Monthly Archives: April 2016

Holy Cross Community Members Ready to Race the 120th Boston Marathon

Posted on April 18, 2016 by Jessica Kennedy

Today, Holy Cross students, staff, and alumni are off and running the 120th Boston Marathon. Many runners have raised funds for organizations they feel deeply connected to, exemplifying the Holy Cross commitment to being men and women for and with … Continue reading →

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Dos Estudiantes de Holy Cross Reflejan Sobre Su Viaje a la República Dominicana

Posted on April 18, 2016 by Evangelia Stefanakos

Durante las vacaciones de la primavera, 25 estudiantes viajaron a la República Dominicana con Rosa Carrasquillo, una profesora adjunta en College of the Holy Cross, como parte de su clase, “Raza e Identidad.” La clase de historia está dada completamente … Continue reading →

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‘Sea change: Holy Cross show looks at our impact on nature’

Posted on April 15, 2016 by Holy Cross in the News

A recent article in the Telegram & Gazette detailed how Alexa Horochowski’s “Club Disminución,” the current exhibit in the Cantor Art Gallery, is wowing the Holy Cross community. The artwork, some of which was created with three-dimensional videos, captivated gallery … Continue reading →

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‘A Jookin’ Jam Session with Lil Buck, Cristina Pato & Friends’ Brings Renowned Artist Collaboration to Holy Cross

Posted on April 15, 2016 by Evangelia Stefanakos

“Become More: Campaign for the Future of Holy Cross” will kick off with a weekend of celebrations, headlined by international dance phenomenon Lil Buck on April 29 in the Dinand Library Main Reading Room at 8 p.m. The special collaboration, … Continue reading →

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Marshall Memorial Grants Support Holy Cross Student Projects to Improve the Worcester Community

Posted on April 15, 2016 by Emma Collins '16

This year, 17 students were awarded Marshall Memorial Grants through the Marshall Memorial Fund. Each semester the fund awards grants typically ranging from $200-$500 on a competitive basis for service, research, and community-based learning projects that are of academic benefit to … Continue reading →

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14 Holy Cross Teams Receive NCAA Public Recognition Awards

Posted on April 14, 2016 by College of the Holy Cross

Fourteen College of the Holy Cross varsity athletic teams have received Division I Academic Progress Rate (APR) public recognition awards from the NCAA. These teams posted multi-year APR scores in the top 10 percent of all squads in their respective … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Hockey Player Awarded Hines Unsung Hero Award

Posted on April 11, 2016 by College of the Holy Cross

College of the Holy Cross men’s ice hockey senior forward Matt Vidal has been named the 2016 Derek Hines Unsung Hero Award winner, announced tonight by the Hockey Commissioners Association (HCA), at the Frozen Four in Tampa, Fla. Vidal is … Continue reading →

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Kentucky’s Tyler Ulis Wins Bob Cousy Award Sponsored by Holy Cross

Posted on April 8, 2016 by Bridget Campolettano

University of Kentucky sophomore Tyler Ulis was named the Bob Cousy Point Guard of the Year in a season where he set a school record for assists average (7.0) in a single season. Named for Hall of Famer and former … Continue reading →

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Photo Gallery, Video: Obama Advisor Broderick Johnson ’78 Speaks on ‘My Brother’s Keeper,’ Other White House Initiatives

Posted on April 8, 2016 by Danielle Kane

  College of the Holy Cross alumnus Broderick Johnson ’78 returned to campus March 30 to discuss his work on behalf of President Obama as assistant to the president, Cabinet secretary and chair of the My Brother’s Keeper Task Force. … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Professor Examines ‘Why Egyptians have mobilized against public sexual violence’

Posted on April 7, 2016 by Holy Cross in the News

In a recent blog post for The Washington Post’s “The Monkey Cage,” Vickie Langohr, associate professor of political science at the College of the Holy Cross, discusses Egyptian activism against public sexual violence, or PSV. Launched in 2012, young activists, … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Men’s Hockey Makes History: 10 Years Later

Posted on April 7, 2016 by Holy Cross in the News

On March 23, 2006, the College of the Holy Cross’ men’s ice hockey team made history with their defeat of No. 1 seed Minnesota. Only 53 seconds into overtime, Tyler McGregor ’06, now a fourth-year orthopedic surgery resident in Michigan, … Continue reading →

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Working for Worcester to be Held April 16

Posted on April 7, 2016 by Jessica Kennedy

On Saturday, April 16, more than 1,000 volunteers will renovate 18 community recreation sites during the fourth annual city-wide build day organized by Working for Worcester. Since its founding in 2012, Working for Worcester has mobilized roughly 2,500 volunteers and … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross to Host Conference on Future of Scholarship on the Quran

Posted on April 7, 2016 by Danielle Kane

The College of the Holy Cross will hold a conference titled “The Future of Scholarship on the Quran” on April 9 and 10. Ingrid Mattson, Muslim scholar and interfaith activist, will offer the keynote address, “Don’t Frown and Turn Away: … Continue reading →

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Softball Player is Awarded Two Scholarships for Leadership and Achievement

Posted on April 6, 2016 by College of the Holy Cross

Varsity softball player Taylor Moss ’18, whose father was one of the firefighters who responded to the attacks on Sept. 11 in New York City, received scholarships from The National Law Enforcement and Firefighters Children’s Foundation (NLEAFCF), and Families of … Continue reading →

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Connecting the Classroom to the Primaries, Political Science Faculty Weigh In

Posted on April 6, 2016 by College of the Holy Cross

As the presidential primary season continues, members of the Holy Cross political science department have been lending their expertise to various media outlets, providing a historical context to the political events of today. Donald Brand, professor, and Daniel Klinghard, associate … Continue reading →

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Assistant Dean and Director of Student Involvement Recognized for Her Commitment to Holy Cross Students

Posted on April 6, 2016 by Evangelia Stefanakos

Since joining the division of student affairs in 2001, Brenda Hounsell Sullivan, assistant dean and director of student involvement, has made progressive and innovative strides in her field, which have earned her  many awards throughout her career. Most recently, Hounsell … Continue reading →

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Washington Semester Award Winner to Present Lecture on Iran’s Nuclear Deal

Posted on April 4, 2016 by Jessica Kennedy

The Center for Interdisciplinary Studies at the College of the Holy Cross has selected Ryan Foley ’17, an economics major from Springfield, Mass., as the 2015 Fall semester’s Maurizio Vannicelli Semester Away Program award recipient. Foley will present a lecture … Continue reading →

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Seelos Film Series Highlighted in Worcester’s Movie Scene

Posted on April 1, 2016 by Holy Cross in the News

According to a recent piece in Worcester Magazine, Charles Baker, associate professor emeritus of French at Holy Cross, would hold a title in the “Worcester Book of Records” for his estimated 2,600 movie screenings for Holy Cross students and the … Continue reading →

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Concert, lecture to feature Byzantine chants for Passion Week

Posted on April 1, 2016 by Danielle Kane

The vocal ensemble Psaltikon will perform “Six Days before the Passover: A Concert of Byzantine Chant for Passion Week” at the College of the Holy Cross at 8 p.m., Thursday, April 21 in Brooks Concert Hall. Psaltikon’s founder and director, … Continue reading →

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‘The NCAA Final Four Ranked by Academic Performance’

Posted on April 1, 2016 by Holy Cross in the News

According to a recent article on Time.com, if the NCAA men’s basketball tournament was determined by performance in the classroom, Holy Cross would be crowned the national champions. The ranking, compiled by Washington think tank New America, begins with each … Continue reading →

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