Monthly Archives: January 2014

New Water Bottle Filling Stations Installed on Holy Cross Campus

Students at Holy Cross have even more reason to forgo the purchase of bottled water. Last summer, Physical Plant installed about 20 water bottle filling stations across campus. Bottle filling stations dispense cold, clean filtered water for free. The proposal for … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Music Department Announces Concert Schedule for Spring 2014

The music department at the College of the Holy Cross will present the following musical performances on campus throughout the spring 2014 semester. All events are free and open to the public. For additional information, please contact the music department … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Again Named a Princeton Review ‘Best Value’ College for 2014

The Princeton Review named the College of the Holy Cross one of 75 “Best Value” private colleges for 2014. 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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Selling the Big Game: Economics of Super Bowl XLVIII

Crowds have started gathering in New Jersey to watch the Seattle Seahawks take on the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XLVIII.  They’re staying in local hotels, eating in local restaurants, and shopping in local stores.  However, according to Victor Matheson, … Continue reading →

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Former Worcester Mayor Named Interim Director of Government and Community Relations at Holy Cross

The College of the Holy Cross has announced the appointment of John B. Anderson ’57, associate professor emeritus of history and former mayor of the City of Worcester, as interim director of the office of government and community relations. Anderson … Continue reading →

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‘As drone use increases, even locally, privacy concerns persist’

Ward Thomas, professor of political science, added to the national conversation about increases in domestic drone use in a recent piece in the Worcester Telegram & Gazette. Thomas says that while the implications of the potential invasion of citizens’ privacy … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross’ Moot Court Finishes 2013-2014 Competition Season with Success

Six members of the Holy Cross Moot Court team traveled to the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University for the annual American Collegiate Moot Court national championship on Jan. 17-18. Captains Christine Fimognari ‘15 and Michael … Continue reading →

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‘Boston’s Olympic aspirations’

With the Sochi winter games right around the corner, Boston Globe columnist Yvonne Abraham writes “the loopier the idea of Boston hosting the 2024 Olympics seems.” Victor Matheson, professor of economics at the College of the Holy Cross, agrees with … Continue reading →

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‘Holy Cross student 1 of 5 finalists for Citizenship Cup’

NECN/Channel 3 was recently on campus to profile College of the Holy Cross senior Jeffrey Reppucci. Katelyn Tivnan reports, “A hockey player at Holy Cross, he is nominated for two prestigious awards – not for his skills on the ice, … Continue reading →

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Philosopher to Lecture on Scientist’s Role in Shaping Public Policy

Philip Kitcher, the John Dewey Professor of Philosophy at Columbia University will give a lecture on “The Scientist’s Role,” at the College of the Holy Cross on Thursday, Jan. 30 at 4:30 p.m. in Rehm Library. The lecture is part … Continue reading →

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English Professor Collaborates with French Poet and Artist to Create Miniature Book and Sculpture

In September 2013, the visual arts and literature intersected thanks to Maurice Géracht, Stephen J. Prior Professor of Humanities in the English department. A book of hours and an accompanying sculpture titled “Heure” were produced by the L’Atelier Des Grames … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Alumnus Jack Hanlon ’06 Named to Forbes 30 Under 30 List

John “Jack” Hanlon ’06, cofounder of Kinetic Social, was recently named to Forbes “30 Under 30” list in the marketing category.  According to Forbes, the list is a tally of the brightest stars in 15 different fields who are changing … Continue reading →

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Music Department to Hold Dedication Concert

To celebrate the renovation of Rev. John E. Brooks, S.J. Concert Hall, the music department at the College of the Holy Cross will hold a dedication concert on Jan. 30 at 7 p.m., followed immediately by a reception in Brooks … Continue reading →

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City College Students to Compete in First Annual Mr. Worcester Pageant

The first annual Mr. Worcester pageant will be held on Friday, Jan. 24 at 7:30 p.m. (doors open at 6:30 p.m.) at Coral Seafood on Shrewsbury Street in Worcester.  Hosted by the Working for Worcester project and the Worcester Student … Continue reading →

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‘Is Worcester a college town?’

In a recent op-ed in the Telegram & Gazette, College of the Holy Cross senior Neema Hakim argues that Worcester may be the home of many colleges, but that doesn’t mean it can call itself a college town. Hakim, a … Continue reading →

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Presidential Scholars to Participate in ‘The Border Simulation Game’

On Jan. 25, more than 20 College of the Holy Cross students will explore the complex relationship between the United States and Mexico along its shared border as part of the eighth annual Presidential Scholars Public Policy Symposium on campus. … Continue reading →

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Blog: Casey ’15 Looks Forward to Having Class Held in Rain Forest

NAME Meghan Casey ’15 HOMETOWN North Attleboro, Mass. AREAS OF STUDY Self-designed global health studies major with premedical and Africana Studies concentrations WHERE SHE’S STUDYING Costa Rica through Duke University’s Organization for Tropical Studies WHY SHE CHOSE COSTA RICA “I’ve … Continue reading →

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Blog: Garcia ’15 Spends Semester in Buenos Aires, Argentina

NAME Kelly Garcia ’15 HOMETOWN Chelsea, Mass. AREAS OF STUDY Psychology major with women’s and gender studies concentration WHERE SHE’S STUDYING University of El Salvador in Buenos Aires, Argentina WHY SHE CHOSE ARGENTINA “It seems like the perfect program for … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Announces Commitment to Low-Income Students at White House Summit

More than 100 colleges and universities and 40 organizations announced new commitments at the White House summit on college opportunity in Washington on January 16.  At the summit, the College of the Holy Cross committed to several programs and initiatives … Continue reading →

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College of the Holy Cross Issues Statement on ASA Boycott of Israeli Academic Institutions

As a Catholic, Jesuit liberal arts college, Holy Cross is committed to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, learning and research. This pursuit requires a commitment to free and open dialog, an openness to new ideas, and a community marked … Continue reading →

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