Monthly Archives: January 2011

“Time for the U.S. to put its money where its mouth is”

In an article for Foreign Policy magazine, Vickie Langohr, associate professor of political science at the College of the Holy Cross, calls for the U.S. to support free and fair elections amid the current turmoil in Egypt.  She criticizes prior efforts … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross’ Alternate College Theatre Presents The Drowsy Chaperone

The Alternate College Theatre (ACT) at the College of the Holy Cross will present the Tony Award-winning musical The Drowsy Chaperone, Feb. 10 – 12 at 8 p.m. and Feb. 12 – 13 at 2 p.m. in Fenwick Theatre (second … Continue reading →

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Live Video: College Historian to Discuss ‘Jesuits and the Development of Holy Cross’

On Feb. 8 at 7 p.m., Rev. Anthony Kuzniewski, S.J., professor of history, will give a live online talk titled “Jesuits and the Development of Holy Cross” for Holy Cross alumni, friends and prospective students. Fr. Kuzniewski, a renowned Holy … Continue reading →

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“The Return of Catholic Exorcism”

In a story for The Atlantic examining the Catholic rite of exorcism, Mathew Schmalz, associate professor of religious studies at the College of the Holy Cross, argues that the religious practice is gaining attention in the United States.  Schmalz explains … Continue reading →

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Editor of Catholic Journal to Lecture on Religion and Politics at Holy Cross

Paul Baumann, editor of Commonweal Magazine, will give a lecture titled “Religious Identity in a Pluralistic Age: Liberal, Conservative, or Just Catholic?” on Tuesday, Feb. 8 at 6:30 p.m. in Rehm Library at the College of the Holy Cross. The … Continue reading →

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“Art of Africa Unmasked at the Cantor Art Gallery”

The latest exhibition at the College’s Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Art Gallery has ties to the City and it’s capturing the attention of local media, including the Telegram & Gazette and Worcester Magazine. On view now through March 31 … Continue reading →

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Lectures to Focus on Freshwater Scarcity and Extinction of Species

Steven Solomon, author of Water: The Epic Struggle for Wealth, Power, and Civilization (HarperCollins, 2010), and Kierán Suckling ‘88, founder and executive director of the Center for Biological Diversity, will speak at the College of the Holy Cross in February … Continue reading →

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Jesuit Scholar at Holy Cross to Examine Cinematic Interpretations of Jesus, Gospel

Rev. Lloyd Baugh, S.J., a visiting international Jesuit scholar at the College of the Holy Cross this semester, will give a lecture on the interpretations of the Gospel in Jesus films, Thursday, Feb. 10 at 4:30 p.m. in Rehm Library … Continue reading →

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Lecture Series Addresses the Environment in the Present Tense

Environmental challenges are often framed in future tense — how our actions will impact our children and our children’s children. But what are some of the consequences of the choices we make with regard to the environment that we can … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Seelos Film Series Spring 2011 Schedule

The following films will be shown at the Seelos Theater at the College of the Holy Cross. All films are free and open to the public on a first-come, first-served basis. For additional information, visit http://events.holycross.edu.    The Town Wed., Jan. … Continue reading →

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“Social Studies: Online networks are campus lures”

In an article surveying the ways colleges and universities in Worcester are using social media to connect with prospective students, Christian R. Santillo, assistant director of public affairs for web communications, weighs in on how Holy Cross analyzes data from … Continue reading →

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Scholarly Journal Published at Holy Cross Receives Parnassus Award

The Council of Editors of Learned Journals, an allied organization of the Modern Language Association, has awarded “Interfaces,” a bilingual illustrated journal co-edited by a Holy Cross professor, with the Parnassus Award for Significant Editorial Achievement. The award is only … Continue reading →

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Yearlong Celebration of Jesuits’ Global Impact and Holy Cross’ Heritage Continues

The Holy Cross Community will continue its yearlong celebration of the College’s Jesuit heritage with spring events highlighting the global presence of the Society of Jesus. The “Jesuits Around the Globe” series includes guest lectures, liturgies, discussions and concerts, all … Continue reading →

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Scholars to Examine Role of Mary in Modern Russian Culture

The College of the Holy Cross and the Museum of Russian Icons will present a two-day symposium titled “Framing Mary: The Mother of God in Modern Russian Culture,” Jan. 27-28. The symposium will bring together scholars of Russian literature, religious … Continue reading →

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Loyola Fitness Studio Opens for Student Use

With the beginning of a new semester, a new fitness option for Holy Cross students will officially open. The Loyola Fitness Studio in the basement of Loyola Hall is a newly renovated 2,800-square foot space with state-of-the-art cardiovascular equipment and … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross to Celebrate the 25th National Holiday Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Holy Cross will celebrate the 25th national holiday honoring the life of Martin Luther King Jr. with a talk titled “Remaining Awake Through a Great Revolution, March 31, 1968” at a brown bag lunch on Jan. 17 from noon to … Continue reading →

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‘Healing in Haiti’ Features Stories and Reflections of Holy Cross Alumni at Work With Struggling Nation

A year after the earthquake, Haiti is still struggling — and the world is still trying to determine the best ways to help a devastated nation. The current issue of Holy Cross Magazine features the reflections and stories of Holy … Continue reading →

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Grant Will Bring Nobel Laureate to Holy Cross, Create Chemistry Research Fellowships

Richard Herrick, professor of chemistry at the College of the Holy Cross, has received a Jean Dreyfus Boissevain Lectureship in the Chemical Sciences for Undergraduate Institutions grant in the amount of $18,500 from the Camille and Henry Dreyfus Foundation, Inc. … Continue reading →

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Strong Alumni Connections on Display at Holy Cross Finance Networking Reception

Nearly 100 alumni working in the financial services industry gathered at Bank of America Merrill Lynch five days before Christmas. But it wasn’t a holiday party — they were there for the annual Holy Cross Finance Networking Reception designed to … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Names New Chief Investment Officer

Timothy Jarry ’00 has been named chief investment officer at the College of the Holy Cross. He officially began his new position on Jan. 1, 2011. Jarry has worked at the College for the past seven years: two years as … Continue reading →

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