Monthly Archives: December 2015

Holy Cross Spanish Professor Encourages Interactive Creativity in the Classroom and Beyond

Posted on December 19, 2015 by Emma Collins '16

Last spring, the Spanish department at the College of the Holy Cross offered a unique opportunity for students interested in exploring and experimenting with core components of cinematographic production. The interactive and highly involved course titled “¡Acción! Filmmaking in Spanish,” … Continue reading →

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Video, Photo Gallery: Holy Cross Wishes You a Merry and Peaceful Christmas

Posted on December 18, 2015 by College of the Holy Cross

From the music of the College Choir and Chamber Orchestra filling the chapel, to students laughing over gingerbread houses, the sights and sounds of Christmas are apparent across the Holy Cross campus. As we reflect on all that we have … Continue reading →

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2015: Year in Review

Posted on December 18, 2015 by
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Kiplinger’s Ranks Holy Cross No. 29 ‘Best Value’ Liberal Arts College

Posted on December 16, 2015 by College of the Holy Cross

Kiplinger’s Personal Finance magazine has ranked the College of the Holy Cross No. 29 among all liberal arts colleges and No. 48 overall among all colleges in the country in its annual list of 100 best values in colleges for … Continue reading →

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Worcester Mayor Announces Rivalry Day in Support of Holy Cross vs. Boston University

Posted on December 16, 2015 by College of the Holy Cross

Mayor Joseph M. Petty announced today that Dec. 30, 2015, is Rivalry Day in the City of Worcester. Boston University travels into Worcester to face the Holy Cross men’s basketball team in a battle for the Turnpike Trophy at 7:05 … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Professor to be Featured in CSPAN’s ‘Cities Tour’ of Worcester

Posted on December 15, 2015 by Cristal Steuer

The City of Worcester will be featured on C-SPAN’s “Cities Tour” Saturday, Dec. 19 and Sunday, Dec. 20. As part of the “Cities Tour,” C-SPAN travels to mid-size cities across the country and features select history and literary life in … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Appoints Two to Administrative Posts

Posted on December 14, 2015 by Emma Collins '16

Rev. Philip L. Boroughs, S.J, president of the College of the Holy Cross, has announced the hiring of two new senior administrators at the College. Attorney Elizabeth Small will serve as the new general counsel, and attorney Elizabeth Canning will … Continue reading →

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Food Recovery Network Chapter at Holy Cross Donates Leftover Food to Help Those In Need

Posted on December 11, 2015 by Holy Cross in the News

The College of the Holy Cross’ Food Recovery Network program was featured in the Telegram & Gazette. The newly established Holy Cross chapter joins 150 colleges and universities around the county fighting back against food waste. According to the Telegram … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Alumnus Dan Shaughnessy ’75 Wins Baseball’s J.G. Taylor Spink Award

Posted on December 10, 2015 by Holy Cross in the News

“Shaughnessy is headed for the Baseball Hall of Fame,” the Boston Globe reported on Dan Shaughnessy, a College of the Holy Cross English major, a member of the class of 1975, and an award-winning sports columnist for the Boston Globe. … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Receives Funding to Renew Competitive Grant for Women in the Sciences

Posted on December 10, 2015 by Emma Collins '16

The College of the Holy Cross has received a major grant from the Henry Luce Foundation in the amount of $218,722 to continue the competitive Clare Boothe Luce Program at the College, which encourages women undergraduates to major in the … Continue reading →

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Administrators to Serve Midnight Breakfast to Students During Finals Week

Posted on December 9, 2015 by Emma Collins '16

As fall semester draws to a close with finals fast approaching, the College of the Holy Cross offers a chance for students to take a break from late-night study sessions and refuel at midnight breakfast. Administrators at the College —including … Continue reading →

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‘Working for Worcester Announces 2016 Projects’

Posted on December 7, 2015 by Holy Cross in the News

“A charity group run by college students plans to complete more than a dozen community service projects around the city next spring,” the Telegram & Gazette reported in a recent article covering the projected goals of Working for Worcester. Founded … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Students Celebrate Thanksgiving in Spain

Posted on December 4, 2015 by Holy Cross in the News

While abroad, Holy Cross students bring small pieces of home with them and build their own traditions with new friends — an experience that holds especially true for the students studying in Coruña, one of the three study abroad sites … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Professor Weighs in on David Price’s $217 Million Red Sox Signing

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

Robert Baumann, associate professor of economics at the College of the Holy Cross, spoke with Marketplace about left-handed pitcher David Price signing with the Boston Red Sox for a staggering $217 million, when the average baseball club is worth $1.2 … Continue reading →

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‘Amanda Belichick Finds Bliss as Holy Cross Coach’

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

Amanda Belichick, daughter of New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick, is “making a name for herself as head coach of the women’s lacrosse team at Holy Cross,” according to the Boston Herald. A graduate of Wesleyan with a degree in … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Students Experience the Vibrant Culture of Bali Through Music and Dance

Posted on December 2, 2015 by Kelly Ethier

I Nyoman Winda, visiting fellow in Balinese music at Holy Cross, wants you to visit Bali. The composer/musician probably doesn’t need to do a lot of convincing to get you to the popular Indonesian island, but in order to seal … Continue reading →

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Crusaders to Bench for a Cure on Dec. 11

Posted on December 2, 2015 by College of the Holy Cross

The eighth annual Benching for Breast Cancer fundraising event will take place on Friday, Dec. 11, at 5:30 p.m. in the Hart Center varsity weight room at the College of the Holy Cross. Registration costs $10 and will start at … Continue reading →

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Athletics to Honor 2005-06 Team that Delivered Biggest Upset in NCAA Hockey History

Posted on December 1, 2015 by College of the Holy Cross

The Holy Cross men’s hockey team, which is celebrating its 50th Anniversary season this year, is holding its Alumni Weekend on Friday and Saturday, Dec. 4-5. As part of the festivities the program will be honoring the 10th anniversary of … Continue reading →

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