Monthly Archives: April 2013

Holy Cross Alumnus Bart Sher ’81 Nominated for Tony Award

In an article in Variety, editor Gordon Cox discussed the frontrunners for this year’s Tony Awards, which recognize both achievement and excellence in Broadway theatre, and highlighted the Clifford Odets play “Golden Boy,” directed by Bart Sher, a 1981 graduate … Continue reading →

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‘NFL plays offense to get public money for stadiums’

In the Miami Herald, Victor Matheson, associate professor of economics at the College of the Holy Cross, adds to the discussion about the return of public money to fund new National Football League (NFL) stadiums. “We had a real lull … Continue reading →

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Three Holy Cross Juniors to Compete in National Business Ethics Competition

In February, three student teams competed for the opportunity to represent the College of the Holy Cross at the Intercollegiate Business Ethics Case Competition from May 9-10 in San Diego, Calif. Originating in 1989, the competition is the nation’s oldest … Continue reading →

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‘Crusader’s father answers the call on Marathon Monday’

In an article in the Telegram & Gazette, Holy Cross senior Donny Murray recounted his experience of the Boston Marathon bombing on April 15. A pitcher on the school’s baseball team, Murray had called his father in order to update … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Organ Scholar to Perform Final Concert in College’s Chapel Artist Series

College of the Holy Cross Organ Scholar Jennifer McPherson ’13 will perform as part of the College’s Chapel Artist Series on Sunday, May 5 at 3 p.m. in St. Joseph Memorial Chapel. The concert will consist of works by Scheidemann, … Continue reading →

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‘Holy Cross student who ran marathon, blogs to heal’

Andrew Cook, a sophomore at the College of the Holy Cross who ran his first Boston Marathon this year and crossed the finish line just minutes before the two bombs exploded, opens up to NECN/Channel 3 about his experience. A … Continue reading →

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“Up Close and Personal with ‘A Faith That Does Justice'”

“My conviction, given the chance to answer the call to give more of myself to the service of faith and promotion of justice, has never been stronger.” – Jacqueline Peterson, vice president for student affairs and dean of students In … Continue reading →

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Student Government Association to Sponsor Purple Goes Green Week to Promote Environmental Sustainability

In acknowledgement of Earth Day and the importance of environmental sustainability, the College of the Holy Cross Student Government Association (SGA) will sponsor Purple Goes Green Week from Monday, April 22 through Friday, April 26. The goal of the week … Continue reading →

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‘The bandit queen’s arias’

In a recent article in The Hindu, an Indian daily newspaper, Shirish Korde, professor of music at the College of the Holy Cross, shared his insights regarding Phoolan Devi, an important historical figure in India and the subject of an … Continue reading →

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‘Volunteers fix up sites throughout city’

In an article in the Telegram & Gazette, Jeffrey Reppucci ’14, shared his motivations behind organizing Working for Worcester, a day in which volunteers from local colleges, businesses and other organizations, renovated 12 recreational sites across the city. As reported … Continue reading →

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Thirteen Faculty Members Promoted at Holy Cross

Thirteen faculty members at the College of the Holy Cross have been promoted to the rank of associate professor with tenure. Andrea Borghini, of the philosophy department, earned his Ph.D. in 2007 from Columbia University, and his Laurea in 2000 … Continue reading →

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College Monitors Unfolding Boston Events

The thoughts and prayers of the entire Holy Cross Community are with our alumni, colleagues, friends and families who have been affected by the disturbing events in Boston this week. We want to assure you that there is no direct … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Academic Conference to Showcase Student Work

As the academic year concludes, the College of the Holy Cross will host its annual Academic Conference from April 24 through April 27. The four-day conference provides students with an opportunity to present the results of their independent work and … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross to Host Relay for Life

On Friday, April 26, the College of the Holy Cross community will participate in Relay For Life, a fundraising and awareness event sponsored by the American Cancer Society with the intention of fighting against cancer. The event will begin at … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Named to Princeton Review’s 2013 Green College Guide

The College of the Holy Cross is one of the 322 most environmentally responsible colleges in the U.S. and Canada, according to The Princeton Review, which included the College in its “Guide to 322 Green Colleges.” Schools highlighted in the … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Freshmen Seventh Happiest in the Nation

Holy Cross freshmen are among the happiest in the nation, according to a CBS Moneywatch report. Why else would such a high number of them come back for another year, the article argues. With a 98.1 percent first-year student retention … Continue reading →

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‘HC student hosts story hour for autistic children at library’

In a Telegram & Gazette story, Kelsey Horton ’13 shared her experiences organizing a weekly story hour for autistic children during Autism Awareness Month. Expressing the motivation behind her story hour, which is offered through the Worcester Public Library, Horton … Continue reading →

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Juliet Schor: Climate Responsibility and New Cultures of Consumption

Date of Lecture: April 17, 2013 About the Speaker: Juliet Schor, professor of sociology at Boston College, has focused on issues of work, consumption and sustainability. As a member of a MacArthur Research Network she is studying the emergence of … Continue reading →

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Congressman McGovern to Screen Hunger Documentary at Holy Cross

U.S. Rep. James McGovern (D-MA) will screen the documentary, “A Place at the Table,” which shows how hunger poses serious economic, social and cultural implications in the U.S., and how it could be solved, on Tuesday, April 30 at 7 … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross to hold Boston Marathon Interfaith Prayer

The College of the Holy Cross Community is invited to an Interfaith Prayer of Lament on Wednesday, April 17 from 4:30 -5 p.m. on St. Joseph Memorial Chapel Plaza. The gathering will be an opportunity to voice grief, offer prayers … Continue reading →

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