Monthly Archives: February 2014

Luu ’14 Wins First Place Prize at Juried Art Show

Posted on February 11, 2014 by

Bang Luu ’14, a visual arts studio major with a visual art history minor at Holy Cross, earned first place in the 10th annual College Art Show, a juried exhibit of the best art coming out of Worcester-area colleges and … Continue reading →

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Rhodes Decision Sets Strict Standard for ‘Own Work’

Posted on February 10, 2014 by Holy Cross in the News

In a recent article in the Chronicle of Higher Education, Anthony Cashman, director of the Office of Distinguished Fellowships and Graduate Studies at College of the Holy Cross, discusses the importance of a student working collaboratively with an advisor while … Continue reading →

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Telegram and Gazette Turns to Holy Cross Historian for Insight

Posted on February 10, 2014 by Holy Cross in the News

Thomas Doughton, a historian and senior lecturer in the Center for Interdisciplinary Studies at the College of the Holy Cross, is quoted in two Telegram & Gazette stories as part of the newspaper’s Black History Month coverage. The first piece, … Continue reading →

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‘What’s so peculiar about Pope Francis?’

Posted on February 10, 2014 by Holy Cross in the News

In a recent blog post for On Faith/FaithStreet, Mathew N. Schmalz, associate professor of religious studies at the College of the Holy Cross, writes about the five unique aspects of the first year of Pope Francis. Schmalz writes, “They say … Continue reading →

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The Working Writers Series Presents Award-Winning Writer Peter Trachtenberg

Posted on February 10, 2014 by College of the Holy Cross

Peter Trachtenberg, an award-winning writer, will present a reading on Thursday, Feb. 20 at 7:30 p.m. in the Rehm Library at the College of the Holy Cross. The event, which is free and open to the public, is sponsored by … Continue reading →

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‘Coca-Cola Embraces Diversity, Not All Of U.S. Ready To Do The Same’

Posted on February 7, 2014 by Cristal Steuer

Quantasia Islam ’15, who is currently participating in the Washington Semester Program at the College of the Holy Cross, recently co-published an article in emPower Magazine titled, “Coca-Cola Embraces Diversity, Not All Of U.S. Ready To Do The Same,” where … Continue reading →

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Clark University Psychology Professor to Speak on Emerging Adulthood

Posted on February 7, 2014 by Bridget Campolettano

Jeffrey Jensen Arnett, a research professor in the psychology department at Clark University, will give a lecture titled “Emerging Adulthood: The New Life Stage from Age 18 to 25” on Feb. 11 at 4:30 p.m. in Rehm Library at the … Continue reading →

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‘The Olympics: A Costly Feel-Good Moment’

Posted on February 7, 2014 by Holy Cross in the News

With the Olympic opening ceremonies slated to start today in Sochi, Russia, Victor Matheson, professor of economics at the College of the Holy Cross, sat down for an interview with the New York Times to discuss the price tag of … Continue reading →

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Photo Gallery: Students, Faculty and Alumni Celebrate New Brooks Concert Hall With Dedication Concert

Posted on February 6, 2014 by

The sheer volume of musical talent within the Holy Cross community was on display in the newly renovated Brooks Concert Hall on Jan. 30 for a dedication concert celebrating the space. Students, faculty and alumni entertained a standing room only … Continue reading →

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Photo Gallery: ‘Opening Doors’ Finale Event Recaps Year of Celebration and Reflection

Posted on February 6, 2014 by

Like many of the events held over the past 18 months, the campuswide finale to “Opening Doors: Celebrating 40 Years of Coeducation” helped tell the story of women at Holy Cross and encouraged all members of the community to reflect … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Dance Marathon Raises More Than $40,000 for Pediatric AIDS

Posted on February 4, 2014 by Sara Bovat ’14

On Jan. 25 and 26, approximately 250 students, staff and alumni at the College of the Holy Cross danced the night away in the Hogan Campus Center Ballroom and raised $40,133.56 for the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation at the … Continue reading →

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Legal Scholar, Theologian to Weigh Truth and Civility in Prophetic Speech

Posted on February 4, 2014 by Danielle Kane

This event has been postponed due to an incoming snowstorm. It will now be held on Tuesday, April 8 at 4:30 p.m. in Rehm Library. Legal scholar and moral theologian M. Cathleen Kaveny, the newly named Darald and Juliet Libby … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Black Student Union to Host Black History Month Events

Posted on February 4, 2014 by Jacqueline Smith ’15

The Black Student Union (BSU) at the College of the Holy Cross, a student organization that promotes unity among the black community at Holy Cross, is sponsoring a number of events for Black History Month.  All events are free and … Continue reading →

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‘AP names Sutherland to temporary Mass. Post’

Posted on February 3, 2014 by Holy Cross in the News

Paige Sutherland, a member of the College of the Holy Cross class of 2012, and a reporter with experience in Washington, Boston and South Africa, has been hired by The Associated Press to help cover breaking news and generate enterprise … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross’ Alternate College Theatre (ACT) Performs “Merrily We Roll Along”

Posted on February 3, 2014 by Sara Bovat ’14

The College of the Holy Cross’ Alternate College Theatre (ACT) is proud to present their spring show “Merrily We Roll Along,” directed by Conor Sullivan ’14, in Fenwick Theatre, located on the second floor of O’Kane Hall. The musical is … Continue reading →

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