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Monthly Archives: July 2012
‘Do the Olympics cost too much for host cities?’
In a CNN.com article about the cost of the Olympic Games, Victor Matheson, professor of economics at the College of the Holy Cross, warns that boosters may not always portray the most accurate financial information to taxpayers in host cities. “I would … Continue reading
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Holy Cross Announces New Ticket Programs to Benefit Worcester Kids and City Residents
At a press conference at the South Worcester Neighborhood Improvement Corporation (SWNIC), Rev. Philip L. Boroughs, S.J., president of the College of the Holy Cross and Richard Regan ‘76, director of athletics at the College, announced two new football ticket … Continue reading
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‘Be wary of Olympic boosters making bold economic predictions’
In a Canadian Business article challenging British Prime Minister David Cameron’s prediction of a £13 billion boost to the local economy as a result of the Olympic Games, Victor Matheson, associate professor of economics at the College of the Holy Cross, … Continue reading
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‘After Aurora, Grief and Questions’
In a Letter to the Editor published in The New York Times, Jerry Lembcke, associate professor of sociology at the College of the Holy Cross, warns against labeling James Holmes, the man accused of the Colorado movie theater shooting, as a … Continue reading
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Members of the Holy Cross Class of 2016 Make Headlines
Members of the Class of 2016 will report to campus on Aug. 25 with a strong record of accomplishments. The more than 750 members of the incoming class are among the top graduates in their high school classes, engaged in … Continue reading
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Libby: By the Numbers
Books are flying off the shelves of the Library Express. In its first month on the road, more than 1,000 items have been checked out of the state-of-the-art, traveling library. Earlier this year, Holy Cross and the city of Worcester … Continue reading
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Holy Cross to Host National Jesuit Student Leadership Conference
More than 300 students and professionals from Jesuit institutions across the nation will travel to the College of the Holy Cross to take part in the 2012 National Jesuit Student Leadership Conference (NJSLC) July 25-29. Over the course of the … Continue reading
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Blog: Fontelo ’13 Interns at U.S. Embassy in Manila, Philippines
NAME Paul Fontelo ’13 HOMETOWN Potomac, Md. AREAS OF STUDY History and music double major WHERE HE’S INTERNING The U.S. Embassy in Manila, Cultural Affairs section under the umbrella of Public Affairs. He assists the embassy on cultural matters. INTERNSHIP … Continue reading
Photo Gallery: Annual Summer Renovation Projects Underway at Holy Cross
Crews are working in many areas of the Holy Cross campus to renovate buildings, make repairs to stairways, and replace underground piping. View some of the projects taking place this summer. Photography by Maya Rock ’13
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‘Two Minutes With…Ann Zelesky’
Ann Zelesky, associate athletic director at the College of the Holy Cross, sat down with Worcester Mag to discuss the 40th anniversary of Title IX, the law giving women equal access as men to high school and college athletics. “Title … Continue reading
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Remembrances of Fr. Brooks Pour in Through Social Media
As a member of the Class of 1949, and his nearly 50 years of service to Holy Cross — 24 as president — Rev. John E. Brooks, S.J., touched the lives of generations of Crusaders. Soon after learning of his … Continue reading
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Reppucci ’14 Receives Fellowship to Study Russian in Intensive Language Program at Middlebury
Fresh off his return from Russia where he was involved in a community-building project, Jeffrey Reppucci ’14, of Newburyport, Mass., is currently studying Russian in an intensive language program at Middlebury College. He is among 100 recipients of a Kathryn … Continue reading
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Holy Cross Delegation Heads to South Africa for Global Leadership Summit
A 9-person delegation of students, faculty and administrators from Holy Cross is currently attending a two-week global leadership summit at the University of the Free State in Bloemfontein, South Africa. They are joining about 180 staff and students from universities … Continue reading
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Reflections on Rev. John E. Brooks, S.J. ’49, Delivered on July 8 at His Wake
By Frank Vellaccio When Fr. Savard asked if I would be willing to give a short reflection on my experience of having known and worked with and for Fr. Brooks for 38 years, I immediately imagined Father looking down from … Continue reading
Former Holy Cross President Rev. John E. Brooks, S.J. ’49, Laid to Rest
Hundreds filled St. Joseph Memorial Chapel this morning for the funeral Mass of Rev. John E. Brooks, S.J. ’49, who led Holy Cross through unprecedented growth and transition during his nearly quarter century tenure as president. Following the service, he … Continue reading
Eulogy for Funeral of Rev. John E. Brooks, S.J. ’49
By P. Kevin Condron ’67 In Fr. Brooks’ later years, he would speak openly about some of his last wishes and even his desires for his funeral. A fervent Crusader to the end, he would tell me in that big, … Continue reading
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Homily for Funeral of Rev. John E. Brooks, S.J. ’49
By Rev. Earle Markey, S.J. ’53 Bishop McManus. Bishop Reilly. Bishop Rueger. Father Provincial Myles Sheehan of the Society of Jesus. Thank you for your presence here today. You honor Fr. Brooks and all of us. To John’s family: Mildred, … Continue reading
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Welcome Remarks for Funeral of Rev. John E. Brooks, S.J. ’49
By Rev. Philip L. Boroughs, S.J., president On behalf of the extended Holy Cross community, I would like to welcome you to this celebration of the life and ministry of Father John Brooks, S.J., 29th President of Holy Cross. We … Continue reading
How to Best Provide Humanitarian Relief Subject of Jesuit Conference
Watch the nightly news and it seems like there is no shortage of global humanitarian disasters. The food crisis in the Horn of Africa. Homes splintered by devastating tornadoes in Joplin, Mo. Genocide and gender-based violence across refugee camps in … Continue reading
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In Memoriam: Rev. John E. Brooks, S.J. ’49, 1923-2012
Rev. John E. Brooks, S.J., the longest serving president of the College of the Holy Cross, died on Monday, July 2, 2012, at UMass Memorial Hospital—University Campus in Worcester, after complications from lymphoma. He was 88. During his tenure as … Continue reading
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