Author Archives: College of the Holy Cross

Eulogy for Funeral of Rev. John E. Brooks, S.J. ’49

By P. Kevin Condron ’67 In Fr. Brooks’ later years, he would speak openly about some of his last wishes and even his desires for his funeral. A fervent Crusader to the end, he would tell me in that big, … Continue reading →

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Homily for Funeral of Rev. John E. Brooks, S.J. ’49

By Rev. Earle Markey, S.J. ’53 Bishop McManus. Bishop Reilly. Bishop Rueger. Father Provincial Myles Sheehan of the Society of Jesus. Thank you for your presence here today. You honor Fr. Brooks and all of us. To John’s family: Mildred, … Continue reading →

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Welcome Remarks for Funeral of Rev. John E. Brooks, S.J. ’49

By Rev. Philip L. Boroughs, S.J., president On behalf of the extended Holy Cross community, I would like to welcome you to this celebration of the life and ministry of Father John Brooks, S.J., 29th President of Holy Cross. We … Continue reading →

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NBC’s ‘Today’ Show Features Holy Cross and ‘Fraternity’

On July 4, Holy Cross and “Fraternity” — the story of Rev. John Brooks’ efforts to recruit African-American students to campus in the late 1960s — again took place in the national spotlight as NBC’s “Today” show devoted a segment … Continue reading →

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‘The Magic Bus’

In a Worcester Mag cover story, writer Matthew Robert boarded the Library Express— a state-of-the-art, traveling library, which is affectionately known as “Libby”—on the second day it was in operation to give a first-hand account of what it is like … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Athletics Ranks Fourth Nationally With 17 NCAA Public Recognition Awards

Seventeen College of the Holy Cross varsity athletic teams have received Division I Academic Progress Rate public recognition awards from the NCAA. These teams posted multi-year APR scores in the top 10 percent of all squads in their respective sports. … Continue reading →

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Multi-Campus Partnership to Advance Sustainability Through ‘SynergE’

A new multi-campus partnership involving some of Worcester’s leading colleges will boost efforts to save energy and reduce carbon emissions through innovative technical, financial, and human solutions. Clark University, the College of the Holy Cross, and Worcester Polytechnic Institute have … Continue reading →

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The Currier Museum of Art to Feature an Exhibition by Holy Cross Professor Cristi Rinklin

This summer, the Currier Museum of Art, in Manchester, N.H., will feature a new site-specific installation by Cristi Rinklin, associate professor of visual arts at the College of the Holy Cross. Opening June 9, Rinklin’s exhibition, “Diluvial,” is part of … Continue reading →

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Crusaders Split With Army In Patriot League Championship Opening Day

A two RBI day by junior Jordan Enos, of Stockton, Calif., was the piece of offense the No. 2 seed Holy Cross baseball team needed as the squad split the opening day of action with No. 1 seed Army in … Continue reading →

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‘Super Bowl Costs Indiana Stadium Landlord 38% Above Prediction’

In an article on Bloomberg.com, Victor Matheson, associate professor of economics, discusses the overlooked costs that Indiana has incurred as a result of hosting the 2012 Super Bowl. Matheson emphasizes that the budget for the Super Bowl is just one … Continue reading →

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Baseball Moves on to Patriot League Championship With Semifinal Sweep Versus Navy

Junior righty John Colella, of Herndon, Va., tallied a save in game one and then earned the win on the mound in game two as the No. 2 seed Holy Cross baseball team swept No. 3 seed Navy in the … Continue reading →

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‘Balinese and US artists join hands’

The Jakarta Post talks to the people behind the original multi-media dance-drama “Shackled Spirits,” which was recently performed at the College of the Holy Cross. Directed by Lynn Kremer, professor of theater at the College, and Balinese artists Suasthi Bandem … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Varsity Club Announces Yearly Award Winners

The Holy Cross Varsity Club announced its yearly awards at its 57th annual dinner, held on Saturday, May 5, at the Hogan Campus Center. Leading the way was senior Stacey Hochkins (New Boston, Mich.) of the women’s ice hockey team, … Continue reading →

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‘Boundless beginnings: Senior art show at Holy Cross’

Worcester Mag recently reviewed “in•fi n•ity: Works from the 2012 Senior Concentration Seminar” on display at the Cantor Art Gallery at the College of the Holy Cross.  The review applauded the work of the eight exceptional students. “Polished, professional and … Continue reading →

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Baseball To Hold “Pediatric Cancer Awareness Day”

On Saturday, April 28, the Holy Cross baseball team will host “Pediatric Cancer Awareness Day” at Fitton Field during its game versus Army at 2 p.m. The game, sponsored by Holy Cross’ Cures for Kids and in conjunction with Sherry’s House in … Continue reading →

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Greek Orthodox Leader Presides at Liturgy on Holy Cross Campus

The Orthodox Christian Fellowship, a recognized student organization on campus, organized an evening of prayer, communal worship, and fellowship in St. Joseph Memorial Chapel at Holy Cross on April 11. The event was the celebration of the solemn liturgy of … Continue reading →

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Senior Sociology Major Chats with New York Times Best Selling Author About Upcoming Talk on Campus

Eliza Griswold, author of The New York Time best-seller “The Tenth Parallel: Dispatches from the Fault Line Between Christianity and Islam (Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2010), will be on campus to talk about talk about her travels and research in … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Magazine Names Top Moments in the College’s History

Was it the day women were first admitted to the College? Or the first time a Nobel Prize was bestowed upon a graduate? What about the morning the president of the United States arrived to speak at Commencement? These are … Continue reading →

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Crusader Baseball to Hold ‘Team IMPACT Day’

On Wednesday, April 4, the Holy Cross baseball program will host its first ever “Team IMPACT Day” at Fitton Field during its game versus Marist at 5 p.m. Team IMPACT is a non-profit organization chartered to improve the quality of … Continue reading →

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Women’s Basketball Tops New Hampshire, 63-59, in First Round of WBI Tournament

Sophomore Alex Smith, of Delran, N.J., broke out for 20 points, sinking four of her eight three-point shot attempts as the Holy Cross women’s basketball team defeated New Hampshire, 63-59, in the first round of the WBI tournament. With the … Continue reading →

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