Monthly Archives: September 2020

Mulledy Name To Be Removed From Brooks-Mulledy Hall

Philip L. Boroughs, S.J., president of the College, announced in his fall address that Brooks-Mulledy Hall will now be known as Brooks Hall. “In the face of ongoing racial violence and the momentum of the Black Lives Matter movement, statues … Continue reading →

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Rev. James Martin, S.J. Joins Holy Cross Community to Discuss How to Cope During a Time of Crisis Using Ignatian Tools

Renowned Jesuit priest Rev. James Martin, S.J. joined the Holy Cross community on September 28 for a live webinar, “Ignatian Tools During a Time of Crisis,” which included a talk followed by a Q&A session. The event, hosted by the … Continue reading →

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What Is the Catholic Charismatic Faith? Holy Cross Religious Studies Professor Explains

When Judge Amy Coney Barrett was nominated as President Donald Trump’s pick to replace late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, media focus immediately turned to her reported membership in “People of Praise,” a nondenominational Christian charismatic community formed in … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Reaches Milestone in Construction of Center for Performing Arts

Last week, a small group gathered for the topping out ceremony to watch the final beam be placed atop the Prior Center for Performing Arts. This milestone marks significant progress on a structure that will be the heart of the … Continue reading →

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President Boroughs Announces Plan to Step Aside

The Rev. Philip L. Boroughs, S.J., president of the College of the Holy Cross, announced Tuesday that this academic year will be his last, ending a nine-year tenure marked by the largest fundraising campaign in school history, new buildings, and … Continue reading →

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English Professor and Boston Globe Contributing Columnist Reflects on the Power of Kindness During Coronavirus

As the pandemic continues to grow nationwide, another wave seems to also be surging: embracing kindness. Leila Philip, professor of English at Holy Cross and a contributing columnist for the Boston Globe’s Opinion section, recently penned a piece for the … Continue reading →

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Washington Monthly Ranks Holy Cross Among “Best Bang for the Buck” Colleges in the Northeast

The College of the Holy Cross has once again been recognized as one of the top colleges in the nation by Washington Monthly in the magazine’s “2020 College Guide and Rankings.” The annual ranking reflects the College’s “contribution to the … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Professor Spearheads Virtual Study Abroad for the College and Russian State University for the Humanities

When the 2020 Moscow Maymester was cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic, the 12 students who were scheduled to attend found themselves suddenly without their highly anticipated study abroad plans. But Olga Partan, associate professor of Russian and co-director and … Continue reading →

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HC Student Summer: Quetzali Gomez ’23

Quetzali Gomez ’23 Summer Plans: Intern, Beacon Place Hometown: Highwood, IL Major: Sociology and Spanish Summer Plans My summer internship was at a non-profit organization in Waukegan, Illinois, named Beacon Place. The organization offers support to students and families in … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Names Maia Lee-Chin ’21 as the College’s 2020-21 Fenwick Scholar

If you were to think of books that students in the six-to-eight-year-old range should be reading in school, the Iliad would likely not be on your list. But Homer’s Greek epic poem is exactly what the College’s newly appointed Fenwick … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Sociology Professor Reimagines Tourism Post-COVID via CNN Travel

The pandemic has drastically changed global travel, leading to the largest decrease in global emissions in history. How can we return to travelling the world one day, but make more sustainable choices while doing so, in order to continue the … Continue reading →

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Remote Fall Semester Begins at the College of the Holy Cross

On Tuesday, September 1, Holy Cross kicked off the fall semester with the first day of classes as the College began the year with all students engaging in remote learning. The College welcomed students, including the newest members of the … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Chaplains’ Office To Offer Livestreaming Mass Throughout the Fall Semester

Beginning Sunday, September 6, the Office of the College Chaplains will livestream Mass at 11:30 a.m. ET from St. Joseph Memorial Chapel. Throughout the semester, Mass with be livestreamed each Sunday at this time, including the upcoming Mass of the … Continue reading →

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