Monthly Archives: September 2015

A New Semester Welcomes Three New Faith Leaders to Holy Cross

Posted on September 30, 2015 by Kelly Ethier

The fall semester is well underway at the College of the Holy Cross, and the campus is full of excitement with the addition of new students, new faculty, and three new faith leaders welcomed to campus. Rev. William R. Campbell, … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Featured in U.S. News & World Report College Road Trip

Posted on September 30, 2015 by Holy Cross in the News

U.S. News & World Report’s “Central Massachusetts College Road Trip” visited the College of the Holy Cross Campus last September. The article, excerpted from U.S. News’ Best Colleges 2016 guidebook, took a look at what it’s like to attend the … Continue reading →

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Video: Holy Cross Faculty Offer Multidisciplinary Analysis of Pope’s Encyclical on Environment

Posted on September 30, 2015 by Danielle Kane

In advance of Pope Francis’ historic visit to the United States, a multidisciplinary panel of Holy Cross faculty shared their perspectives on his encyclical letter, “Laudato si’: On Care for Our Common Home,” released in May. The panel, speaking before … Continue reading →

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Photo Gallery: Fall Homecoming a Weekend of Recognition and Celebration

Posted on September 29, 2015 by Amy Kotsopoulos

Beautiful fall weather provided the perfect backdrop as alumni returned to campus during Homecoming weekend to reminisce, reconnect, and celebrate. The Holy Cross Alumni Association (HCAA) kicked off the weekend with its annual dinner on Friday evening. The highlight of … Continue reading →

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Malcolm Miller Added to Boston Celtics Training Camp Roster

Posted on September 29, 2015 by College of the Holy Cross

Former Holy Cross forward Malcolm Miller ’15 was one of four players signed by the Boston Celtics to complete their training camp roster, the team announced on Friday. The Celtics also signed guards Levi Randolph and Corey Walden, and forward … Continue reading →

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Video: Holy Cross Community Members Celebrate Pope’s Historic U.S. Visit

Posted on September 29, 2015 by Cristal Steuer

Pope Francis, the world’s first Jesuit pope, made an historic trip to the U.S. last week, stopping in Washington D.C, New York City and Philadelphia. To celebrate and honor the pontiff’s visit, members of the Holy Cross community traveled to … Continue reading →

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Two Senior Student-Athletes Excel in Athletic and Academic Arenas

Posted on September 29, 2015 by College of the Holy Cross

NAME Raquel Scott HOMETOWN Ridgewood, N.J. AREA OF STUDY Economics SPORT Women’s basketball NAME Sean Wilkinson HOMETOWN Ridgefield, Conn. AREA OF STUDY Biology SPORT Men’s lacrosse Raquel Scott ’16 and Sean Wilkinson ’16 have mastered the balance of being a … Continue reading →

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Photo Gallery: Contemplative Center Construction Progresses as Crews Lay Foundation

Posted on September 28, 2015 by

Five months after the groundbreaking, construction of the Thomas P. Joyce ’59 Contemplative Center is moving along briskly. A house and pool that occupied the 52-acre site atop a hill overlooking the Wachusett Reservoir in the town of West Boylston, … Continue reading →

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The Arts Take Center Stage at Holy Cross

Posted on September 28, 2015 by

The spotlight is shining brightly on the arts at Holy Cross. From musical performances to art exhibitions to theatre productions, the College will host a slew of events during the fall semester. “At Holy Cross, we see the arts as … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Community Members Make Headlines During Pope Francis’ U.S. Visit

Posted on September 23, 2015 by Cristal Steuer

With Pope Francis arriving in the U.S., members of the College of the Holy Cross community have been busy sharing their stories and expertise about the first Jesuit pontiff coming to the U.S. with national, regional and local media. Juniors … Continue reading →

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Disarmament Expert Paul Walker ’68 to Speak at Holy Cross on Abolition of Weapons of Mass Destruction

Posted on September 23, 2015 by Danielle Kane

Holy Cross alumnus Paul Walker ’68, an internationally acclaimed disarmament expert and activist, will give a lecture on the “Abolition of Weapons of Mass Destruction: Building a Secure and Sustainable World,” at the College of the Holy Cross, Monday, Sept. … Continue reading →

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‘Chaplain at Holy Cross Speaks of Love and Community at 9/11 Memorial Mass’

Posted on September 22, 2015 by Holy Cross in the News

Rev. Michael Rogers, S.J.’02, chaplain at the College of the Holy Cross, officiated the 9/11 Memorial Mass. Speaking with Charter TV3’s Worcester News Tonight, he remembers how, as a senior during the attacks, he went to the St. Joseph Memorial … Continue reading →

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‘High School is too old school’

Posted on September 22, 2015 by Holy Cross in the News

Jack Schneider, assistant professor of education at the College of the Holy Cross, discusses the reinvention of the American high school in American Public Media’s “Marketplace.” The article discusses the $50 million campaign “XQ: The Super School Project” launched by … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Wins 2015 CASE Educational Fundraising Award

Posted on September 21, 2015 by Emma Collins '16

The College of the Holy Cross is the winner of a 2015 Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) Educational Fundraising Award. The award honors superior fundraising programs at CASE member institutions across the country. Holy Cross received an … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Honors Five Alumni for Professional Achievement and Commitment to Service, Faith and Justice

Posted on September 21, 2015 by Cristal Steuer

The College of the Holy Cross has honored five alumni with the Sanctae Crucis Awards. The highest non-degree recognition bestowed by the College on a graduate, the annual awards are presented to alumni who are leaders in business, professional or … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross President to Attend Pope Francis’ Historic Address to Congress

Posted on September 18, 2015 by Cristal Steuer

At the invitation of Congressman Jim McGovern (MA-02), Rev. Philip L. Boroughs, S.J., president of the College of the Holy Cross, will attend Pope Francis’ unprecedented address to Congress on Sept. 24. It is the first time a pope will … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Is Top Contributor of Teach For America for 7th Year in a Row

Posted on September 18, 2015 by Evangelia Stefanakos

Following in the pattern of the last six years, the College of the Holy Cross is named among the top contributors to Teach for America for the seventh year in a row. Teach for America is a non-profit organization that … Continue reading →

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Author Sonya Huber to Give Reading in Working Writers Series

Posted on September 18, 2015 by Emma Collins '16

Sonya Huber, an author of several books of nonfiction and an associate professor of English at Fairfield University, will give a reading in the Working Writers Series on Sept. 24 at 7:30 p.m. in the Rehm Library, Smith Hall. The … Continue reading →

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Blog: Hoeschen ’17 Excited About One-on-One Tutorials During Study Abroad

Posted on September 18, 2015 by Jessica McCaughey

NAME Hildie Hoeschen ’17 HOMETOWN St. Paul, Minnesota AREAS OF STUDY Sociology major with premedical concentration WHERE SHE’S STUDYING Mansfield College, University of Oxford in Oxford, England WHY SHE CHOSE ENGLAND “I would have been thrilled to study anywhere in … Continue reading →

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Come Home to Holy Cross This Fall

Posted on September 17, 2015 by Bridget Campolettano

Fall Homecoming 2015 is Sept. 25-27, and the weekend promises a full schedule of events for alumni, friends, and family. Headlining the event this year will be the home opener for the football team, as they take on Patriot League … Continue reading →

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