Monthly Archives: October 2011

Congressman McGovern and Former Foreign Service Officer to Speak at Holy Cross on Afghan War

U.S. Representative Jim McGovern (D-Mass.) and Matthew Hoh, a former foreign service officer and former Marine Corps captain, will discuss “Ten Years of War in Afghanistan: The Costs, Consequences and a Way Out,” on Wednesday, Nov. 9 at 7 p.m. in … Continue reading →

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Belgium’s Leading Organist to Perform at Holy Cross

Organist Jean Ferrard will perform on Sunday, Nov. 6 at 3 p.m. in St. Joseph Memorial Chapel at the College of the Holy Cross. The concert, which is part of the 2011-12 Holy Cross Chapel Artists Series, is free, open … Continue reading →

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Blog: West Coast Native Carcione ’15 Finds Supportive Community at Holy Cross

NAME Alicia Carcione ’15 HOMETOWN Menlo Park, Calif. AREAS OF STUDY Undeclared WHY SHE CHOSE HOLY CROSS “As a lifelong resident of the California Bay Area, I wanted a chance to explore a different part of the country, while still … Continue reading →

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Blog: Saltarelli ’15 Thrilled to Join Engaged, Caring Community

NAME Jacqueline Saltarelli ’15 HOMETOWN Wilton, Conn. AREAS OF STUDY Undeclared WHY SHE CHOSE HOLY CROSS “I never imagined that I would go to college here. I didn’t even want to visit, but my mom said that we should check … Continue reading →

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Blog: Nicoletta ’15 Found What She Was Looking for in a College

NAME Ariana Nicoletta ’15 HOMETOWN Staten Island, N.Y. AREAS OF STUDY Double chemistry and English major in the premed program WHY SHE CHOSE HOLY CROSS “I looked for three important characteristics throughout my college search: a small community, rigorous and … Continue reading →

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Blog: Luu ’15 Eager to Take Part in Service Opportunities in Area

NAME Dan Luu ’15 HOMETOWN Woburn, Mass. AREAS OF STUDY Biology major in the premed program WHY HE CHOSE HOLY CROSS “Rigorous premed program, very good professors, and a nice, comfy campus.” WHAT HE’S MOST LOOKING FORWARD TO “Starting a … Continue reading →

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Blog: Cook ’15 Finds Out Why Alumni Rave About Holy Cross

NAME Andrew Cook ’15 HOMETOWN Lowell, Mass. AREAS OF STUDY English major in the premed program WHY HE CHOSE HOLY CROSS “Two aunts, an uncle, and a favorite English teacher all graduated from Holy Cross and they never said a … Continue reading →

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Vlog: Boudon ’15 Showcases Life at Holy Cross Through Videos

NAME Andrew Boudon ’15 HOMETOWN Cleveland, Ohio AREAS OF STUDY Classics major WHY HE CHOSE HOLY CROSS “I originally heard about Holy Cross from my Latin teacher who’s an alumnus. The prestigious classics department, the Jesuit approach to education, and … Continue reading →

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“Two Minutes With…Jacqueline Peterson”

Jacqueline Peterson, dean of students and vice president for student affairs at the College of the Holy Cross and a breast cancer survivor, is featured in Worcester Mag’s “Two Minutes With…” section.  Peterson talks about her battle with a rare … Continue reading →

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Sneak Peek of Upcoming Performance ‘The Changeling’

The department of theatre at the College of the Holy Cross will present The Changeling on November 3-5 and 10-12 at 8 p.m. in Fenwick Theatre. The play is a shocking Renaissance tragedy about obsession, madness, murder and the wages … Continue reading →

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“President Obama pledges debt relief for college grads”

Lynne Myers, director of financial aid at the College of the Holy Cross, was interviewed on WGBH’s “Greater Boston” and graced the front page of the Telegram & Gazette, where she discussed President Obama’s announcement of a 10% cap on … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Students Invite Community to Trick-or-Treat on College Hill

The College of the Holy Cross student group S.A.D.E.R. (Student Ambassadors Developing External Relations) will host a Halloween Extravaganza trick-or-treat event for local children on Thursday, Nov. 3 at 4:30 p.m.  Families and children should meet at the College Hill Civic … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Among National Leaders In Graduation Success Rate

Twenty-one of Holy Cross’ athletic teams have achieved a perfect 100 percent graduation rate, according to the Graduation Success Rate Report, which has been released by the NCAA. The data used to calculate the Graduation Success Rate is from the … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Ranks 13th in Kiplinger’s “Best Value” List for Liberal Arts Colleges

Kiplinger’s Personal Finance magazine has ranked the College of the Holy Cross 13th among liberal arts colleges across the country in “The Kiplinger 100: Best Value in Private Colleges” list, which appears in Kiplinger’s December 2011 issue.  Up two spots … Continue reading →

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Local Community Buzzing About Tableaux Vivants

The local community has been buzzing about Worcester Art Museum’s lively event, Tableaux Vivants, which means “art coming to life.” College of the Holy Cross theatre students dressed up in costume and makeup as characters from the treasures in the museum’s … Continue reading →

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Men’s Hockey Upsets No. 7 Boston University In 5-4 Thriller

Sophomore Adam Schmidt, of Warrington, Pa., scored two goals and senior Andrew Cox, of Lombardy, Ontario, posted one goal and two assists as the Holy Cross men’s hockey team defeated No. 7 Boston University, 5-4, in front of a crowd … Continue reading →

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Three Holy Cross Seniors Make it to Finals in Business Ethics Competition

Three Holy Cross students were among four teams of finalists in the Intercollegiate Business Ethics Case Competition in Seattle, Wash., last month.  Juliana Biolsi ‘12, Lauren McCarthy ‘12, and Casandra Medeiros ‘12 made it to the final round of the … Continue reading →

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First-Year Students Take Part in Inaugural Worcester Immersion Program

Last week during Fall Break, a group of Holy Cross students packed their bags and headed off campus to immerse themselves in a new culture and community that was only minutes from their residence halls. From Friday, Oct. 7 to Wednesday, Oct. 12, 10 first-year students … Continue reading →

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Photo Gallery: Study Abroad Photo Contest Yields Impressive Results

The inaugural Study Abroad photo contest challenged students studying around the world to view their experience through a new lens — a photo lens, to be exact. Jeannie LaPlatney, assistant director of Study Abroad, who initiated the contest, explains that … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Junior Awarded Scholarship to Pursue Teaching Career in Urban Areas

Zachary Kenny, a member of the class of 2013 and a mathematics major in the Teacher Education Program at the College of the Holy Cross, has been awarded the Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship. Supported by a National Science Foundation grant … Continue reading →

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