Monthly Archives: October 2013

Photo Gallery: Holy Cross Family Weekend Offers a Time to Reconnect

Posted on October 31, 2013 by Amy Kotsopoulos

A beautiful fall New England weekend provided the perfect backdrop for Holy Cross Family Weekend, Oct. 25–27. This campus-wide celebration invites parents, grandparents and all extended families to experience their student’s home away from home. By all accounts, the weekend … Continue reading →

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re-Think INK: 25 Years at the Mixit Print Studio

Posted on October 31, 2013 by College of the Holy Cross

The Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Art Gallery, College of the Holy Cross will present the second installation of “re-Think INK: 25 Years at the Mixit Print Studio” from Nov. 7 through Jan. 31, 2014. An opening reception will take … Continue reading →

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College Connections to the Red Sox Run Deep

Posted on October 31, 2013 by Bridget Campolettano

With the victory at Fenway Park last night, it might be easy to forget that there were some nail-biting moments in this series. But while the Red Sox fought their way to the World Series title over the past month, … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Psychology Professor Helps Lead a $1.4 Million Grant

Posted on October 31, 2013 by Sara Bovat ’14

Richard Schmidt, professor of psychology at the College of the Holy Cross, is one of two principal investigators on a project titled “Modeling the Behavioral Dynamics of Social Action and Coordination,” which was recently awarded a $1.4 million grant by … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Lecture to Explore Jesus and Judaism

Posted on October 30, 2013 by Danielle Kane

Amy-Jill Levine, University Professor of New Testament and Jewish Studies at Vanderbilt University, will give a lecture titled “Jesus and Judaism: The Connection Matters” on Thursday, Nov. 7 at 7:30 p.m. in Rehm Library at the College of the Holy … Continue reading →

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Worcester Baseball Unveils Five Finalists in Team Naming Contest

Posted on October 30, 2013 by Cristal Steuer

Worcester baseball will return to Fitton Field at the College of the Holy Cross in June. But one question still remains: who will the Worcester-area community be cheering for in the stands? The Worcester Bravehearts? How about the Worcester True … Continue reading →

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Polish Organist To Perform as Part of Holy Cross’ Annual Chapel Artists Series

Posted on October 30, 2013 by Bridget Campolettano

Marcin Szelest will be performing at the College of the Holy Cross’ St. Joseph Memorial Chapel on Sunday, Nov. 3 at 3 p.m. as part of the Chapel Artists Series. The program will include pieces by Adam of Wągrowiec, Hieronymus … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Among National Leaders In Student-Athlete Graduation Success Rate

Posted on October 28, 2013 by College of the Holy Cross

Twenty of Holy Cross’ athletic teams have achieved a perfect 100 percent graduation rate, according to the Graduation Success Rate Report, which has been released by the NCAA. The data used to calculate the Graduation Success Rate is from the … Continue reading →

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‘Recognizing an extraordinary life … on the court and off’

Posted on October 27, 2013 by Holy Cross in the News

When former Celtics basketball player George Kaftan ‘49 reflects on his life, the highlight reel begins with his time as a star basketball player at the College of the Holy Cross alongside teammate Bob Cousy ‘50. While he was recently … Continue reading →

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New York Philharmonic to Broadcast Concert Featuring Works by Osvaldo Golijov

Posted on October 25, 2013 by Jacqueline Smith ’15

There will be an encore presentation made available of acclaimed composer and Holy Cross professor Osvaldo Golijov’s “Last Round,” performed by the New York Philharmonic string orchestra. Originally performed on Oct. 12 and 15, the concert will be broadcast online … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Theatre Department to Perform ‘The London Merchant’

Posted on October 25, 2013 by Bridget Campolettano

The department of theatre at the College of the Holy Cross will present the 18th century show “The London Merchant” written by George Lillo and directed by Scott Malia, assistant professor of theatre, on October 31 and November 1-2 and … Continue reading →

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Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence Gamini Keerawella to Address Campus

Posted on October 24, 2013 by Bridget Campolettano

Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence Gamini Keerawella will give a talk titled “War and Peace in Sri Lanka: Lessons Beyond the Borders” on Thursday, Oct. 31 at 4 p.m. in Rehm Library at the College of the Holy Cross. The talk is free … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Faculty and Students Participate in a Rare Research Excursion at Sea

Posted on October 22, 2013 by Sara Bovat ’14

Thirty-six College of the Holy Cross faculty and students from various disciplines sailed aboard the SSV Corwith Cramer, one of Sea Education Association’s (SEA) sailing research vessels, for a rare three-hour excursion in Boston Harbor. SEA, based in Woods Hole, … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Receives Distinction as Tree Campus USA

Posted on October 22, 2013 by Bridget Campolettano

The College of the Holy Cross, through partnership with the National Arbor Day Foundation, the Department of Conservation and Recreation, and the Worcester Tree Initiative, was officially certified as a “Tree Campus USA” on Tuesday, Oct. 22 at a ceremony … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Lecture to Explore Afro-Catholic Tradition in Brazil

Posted on October 21, 2013 by Danielle Kane

Stephen Selka, associate professor in American studies and in religious studies at Indiana University, will give a lecture titled “Our Lady of the Good Death: Afro-Catholicism in the Brazilian National Imagination” on Wednesday, Oct. 23 at 4 p.m. in the … Continue reading →

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Kiplinger’s Ranks Holy Cross No. 21 ‘Best Value’ Liberal Arts College

Posted on October 17, 2013 by Bridget Campolettano

Kiplinger’s Personal Finance magazine has ranked the College of the Holy Cross No. 21 among all liberal arts colleges in the country in its annual list of “best value” schools, an increase from last year’s ranking of No. 25. The … Continue reading →

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Information on Holy Cross Women’s Basketball

Posted on October 16, 2013 by College of the Holy Cross

Wednesday, October 16, 2013 – 4 p.m. Holy Cross women’s basketball head coach Bill Gibbons announced to his team this afternoon that he has voluntarily offered to step back from his coaching duties while the College reviews claims in the … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Graduation Rates Among Highest in the Nation

Posted on October 15, 2013 by Bridget Campolettano

The College of the Holy Cross has the fifth highest four-year graduation rate among all colleges and universities in the country according to U.S. News & World Report. At 89.9 percent, Holy Cross is part of an elite group of … Continue reading →

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‘Find your dream school’

Posted on October 13, 2013 by Holy Cross in the News

When Jack Schneider, assistant professor of education at the College of the Holy Cross, began experimenting with the Boston Globe’s “Dreamtown Finder,” he had no idea the path he was headed down. After recognizing that the methodology of determining educational … Continue reading →

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Four Holy Cross Students Awarded Scholarships to Pursue Teaching Careers

Posted on October 9, 2013 by Bridget Campolettano

Four students at the College of the Holy Cross—William J. Geddes ’14, Matthew D. McCormick ’14, Michelle McGahan ’15 and Megan K. Norton ‘15—have been honored with Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarships. Supported by the National Science Foundation, the scholarship encourages … Continue reading →

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