Monthly Archives: March 2012

‘Senator Inhofe’s theological conundrum’

In an opinion piece for the Washington Post’s On Faith blog Mathew Schmalz, associate professor of religious studies at the College of the Holy Cross commented on  Senator James Inhofe’s (R-Okla.) tendency to view policy matters “through a biblical lens.” … Continue reading →

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Five Holy Cross Employees Honored for Outstanding Service

Five employees of the College of the Holy Cross have received 2011 Claire B. Burns Awards. The awards program, now in its 14th year, was established and endowed in 1997 by Donal J. Burns ’49 in honor of his wife, … Continue reading →

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‘HC prof explains religion-politics furor’

In a front page story about the role of religion in Republican campaigns, Telegram & Gazette reporter John Monahan, spoke exclusively with Mathew Schmalz, associate professor of religious studies at the College of the Holy Cross, about his experiences as … Continue reading →

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‘Manning meant millions to the Colts’

In a story by American Public Media’s “Marketplace,” Victor Matheson, associate professor of economics at the College of the Holy Cross, commented on the Indianapolis Colts’ decision to replace Peyton Manning with the much less expensive rookie Andrew Luck. Agreeing … Continue reading →

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Finance Leader Donna Winn ’76 to Speak at Holy Cross

Donna Winn ’76, a veteran of the financial industry, will deliver the Thomas More Lecture on Faith, Work and Civic Life on Tuesday, March 20 at 7:30 p.m. in the Rehm Library, Smith Hall at the College of the Holy … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross’ Moot Court Team Finishes 17th in the Nation

The College of the Holy Cross’ Moot Court team finished up its season as 17th in the nation (top 7%) in the national tournament at the Chapman University Law School in Orange, California. Robert LiCalzi ’12 and Andrew Emerson ’14 … Continue reading →

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Video: How Has Holy Cross Changed Since Years Chronicled in ‘Fraternity’?

Journalist Diane Brady chronicles the tumultuous era of the late 1960s and early ’70s at Holy Cross in the critically-acclaimed book “Fraternity” as she follows five African-American students who were recruited to the all-male, primarily white campus by then-theology professor … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Partners with City to Fund State-of-the-Art Mobile Library

At a press conference on the campus of the College of the Holy Cross overlooking the Worcester skyline, Rev. Philip L. Boroughs, S.J., President of Holy Cross, and City Manager Michael V. O’Brien announced today a 5-year partnership to fund … Continue reading →

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Women’s Basketball Faces Navy in Patriot League Title Game

Led by junior Amy Lepley’s career-high of 24 points, the Holy Cross women’s basketball team never let go of the lead, downing No. 1 seed American in the semifinals of the Patriot League Tournament, 67-52, at Bender Arena. With the … Continue reading →

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Men’s Hockey Set to Play Mercyhurst in AHA Quarterfinals

Five different skaters found the back of the net as eight different Crusaders registered at least one point as the Holy Cross men’s hockey team downed Army, 5-2, to sweep a best two-out-three Atlantic Hockey Tournament first round series on … Continue reading →

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Chapter in Holy Cross history subject of C-SPAN’s BookTV

C-SPAN’s BookTV joined Boston-area Holy Cross alumni for a talk by author Diane Brady, whose new book “Fraternity” tells the story of President Emeritus Rev. John E. Brooks, S.J., ’49, and his work in the wake of Martin Luther King … Continue reading →

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Women’s Basketball Posts 59-50 Victory Over Army In Patriot League Quarterfinals

Sophomore Christine Ganser (Needham, Mass.) poured in 17 points, hitting all six of her field goals attempts off the bench to lead the Holy Cross women’s basketball team to a 59-50 victory over Army in the quarterfinals round of the … Continue reading →

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Acclaimed Author Scott Russell Sanders to Talk About Writer’s Vocation at Holy Cross

Scott Russell Sanders, acclaimed author of more than 20 books of fiction and nonfiction, will give the annual Vocation of the Writer address on Thursday, March 15 at 7:30 p.m. in the Rehm Library, Smith Hall, at the College of … Continue reading →

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“Boon or bust? London locals split on Olympic impact”

In a front page USA Today story about the city of London experiencing a potential “Olympics recession,” as host of 2012 Summer Games, Victor Matheson, associate professor of economics at the College of the Holy Cross, echoes the sentiments of … Continue reading →

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