Monthly Archives: April 2016

‘Holy Cross honors Rev. Kuzniewski with field dedication’

Posted on April 29, 2016 by Holy Cross in the News

Last Friday during halftime at the Holy Cross vs. Boston University men’s lacrosse game, the College of the Holy Cross dedicated Holy Cross Field, home of the men’s and women’s lacrosse teams and the football team’s practice facility, to Rev. … Continue reading →

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Photo Gallery: Dinand Library’s Exterior Spaces Are Reenergized with Art, Rooftop Garden

Posted on April 28, 2016 by Evangelia Stefanakos

The exterior of Dinand Library has seen many new changes this year, including the construction of a rooftop garden and the addition of two art installations in the library’s exterior spaces. The garden is now open for use and a … Continue reading →

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Data: Holy Cross Grads Highly Employable, Happy

Posted on April 27, 2016 by Richard Phelps

Next time you’re asked the snarky question, “So, what are you going to do with that liberal arts degree, teach?,” just point to research conducted recently by the National Association of Colleges & Employers. Turns out liberal arts’ degree holders … Continue reading →

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Spring Weekend is Coming: CAB to Host Series of Events for Spring Weekend 2016

Posted on April 27, 2016 by Emma Collins '16

Classes are almost over and the school year is winding down. That means it’s time for Spring Weekend, May 5–9. Thursday, May 5 Spring Weekend Kickoff Kimball Main Dining Room, 4–8 p.m. This year’s theme is “Holy Cross Olympics.” Get … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Football to Play in Historic Yankee Stadium

Posted on April 26, 2016 by Bridget Campolettano

On November 12, 2016, the Holy Cross Crusaders will host the Fordham Rams in Yankee Stadium as the two teams compete for the Ram-Crusader Cup. Alumni, friends, students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to support the Crusaders at what is … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Alumna Among Those Intended for Appointment to Key White House Administration Positions

Posted on April 25, 2016 by Emma Collins '16

President Obama announced his intent to appoint several administration positions to the White House Commission on Enhancing National Cybersecurity earlier this month, including College of the Holy Cross alumna Mary Agnes “Maggie” Wilderotter, a member of the Class of 1977. … Continue reading →

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‘Major in Anything…Succeed in Business’

Posted on April 25, 2016 by College of the Holy Cross

https://youtu.be/croBbNbRutE At first, the first year student from New York City was thinking of majoring in psychology, then he turned his attention to economics. Later on, he considered political science. Finally, Gabe Fernandez admitted to himself that he had no … Continue reading →

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‘Why the New $20 Bill Matters’

Posted on April 25, 2016 by Holy Cross in the News

In a recent blog post for The Huffington Post, Edward O’Donnell, associate professor of history at the College of the Holy Cross, discusses why it’s a good thing that Harriet Tubman will be the new face of the $20 bill. … Continue reading →

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Men’s Lacrosse Earns First Patriot League Tournament Bid With Win Over BU

Posted on April 23, 2016 by College of the Holy Cross

Senior captain Michael Ortlieb, of Newport Beach, Calif., led the Crusaders with 11 saves in front of a crowd of 2,218, as the Holy Cross men’s lacrosse team defeated Boston University, 11-7 on April 22. With the victory, the Crusaders … Continue reading →

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23rd Annual Sulski Memorial Lecture Explores the ‘Shape of Space’

Posted on April 22, 2016 by College of the Holy Cross

Tom Cecil, professor of mathematics, remembers Leonard Sulski as a demanding, no-nonsense math professor at Holy Cross, a teacher who loved his students and was dedicated to them, and one who served as a role model and an inspiration for … Continue reading →

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Cantor Art Gallery Will Feature Work of Senior Art Majors in the Exhibition ‘Amalgam’

Posted on April 22, 2016 by College of the Holy Cross

The Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Art Gallery at the College of the Holy Cross will show the work of graduating senior visual arts majors in the exhibition “Amalgam,” which will be exhibited from Thursday, April 28 through Friday, May … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Academic Conference to Showcase Student Work

Posted on April 22, 2016 by Evangelia Stefanakos

As the academic year comes to an end, the College of the Holy Cross will celebrate the great and varied work accomplished by its students at the annual Academic Conference taking place across campus from April 27 through April 30. The four-day conference gives students from all class years the opportunity to present the results of their independent research and course work done in a variety of environments—from campus classrooms and libraries to within the Worcester community; from research labs and study abroad locations to art studios and field sites. Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Athletic Teams Post Perfect Score on NCAA Progress Report

Posted on April 21, 2016 by Holy Cross in the News

Eleven College of the Holy Cross teams achieved a perfect score of 1,000 in the recently released NCAA’s Academic Progress Rate (APR), which measures academic performance among Division I programs. All 11 teams had a perfect multi-year APR score (based … Continue reading →

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PayScale Ranks Holy Cross No. 8 Best Value Liberal Arts College

Posted on April 21, 2016 by

The College of the Holy Cross is among the top best value liberal arts colleges in the country, according to PayScale’s 2016 College Return on Investment Report. The online salary information company ranked Holy Cross eighth in the list of … Continue reading →

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Students Organize 19th Annual Holy Cross Cares Day

Posted on April 20, 2016 by Emma Collins '16

Hundreds of students accompanied by faculty and staff from the College of the Holy Cross will participate in the 19th annual Holy Cross Cares Day on Saturday, April 23. Service activities planned for the volunteers include painting, raking and picking … Continue reading →

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The College of the Holy Cross Celebrates 40 Years with Abby’s House with “Spring-Tacular” Event

Posted on April 20, 2016 by Jessica Kennedy

The College of the Holy Cross and Abby’s House, an organization that serves the needs of low-income and battered women and their children in Worcester, will celebrate their 40-year relationship on Tuesday, April 26, from 6-9 p.m. at the Hogan … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross’ Give Purple Challenge Highlighted for its Success

Posted on April 20, 2016 by Holy Cross in the News

“It took just 43 hours for the College of the Holy Cross to raise nearly $2 million,” a recent Washington Post article begins. The article discusses the increase in crowdsource fundraising campaigns at colleges and universities, shining a spotlight on … Continue reading →

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Third Eye Blind to Headline Spring Concert at Holy Cross

Posted on April 20, 2016 by College of the Holy Cross

Contemporary rock band Third Eye Blind will headline the 2016 Spring Concert at the College of the Holy Cross on May 7 at 4:30 p.m. on Freshman Field, located between the football stadium and the softball field. Formed in San … Continue reading →

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Photo Gallery: Accepted Students Learn More About Holy Cross at Open House

Posted on April 20, 2016 by College of the Holy Cross

On April 17, accepted students of the class of 2020 visited Mount St. James to explore the campus and learn more about the many academic, spiritual, social and athletic opportunities that Holy Cross has to offer. The perfect spring day … Continue reading →

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Video: Holy Cross A Capella Group Takes Home First Place in Worcester A Capella Competition

Posted on April 18, 2016 by Holy Cross in the News

Holy Cross’ Fools on the Hill recently won WEC’appella, an a capella competition between eight a cappella groups from local high schools and colleges; the win was recently featured in an article by the Telegram & Gazette. The competition, which … Continue reading →

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