Monthly Archives: October 2011

Short Story Author Anthony Doerr to Give a Reading as Part of Working Writers Series

Posted on October 19, 2011 by Cristal Steuer

Anthony Doerr, author of short stories, a novel, a memoir, and essays on science, will give a reading as part of the Working Writers Series on Thursday, Nov. 3 at 7:30 p.m. in Rehm Library at the College of the … Continue reading →

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“Women in the Church”

Posted on October 18, 2011 by Kristine Maloney

In an episode of Mysteries of the Church, an Emmy-nominated documentary style program based in New York that examines the many teachings and beliefs of the Catholic faith, Caroline Johnson Hodge, associate professor of religious studies at the College of … Continue reading →

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“Is the Tea Party a Religious Movement?”

Posted on October 18, 2011 by Holy Cross in the News

In an ABCNews.com story about the Tea Party’s anthem, “I am America,” Mathew Schmalz, associate professor of religious studies at the College of the Holy Cross, says he’s not surprised the song appeals to Tea Partiers, because of its religious themes. … Continue reading →

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Prized Economist to Lecture at Holy Cross on Anti-Poverty Policy

Posted on October 18, 2011 by Cristal Steuer

Esther Duflo, co-author of Poor Economics: A Radical Rethinking of the Way to Fight Global Poverty (PublicAffairs, 2011), will talk about her work in a lecture on Thursday, October 27 at 7:30 p.m. in Rehm Library, Smith Hall at the College … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Employees and Cancer Survivors to Host Panel in Honor of Breast Cancer Awareness

Posted on October 18, 2011 by Cristal Steuer

The College of the Holy Cross will host a breast cancer awareness panel with the PINK Revolution Breast Cancer Alliance, a group of dedicated individuals in the Worcester area with a commitment to those affected by breast cancer, on Tuesday, … Continue reading →

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Steve Zychowski Wins 77th Annual NEIGA Championship

Posted on October 18, 2011 by College of the Holy Cross

Holy Cross junior men’s golfer Steve Zychowski, of Mendham, N.J., took home top individual honors for the first time in his career, winning the individual medal at the 77th annual NEIGA Championship, held at the Captain’s Golf Course. Zychowski combined … Continue reading →

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“Rich and Poor, From St. Luke to Warren Buffett”

Posted on October 18, 2011 by Holy Cross in the News

In an op-ed in the Huffington Post, Rev. Thomas Worcester, S.J., professor of history at the College of the Holy Cross, writes about St. Luke, a “saint particularly articulate in defense of the poor,” who is celebrated each year on … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Celebrates ‘Jesuits and Colleagues at Work’

Posted on October 18, 2011 by

Since its founding in 1843, Holy Cross has been faithful to its Jesuit tradition and character. Reflecting on this rich history, the Mission and Identity Committee is honoring the impact Jesuits have had on the College with a yearlong series … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Announces Naming and New Initiative of Center for Religion, Ethics and Culture

Posted on October 17, 2011 by Kristine Maloney

Before an audience of 400 alumni, parents and friends at the annual President’s Council dinner, the College of the Holy Cross announced that the Center for Religion, Ethics and Culture will be named in honor of Rev. Michael C. McFarland, … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Athletics Creates Leadership Academy

Posted on October 14, 2011 by College of the Holy Cross

Holy Cross director of athletics Richard M. Regan, Jr., announced today the creation of the Holy Cross Leadership Academy, a campus program specifically developed to support Crusader student-athletes in their quest to become world-class leaders in athletics, academics and life. … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Football Team to Hold Annual Price Chopper Kids’ Day

Posted on October 12, 2011 by College of the Holy Cross

The Holy Cross football team will hold its annual Price Chopper Kids’ Day during the contest with Dartmouth on Oct. 15. The Crusaders will hold a free pregame clinic for kids aged 13 and under beginning at 10 a.m. at … Continue reading →

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Tableaux Vivants: Holy Cross Students Bring Art to Life

Posted on October 11, 2011 by Cristal Steuer

On Saturday, Oct. 22, the Worcester Art Museum (WAM) will host a lively affair, titled Tableaux Vivants, which means “art coming to life.” Holy Cross theatre students and Worcester area community members will dress in costume and makeup as characters from … Continue reading →

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Theatre Department Presents the Renaissance Tragedy ‘The Changeling’

Posted on October 11, 2011 by Cristal Steuer

The department of theatre at the College of the Holy Cross presents The Changeling written by Thomas Middleton and William Rowley, directed by Edward Isser, professor and chair of the theatre department. The play will be performed November 3-5 and … Continue reading →

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Of Love and War: Holy Cross to Hold Medieval/Renaissance Event

Posted on October 7, 2011 by Cristal Steuer

The College of the Holy Cross will host a medieval/renaissance colloquium titled “Of Love and War,” on Thursday, Oct. 20. The colloquium will include a live sword demonstration and a sword-handling workshop from representatives of the Higgins Armory Museum; and … Continue reading →

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“Please Explain: The Lottery”

Posted on October 7, 2011 by Holy Cross in the News

Besides being an essential source of revenue for governments, lotteries are extremely popular and mysteriously compelling (who hasn’t imagined hitting the jackpot?). But, the general public still knows little about how they work. Victor Matheson, associate professor of economics at … Continue reading →

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Mass. war veteran reflects on 10-year anniversary

Posted on October 7, 2011 by Holy Cross in the News

Ward Thomas, professor of political science at the College of the Holy Cross, talked to NECN/Channel 3 about the 10th anniversary of the war in Afghanistan. “Beyond this point it is not clear that an extended stay of troops will … Continue reading →

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Internationally Recognized Environmental Scientists to Give Lectures at Holy Cross

Posted on October 6, 2011 by Cristal Steuer

Environmental Studies and the biology department at the College of the Holy Cross are sponsoring a series of lectures this semester. Zeb Hogan, assistant professor of natural resources and environmental science at the University of Nevada Reno, will give a … Continue reading →

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Boston Symphony Orchestra Musicians to Perform at Holy Cross

Posted on October 5, 2011 by Sara Bovat ’14

James David Christie, Distinguished Artist in Residence and College of the Holy Cross Organist, will perform with members of the Boston Symphony Orchestra: Robert Sheena, oboe and English Horn, and Cynthia Meyers, flute, on Sunday, Oct. 23 at 3 p.m. … Continue reading →

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“No Basketball, No Problem”

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

In a Slate article about a possible NBA lockout and its potential impact on the economies of franchise cities, a study by College of the Holy Cross Professors Robert Baumann and Victor Matheson helped put business owners’ fears at ease. Their analyis … Continue reading →

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Campus Community Raises More Than $13,000 for Cancer Research

Posted on October 5, 2011 by Cristal Steuer

More than 300 students, faculty, and staff members from Holy Cross were among the 10,000 people who participated in the 13th annual UMass Medicine Cancer Walk on Sunday, Sept. 25. The College, which is a flagship sponsor of this fundraising … Continue reading →

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