Monthly Archives: November 2013

Holy Cross’ Alternate College Theatre Performs “How I Learned to Drive”

The College of the Holy Cross’ Alternate College Theatre (ACT) will present “How I Learned to Drive,” written by Paula Vogel and directed by Elizabeth Mason ’14, in Fenwick Theatre, located on the second floor of O’Kane Hall. The performances … Continue reading →

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‘Better ways to grade public schools’

In a recent opinion piece for the Los Angeles Times, Jack Schneider, assistant professor of education at the College of the Holy Cross, adds insight to the seemingly unsolvable question of the best evaluation of public schools.  With recent pushes … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Professor Named 2013 Massachusetts Professor of the Year

Susan Rodgers, the W. Arthur Garrity Sr. Professor in Human Nature, Ethics, and Society and professor of anthropology at the College of the Holy Cross, has been named the 2013 Massachusetts Professor of the Year by the Carnegie Foundation for … Continue reading →

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‘The Apocalypse Industry: End-Time Fantasies of a Crumbling Empire’

In response to New York Times columnist Paul Krugman’s Oct. 25 op-ed “Addicted to the Apocalypse,” Jerry Lembcke, associate professor of sociology at the College of the Holy Cross, addressed the use of the fear-inducing rhetoric of apocalypse imagery to … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Presents a Spiritual Vietnamese Musical Experience ‘Three Rivers, One Source’

“Three Rivers, One Source,” a performance of traditional Vietnamese music, will be held on Friday, Nov. 15 at 7 p.m. in Brooks Concert Hall at the College of the Holy Cross. Under the direction of Phong Nguyen, world-renowned performer and … Continue reading →

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Men’s Soccer Advances To Patriot League Semifinal

Senior Josh Cintas, of San Diego, Calif., recorded two goals and sophomore goal keeper Kevin Wright, of McKinney, Texas, recorded, a career high, nine saves as No. 3 seeded Holy Cross men’s soccer team defeated No. 6 seeded Colgate,  3-0, … Continue reading →

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14 Holy Cross Graduates Serve As Jesuit Volunteers

Fourteen College of the Holy Cross alumni have answered the call to serve. They are currently working in locations around the world as Jesuit volunteers. With 11 former students participating in the Jesuit Volunteer Corps, Holy Cross is the fourth … Continue reading →

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‘Central MA College Standout: Holy Cross’ Emily Sullivan’

GoLocalWorcester.com shines a spotlight on Emily Sullivan ’14, an environmental studies and Chinese double major, as a “standout” in academics, athletics, and environmental issues at the College of the Holy Cross. The article recognizes her college career’s leadership work of … Continue reading →

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Weekend Win Earns Men’s Soccer Home Turf in Patriot League Quarterfinals

The men’s soccer victory over Lehigh on Nov. 9, its sixth this season against Patriot League opponents, not only tied the school record for most Patriot League victories in a single season,  it also catapulted the team to another coveted … Continue reading →

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Photo Gallery: Student Captures Fall on Campus in All Its Glory

The Holy Cross campus is beautiful in every season, but fall is special, says Darien Henry ’14. A photography intern in the Office of Public Affairs, Henry, of New York City, captured images of campus during peak foliage season. He … Continue reading →

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‘In disfigured man, Pope Francis saw Jesus’

In a piece for the Washington Post’s blog ‘On Faith,’ Mathew N. Schmalz, associate professor of religious studies, believes that the Pope saw a man in suffering, but also a man of beauty when he embraced the disfigured man in … Continue reading →

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Three Holy Cross Students Help Launch Youth Leadership Program in Worcester

Last month, three College of the Holy Cross students, in conjunction with the South Worcester Neighborhood Improvement Corp. (SWNIC) launched its first Youth Leadership Program for Worcester teenagers. The program is a six-week academy with the goal of educating Worcester … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Students Take Advantage of Fall Break

Whether the opportunity is sponsored through the chaplains’ office, the pre-business program, or the theatre department, many students across class years and academic interests spent their fall breaks taking part in more than the usual rest and relaxation. L’Arche Community … Continue reading →

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Photo Gallery: Holy Cross on the Road – New York City

The photos were taken as part of the “Holy Cross On the Road” event, which traveled this fall to New York City to showcase the best of the College’s arts programs. Read more and watch a video of the event. … Continue reading →

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Video: How Liberal Arts Education Enhances Careers in the Arts

As part of the ongoing series, “Holy Cross On the Road” traveled this fall to New York City to showcase the best of the College’s arts programs. Local high school students interested in applying to Holy Cross, along with parents, … Continue reading →

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Marine Geologist to Give Lecture on Marine Effects of Carbon Dioxide

Marine geologist Justin Ries will give a lecture titled “’Marine calcification in a high-CO2 world” as part of the Schaeffer Family Seminar Series at the College of the Holy Cross on Nov. 12 in Smith Labs 154 at 12:30 p.m. … Continue reading →

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‘Central MA College Standout: Holy Cross’ Neema Hakim’

A recent GoLocalWorcester.com article calls Neema Hakim ’14, a Worcester native with a double major in philosophy and political science, a “natural born leader and organizer” for his efforts in founding the Worcester Student Government Association. When the current Holy … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Among Top Producers of Fulbrights

The College of the Holy Cross is once again among the liberal arts colleges with the highest number of Fulbrights awarded to its graduating class, according to The Chronicle of Higher Education, which published its annual “Top Producers of U.S. … Continue reading →

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Men’s and Women’s Basketball Teams Prepare for Start of Season

The sound of basketballs echoing in an empty gym will soon be replaced by cheering fans as the men’s and women’s basketball programs get ready to kick off their seasons. The first game for the men’s team will be played … Continue reading →

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First-Year Students Participate in Scavenger Hunt to Learn About Worcester

How much do you really know about the City of Worcester?  Did you know the company that produced the first Valentine is located in the City or that the first liquid-fuel rocket was launched into space from Worcester?  More than … Continue reading →

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