Author Archives: College of the Holy Cross

Holy Cross Junior Awarded Prestigious Truman Scholarship

Posted on April 16, 2004 by College of the Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – Katie Yue-Sum Li, a Holy Cross junior from Danvers, Mass., has been named a Harry S. Truman Scholar in a national competition. The prestigious scholarship, which provides $26,000 for the senior year of college and two or … Continue reading →

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Holocaust Days of Remembrance

Posted on April 16, 2004 by College of the Holy Cross

The United States Congress established the Days of Remembrance in 1980 as our nation’s annual commemoration of the Holocaust. The period of remembrance has been set aside for reflection on the bravery and courage of Holocaust victims and for reminding … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Students to Assist Last-Minute Tax Filers

Posted on April 15, 2004 by College of the Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – Sixteen student volunteers from Holy Cross will aid last-minute tax filers in preparing their returns at the Worcester Post Office on East Central Street, from 4 p.m. – midnight tonight. Participating students are all members of the … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Students Contribute to New Book on Campus Spirituality

Posted on April 15, 2004 by College of the Holy Cross

What do you want out of life? What inspires you? What do you believe in? Still figuring it out? Spirituality 101: The Indispensable Guide to Keeping – or Finding – Your Spiritual Life on Campus, a new book written by … Continue reading →

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Professor Yuhl to Give “Last Lecture”

Posted on April 13, 2004 by College of the Holy Cross

The Center for Religion, Ethics and Culture will continue its “Last Lecture” series on Thursday, April 22 at 8 p.m. in the Rehm Library with a lecture by Stephanie Yuhl, of the history department. Funded by the Lilly Endowment Vocation … Continue reading →

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“The Reality of Fiction: Thoughts on Teaching Literature”

Posted on April 12, 2004 by College of the Holy Cross

Jerome Bruner, professor at New York University School of Law, will deliver a lecture, titled “The Reality of Fiction: Thoughts on Teaching Literature” at 2 p.m. on Friday, April 16 in the Rehm Library. A cognitive psychologist interested in childhood … Continue reading →

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Senior Art Exhibition to be Displayed at Holy Cross’ Iris & B. Gerald Cantor Art Gallery

Posted on April 8, 2004 by College of the Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – The Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Art Gallery at the College of the Holy Cross presents Project 11: Works from the Senior Concentration Seminar, from April 27 through May 28, 2004. An opening reception for artists will … Continue reading →

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A Cappella Group Fools on the Hill to Perform Charity Concert for Grafton’s Apple Tree Arts School

Posted on April 7, 2004 by College of the Holy Cross

You’ve heard the name “Fools on the Hill” around campus. You may have even seen them perform. But do you know what they’re really all about? The College’s only co-ed a cappella group, the Fools on the Hill have been … Continue reading →

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Edward P. Jones ’72 Awarded Pulitzer Prize in Fiction

Posted on April 7, 2004 by College of the Holy Cross

Edward P. Jones, Holy Cross Class of 1972, has been awarded a Pulitzer Prize in fiction for his novel, The Known World. Based on historical facts, The Known World tells the story of a former slave in antebellum Virginia who, … Continue reading →

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Organist Jean-Pierre Leguay to Perform at Holy Cross

Posted on April 6, 2004 by College of the Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – Jean-Pierre Leguay will perform an organ concert on Sunday, April 25, at 3 p.m. in St. Joseph Memorial Chapel at the College of the Holy Cross. Part of the Holy Cross Chapel Artists Series, the concert is … Continue reading →

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Professor David O’Brien to Lead Online Discussion

Posted on April 6, 2004 by College of the Holy Cross

David O’Brien, Loyola Professor of Roman Catholic Studies in the history department, will lead the Chronicle of Higher Education’s  “Colloquy Live,” online discussion at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, April 7. The discussion will focus on “The New Conservative Roman Catholic … Continue reading →

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The Roots and Howie Day to Perform Spring Concert at Holy Cross

Posted on April 5, 2004 by College of the Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – Singer/songwriter Howie Day will open for hip-hop group the Roots at this year’s Spring Weekend Concert at Holy Cross on Tuesday, May 4. The concert will take place in the Hart Center. Doors open at 7 p.m. … Continue reading →

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Legislative Simulation Planned at Holy Cross to Combat Voter Apathy Among Nation’s Youth

Posted on April 2, 2004 by College of the Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – WHO: Students from Holy Cross, South High School and Doherty Memorial High School WHAT: Legislative Simulation: Students will participate in mock sessions of the “House of Representatives,” where they will question witnesses and debate proposed bills. Massachusetts … Continue reading →

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Spring Weekend 2004: “Life is a Highway”

Posted on April 2, 2004 by College of the Holy Cross

Spring has sprung here on the hill, so hit the road with CAB for Spring Weekend 2004; Thursday, April 29 – Tuesday, May 4. Thursday, April 29 Kimball’s Spring Weekend Pep Rally Upper Kimball, 5 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Enjoy … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Senior Earns Prestigious National Award

Posted on March 30, 2004 by College of the Holy Cross

Holy Cross senior Eric Studt has been awarded a prestigious traveling fellowship from the Thomas J. Watson Foundation to spend a year after graduation traveling outside the United States. Studt, a philosophy major from Gardner, Mass., will use his Watson … Continue reading →

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250 Students, Alumni, Faculty and Staff to Participate in “Holy Cross Cares Day”

Posted on March 29, 2004 by College of the Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – Nearly 250 Holy Cross students, alumni, faculty and staff will take part in the seventh annual ‘Holy Cross Cares Day’ on Saturday, April 3. Showing their appreciation for the Worcester community, participants will spend the day performing … Continue reading →

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“Nueva Espana: 17th Century Spanish Music in the New World”

Posted on March 29, 2004 by College of the Holy Cross

The Holy Cross Chamber Singers will present a concert, titled “Nueva Espana: 17th Century Spanish Music in the New World,” featuring the Nativity School of Worcester Boychoir on Wednesday, March 31 at 8 p.m. in St. Joseph Memorial Chapel. Directed … Continue reading →

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Intergenerational Dance at Holy Cross

Posted on March 26, 2004 by College of the Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – WHO: Men, women and children of all ages in Worcester – specifically students and members of the elder population. WHAT: Intergenerational Dance, featuring live big band music provided by the Holy Cross Jazz Ensemble, dance exhibitions by … Continue reading →

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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute President and Physicist Shirley Ann Jackson to Address Holy Cross Graduates

Posted on March 25, 2004 by College of the Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – The Honorable Shirley Ann Jackson, president of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, will deliver the principal address and receive an honorary degree at the 158th Commencement ceremony at the College of the Holy Cross on Friday, May 28. Holy … Continue reading →

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Deaf Female Mountaineer to Lecture at Holy Cross

Posted on March 25, 2004 by College of the Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – Heidi Zimmer, a deaf, female mountaineer and adventurer will give a lecture at 4 p.m. on Thursday, April 15 in Suites B & C of the Hogan Campus Center at Holy Cross. Her lecture, which is free … Continue reading →

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