Monthly Archives: February 2013

‘Who Has the Best Interest Rates in MA?’

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

In a GoLocalWorcester.com article, Victor Matheson, associate professor of economics at the College of the Holy Cross, commented on a study showing credit unions offer the best interest rates on savings accounts and CDs in Massachussetts. “Credit Unions are organized … Continue reading →

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Video: Community Prayer Celebrates the Many Faith Traditions at Holy Cross

Posted on February 5, 2013 by

Hundreds filled Mary Chapel for the second annual Community Day of Prayer. The event, held on the first day that spring semester classes start, celebrates the rich faith traditions at the College. The prayer was led by Rev. Philip L. … Continue reading →

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Cotrone ’13 Earns Competitive Beinecke Scholarship

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David Cotrone ’13, from Plymouth, Mass., is one of only 20 college students nationwide selected to receive a 2012 Beinecke scholarship. Each scholar receives $4,000 immediately prior to entering graduate school and an additional $30,000 while attending graduate school. “I … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Again Named a Princeton Review ‘Best Value’ College for 2013

Posted on February 5, 2013 by Kristine Maloney

The Princeton Review named the College of the Holy Cross one of 75 “Best Value” private colleges for 2013. Based on institutional data and student opinion surveys from 650 colleges and universities, schools were selected according to several criteria including … Continue reading →

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‘Cokie Roberts talks old-school politics at Holy Cross’

Posted on February 4, 2013 by Holy Cross in the News

In an article in the Telegram & Gazette, journalist Steven H. Foskett Jr. reported on journalist Cokie Roberts’ recent visit to the College of the Holy Cross. In her talk, Roberts, a longtime political commentator for ABC News and a … Continue reading →

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‘Google’s Answer To Microsoft Office Gains Ground’

Posted on February 4, 2013 by Holy Cross in the News

In a Worcester Business Journal article about local businesses taking advantage of Google’s cloud-based office suite, a competitor to Microsoft Office, Ellen Keohane, director of Information Technology Services at the College of the Holy Cross, discussed the College’s recent migration … Continue reading →

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‘That Shimmering Something On The Horizon: My Anticipation Addiction’

Posted on February 4, 2013 by Holy Cross in the News

As a regular contributor to Cognoscenti, WBUR’s ideas and opinions blog, Leah Hager Cohen, W.H. Jenks Chair in Contemporary American Letters at the College of the Holy Cross, articulated her concern about individuals’ lifelong struggles with anticipation. “I saw how … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross’ Alternate College Theatre to Present Controversial Rock Musical ‘Spring Awakening’

Posted on February 1, 2013 by David Cotrone ’13

The College of the Holy Cross’ Alternate College Theatre (ACT) will present “Spring Awakening,” adapted by Duncan Sheik and Steven Sater and directed by Christine Freije ’13 on Feb. 7 – 8 at 8 p.m., Feb. 9 at 2 p.m. … Continue reading →

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Yearlong Coeducation Anniversary Celebration Continues at Holy Cross

Posted on February 1, 2013 by Cristal Steuer

  The College of the Holy Cross will kick off the second half of “Opening Doors,” its 40th anniversary of coeducation celebration, with lectures by women who have led the way in their fields and written about personal and professional … Continue reading →

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‘A Light to Read By: “Artful,” by Ali Smith’

Posted on February 1, 2013 by Holy Cross in the News

Leah Hager Cohen, W.H. Jenks Chair in Contemporary American Letters at the College of the Holy Cross, reviewed Ali Smith’s “Artful,” a collection of four lectures she delivered at Oxford University last winter, in The New York Times’ Sunday Book … Continue reading →

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‘Super Bowl 2013: Will The Game Help New Orleans’ Economy? (VIDEO)’

Posted on February 1, 2013 by Holy Cross in the News

Appearing live on the Huffington Post, Victor Matheson, associate professor of economics at the College of the Holy Cross, questioned the NFL’s projection of the game’s $434 million boost to the New Orleans economy. Having analyzed the economic impact of … Continue reading →

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