Monthly Archives: April 2012

‘Literary awards pile up for Brookline writer’

Posted on April 10, 2012 by Holy Cross in the News

Leah Hager Cohen, critically acclaimed author and the Jenks Chair of Contemporary American Letters at the College of the Holy Cross, profiles author Edith Pearlman, on the cover of the Boston Globe’s “g” section.  “Despite publishing over 250 short stories … Continue reading →

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What’s Love Got to do With it?

Posted on April 10, 2012 by Cristal Steuer

The Mission & Identity Committee at the College of the Holy Cross is hosting a presentation titled “What’s Love Got to Do with it?” on Thursday, April 19 from 12:05 to 1 p.m. in Hogan 401, featuring Bill Gibbons, head women’s … Continue reading →

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‘Holy Cross Alumna to Give Talk on Industrialized Food Ethics’

Posted on April 10, 2012 by Holy Cross in the News

Gabriella Petrick, a member of the College of the Holy Cross class of 1989 and an associate professor of nutrition, food studies, and history at George Mason University, talked to the Telegram & Gazette about her upcoming talk at the … Continue reading →

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Scholar-Athlete Sets Out to Help Russian Children on Davis Grant

Posted on April 10, 2012 by Daniel DeConinck ’13

When Jeffrey Reppucci ’14 returned to the United States after an intensive six-week study abroad program in Moscow last summer, the Russian major could not stop thinking about what he had seen. “Even in the most sophisticated city of the … Continue reading →

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Science Ambassadors to Present ‘Hogwarts at Holy Cross’ for Local Children

Posted on April 9, 2012 by Cristal Steuer

The College of the Holy Cross will present “Hogwarts at Holy Cross” on Saturday, April 14 from 6 – 8 p.m. in the Hogan Campus Center Ballroom.  Designed for the children of Worcester, the event will feature hands-on chemistry experiments … Continue reading →

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‘Gospels agree, women mold roots of Easter’

Posted on April 8, 2012 by Holy Cross in the News

In a Telegram & Gazette article on Easter Sunday,  Caroline Johnson Hodge, associate professor of religious studies at the College of the Holy Cross, and Virginia Raguin, professor of art history at the College of the Holy Cross, provided insight … Continue reading →

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‘Take the economists out to the ballgame’

Posted on April 6, 2012 by Holy Cross in the News

In an Orange County Register article examining the economic benefits to cities with major league baseball teams, Victor Matheson, associate professor of economics at the College of the Holy Cross—who has done extensive research proving there is little to no … Continue reading →

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Internationally Renowned Organist David Briggs to Close Holy Cross Chapel Artist Series

Posted on April 5, 2012 by Sara Bovat ’14

Internationally renowned organist David Briggs will be performing on Sunday, April 29 at 3 p.m. in St. Joseph Memorial Chapel at the College of the Holy Cross. The last concert of the 2011-12 Holy Cross Chapel Artist Series, the program … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross to Host 40th Annual Classics Day for High School Students

Posted on April 5, 2012 by Cristal Steuer

The College of the Holy Cross will hold its 40th annual Classics Day on Thursday, April 12. The day features a series of events relating to the study of Roman culture, and is designed to familiarize students with the Holy Cross classics … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Sociology Professor Receives Fulbright Grant to Explore ‘Couch Surfing’ Trend

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Jennie Germann Molz, assistant professor of sociology at the College of the Holy Cross, has been awarded a Core Fulbright Scholar grant to teach a course on the cultural study of tourism and conduct research on sustainable hospitality and tourist … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Magazine Names Top Moments in the College’s History

Posted on April 4, 2012 by College of the Holy Cross

Was it the day women were first admitted to the College? Or the first time a Nobel Prize was bestowed upon a graduate? What about the morning the president of the United States arrived to speak at Commencement? These are … Continue reading →

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Harvard Med School Prof. to Deliver Lecture on Social Media and Eating Disorders

Posted on April 4, 2012 by Cristal Steuer

Dr. Anne E. Becker will give a talk titled “Is ‘Secondhand’ Media Exposure a Risk Factor for Eating Disorders?” on Tuesday, April 10 at 4 p.m. in Room 519 of the Hogan Campus Center at the College of the Holy … Continue reading →

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Techno Deejay Girl Talk to Headline Annual Spring Concert

Posted on April 4, 2012 by Sara Bovat ’14

Girl Talk, a techno deejay, will be headlining the Spring Concert at the College of the Holy Cross on Monday, May 7 in the Hart Center. Doors will open at 7 p.m. and the concert will begin at 8 p.m. … Continue reading →

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Bright Lights, Big City: Students Blog about Worcester in Montserrat Class

Posted on April 4, 2012 by Cristal Steuer

Stephanie Reents, assistant professor of English at Holy Cross, is teaching her students about city life this semester in a course titled “Bright Lights, Big City.”  The class is offered through Montserrat, the College’s living and learning program for all … Continue reading →

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Chaplain Paul Melley Releases Second CD ‘God is Love’

Posted on April 4, 2012 by Cristal Steuer

Paul Melley, assistant chaplain and director of liturgical music at the College, has just released his second CD “God is Love” by GIA Music. Based in Chicago, GIA is an international publisher of Catholic and Christian resources for prayer and … Continue reading →

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World Premiere by Renowned Composer and Holy Cross Prof. Shirish Korde to Highlight Boston Musica Viva Concert

Posted on April 4, 2012 by Sara Bovat ’14

Boston Musica Viva (BMV), Boston’s first professional contemporary music ensemble, will present a concert titled “Origins,” which will highlight the world premier of a “KA” a dynamic new song cycle by Shirish Korde, chair and professor of the music department … Continue reading →

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Father McFarland, 31st President of Holy Cross, Back on Campus to Receive Honorary Degree

Posted on April 3, 2012 by Cristal Steuer

Commencement is just around the corner and one of this year’s honorary degree recipients is the 31st president of Holy Cross, Rev. Michael C. McFarland, S.J., who retired in January after a highly successful 12-year presidency. We know many members … Continue reading →

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Award-winning Filmmaker to Screen Debut Film ‘In the Family’ at Holy Cross

Posted on April 3, 2012 by Cristal Steuer

Screenwriter, director and actor Patrick Wang will be at the College of the Holy Cross on Thursday, April 12, to discuss his film “In the Family,” which was nominated for an Independent Spirit Award for Best First Feature. The film, … Continue reading →

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Crusader Baseball to Hold ‘Team IMPACT Day’

Posted on April 3, 2012 by College of the Holy Cross

On Wednesday, April 4, the Holy Cross baseball program will host its first ever “Team IMPACT Day” at Fitton Field during its game versus Marist at 5 p.m. Team IMPACT is a non-profit organization chartered to improve the quality of … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Alumna to Lecture on Ethics of Industrialized Food

Posted on April 3, 2012 by Danielle Kane

Gabriella Petrick ’89, associate professor of nutrition, food studies and history at George Mason University, will return to her alma mater, the College of the Holy Cross, to give a lecture titled, “Can Industrial Food Be Ethical? A Historical Perspective,” … Continue reading →

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