Monthly Archives: November 2013

Men’s Hockey Upsets No. 7 Boston College, 5-4

For the first time in program history the Holy Cross varsity men’s hockey team defeated No. 7 Boston College, 5-4, at the Kelley Rink at Conte Forum on Friday afternoon in non-conference action. With the win, the Crusaders advance to … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Students to Participate in Sixth Annual Benching for Breast Cancer Fundraiser

The sixth annual Benching for Breast Cancer Fundraiser will take place Friday, Dec. 6 at 5:30 p.m. in the Hart Center’s Varsity Weight Room at the College of the Holy Cross. Registration begins at 5 p.m. on the day of … Continue reading →

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Mock Trial Has Strong First Semester of Competition

The Holy Cross Mock Trial team is off and running with three competitions under its belt in the fall semester. After a fourth place season opener at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, the team took first at fellow Patriot League … Continue reading →

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10 Things You Should Know About the Finance Networking Reception

The extensive and dedicated Holy Cross alumni network will once again show its strength on Dec. 16 for the 10th annual Finance Networking Reception. To mark the anniversary, here are 10 things you should know about the event. 1.    Members … Continue reading →

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Summer Baseball Returns to Fitton Field June 5

Worcester Baseball just released its full 56-game schedule for the 2014 season. The team will play its home opener on Fitton Field on Thursday, June 5. In September, the College of the Holy Cross announced the new partnership with the … Continue reading →

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‘Talk of Olympics in Boston rehashes memories of Big Dig’

In a recent interview with Fox 25 News, Victor Matheson, professor of economics at the College of the Holy Cross, questioned the longstanding economic benefits to hosting the 2024 Summer Olympics in Boston. He predicted that the cost would be … Continue reading →

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Scholarly Connections: Professor-Student Team and the Links Between Medieval Poem, Political Commentary

English Professor James Kee brought a lifetime of interest and experience when he spent part of the summer assisting English major Chase Padusniak ‘15 with his summer research project, titled “The Will to Charity: The Movement of the Will in … Continue reading →

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College to Celebrate 2013 Advent Season

The College of the Holy Cross will celebrate the Advent season with the following events: The annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony, sponsored by the Purple Key Society, will take place on Dec. 3 at 5:30 p.m. on O’Kane Porch, and … Continue reading →

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Through Washington Semester, a First-Hand Look at Congress

Michelle Moreno-Silva ’15, a political science major from Pawtucket, R.I., recently completed a twelve-week internship through the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute’s nationally recognized Congressional Internship Program. She specifically worked in the office of Rep. David Cicilline of her home state. … Continue reading →

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College Community Raises Funds for Victims of Typhoon Haiyan

The network of the Holy Cross community has felt the impact of Typhoon Haiyan that hit the Philippines on Nov. 8, and many on campus were immediately looking for ways to provide relief. “Having been born in Manila and spending … Continue reading →

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Charles Carroll Program Expands with Help From a Generous Alumnus

The Charles Carroll Program at the College of the Holy Cross is expanding its programming this year thanks to a generous gift from alumnus Robert Henzler ’55. Named after the only Roman Catholic to sign the Declaration of Independence, the … Continue reading →

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For Classics Professor, ‘Memory in Vergil’s Aeneid,’ Not a Thing of the Ancient Past

Aaron Seider, assistant professor of classics, recently published his first book, “Memory in Vergil’s Aeneid: Creating the Past” (Cambridge University Press). The achievement marks the culmination of an interest for Seider that began while he was still an undergraduate student. … Continue reading →

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Following Typhoon, Harry K. Thomas Jr. ’78, Former Ambassador to Philippines, Hopeful About Future

Harry K. Thomas Jr. ’78, who recently left his post as U.S. Ambassador to the Philippines to serve as the State Department’s diplomat-in-residence for the Southwest, shared his thoughts on the typhoon that swept across his home of three years … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Moot Court Team Qualifies for Nationals

The Holy Cross Moot Court team was represented by five teams of two at the South Atlantic Regional Tournament, a two-day national qualifier hosted by the University of Central Florida in Orlando, Fla. on Nov. 15-16. Twelve schools were participating … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Women Reflect on Innovation and Careers

By Christie Cannone ’14, Lauren Esposito ’14, Patricia Feraud ’15, Brooke Levine ’15, Alexandra Schiffman ’15, MaryAnn LaShoto ’16, Sydney-Zeferina Pugliares ’16 More than 180 alumnae and students attended the eighth annual Women in Business Conference titled “Innovating Your Future: … Continue reading →

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Video: Student Support Helps Men’s Hockey Score Wins

The Holy Cross men’s hockey team defeated Sacred Heart, 4-3, at the Hart Center during the Atlantic Hockey opener earlier this month, and the enthusiastic crowd played a part in their win, the captain and coach say. Watch senior captain … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Ranks Second in Long-Term Study Abroad Participation

Holy Cross ranks second among baccalaureate institutions in the United States for long-term study abroad programs, according to a new report released by the Institute of International Education. This is the fifth straight year that the College has held one … Continue reading →

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Men’s Soccer Advances to Patriot League Championship

Holy Cross senior captain Dane Kenny (Williston Park, N.Y.) tallied the game-winning penalty kick in the sixth round of shots to help the Crusaders defeat Army in the Patriot League men’s soccer semifinal game on Friday evening at Glenn Warner … Continue reading →

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Pulitzer Prize Winner Junot Diaz to Give Reading as Part of the Working Writers Series

Junot Diaz, an award-winning Dominican-American creative writer, will give a reading as part of the Working Writers Series on Thursday, Nov. 21 at 7:30 p.m. in Rehm Library at the College of the Holy Cross. The event, sponsored by the … Continue reading →

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‘Atlanta Stadium Deals a Warning to Others’

In an interview with the Associated Press, Victor Matheson, a highly sought after sports economist and professor of economics at the College of the Holy Cross, explained why it’s crazy for the Atlanta Braves to abandon a stadium that is … Continue reading →

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