Author Archives: College of the Holy Cross

President Michael C. McFarland, S.J., to Deliver Rodino Lecture at Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – The Richard Rodino Lecture on the Aims of the Liberal Arts will take place on Tuesday, Jan. 23, at 4 p.m. in the Brooks Concert Hall. The lecture is free and open to the public. Rev. Michael … Continue reading →

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Ice Skating Lessons for Deaf Children to be Offered at Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – Holy Cross will begin offering ice skating lessons for deaf children, ages 4 and up, at the Hart Recreation Center ice rink. Skaters of all levels are invited and instruction will be in American Sign Language (ASL). … Continue reading →

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Extraordinist Craig Karges to Perform at Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – Craig Karges, award-winning entertainer of illusion and psychic happenings, will give a performance at 10 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 19, in the Ballroom of the Hogan Campus Center. Sponsored by the Campus Activities Board, the event is … Continue reading →

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January Music Events at Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – There will be a number of musical events during the month of January at Holy Cross. All concerts are free and open to the public. The schedule is as follows: Thursday, Jan. 18 at 8 p.m.–The Apple … Continue reading →

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Extraordinist Craig Karges to Perform at Holy Cross

Craig Karges, award-winning entertainer of illusion and psychic happenings, will give a performance at 10 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 19, in the Ballroom of the Hogan Campus Center. Sponsored by the Campus Activities Board, the event is free and open … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Community Participates in Numerous Holiday Charities

WORCESTER, Mass. – With the holidays approaching, members of the entire Holy Cross community have given of themselves to those in our community who are in need. According to Richard Mucci ’02, the organizer of the Mulledy Charity Drive, “Every … Continue reading →

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Holiday Community Service at Holy Cross

With the holidays approaching, members of the entire Holy Cross community have given of themselves to those in our community who are in need. Some of the various events are as follows: The Giving Tree Members of the Holy Cross … Continue reading →

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Come to Midnight Breakfast!

Need a break from studying for finals? Want a midnight snack? Haven’t you always wanted to see your favorite administrator serve you?… …Then come to Holy Cross’ famous Midnight Breakfast! Served annually during study week since 1988, Midnight Breakfast has … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Listed Among Best Division I Schools for Graduating Athletes

In a study released recently by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (N.C.A.A.), Holy Cross ranks 20th among the 318 colleges and universities in Division I for the best graduation rates of its athletes. Of the 100 scholarship athletes who were … Continue reading →

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Advent Festival of Lessons and Carols

Join the Holy Cross College Choir on Wednesday, Dec. 6, at 8 p.m. as they perform the 22nd annual Advent Festival of Lessons and Carols in the St. Joseph Memorial Chapel. All are invited to attend this festive holiday concert. … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Holiday Banquet

WHO: You! Students, faculty, administrators and staff of Holy Cross WHAT: The night will include an elegant buffet dinner, performances from several campus a cappella groups and a visit from Santa Claus! Come enjoy the Christmas carols and bring your … Continue reading →

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Deaf Education Michael R. Finneran to Lecture at Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – Michael R. Finneran, executive director of the Austine School for the Deaf in Brattleboro, Vt., will deliver a lecture on Saturday, Dec. 9, at 10 a.m. in the Hogan Campus Center at Holy Cross. Finneran’s lecture, entitled, … Continue reading →

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African-American Poet and Author Toi Derricotte to give Reading at Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – Leading African-American poet and author Toi Derricotte will be reading at Holy Cross on Wednesday, Nov. 29, at 4:30 p.m. in the Browsing Room of Dinand Library. Co-founder of Cave Canem, a workshop for African-American writers, Derricotte … Continue reading →

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AIDS Quilt to be Displayed at Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – Holy Cross will be displaying the NAMES Project AIDS Memorial Quilt on Wednesday, Nov. 29, from 11 a.m.- 3 p.m. in the Ballroom of the Hogan Campus Center. Sponsored by Wellness Programming and SHAPE (Sexual Health Awareness … Continue reading →

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Author John Feinstein to Sign Books at Holy Cross Basketball Game

WORCESTER, Mass. – John Feinstein, best-selling author of “The Last Amateurs: Playing for Glory and Honor in Division 1 Basketball,” a book about Patriot League basketball, will be at Holy Cross on Tuesday, Nov. 28, at the men’s basketball home … Continue reading →

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Author John Feinstein to Sign Books at Holy Cross Basketball Game

John Feinstein, best-selling author of “The Last Amateurs: Playing for Glory and Honor in Division 1 Basketball,” a book about Patriot League basketball, will be at Holy Cross on Tuesday, Nov. 28, at the men’s basketball home opener. He will … Continue reading →

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Lecture on Free Speech and the Internet on Campus to be held at Holy Cross

Richard M. Freije, Corporate Attorney, Global Knowledge Network Inc., will give a lecture on free speech and the Internet on Thursday, Nov. 30, at 4 p.m. in Room 359 of Swords Hall. Freije’s lecture, entitled “The First Amendment, the Internet … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Educator Named U.S. Professor of the Year

WORCESTER, Mass. – Holy Cross physics professor Robert H. Garvey today was named U.S. Professor of the Year for 2000 by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education (CASE). … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Educator Named U.S. Professor of the Year

Holy Cross physics professor Robert H. Garvey today was named U.S. Professor of the Year for 2000 by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education (CASE). Four national winners … Continue reading →

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French Theatre Troupe to Perform at Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – Holy Cross will host a performance of “La Leçon,” by the French playwright Eugene Ionesco. The play will be performed by the French theatre troupe, La Compagnie Claude Beauclair, on Friday, Nov. 17, at 7 p.m. in … Continue reading →

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