Monthly Archives: November 2012

‘Holy Cross exhibit displays work of artists with disabilities’

In a recent article in the Telegram and Gazette, Roger Hankins, director of the Cantor Art Gallery at the College of the Holy Cross, discussed “Create,” the gallery’s most recent exhibit. After the first half of the exhibit ran from … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Moot Court Teams Headed to National Tournament

With strong finishes in regional tournaments this fall, four two-person moot court teams from the College of the Holy Cross have qualified to compete in the American Collegiate Moot Court Association’s National Competition from Jan. 18 – 19, 2013 at … Continue reading →

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Students to Hold Weightlifting Competition to Fight Cancer

The Fifth Annual Benching for Breast Cancer Fundraiser will take place Friday, Dec. 7 at 5:30 p.m. in the Hart Center’s Varsity Weight Room at the College of the Holy Cross. Working in teams of four, students (who pay a … Continue reading →

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Ann Dowd ’78 Earns Rave Reviews for Her Performance in ‘Compliance’

“Marvelous.” “Extraordinary.” “Riveting.” “Terrific.” These are some of the adjectives critics are using to describe the latest performance by actress Ann Dowd ’78. In “Compliance,” which is based on true events, a prank caller convinces a fast-food restaurant manager, played … Continue reading →

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19 Holy Cross Graduates Serve As Jesuit Volunteers

Nineteen alumni have answered the call to serve. They are currently working in locations around the world as Jesuit volunteers. With 14 former students participating in the Jesuit Volunteer Corps, Holy Cross is the third most-represented college nationwide for the … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Professor of Economics Discusses Powerball Lottery

With the Nov. 28 Powerball jackpot climbing to a record $550 million, millions of Americans from 43 states bought lottery tickets in hopes of winning the huge payout. As associate professor of economics Victor Matheson noted in several national news … Continue reading →

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‘Does Powerball really boost the economy?’

In a recent article in CNN Money, Victor Matheson, associate professor of economics at the College of the Holy Cross, commented on the economic impact of the Powerball lottery, which millions of Americans continue to participate in. In the last … Continue reading →

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In Memoriam: Joseph E. Murray ’40, Nobel Prize Winner Who Performed First Organ Transplant

Dr. Joseph E. Murray ’40 P80, who ushered in a new era of medicine with the first successful organ transplant, died on Nov. 26 in Boston. He was 93. On Dec. 23, 1954, Murray performed the world’s first organ transplant … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Among Country’s “Most Connected Colleges”

The College of the Holy Cross is ranked No. 37 in a new list of the country’s “Most Connected Colleges,” released by U.S. News & World Report. The ranking is a measure of schools’ effectiveness in providing high speed Internet … Continue reading →

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College to Celebrate Advent Season

The College of the Holy Cross will celebrate Advent with the following events: The annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony, sponsored by the Purple Key Society, will take place on Dec. 3 at 5:30 p.m. on O’Kane Porch, and will include … Continue reading →

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“Working for Worcester” Fundraiser to Take Place at Holy Cross

“Working for Worcester” will hold a fundraiser on Wednesday, Nov. 28 from 6:30 – 9 p.m. in the Hogan Campus Center Ballroom at the College of the Holy Cross. The event—which will include performances by students from the city’s colleges, … Continue reading →

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Cannonball Foundation Director Mike Schell ’05 Featured in New FOX Sports Ad

Mike Schell ’05, executive director of the Cannonball Foundation, comments on his Holy Cross education in a new ad for his foundation which helps young players hone their skills and further their education through athletic scholarships. Versions of the ad will … Continue reading →

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‘Holy Cross, South High pair up to create virtual tour for Worcester Art Museum’

In a Worcester Mag feature story, Amanda Luyster, a lecturer in visual arts at the College of the Holy Cross, discussed her Introduction to the Visual Arts course, through which her students collaborated with Worcester’s South High School to produce … Continue reading →

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‘Great Expectations: Holding Student Leaders Accountable’

In a story in Campus Activities Programming magazine, a publication of the National Association for Campus Activities (NACA), Jenn DeLuca, assistant director for student programs at the College of the Holy Cross, explained how to increase student group effectiveness by … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Professor and Students Recognized for Multimedia Project on Latin American and Spanish Film

Bridget Franco, assistant professor of Spanish at the College of the Holy Cross, was awarded the “2012 Best Media Prize” by the New England Council for Latin American Studies (NECLAS) for the development of CINEGLOS, a web-based Spanish-language audiovisual glossary … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Switches to Single-Stream Recycling System

Who said it’s not easy being green? Starting Nov. 1, Holy Cross adopted a new single-stream recycling system which promises to significantly improve campus participation and decrease waste going to landfills. Single-stream recycling is a system in which all recyclable … Continue reading →

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‘Hogwash: Why the Washington Redskins aren’t worth $10 million to Richmond’

In an article in Style Weekly, Victor Matheson, associate professor of economics at the College of the Holy Cross, commented on the financial impact of the NFL’s Washington Redskins’ new summer training camp facility located in Richmond, Virginia. While the … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross’ Alternate College Theatre to Present Rambunctious Comedy ‘Psycho Beach Party’

The College of the Holy Cross’ Alternate College Theatre (ACT) will present “Psycho Beach Party” written by Charles Busch and directed by Javonee Cotton ’13 on Nov. 29 – 30 at 8 p.m., Dec. 1 at 2 p.m. and 8 … Continue reading →

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Three Holy Cross Students Awarded Scholarships to Pursue Teaching Careers

Three students at the College of the Holy Cross—William J. Geddes ’14, Matthew D. McCormick ’14, and Zachary R. Kenny ’13—have been honored with Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarships. Supported by the National Science Foundation, the scholarship encourages talented students in … Continue reading →

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Students Share Takeaways From Women in Business Conference

By Patricia Feraud ’15, Brooke Levine ’15, Haley O’Brien ’13, Stephanie Pajak ’13 and Alexandra Schiffmann ’15 More than 150 alumnae and students celebrated “Women on the Hill: Forty Years of Progress” during the seventh annual Women in Business Conference … Continue reading →

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