Author Archives: College of the Holy Cross

Deaf Movies Make Their Debut at Holy Cross

Posted on October 8, 2003 by College of the Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – The Festival for Cinema of the Deaf will make its Massachusetts debut on Sunday, Oct. 19 at Holy Cross. The Festival, which has toured internationally, will feature a collection of first-rate short films by deaf filmmakers. Each … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross’ Iris & B. Gerald Cantor Art Gallery Presents “Big Idea: The Maquettes of Robert Arneson”

Posted on October 8, 2003 by College of the Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – The Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Art Gallery at the College of the Holy Cross presents Big Idea: The Maquettes of Robert Arneson from Sunday, October 26 through Friday, December 19, 2003. California-based artist Robert Arneson (1930-1992) … Continue reading →

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Faculty Awards Presented at Holy Cross

Posted on October 6, 2003 by College of the Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – The annual Fall Convocation was held at Holy Cross on Tuesday, Sept. 30. The event honored the recipient of the 2003 Holy Cross Distinguished Teaching Award and the recipients of the Rev. Raymond J. Swords, S.J., Faculty … Continue reading →

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Celebrating the 175th Anniversary of the Blackstone Canal

Posted on October 6, 2003 by College of the Holy Cross

On the 175th anniversary of the Blackstone Canal, cities and towns of the Blackstone Valley will celebrate the arrival of the first canal boat, the Lady Carrington, to the Port of Worcester by “raising a ruckus.” Churches, mills and other … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Professor and An Alumnus Among 2003 MacArthur Fellows

Posted on October 5, 2003 by College of the Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation today announced the names of the 2003 MacArthur Fellows. Among the 24 individuals chosen for this honor are Osvaldo Golijov, associate professor of music at Holy Cross, and alumnus … Continue reading →

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Author to Give Reading in Newton, Mass.

Posted on October 4, 2003 by College of the Holy Cross

Edward P. Jones ’72 will be reading from his The Known World, which was just named a finalist for the National Book Award, on Wednesday, Oct. 29 at Newtonville Books, 296 Walnut St., Newton Mass. (617-244-6619) at 7:30 p.m. Jones … Continue reading →

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Tenure-Track Faculty

Posted on October 3, 2003 by College of the Holy Cross

The Office of the Dean of the College announces the hiring of eleven new faculty members this academic year. They are: Cara Marie Constance (biology; molecular genetics) earned her B.A. in biology from Hiram College and her Ph.D. in biology … Continue reading →

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Worcester Firefighters to Attend Holy Cross Relay for Disaster Relief

Posted on October 2, 2003 by College of the Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – Holy Cross will hold its third annual Relay for Disaster Relief on Friday, October 3 at 7 p.m. at the Hart Track. Representatives from the Worcester Fire Department will be in attendance. During the race, they will … Continue reading →

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Help Save the College Hill Civic Association

Posted on October 2, 2003 by College of the Holy Cross

The Holy Cross S.A.D.E.R.s (Students Ambassadors Developing External Relations) kindly ask each member of the Holy Cross community to join them in efforts to save the College Hill Civic Association building. Rising insurance rates and home improvement costs are forcing … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Greats Inducted into New England Basketball Hall of Fame

Posted on October 1, 2003 by College of the Holy Cross

The New England Basketball Hall of Fame honored its 2003 inductees on September 19, 2003 in the Ryan Center at the University of Rhode Island. The College of the Holy Cross proudly congratulates the following inductees: George Blaney ’61, Division … Continue reading →

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W.K. Kellogg Program Director to Deliver Thomas More Lecture at Holy Cross

Posted on September 30, 2003 by College of the Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – Miguel Satut ’72, program director at the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, will deliver the annual “Thomas More Lecture on Faith, Work and Civic Life” on Tuesday, Oct. 21 at 4 p.m. in the Rehm Library at Holy Cross. … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross to Hold 3rd Annual Relay for Disaster Relief

Posted on September 29, 2003 by College of the Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – Holy Cross will hold its third annual Relay for Disaster Relief on Friday, October 3 at 7 p.m. at the Hart Track. Proceeds from the relay will be donated to the Holy Cross September 11th Scholarship Fund, … Continue reading →

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African-American Artists Series

Posted on September 29, 2003 by College of the Holy Cross

The College of the Holy Cross will hold a series of presentations and workshops by African-American artists during the 2003-2004 academic year. This series of presentations speaks to the contemporary issues addressed by three African-American artists: Michael Coblyn, Clarissa Sligh … Continue reading →

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African-American Artists Series Debuts with Michael Coblyn

Posted on September 29, 2003 by College of the Holy Cross

Painter Michael Coblyn will give a presentation on Thursday, Oct. 23 at 5 p.m. in Stein 129 as part of the African-American Artists Series. Coblyn’s figurative painting blends social history and current events with his interest in the cultures of … Continue reading →

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Fall Music Events at Holy Cross

Posted on September 26, 2003 by College of the Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – The following music events will take place at Holy Cross this fall. All events are free and open to the public. Tuesday, Oct. 21 – 8:00 p.m., Hogan Campus Center Room 519 “Jazz with Mike Monaghan and … Continue reading →

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French Theater Group Presents Molière amoureux (Molière in Love) at Holy Cross

Posted on September 26, 2003 by College of the Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – On Wednesday, October 8 at 7 p.m., Continent II, a French theater group based in Paris, will perform Molière amoureux in room 519 of the Hogan Campus Center at Holy Cross. Tickets are $3 for Holy Cross … Continue reading →

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Natural Highs Fair

Posted on September 25, 2003 by College of the Holy Cross

The Students for Responsible Choices are challenging you to thrills and chills without alcohol and drugs. Stop by Hogan and Healy lawns on Friday, October 3 from 3:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. for the Natural Highs Fair. Climb 25 feet … Continue reading →

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Blessing of the Nativity School of Worcester

Posted on September 23, 2003 by College of the Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – An opening celebration and ecumenical blessing ceremony for The Nativity School of Worcester (10 Irving Street) will take place on Wednesday, October 8 from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. Beginning at 4:30 p.m. Nativity School students will … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Kimball Film Series Cancellation

Posted on September 23, 2003 by College of the Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – The Saturday, October 4 showing of The Italian Job in Kimball Theatre at Holy Cross has been canceled due to a scheduling conflict. The film will be shown on Friday, October 3 at 7 p.m. in Kimball … Continue reading →

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French Film Series

Posted on September 23, 2003 by College of the Holy Cross

The Modern Languages and Literatures department presents the Fall 2003 French Film Series. Films will be shown in French with English subtitles on Tuesday evenings at 7:30 p.m. in Stein 102. All films are free and open to the public. … Continue reading →

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