Monthly Archives: March 2016

Holy Cross Honors Six Employees for Outstanding Service

Posted on March 31, 2016 by Jessica Kennedy

Six employees of the College of the Holy Cross have received 2015 Claire B. Burns Awards. The awards program, now in its 18th year, was established and endowed in 1997 by Donald J. Burns ’49 in honor of his wife, Claire, … Continue reading →

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ArtsWorcester’s 12th Annual College Show Exhibits Holy Cross Student Artwork

Posted on March 31, 2016 by College of the Holy Cross

Ten Holy Cross students participated in ArtsWorcester’s 12th annual College Show, which exhibited the artwork of students from the Worcester-area colleges and universities, and ran from Feb. 5 – 26. The juror for this year’s show, Kristina Durocher, director of … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross to Host 44th Annual Classics Day for High School Students

Posted on March 31, 2016 by Emma Collins '16

The College of the Holy Cross will hold its 44th annual Classics Day on Thursday, April 7. 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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Boston Gay Men’s Chorus to Perform on April 2

Posted on March 30, 2016 by Bridget Campolettano

On Saturday, April 2, the College of the Holy Cross will host a performance by the Boston Gay Men’s Chorus (BGMC) in the main reading room of Dinand Library. The concert, which will be followed by a Q&A with the … Continue reading →

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Legendary Career of Bob Cousy ’50 highlighted in CBS Sports Video

Posted on March 30, 2016 by Holy Cross in the News

Holy Cross basketball legend Bob Cousy ’50 was featured in a recent video by CBS Sports. Cousy, who was called the “Houdini of the Hardwood” by sports writers, is considered by many to be the best playmaker ever. The video … Continue reading →

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Oxfam International Director to Speak at Holy Cross on Economic Inequality

Posted on March 30, 2016 by Danielle Kane

Winnie Byanyima, the executive director of Oxfam International, will visit the College of the Holy Cross to deliver a lecture titled “Building a Better World: A More Human Economy” on Friday, April 8 at 4:30 p.m. in Rehm Library. The … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Announces Faculty Promotions

Posted on March 24, 2016 by College of the Holy Cross

The following members of the College of the Holy Cross faculty have been promoted to the rank of associate professor with tenure. Florencia K. Anggoro, of the psychology department, earned her B.A. in Psychology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and … Continue reading →

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Jon Favreau ’03 and Bill Simmons ’92 discuss basketball, politics

Posted on March 23, 2016 by Holy Cross in the News

In a recent episode of “The Bill Simmons Podcast” featuring popular sports writer Bill Simmons ’92 and former director of speechwriting for President Barack Obama Jon Favreau ’03, the Holy Cross alumni talked hoops and the horrors of today’s political … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Sophomore Helps Students Download Happiness With ‘Chin Up!’ App

Posted on March 22, 2016 by Holy Cross in the News

In a recent article by BostInno, computer science major Anthony Saltarelli ’18 discusses his new app, “Chin Up!”, designed to allow users from different colleges campuses and communities to post anonymous encouraging messages to their peers. Saltarelli and fellow cofounder … Continue reading →

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245 Students Participate in Service Projects During Spring Break

Posted on March 21, 2016 by Emma Collins '16

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Holy Cross Supports Men’s Basketball During Historic NCAA Tournament Run

Posted on March 18, 2016 by Jessica McCaughey

Fresh off their first NCAA Tournament victory since 1953 and five consecutive wins on the road, the Holy Cross men’s basketball team was defeated by top-seeded Oregon. The Crusaders earned an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament after becoming the … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Theatre Department Presents William Shakespeare’s Famous Tragedy ‘Hamlet’

Posted on March 18, 2016 by Emma Collins '16

The College of the Holy Cross theatre department will present their modern-dress production of William Shakespeare’s “Hamlet,” directed by Edward Isser, professor and chair of the department, on April 13, 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, and 23 at 8 p.m. … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Announces Holy Week and Easter Services

Posted on March 18, 2016 by College of the Holy Cross

March 24 Holy Thursday Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper, 7 p.m., Mary Chapel The Easter Triduum begins with the Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper which celebrates the institution of the Eucharist and the priesthood, as well as Jesus’ … Continue reading →

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Career Mentorship Day Inspires Holy Cross Men’s Lacrosse Team and Alumni

Posted on March 17, 2016 by Emma Collins '16

This article ran in the March issue of Connections, an online publication of the Associations of Jesuit Colleges and Universities. In late January, the men’s lacrosse team at the College of the Holy Cross traveled to New York City … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Alumnus and Obama Advisor to Speak on ‘My Brother’s Keeper’

Posted on March 17, 2016 by Danielle Kane

College of the Holy Cross alumnus Broderick Johnson ’78, who serves in the Obama administration as assistant to the president and Cabinet secretary, will speak at the College on Wednesday, March 30 at 4:30 p.m. in Rehm Library. In his … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Professor Reflects on Pope Francis’ Fourth Year

Posted on March 17, 2016 by Holy Cross in the News

March 13th marked Pope Francis’ fourth year as bishop of Rome, “and pastor of the world,” Rev. Thomas Worcester S.J., professor of history at the College of the Holy Cross, reported for the Huffington Post. “His first three years have … Continue reading →

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Crusaders Move On to NCAA Tournament First Round With 59-55 Victory Over Southern

Posted on March 16, 2016 by College of the Holy Cross

Holy Cross junior guard Robert Champion, of Charlotte, N.C., scored a game-high 19 points on 6-of-8 shooting to help lead the Holy Cross men’s basketball team to a 59-55 victory over Southern in NCAA Tournament First Four action on March … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Political Expert Says a Brokered Convention Won’t Stop Trump

Posted on March 16, 2016 by Holy Cross in the News

Daniel Klinghard, associate professor of political science, warns that those who oppose Trump should not count on a brokered convention in his recent op-ed published in Fortune. Klinghard’s op-ed recommends that “nervous Republicans and giddy journalists” depending on a brokered … Continue reading →

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Video: Professor James Kee Gives Annual Rodino Lecture on the Liberal Arts

Posted on March 16, 2016 by Evangelia Stefanakos

Rehm Library was filled with faculty, staff, students and alumni who gathered to hear this year’s Richard Rodino Lecture on the Aims of the Liberal Arts given by James Kee, professor of English at the College. His lecture, titled “Waiting … Continue reading →

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Ambassador and Alumnus Harry Thomas ’78 Will Deliver 2016 Commencement Address

Posted on March 16, 2016 by Ellen Ryder

The Honorable Harry K. Thomas Jr. ’78, the United States Ambassador to the Republic of Zimbabwe and recipient of many honors from the State Department during his 32-year diplomatic career, will receive an honorary degree from the College of the … Continue reading →

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