Monthly Archives: March 2017

Holy Cross Hosts First Women in Science Day for Female High School Students, Undergraduates

Posted on March 30, 2017 by College of the Holy Cross

More than 200 young women filled the atrium of the Integrated Science Complex on Saturday, March 25, to attend Holy Cross’ inaugural Women in Science Day. The day-long event for young women from both Worcester high schools and Holy Cross … Continue reading →

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Concerto Written for Yo-Yo Ma by Holy Cross’ Osvaldo Golijov Has Its Album Debut

Posted on March 30, 2017 by Holy Cross in the News

Osvaldo Golijov, the Loyola Professor of Music in the music department at the College of the Holy Cross, who NPR calls “one of today’s most popular composers,” wrote the cello concerto “Azul” for world renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma in 2006. … Continue reading →

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Visual Arts Lecturer Creates ‘The art exhibit we all need right now’

Posted on March 30, 2017 by Holy Cross in the News

The creativity of a child and fond memories of building forts during childhood are some of the inspirations behind “Hideout,” a recent installation at the Boston Children’s Museum by Amy Archambault ’08, lecturer in the visual arts department and Millard … Continue reading →

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Photos: 10 Gorgeous Photos of Holy Cross

Posted on March 30, 2017 by Evangelia Stefanakos

From the rising towers and ivy covered walls of Fenwick Hall to the manicured hills and winding walkways surrounding St. Joseph’s Memorial Chapel, the College of the Holy Cross campus is breathtaking. And we’re not the only ones who think … Continue reading →

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Photo Gallery: Luth Athletic Complex Construction and Renovation Rolls Along

Posted on March 29, 2017 by College of the Holy Cross

Spring is now under way and extensive progress continues to be made on the expansion and renovation of the Luth Athletic Complex. Construction crews have been busy at work on the facility which will be the cornerstone of Holy Cross’ … Continue reading →

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Eleven Holy Cross Faculty Members Receive Tenure in 2017

Posted on March 29, 2017 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. Alo C. Basu, of the psychology department, earned B.S. degrees in brain and cognitive sciences and in biology … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Chapel Artist Series to Feature Two Highly-Acclaimed Organists

Posted on March 28, 2017 by College of the Holy Cross

The College of the Holy Cross will present two organ concerts in its Chapel Artist Series this spring. Both concerts will be held in St. Joseph Memorial Chapel at 3 p.m. and are free and open to the public. Edoardo … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Theatre Department to Present ‘The Royal Family’

Posted on March 28, 2017 by College of the Holy Cross

The College of the Holy Cross theatre department will present “The Royal Family,” written by George S. Kaufman and Edna Ferber and directed by Steve Vineberg, Distinguished Professor of Arts and Humanities. The performances will be held in Fenwick Theatre, … Continue reading →

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‘70 years ago, Holy Cross won the NCAA tournament’

Posted on March 28, 2017 by Holy Cross in the News

On March 25, 1947, Holy Cross won the NCAA tournament — and exactly 70 years later, Boston.com invited fans to relive the excitement. With March Madness in full swing, the article looks back at the legendary win over Oklahoma that … Continue reading →

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Artists from Yo-Yo Ma’s Silkroad Ensemble Offer Powerful Reflection on the Syrian Crisis

Posted on March 27, 2017 by College of the Holy Cross

Arts Transcending Borders (ATB) at the College of the Holy Cross presents “Home Within,” an onstage collaboration between Syrian clarinetist and composer Kinan Azmeh, and Syrian-Armenian visual artist Kevork Mourad on Tuesday, April 4, 8 p.m. in Seelos Theatre. The … Continue reading →

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‘SPEAK: Kathak and Tap Unite’ Receives Its East Coast Premiere at Holy Cross

Posted on March 20, 2017 by College of the Holy Cross

Arts Transcending Borders (ATB) at the College of the Holy Cross presents “SPEAK: Kathak and Tap Unite,” a collaboration that brings together leading artists in kathak and tap dance, in its east coast premiere on Monday, March 27, at 8 … Continue reading →

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First-Year Student Named Winner of Holy Cross Shark Tank Competition

Posted on March 16, 2017 by Holy Cross in the News

Just three years ago, Paul Wiley ’20 founded PW Industries, which specializes in custom, handcrafted executive products and jewelry for the promotional products industry. Now, as his business is booming with customers like Lamborghini and the College of the Holy … Continue reading →

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No Major? No Problem: First-Year Students Learn It’s Never Too Early to Explore Business

Posted on March 15, 2017 by Evangelia Stefanakos

“Major in anything and succeed in business.” That’s the motto of the Ciocca Office of Entrepreneurial Studies (COES) Professional Program and Prebusiness Program, which connects Holy Cross’ liberal arts education to the marketplace. But what about first-year students who have … Continue reading →

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Important Winter Weather Notification – March 14, 2017

Posted on March 13, 2017 by College of the Holy Cross

Date: Wednesday, March 15, 2017 – 4:00 a.m. From: College of the Holy Cross The College will be open on Wednesday, March 15, 2017 and will resume normal operations effective 5 a.m. on Wednesday. Date: Monday, March 13, 2017 – … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross History Professor Comments on How President Trump’s Language Could Change Citizens’ Understanding of ‘Democracy’

Posted on March 9, 2017 by Holy Cross in the News

Cynthia Hooper, associate professor of history and director of Russian and Eastern European Studies at the College of the Holy Cross, is back in the news again with an op-ed published in Fortune. In her latest piece, Hooper argues how … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Faculty Member Offers Insight on the Shifting Relationship Between China and the Vatican

Posted on March 9, 2017 by Holy Cross in the News

Could the split between China and the Vatican be on the mend? Tom Landy, director of the Rev. Michael C. McFarland, S.J., Center for Religion, Ethics and Culture, and a lecturer in sociology and anthropology, discusses how a Sino-Vatican rapprochement … Continue reading →

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Final Five Candidates Announced for 2017 Bob Cousy Award

Posted on March 7, 2017 by Bridget Campolettano

The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame announced today the five 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 Celtic and … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Conference to Reframe History of Science in Middle East and North Africa Region

Posted on March 6, 2017 by College of the Holy Cross

Carla Nappi, associate professor of history and Canada Research Chair of Early Modern Studies at the University of British Columbia, will offer the keynote address at a conference titled “Globalization of Science in the Middle East and North Africa, 18th-20th … Continue reading →

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Professor Emeritus Comments on the Aging Process in Men

Posted on March 2, 2017 by Jessica Kennedy

Edward Thompson, professor emeritus of sociology at College of the Holy Cross, lent his knowledge on the aging process and the social worlds of older men to The Wall Street Journal in an article about the challenges faced by aging … Continue reading →

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Student Makes Headlines at CNN

Posted on March 2, 2017 by Rebecca Fater

Journalists are not typically the subject of a news story. But CNN student intern Ali Larkin ’18 made a newsworthy accomplishment when a piece she penned for the network last Thursday soared to one of the most widely-read website stories … Continue reading →

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