Monthly Archives: January 2017

Shaun King to Deliver Social Justice Keynote Address at Holy Cross

Posted on January 31, 2017 by Jessica Kennedy

On Tuesday, Feb. 7, Shaun King, senior justice writer for the New York Daily News and political commentator for The Young Turks, will give a keynote speech titled “Civil Rights Today” as part of Black History Month at Holy Cross. … Continue reading →

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Religious Studies Professor Connects Bible Passages to Refugee Ban

Posted on January 31, 2017 by College of the Holy Cross

Days into President Trump’s executive order placing a stay on refugees, Mathew Schmalz, associate professor of religious studies, says the Bible affirms — strongly and unequivocally — our obligation to treat strangers with dignity and hospitality. Read the whole article … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross President Responds to Recent Executive Orders on Immigration

Posted on January 31, 2017 by College of the Holy Cross

In light of the recent executive orders issued by President Trump, Rev. Philip L. Boroughs, S.J., president of the College of the Holy Cross, has spoken out in support of all members of the Holy Cross community, especially those directly … Continue reading →

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Working Writers Series Kicks Off Spring Semester with Nonfiction Writer Jerald Walker

Posted on January 30, 2017 by Kelsey Littlefield '17

The Working Writers Series events, which are sponsored by the English department’s Creative Writing Program, will present readings from the following writers throughout the semester. All events will take place in the Rehm Library in Smith Hall (unless otherwise noted) … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Music Department Announces the Spring 2017 Concert Series

Posted on January 30, 2017 by Kelsey Littlefield '17

The College of the Holy Cross music department will kick off its spring concert series on Tuesday, Jan. 31 at 8 p.m. in Brooks Concert Hall with artist-in-residence Saul Bitrán’s Cuarteto Latinoamericano: “Tribute to the Americas.” Cuarteto Latinoamericano is one … Continue reading →

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Alternate College Theatre Presents the Musical Update of ‘Little Shop of Horrors’

Posted on January 30, 2017 by Kelsey Littlefield '17

The College of the Holy Cross’ student run Alternate College Theatre (ACT) will present “Little Shop of Horrors,” with music by Alan Menken, with book and lyrics by Howard Ashman and directed by alumna Julia McCarthy ’15, who previously staged … Continue reading →

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2017 Bob Cousy Award Watch List Narrowed to 10 Finalists

Posted on January 30, 2017 by Bridget Campolettano

The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame announced today the 10 watch list finalists for the 2017 Bob Cousy Point Guard of the Year Award presented by College of the Holy Cross. Named after Hall of Famer and former Boston … Continue reading →

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‘Holy Cross, Assumption students head to DC March for Life’

Posted on January 27, 2017 by Holy Cross in the News

Three Holy Cross students taking part in the annual March for Life in Washington, D.C. sat down with the Telegram & Gazette to discuss the pro-life cause, the overlaps between the recent Women’s March and the March for Life, and … Continue reading →

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Homeboy Industries Founder Fr. Boyle to Speak on Gang Intervention

Posted on January 25, 2017 by College of the Holy Cross

Rev. Gregory Boyle, S.J., founder and executive director of Homeboy Industries, the largest gang intervention, rehabilitation and re-entry program in the world, will speak at the College of the Holy Cross on Monday, Feb. 6 at 7:30 p.m. in the … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Events to Focus on Forgotten Ethics in Food Movements

Posted on January 25, 2017 by College of the Holy Cross

The College of the Holy Cross will host three events in February to highlight the ethical issues around two popular food movements, locally-sourced foods and Meatless Mondays. Margaret Gray, author of “Labor and the Locavore: The Making of a Comprehensive … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Community Gathers as ‘One Human Family’ At Multifaith Prayer

Posted on January 25, 2017 by Evangelia Stefanakos

Judaism, Buddhism, Islam, Unitarianism, Agnosticism, Christianity — these were just a few of the traditions and identities present among the large gathering of College of the Holy Cross community members that filled Mary Chapel on Jan. 24, the first official … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross History Professor Rev. Thomas W. Worcester, S.J., Named President of Regis College

Posted on January 25, 2017 by Jessica Kennedy

Rev. Thomas Worcester, S.J., professor of history at the College of the Holy Cross, will become the 11th president of Regis College, the Jesuit Faculty of Theology at the University of Toronto (UofT), and one of North America’s Roman Catholic … Continue reading →

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Digging into DNA: Biology Professor Wins $780K NSF Award for Genetics Research

Posted on January 24, 2017 by Evangelia Stefanakos

Geoffrey Findlay, assistant professor of biology at the College of the Holy Cross, has been awarded a National Science Foundation (NSF) CAREER award for the amount of $780,902 through 2021. The award is given through the Faculty Early Career Development … Continue reading →

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Latin American Artists Showcase Contemporary Work at Holy Cross’ Cantor Art Gallery

Posted on January 23, 2017 by College of the Holy Cross

The Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Art Gallery at the College of the Holy Cross will present the work of ten Latin American artists in the exhibition “Last Frontier: The Subjectivity of Territory” from Wednesday, January 25 through Friday, April … Continue reading →

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Sō Percussion Explores Gun Violence Through Multigenre Performance

Posted on January 23, 2017 by Jessica Kennedy

On Thursday, Feb. 9, Sō Percussion, a leading American percussion ensemble renowned for its incisive interpretations of modern repertoire and large-scale original works, will perform its latest work “A Gun Show” at the College of the Holy Cross. The performance … Continue reading →

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English Professor to Premiere Off-Broadway Production

Posted on January 20, 2017 by Bridget Campolettano

How do people respond to an encounter with the unfamiliar? This is the idea that Leila Philip, professor of English, explores on stage with “Cardiff,” which premieres on January 25 at The Duplex in New York City. “Cardiff” is based … Continue reading →

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Political Perspective: Holy Cross Faculty Discuss Washington, D.C. March and Obama’s Presidency

Posted on January 19, 2017 by Jessica Kennedy

On the eve of the transfer of presidential power, Selina Gallo-Cruz, assistant professor of sociology, discusses the motivation behind Saturday’s March in Washington. And professors of political science Daniel Klinghard and Donald Brand reflect on the impact of Barack Obama’s presidency … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross’ Spring 2017 Seelos Film Series

Posted on January 18, 2017 by College of the Holy Cross

The College of the Holy Cross will be featuring the following films in Seelos Theater this spring. All films are free and open to the public. “Hell or High Water” Wed., Jan. 25: Showings at 3 and 8 p.m. Rated … Continue reading →

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Associate Dean Earns Recognition for Innovative Work in Student Wellbeing

Posted on January 13, 2017 by Evangelia Stefanakos

For Neal Lipsitz, associate dean for student development, working with students is the best part of his job. “Being able to establish trusting relationships with students who are sometimes struggling, being invited to help them, and to see their growth … Continue reading →

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For the Love of Toys: Alumna and Holy Cross Faculty Focus on the Importance of Play

Posted on January 11, 2017 by Holy Cross Magazine

Jean Butler ’88, an economics major at the College and current executive director of the Toy Industry Foundation, is on a mission to put toys in the hands of kids in need worldwide. The Foundation believes — and research shows … Continue reading →

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