Monthly Archives: December 2011

“How Egypt’s Revolution Has Dialed Back Women’s Rights”

In an article for Foreign Affairs, Vickie A. Langohr, associate professor of political science at the College of the Holy Cross and expert in politics of the Middle East, argues that despite the foundation of political progress Egyptian women have … Continue reading →

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Students Meet With Alumni Working in Communication, Advertising, Marketing

Holy Cross students in a communication, advertising and marketing club recently put the skills they’ve been honing to good use — on themselves. On a brisk November night, 18 students from TheAgency, a student-run organization for students interested in communication, … Continue reading →

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Sovereign Bank Through Santander Universities to Support International Study Programs at Holy Cross

Sovereign Bank, a wholly owned subsidiary of Banco Santander S.A., through its Santander Universities Global Division, has signed its first collaborative agreement with the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, Massachusetts, which will allow Holy Cross to enhance existing … Continue reading →

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“Last-minute tips from the pros on college admissions”

If you’ve ever wondered how college admissions decisions are made at Holy Cross, here’s your chance to get a sneak peek into the process.  Holy Cross gave FOX25 News exclusive access to their admissions committee to see how a student’s admission is … Continue reading →

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Six Things You Need to Know About Finance Boot Camp

The latest addition to the Ciocca Office of Entrepreneurial Studies is the Finance Boot Camp, a four-day immersion in understanding the institutional framework and career specializations in Wall Street. Here are six things you need to know about the program. … Continue reading →

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Video: Watch College Choir Perform ‘Lo, How A Rose E’er Blooming’

There’s no time quite like the Christmas season on the Holy Cross campus. To get a taste of what the most wonderful time of the year feels like on Mount St. James, watch this video with the College Choir, led … Continue reading →

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Photo Gallery: Holy Cross Celebrates Season With Advent Festival of Lessons and Carols

Each year members of the Holy Cross community are invited to give holiday scripture readings during the annual Advent Festival of Lessons and Carols. This year’s readers were Kristine Cyr Goodwin, associate dean for student life; Thomas Parsons, supervisor/coordinator in … Continue reading →

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2011: Year in Review

At Holy Cross, each year is marked by new achievements and accomplishments. Here are some of the most notable from 2011.

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“Writing history: HC grad heads Obama speechwriting team”

Jon Favreau, a member of the College of the Holy Cross class of 2003 and President Obama’s chief speechwriter, is profiled in the Telegram & Gazette.   In the feature story, the 30-year-old reflected on his time at Holy Cross and how … Continue reading →

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Internationally Acclaimed Organist to Perform as Part of Holy Cross Chapel Artists Series

Organist Neil Cockburn (pronounced COH-burn) will perform as part of the Chapel Artist Series on Sunday, Jan. 29 at 3 p.m. in St. Memorial Chapel at the College of the Holy Cross. The program will include selections from Dieterich Buxtehude, … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Women’s Basketball to Hold ‘Get Fit With The Crusaders Day’

On Wednesday, Dec. 21, the Holy Cross women’s basketball program will hold it’s first-ever “Get Fit with the Crusaders Day” at the Hart Center during its game versus Bryant at 11:45 a.m. Nine Worcester Public Schools and over 1,000 students … Continue reading →

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“Holy Cross hockey team honoring Mass. Soldiers”

On Saturday, Dec. 10, the Holy Cross men’s hockey team raised $7,400 for the Massachusetts Soldiers Legacy Fund (MSLF) at its game versus Army. The fund provides educational assistance grants to the children of Massachusetts service members who were killed while deployed … Continue reading →

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New Book Highlights Transformative Period in Holy Cross History

On April 4, 1968, the death of Martin Luther King Jr. shocked the nation. A few days later, the Boston-born priest Rev. John E. Brooks, S.J., then a professor of theology at the College of the Holy Cross who shared … Continue reading →

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“From Grief comes glory: Holy Cross teacher’s fourth novel earning accolades”

A recent Telegram & Gazette profile echoes the national praise that Leah Hager Cohen, the Jenks Chair of Contemporary American Letters at the College of the Holy Cross, received for her fourth novel The Grief of Others. Since its publication … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Students Win National Video Contest

Two Holy Cross students won a national video contest sponsored by Vista Higher Learning, a publisher of world language programs for educational institutions. Frances Klimczak ’13 and Matthew Regan ’15 worked with this year’s foreign language assistants (FLAs) and students … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Women’s Rugby Club Performs On and Off the Field

Early morning practices. Monday afternoon training runs. Drills after a long day of classes, meetings and work. This is the life of a Holy Cross women’s rugby football club member. But the story is also one of glory, on and … Continue reading →

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Blog: Former Linebacker Adams ’07 Scales Mount Kilimanjaro With Quadruple Amputee

NAME Dan Adams ’07 HOMETOWN Springfield, Va. UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES History major WHO HE IS Adams is founder and owner of Athletic Capital, a leadership movement that empowers people of all ages and abilities to pursue passions and lead. Founded in … Continue reading →

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“Farewell, Father”

During his final weeks as president of the College of the Holy Cross, Rev. Michael C. McFarland, S.J., sat down with a reporter from the Telegram & Gazette to share his favorite moments and proudest accomplishments, as well as what he’ll … Continue reading →

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Fr. McFarland to Serve His Last Midnight Breakfast

Recognizing that students stay up late to study during finals period, administrators at the College of the Holy Cross—including President Rev. Michael C. McFarland, S.J.—volunteer each semester to serve the scholars breakfast late into the night. This will be the … Continue reading →

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“Vermont: Green Mountain Conversion”

Rev. Thomas Worcester, S.J., professor of history, at the College of the Holy Cross wrote an op-ed for The Huffington Post on the state of Vermont’s political transition from the majority of its citizens being strictly Republican with individualistic mindsets … Continue reading →

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