Monthly Archives: February 2013

‘Holy Cross marks 40 years of coeducation’

Posted on February 18, 2013 by Holy Cross in the News

The Telegram & Gazette recently talked to faculty, staff, students, and alumni about the importance of the 40th anniversary celebration of coeducation on the Holy Cross campus. Some believe the College might eventually have closed had it not embraced coeducation. … Continue reading →

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Award-Winning Poet Betsy Sholl to Give Reading on Campus

Posted on February 15, 2013 by Cristal Steuer

Betsy Sholl, award-winning poet, will give a reading as part of the Working Writers Series on Thursday, Feb. 21 at 7:30 p.m. in Rehm Library at the College of the Holy Cross. The event, sponsored by the College’s Creative Writing … Continue reading →

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Veteran Journalist Cokie Roberts Speaks on Campus

Posted on February 14, 2013 by Rebecca Smith

On Feb. 4, Holy Cross hosted award-winning journalist Cokie Roberts, who delivered a talk, titled “The 2012 Election & What it Bodes for the Next Four Years.” To an overflowing crowd in the Rehm Library, Roberts spoke about today’s divisive … Continue reading →

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BSU to Celebrate 45th Anniversary with ‘Fraternity’ Conversation

Posted on February 14, 2013 by Cristal Steuer

The Black Student Union (BSU) at the College of the Holy Cross will celebrate the 45th anniversary of its founding this year with a conversation about the BSU’s beginnings which led to the book “Fraternity,” written by Diane Brady, on … Continue reading →

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Alumnus Donates $25 Million to Holy Cross to Enhance the Arts

Posted on February 13, 2013 by Kristine Maloney

Cornelius B. Prior, Jr., a 1956 graduate of the College of the Holy Cross and chair of the board of the telecommunications services company Atlantic Tele-Network, Inc., headquartered in Beverly, Mass., is donating $25 million to the College. The gift, … Continue reading →

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5 Things to Know About Joe Plantamura ’13

Posted on February 12, 2013 by John Morton ’15

How does it feel to attend a Death Cab for Cutie concert that you helped promote — in China? For Joe Plantamura ’13, a Chinese and music double major who returned to Holy Cross after studying abroad in China for … Continue reading →

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21 Artworks by Holy Cross Students on Display in Consortium Exhibition

Posted on February 12, 2013 by

Two Holy Cross students received honorable mentions for their artwork at the ninth annual Colleges of Worcester Consortium Student Art Exhibition. Katie Candee ’14, a physics major from Madison, Conn., was recognized for her sculpture “Structure in Shambles,” and Alexander … Continue reading →

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Music Department Kicks off Spring Concert Series With Highly-Acclaimed Trio Tremonti

Posted on February 12, 2013 by David Cotrone ’13

Highly-acclaimed Trio Tremonti will kick off the College of the Holy Cross’ spring 2013 concert series. The trio will perform on Tuesday, Feb. 26 at 8 p.m. in Brooks Concert Hall. The concert will include violinist Saul Bitrán, cellist Jan … Continue reading →

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Media Worldwide Turn to Holy Cross Faculty for Comment on the Pope’s Resignation

Posted on February 12, 2013 by Holy Cross in the News

On Monday, Feb. 11, Pope Benedict XVI made headlines by announcing his resignation due to health concerns, and he will step down from his position at the end of the month. The first pope to take such action in nearly … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Dance Marathon Raises More Than $28,000 for Pediatric AIDS

Posted on February 12, 2013 by David Cotrone ’13

On Jan. 26, more than 200 students, staff and alumni at the College of the Holy Cross danced the night away and raised approximately $28,355 for the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation. The College held a dance marathon, where participants … Continue reading →

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‘Down for the count: Olympics drops wrestling’

Posted on February 12, 2013 by Holy Cross in the News

In a story for American Public Media’s “Marketplace,” Victor Matheson, an associate professor of economics at the College of the Holy Cross, commented on the International Olympic Committee’s move to drop wrestling as an Olympic sport. Expressing concern about the … Continue reading →

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‘Threads of tradition and change at Holy Cross’ Cantor Gallery’

Posted on February 11, 2013 by Holy Cross in the News

The MetroWest Daily News has nothing but praise for the latest exhibit in the Cantor art Gallery at the College of the Holy Cross, “Transnational Ikat: An Asian Textile on the Move.” The exhibit, which is on display through March … Continue reading →

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‘Black student unions evolve’

Posted on February 10, 2013 by Holy Cross in the News

In a recent article in the Telegram & Gazette, Mable Millner, associate dean of students for diversity and inclusion and director of multicultural education at the College of the Holy Cross, commented on the state of the College’s Black Student … Continue reading →

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‘Colleges use new tools to reel in new students’

Posted on February 10, 2013 by Holy Cross in the News

In an article in the Telegram & Gazette, Lauren Tilmont, a freshman at the College of the Holy Cross, discussed what attracted her to the school. “The little things of the Holy Cross blog,” she said, alluding to the College’s … Continue reading →

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Important Information Related to Inclement Weather Conditions

Posted on February 7, 2013 by

Saturday, February 9 – 11:35 a.m. Campus buildings: Kimball: opened at 10 a.m. for brunch Hogan, Dinand, Science Library, Hart Center, and the Fieldhouse: will open at noon Music library: will open at 1:00 p.m. Events: Alternate College Theatre Presents … Continue reading →

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Muslim Researcher to Address What Arab Spring Means for Women

Posted on February 7, 2013 by Danielle Kane

Recognized as one of the world’s most influential Muslim women, Dalia Mogahed will give a lecture on “Women After the Arab Spring Revolution: Rights and Religion,” Thursday, Feb. 21 at 4:30 p.m. in Rehm Library, Smith Hall at the College … Continue reading →

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Blog: DeLeo ’14 to Explore Environmental Issues in Australia

Posted on February 7, 2013 by

NAME Francis DeLeo ’14 HOMETOWN Fairfield, Conn. AREAS OF STUDY Psychology major with environmental studies concentration, College Honors Program WHERE HE’S STUDYING School for Field Studies in Yungaburra, Australia WHY HE CHOSE AUSTRALIA “In my opinion, deforestation is one of … Continue reading →

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‘Holy Cross hockey player nominated for national humanitarian award’

Posted on February 6, 2013 by Holy Cross in the News

In a Telegram & Gazette article, Jeffrey Reppucci ’14, a defenseman for the College of the Holy Cross’ varsity hockey team, discussed the service projects that helped him earn a nomination for the BNY Mellon Wealth Management Hockey Humanitarian Award. … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Chapel Artist Concert Dedicated to Memory of Highly Acclaimed Organist

Posted on February 6, 2013 by David Cotrone ’13

Nationally renowned organist Judith Hancock will perform as part of the College of the Holy Cross’ Chapel Artist Series on Sunday, Feb. 24 at 3 p.m. in St. Joseph Memorial Chapel. The concert will be dedicated to Hancock’s late husband, … Continue reading →

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Noted Author and Essayist Anne Fadiman to Deliver Commencement Address at Holy Cross

Posted on February 6, 2013 by Ellen Ryder

Anne Fadiman, acclaimed author, essayist, and teacher, will receive an honorary degree from the College of the Holy Cross and address this year’s graduates during the College’s Commencement ceremonies on Friday, May 24 at 10:30 a.m. on the campus. Fadiman … Continue reading →

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