Monthly Archives: April 2015

Holy Cross Community Members Prepare for the Boston Marathon

Posted on April 15, 2015 by Jacqueline Smith ’15

As participants finish their final week of training and Boston readies itself for thousands of spectators, College of the Holy Cross community members are preparing themselves physically and mentally to run the Boston Marathon. Students and alumni agree there is … Continue reading →

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Men’s Lacrosse Game Raises Over $9,000 For Wounded Warrior Project

Posted on April 14, 2015 by College of the Holy Cross

On Saturday, April 11, the Holy Cross men’s lacrosse program supported the Wounded Warrior Project at its game versus Colgate. The event raised over $9,000 with $8,680 from online donations and over $350 from collections at the game. The Wounded … Continue reading →

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Students Gather for Espresso and Spirituality at New Agape Latte

Posted on April 14, 2015 by Evangelia Stefanakos

Coffee and spiritual discussion is proving to be a natural — and popular — combination at the College of the Holy Cross as students line up to listen to their favorite community leaders talk about spirituality at Agape Latte, a … Continue reading →

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Meet Iggy The Crusader

Posted on April 14, 2015 by College of the Holy Cross

Crusader March Madness has concluded and the fans have spoken. The official name of the Holy Cross mascot is Iggy the Crusader! Over the last three weeks, Holy Cross fans weighed in on the 16 potential names for the Crusader, … Continue reading →

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Utah’s Delon Wright Wins Bob Cousy Award Sponsored by Holy Cross

Posted on April 10, 2015 by Cristal Steuer

Delon Wright from the University of Utah is the recipient of the 2015 Bob Cousy Point Guard of the Year Award sponsored by College of the Holy Cross.  Named for Hall of Famer and former Boston Celtic and Holy Cross … Continue reading →

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McFarland Center’s April Events Span Ancient Rome to Contemporary Consumerism

Posted on April 10, 2015 by Danielle Kane

The Rev. Michael C. McFarland, S.J. Center for Religion, Ethics and Culture at the College of the Holy Cross presents lectures this month that recount Jewish rescue by a French priest during the Holocaust, walk through triumphant Roman architecture, reveal … Continue reading →

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Boston Musica Viva & Soloists of the Silk Road Ensemble to Premiere Latest Work by Holy Cross Prof. Shirish Korde

Posted on April 9, 2015 by Kelly Ethier

The Arts Transcending Borders (ATB) program at the College of the Holy Cross is pleased to announce Boston Musica Viva (BMV) & Soloists of the Silk Road Ensemble will be performing at the College of the Holy Cross on Monday, … Continue reading →

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Jamie Hoag ’98 Named Director of Government and Community Relations at Holy Cross

Posted on April 8, 2015 by Kelly Ethier

The College of the Holy Cross has announced the hiring of Jamie D. Hoag ’98 as the director of government and community relations. Hoag, an attorney, will replace interim director John B. Anderson ’57, associate professor emeritus of history and … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross to Host 43rd Annual Classics Day for High School Students

Posted on April 7, 2015 by Jacqueline Smith ’15

The College of the Holy Cross will hold its 43rd annual Classics Day on Thursday, April 16. The day features a series of events relating to both the study and experience of ancient Roman culture and is designed to familiarize … Continue reading →

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Video: Alumni Couples Share Their Tales of Love

Posted on April 6, 2015 by

Video by Tom Rettig After they cross the commencement stage, Holy Cross students leave campus with an academic degree that will serve them well in whatever the future holds. Some leave with something extra: their soul mates. An estimated 10 … Continue reading →

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Chapel Artist Series to Conclude with Performance by Renowned Performer and Teacher William Porter

Posted on April 6, 2015 by Kelly Ethier

The Chapel Artist Series at the College of the Holy Cross will conclude the season with a performance by internationally acclaimed organist William Porter on Sunday, April 12 at 3 p.m. in St. Joseph Memorial Chapel. The performance will include … Continue reading →

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‘Holy Cross English Prof. Explores Benefits of a Digital Transgender Archive’

Posted on April 3, 2015 by Holy Cross in the News

K.J. Rawson, assistant professor of English at the College of the Holy Cross, is featured on The Academic Minute (broadcast on WAMC Northeast Public Radio), for his research on the Digital Transgender Archive (DTA). “With the rise of celebrities such … Continue reading →

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App to Help Students Study Takes First Prize in College Shark Tank Competition

Posted on April 2, 2015 by Jacqueline Smith ’15

On Thursday, March 26, the College of the Holy Cross hosted its third annual “Shark Tank” competition, based on the popular television show. Participating students created a product or service and pitched the idea to a panel of expert judges. … Continue reading →

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