Monthly Archives: November 2014

‘25 years later, murder of priests in El Salvador still resonates with Worcester Jesuit, congressman’

Rev. Philip L. Boroughs, S.J., president of the College of the Holy Cross, returned to El Salvador on Nov. 15 to commemorate the murders of six Jesuits in El Salvador 25 years ago. The murders occurred at the University of … Continue reading →

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Santander Renews Support for International Study Programs at Holy Cross

During a recent ceremony at the College of the Holy Cross, Santander Bank, N.A. through its Santander Universities Global Division, signed its second collaborative agreement with the Holy Cross, which will enhance existing faculty-led study tours and immersion programs that … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross to Celebrate the Holiday Season with Tree Lighting and Advent Festival of Lessons and Carols

The College of the Holy Cross will host two treasured Christmas traditions this December. The annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony, sponsored by the Purple Key Society, will take place on Dec. 4 at 5:30 p.m. on the O’Kane porch and … Continue reading →

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Photo Gallery: Women in Business Conference Perfect Opportunity for Alumnae, Students to Network

By Lauren Biolsi ’17, Lauren Campson ’16, Patricia Feraud ’15, Caroline Keane ’17, MaryAnn Lashoto ’16 (abroad), Brooke Levine ’15, Sydney Pugliares ’16 (abroad), Alex Schiffmann ’15 The annual Women in Business Conference is one of the year’s most anticipated … Continue reading →

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Vice President for Mission Named at Holy Cross

Rev. William R. Campbell, S.J. ’87 has been named vice president for mission at the College of the Holy Cross.  The announcement was made today by Rev. Philip L. Boroughs, S.J., president of the College. “We are delighted to welcome … Continue reading →

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Video, Photo Gallery: Students Meet With Neil deGrasse Tyson in Exclusive Seminar

Photography and video by Tom Rettig, Christian R. Santillo, Dan Vaillancourt On Thursday, Nov. 13, Neil deGrasse Tyson, American astrophysicist and director of the Hayden Planetarium, spent a few, busy hours on the College of the Holy Cross campus as … Continue reading →

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‘Remembering The Jesuits Whose Murders Brought An End To Salvadoran Civil War’

WBUR, Boston’s NPR news station, reported from San Salvador, El Salvador, during the commemoration of six Jesuit priests murdered by the Salvadoran army 25 years ago in the country. The Jesuits were killed in response to their firm defense of … Continue reading →

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Michael Lochhead Named Executive Vice President at Boston College

Michael J. Lochhead, vice president of administration and finance at Holy Cross since 2004, will become the executive vice president  at Boston College, his alma mater.  The announcement was made today by Boston College. “While Mike will be greatly missed … Continue reading →

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‘Kraft family looks to build soccer stadium in Boston’

In a recent Boston Globe article, Victor Matheson, professor of economics at the College of the Holy Cross and former Major League Soccer (MLS) referee, comments on the Kraft family’s proposal for a new soccer stadium located outside of Boston’s … Continue reading →

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Artists to Perform the Music of Christopher Willcock, S.J., as Part of the Chapel Artists Series

In celebration of the 200th anniversary of the restoration of the Society of Jesus, the music of Christopher Willcock, S.J., will be performed by the Holy Cross Schola Cantorum and the Holy Cross College Choir, under the direction of James … Continue reading →

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Third Place Finish for the New Mediation Team

The weekend of Nov. 6 proved to be “magical” in the eyes of Ed McDermott, mock trial and mediation coach at the College of the Holy Cross. McDermott and three students headed south to the 15th Annual International Intercollegiate Mediation … Continue reading →

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‘Morocco lost the Cup of Nations over irrational fears about Ebola’

In a recent article for The Conversation, Victor Matheson, professor of economics at the College of the Holy Cross, and Ann Sheehy, assistant professor of biology at the College, collaborated on an piece about both the bad science and bad … Continue reading →

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28 Holy Cross Students Inducted into Jesuit Honor Society

Twenty-eight students from the class of 2015 at the College of the Holy Cross were inducted into Alpha Sigma Nu, the Jesuit honor society, on October 26. Alpha Sigma Nu seeks out students at Jesuit institutions of higher learning who … Continue reading →

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‘Astrophysicist Tyson sells spirit of science: Cosmos superstar shines at HC’

Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson lectures to a packed house at the College of the Holy Cross last night, where more than 2500 people were in attendance.  The talk, titled “Science as a Way of Knowing,” was part of the Colleges … Continue reading →

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‘Holy Cross musicians help soothe souls at St. Vincent psych unit’

A recent Telegram & Gazette article showcases College of the Holy Cross junior Tiffany Holland ’16 in her efforts to bring musical spirit to the psychiatric unit at St. Vincent Hospital.  With the help of Christine Case, volunteer coordinator at … Continue reading →

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Renowned Organist Jonathan William Moyer to Perform as Part of the Chapel Artists Series

Internationally renowned organist Jonathan William Moyer will perform as part of the Chapel Artist Series on Sunday, Nov. 16 at 3 p.m. in St. Joseph Memorial Chapel at the College of the Holy Cross. The concert program, “The Chorale tradition … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Ranks First in the Nation for Jesuit Volunteers

Thirty-one recent graduates from the College of the Holy Cross have dedicated themselves to a year of service with the Jesuit Volunteer Corps (JVC) and the Jesuit Volunteer Corps Northwest, making Holy Cross first in the nation for the most … Continue reading →

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Biology Professor’s Research on Extinct Dodo Bird Makes International Headlines

With new insight on perhaps one of the most distinguished animals to have gone extinct in human history, Leon Claessens, associate professor of biology at the College of the Holy Cross, has had a busy week sharing his new discoveries … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Alumna to Lecture on Catholic Mysticism in America

Paula M. Kane ’80, a Holy Cross alumna and former trustee, will return to the College for a lecture titled “Stigmata on the Hudson: The Strange Tale of Sister Thorn,” on Wednesday, November 12, at 4:30 p.m. in the Rehm … Continue reading →

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Video: Fall Foliage Makes for Breathtaking Scenes on Holy Cross Campus

New England is known for its foliage, and the Holy Cross campus — nestled on a hillside in Central Massachusetts — provides the perfect setting to take in the fall colors. This video features images of the meticulously manicured 174-acre … Continue reading →

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