulick ’11 knew nothing about China. After taking a course on Buddhism during his first year, however, he became fascinated with Eastern culture and pursued his interest by taking a Chinese language class … Continue reading →

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Video: Students Program Robots in Computer Science Class

Watch the video (total time: 01:27) » Students at Holy Cross are learning more than HTML code in their computer science class. In the Techniques of Programming course, Constance Royden, associate professor of computer science, has students working with robots: … Continue reading →

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History Professor Serves as Expert on History Channel Program

Did you know that Christmas was considered “too fun” in the 17th century and was even banned for a short period of time? This is just one of the many topics that Edward O’Donnell, associate professor of history, discusses in … Continue reading →

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