Author Archives: College of the Holy Cross

Holy Cross Spring 2006 American Sign Language and Deaf Studies Program Calendar of Events

WORCESTER, Mass. – The American Sign Language and Deaf Studies Program announces its calendar of events for the 2006 spring semester. Unless otherwise stated, all events are free and open to the public. For more information on any of the … Continue reading →

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Catholic Expert in Ethics to Give Talk on ‘Catholic Church Today and the New Pope’

WORCESTER, Mass. – Rev. Charles E. Curran, Elizabeth Scurlock University professor of Human Values in the Perkins School of Theology at Southern Methodist University will give a talk titled “The Catholic Church Today and the New Pope” on Feb. 16 … Continue reading →

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Event Commemorating Legacy of MLK Jr. to Feature Keynote Speaker Ogretta McNeil

WORCESTER, Mass. – Ogretta B. McNeil, member of the Worcester City School Committee and former faculty member at the College of the Holy Cross, will be the keynote speaker for a panel presentation titled “Herstory: Five Women of the Civil … Continue reading →

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After 6-year Absence for Restoration, Mummy Returns to Holy Cross

Dinand Library’s Archives and Special Collections is home to many rare and unusual publications, photography, artwork, objects and artifacts. But for most of the past six years, the Library has been without what is perhaps the most remarkable part of … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Alternate College Theatre Presents Student-Directed ‘Pal Joey’

WORCESTER, Mass. – The Holy Cross Alternate College Theater presents Rodger & Hart’s classic musical, Pal Joey on Jan. 26 and 27 at 8 p.m.; Jan. 28 at 2 and 8 p.m. and Jan. 29 at 2 p.m. in Fenwick … Continue reading →

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Fidelity Executive to Deliver Thomas More Lecture on Faith, Work and Civic Life at Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – Sheila Cavanaugh ’81, senior vice president for internal communications at Fidelity Investments, will give the annual Thomas More Lecture on Faith, Work and Civic Life on Feb. 8 at 7:30 p.m. in Rehm Library at the College … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Kimball Film Series Spring 2006 Schedule

WORCESTER, Mass. – The following films will be shown at Kimball Theatre at the College of the Holy Cross. All films are free and open to the public on a first-come, first-served basis. For additional information, please call the Kimball … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Classics Professor to Talk About Pivotal Moment in Greek Art and Museums

WORCESTER, Mass. – Ellen Perry, associate professor of classics at the College of the Holy Cross, will give a talk titled “The Battle of the Casts: Museums and the Classics at the Turn of the Last Century” on Feb. 9 … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Alternate College Theatre Presents Student-Directed ‘Anything Goes’

WORCESTER, Mass. – The Holy Cross Alternate College Theatre presents the beloved musical Anything Goes on Jan. 25 and 26 at 8 p.m.; Jan. 27 at 2 and 8 p.m.; and Jan. 28 at 2 p.m. in Fenwick Theatre (O’Kane … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Commemorates Martin Luther King Jr. Day

The College of the Holy Cross will mark the birthday of civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr., with a special program on Monday, Jan. 16, at noon in the Rehm Library. “Before the Dream: Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King, … Continue reading →

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James L. Nolan, Son of Physician Associated with Manhattan Project, to Give Talk

James L. Nolan will give a talk titled “Los Alamos and the Atom Bomb Through a Young Boy’s Eyes,” on Jan. 23 at 3 p.m. in the Rehm Library. The event, aimed at First-Year Program students, is free and open … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Spring 2006 Concert Series

WORCESTER, Mass. – The music department at the College of the Holy Cross will present the following musical performances on campus during the spring 2006 semester. All events are free, unless otherwise stated, and open to the public. For additional … Continue reading →

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Three Professors to Engage in Discussion on Promoting Dialogue Between Islam and the West

WORCESTER, Mass. – A round-table discussion on “Promoting Dialogue between Islam and the West: Perspectives on Religion, Gender and Diplomacy” will be held on Jan. 30 at 4 p.m. in the Rehm Library at the College of the Holy Cross. … Continue reading →

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Six Holy Cross Employees Receive Service Awards

WORCESTER, Mass. – Six employees of the College of the Holy Cross, all Worcester area residents, have received the 2005 Claire B. Burns Awards. The awards program, now in its ninth year, was established and endowed in 1997 by Donal … Continue reading →

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WCHC, Student-Run Radio Station at Holy Cross, Begins Live Web Streaming

WORCESTER, Mass. – WCHC 88.1 FM, the student-run radio station at the College of the Holy Cross, has started live Web streaming of its broadcast content, 24 hours a day, seven days a week via its Web site: http://college.holycross.edu/wchc. Listeners … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Administrators to Serve Midnight Breakfast to Students During Final Exam Period

WORCESTER, Mass. – Recognizing that students stay up late studying during finals period, administrators at the College of the Holy Cross — including President Michael C. McFarland, S.J. — volunteer each semester to serve the scholars breakfast late into the … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Administrators to Serve Midnight Breakfast During Final Exam Period

Join in the the late-night fun — and fuel your energy during study week! The Holy Cross tradition of Midnight Breakfast returns Dec. 11. The menu includes scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage links, assorted bagels, Belgian waffles and topping bar, assorted … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Biology Professor to Appear on ‘Worcester: Academically Speaking’

Leon Claessens, assistant professor of biology at the College of the Holy Cross, will discuss the study he co-authored on the evolution of birds on “Worcester: Academically Speaking” on Dec. 18 and Jan. 1 at 7:30 a.m. on WTAG AM … Continue reading →

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Finals Frenzy Fall 2005

Check out some of the events taking place during finals week to keep you stress free and energized. Good luck on exams! Dec. 6 – Last Day of Classes! Holiday Bazaar Hogan Ballroom, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Vendors from … Continue reading →

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College Choir and Chaplains to Lead Advent Festival of Lessons and Carols

WORCESTER, Mass. – The College Chaplains and the College Choir of the College of the Holy Cross will sponsor the 27th annual Advent Festival of Lessons and Carols on Dec. 8 at 8 p.m. in St. Joseph Memorial Chapel. The … Continue reading →

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