Monthly Archives: April 2011

Holy Cross to Celebrate Jesuit Heritage with Baroque Music Concert

Posted on April 13, 2011 by Cristal Steuer

The College of the Holy Cross will hold a Jesuit Heritage Concert of Baroque Music on Sunday, May 1 at 3 p.m. in St. Joseph Memorial Chapel.  The concert, which is part of the Holy Cross Chapel Artists’ Series, is … Continue reading →

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Weeks Before Robinson Delivers Commencement Address, Holy Cross Community Reflects on Her Writing

Posted on April 12, 2011 by Kristine Maloney

Pulitzer Prize-winning author Marilynne Robinson will address this year’s graduates and receive an honorary degree at Commencement on May 27. Members of the Holy Cross Community are anticipating her visit to campus, and have commented on her work and writing. … Continue reading →

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Science Ambassadors to Present “Hogwarts at Holy Cross” for Local Children

Posted on April 11, 2011 by Kristine Maloney

The College of the Holy Cross will present “Hogwarts at Holy Cross: Snape’s Dungeon” on Sunday, May 1 from 6- 8 p.m. in the Hogan Campus Center Ballroom.  Designed for the children of Worcester, the event will feature hands-on chemistry … Continue reading →

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“After 46 Years, Papal Jewelry Up For Auction In NC”

Posted on April 11, 2011 by Holy Cross in the News

In an Associated Press story about a jeweled cross and ring once owned by Pope Paul VI being auctioned on eBay, Rev. Thomas Worcester, S.J., professor of history at the College of the Holy Cross, spoke about Pope Paul’s donation of … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross to Host 39th Annual Classics Day for High School Students

Posted on April 11, 2011 by Kristine Maloney

The College of the Holy Cross will hold the 39th Classics Day on Thursday, April 14. The day features a series of events relating to the study of Roman culture, and is designed to familiarize students with the Holy Cross … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Among Top Institutions Studying Sports Economics

Posted on April 11, 2011 by Daniel DeConinck ’13

Holy Cross is ranked 16th in the world among higher education institutions that research sports and economics, according to Research Papers in Economics, or RePEc, a volunteer-driven initiative to create a public-access database that promotes scholarly communication in economics and … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Balinese Gamelan Orchestra to Hold Concert Directed by Distinguished Visiting Artist

Posted on April 10, 2011 by College of the Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – The Holy Cross departments of theatre and music present their famed Balinese gamelan orchestra, Gamelan Gita Sari, under the directorship of visiting fellow in Balinese performing arts, I Wayan Dibia, in concert on April 27 at 8 … Continue reading →

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Science Students Present Research at Regional Symposium

Posted on April 8, 2011 by Daniel DeConinck ’13

Two Holy Cross students participated in the second annual Northeast Beckman Scholar Symposium at Boston University on Feb. 26. Kathryn Kennedy and Peter Renehan, both members of the Class of 2012, presented scientific research projects they began last summer to … Continue reading →

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Sutton Sisters Share Passion for Lacrosse, Reach for Patriot League Title

Posted on April 7, 2011 by College of the Holy Cross

Even though they are five and half years apart, there is no doubt that sisters Patricia (Trish) and Katherine (Kat) Sutton look alike. But they knew it had reached a new level when at a recent tailgate a parent approached … Continue reading →

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“When is cricket more than a game?”

Posted on April 6, 2011 by Holy Cross in the News

After India’s upset over Pakistan in the Cricket World Cup, Mathew Schmalz, associate professor of religious studies at the College of the Holy Cross, wrote about the role of religion in sports for the Washington Post’s “On Faith” blog. Commenting … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross President Emeritus to be Honored by New England Province of Jesuits

Posted on April 6, 2011 by Kristine Maloney

The New England Province of Jesuits will present the Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam Award (AMDG) to Rev. John E. Brooks, S.J., president of the College of the Holy Cross from 1970-94, at the 11th annual Jesuit GALA on Tuesday, April … Continue reading →

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Research Disproves Belief that Dogs are Juvenile Wolves

Posted on April 5, 2011 by Kristine Maloney

According to a recent study by Abby Drake, Ph.D., a research assistant in the biology department at the College of the Holy Cross, the evolution of man’s best friend—the domestic dog—is unique to that of wolves. For a long time, … Continue reading →

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“Fifty Affordable Colleges With the Best ROI”

Posted on April 5, 2011 by Holy Cross in the News

The College of the Holy Cross ranked 21st on Bloomberg Businessweek’s annual ranking of the 50 affordable colleges with the best return on investment (ROI)—up from 34th last year. According to the article, all of the schools on the list are … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Community Rallies for Japan Relief

Posted on April 4, 2011 by

The network of the Holy Cross community has felt the impact of the earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan on March 11, and many on campus are mobilizing efforts to provide relief. Three students studying abroad at Sophia University in … Continue reading →

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International Relations Scholar to Speak at Holy Cross

Posted on April 4, 2011 by Kristine Maloney

Andrew J. Bacevich, professor of international relations and history at Boston University, will present the Alexander Carson Lecture in U.S. History at the College of the Holy Cross on Tuesday, April 12 at 7:30 p.m. in Seelos Theater.  His talk, … Continue reading →

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“Floating sculpture at Holy Cross chapel meant to inspire”

Posted on April 3, 2011 by Holy Cross in the News

The Telegram & Gazette, MetroWest Daily News, and Worcester Magazine recently wrote about “Curalium,” a curving, floating sculpture that stretches nearly 50 feet down the middle of St. Joseph Memorial Chapel at the College of the Holy Cross. College officials are hoping … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Employees Honored for Outstanding Service

Posted on April 1, 2011 by Kristine Maloney

Four employees of the College of the Holy Cross have received 2010 Claire B. Burns Awards.   The awards program, now in its 15th year, was established and endowed in 1997 by Donal J. Burns ’49 in honor of his wife, … Continue reading →

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Award-Winning Poet and Author to Speak at Holy Cross

Posted on April 1, 2011 by Kristine Maloney

Award-winning poet, novelist, and non-fiction writer Sydney Lea will read from his poetry as part of the Visiting Writers Series at the College of the Holy Cross on Thursday, April 7 at 7:30 p.m. in the Rehm Library.  The event, … Continue reading →

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Hundreds of Students Fan Across City of Worcester for Day of Service

Posted on April 1, 2011 by

Approximately 250 students, faculty, and staff from Holy Cross braved the chilly weather (the temperature reached a high of 35 degrees) on March 26 to take part in community service throughout the city of Worcester as part the 14th annual … Continue reading →

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Photo Gallery: Contemporary Sculpture Rises in St. Joseph Chapel

Posted on April 1, 2011 by

Worshippers in St. Joseph Chapel have been challenged to encounter their sacred space in a new way since “Curalium,” a 50-foot curving, floating sculpture was installed last week. “Curalium” was created by German artist Angela Glajcar, who assembled it in … Continue reading →

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