Monthly Archives: January 2013

Sen. John Kerry Visits Holy Cross as Part of Farewell Tour

U.S. Sen. John Kerry visited Holy Cross today as part of a farewell tour of Massachusetts before formally stepping down from the office to become secretary of state. Hundreds of attendees — including U.S. Rep. Jim McGovern (D-Mass.), Worcester officials, … Continue reading →

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At Convocation, Seniors Describe Intangibles of Holy Cross Experience

On the eve of their last semester at Holy Cross, members of the Class of 2013 reconnected and reflected at Senior Convocation, Jan. 21, in St. Joseph Memorial Chapel. The annual event features speeches, poetry and music that encourage students … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Men’s Hockey to Hold Fourth Annual “Pink The Rink” Game

On Saturday, Feb. 16, the Holy Cross men’s hockey program will host its fourth annual “Pink the Rink” at the Hart Center during its game versus Connecticut at 7 p.m. The team will be wearing a special edition pink jersey … Continue reading →

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Author and Lawyer Susan Smith Blakely to Give Talk on Women in Law

Author and lawyer Susan Smith Blakely will give a talk titled “Your Future in Law: What to Expect as a Law Student/Lawyer and What Will Be Expected of You?” on Tuesday, Feb. 19 at 7 p.m. in Rehm Library at … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Junior Nominated for National Hockey Humanitarian Award

Holy Cross men’s hockey player Jeffrey Reppucci ’14 has been named one of 11 nominees for the BNY Mellon Wealth Management Hockey Humanitarian Award. Finalists will be announced in February, and this year’s recipient will be introduced and honored in … Continue reading →

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‘Gun Culture Versus Human Life and Dignity’

In a blog for the Huffington Post, Rev. Thomas W. Worcester, S.J., professor of history at the College of the Holy Cross, posed that the Catholic and Christian value of human dignity and right to life should in fact extend … Continue reading →

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Princeton Prof. Anne-Marie Slaughter to Speak as Part of Panel on Work-Life Balance

The economics department at the College of the Holy Cross will host a panel discussion on evaluating women’s progress and work/life balance on Feb. 13 at 7:30 p.m. in Rehm Library. Featured panelist Anne-Marie Slaughter, the Bert G. Kerstetter ’66 … Continue reading →

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How I Developed a Sports and Wellness Program in Russia

A little more than a year ago, I came up with an idea for a project called Playing for Peace. I am proud to say that after 12 exciting, stressful and challenging months my project came to fruition and I … Continue reading →

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‘10 things the Super Bowl won’t tell you’

In a MarketWatch article, Victor Matheson, associate professor of economics at the College of the Holy Cross, commented on the complex economic nature of the National Football League’s Super Bowl. Typically, cities across the country compete to host the landmark … Continue reading →

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Leading Christian Conservative Scholar to Speak at Holy Cross

Robert P. George, considered one of America’s most influential Christian conservative thinkers, will give a lecture on “Natural Law, God, and Human Dignity,” Monday, Feb. 18 at 7:30 p.m. in Rehm Library, Smith Hall at the College of the Holy … Continue reading →

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Twenty Holy Cross Students to Participate in the March For Life in Washington, D.C.

Twenty students from the College of the Holy Cross traveled to Washington, D.C. to participate in the March for Life on Jan. 25, the annual pro-life rally protesting abortion. Students took part in a Mass on campus the night before the event, … Continue reading →

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‘Obama’s Inaugural Address “One Of The Hardest Speeches I’ve Written,” Jon Favreau Says’

In his first interview since helping write the president’s second inaugural address, Jon Favreau ‘03, director of speechwriting for the White House, sat down with Huffington Post political reporter Sam Stein to discuss the challenges of writing for one of … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Wins Industry Award for ‘I Love HC’ Campaign

The Council for the Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) announced that the College of the Holy Cross received a silver award in its District I Excellence contest.  The College received the honor in the Annual Giving Programs category for … Continue reading →

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Writer and Environmental Activist Jenny Price to Give Reading on Campus

Jenny Price, writer and environmental activist, will give a reading as part of the Working Writers Series on Thursday, Feb. 7 at 7:30 p.m. in Rehm Library at the College of the Holy Cross. The event, sponsored by the College’s … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Presents the Seelos Film Series for Spring 2013

The following films will be shown at the Seelos Theater at the College of the Holy Cross.  All films are free and open to the public on a first-come, first-served basis.  For additional information, please call the Seelos Theater Box … Continue reading →

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Yale Professor to Lecture on Burial Rites in Modern Fiction

Pericles Lewis, an expert on literary modernism at Yale University, will give a free, public talk titled “Burial of the Dead in Modern Fiction,” on Tuesday, Feb. 12 at 4:30 p.m. in Rehm Library, Smith Hall at the College of … Continue reading →

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‘Church is on a mission with indoor playground in Lisle’

In an article in the Chicago Tribune, Mathew Scmalz, associate professor of religious studies at the College of the Holy Cross, commented on the nature of the Grounds for Hope Café, an indoor playground and coffeehouse located in Lisle, Ill. … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Students Chronicle Their College Experiences in Blogs

Choosing the college that’s the right fit for you can be a challenge, but hearing from other students can help you make an informed decision. One of the ways to learn more about Holy Cross, and get the student perspective, … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross to Lead Discussion on Conflict Between Vatican and Nuns

The College of the Holy Cross will hold a panel discussion on the current conflict between the Vatican and the leadership community for American nuns on Tuesday, Feb. 5 at 4:30 p.m. in the Rehm Library, Smith Hall, at the … Continue reading →

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‘Long history of US school shootings means Obama is right, NRA is wrong’

In an opinion piece for The Christian Science Monitor, Jack Schneider, assistant professor of education at the College of the Holy Cross, wrote about the country’s long history with school shootings and advocated for stricter gun laws. The piece was … Continue reading →

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