Author Archives: College of the Holy Cross

Holy Cross Spring 2011 Concert Series

WORCESTER, Mass. – The music department at the College of the Holy Cross will present the following musical performances on campus during spring 2011. All events are free and open to the public. For additional information, please contact the music … Continue reading →

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American Prospect Editor to Lecture on Ethical Arguments of Health Care Reform at Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – Pulitzer Prize-winning author and Bancroft Prize-winning historian Paul Starr will give a lecture titled “Moralities in Conflict: How Health Care Became So Hard a Problem for America” on Tuesday, Feb. 22 at 4 p.m. in the Rehm … Continue reading →

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International Aid Critic Dambisa Moyo to Speak at Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – International economist and best-selling author Dambisa Moyo will speak on Monday, Feb.14 at 4 p.m. in the Seelos Theater at the College of the Holy Cross.  Her lecture will be based on her controversial book, Dead Aid: … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross English Professor to Deliver Annual Rodino Lecture on Liberal Arts

WORCESTER, Mass. – Patricia L. Bizzell, Rev. John E. Brooks, S.J., Chair in the Humanities and professor of English, will present this year’s Richard Rodino Lecture on the Aims of the Liberal Arts on Tuesday, Feb.15 at 4 p.m. in … Continue reading →

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Celebrated Author John Edgar Wideman to Speak at Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – Contemporary writer John Edgar Wideman will give a reading on Wednesday, Feb. 16 at 7:30 p.m. in the Rehm Library at the College of the Holy Cross.  A distinguished author of over 20 works of fiction and … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Alumnus to Recount Path from NFL Prospect to University President

WORCESTER, Mass. – One-time NFL draftee and now Fontbonne University President Dennis C. Golden, a 1963 graduate of the College of the Holy Cross, will give the annual Thomas More Lecture at the College on Tuesday, Feb. 22 at 7:30 … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Students Consider Haiti’s Reconstruction at Public Policy Symposium

What is the appropriate role of the international community in responding to Haiti’s ongoing plight? On Jan. 29, Holy Cross presidential scholars met to tackle that complex question as part of the fifth annual Presidential Scholars Public Policy Symposium. Under … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Announces Plans for Presidential Transition

WORCESTER, Mass.—Rev. Michael C. McFarland, S.J., announced on Thursday he will be stepping down as president of the College of the Holy Cross. He made the announcement to the College Community at a campus-wide meeting and in a subsequent e-mail … Continue reading →

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Lecture Series Addresses the Environment in the Present Tense

Environmental challenges are often framed in future tense — how our actions will impact our children and our children’s children. But what are some of the consequences of the choices we make with regard to the environment that we can … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Seelos Film Series Spring 2011 Schedule

The following films will be shown at the Seelos Theater 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, visit http://events.holycross.edu.    The Town Wed., Jan. … Continue reading →

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Loyola Fitness Studio Opens for Student Use

With the beginning of a new semester, a new fitness option for Holy Cross students will officially open. The Loyola Fitness Studio in the basement of Loyola Hall is a newly renovated 2,800-square foot space with state-of-the-art cardiovascular equipment and … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Students Travel to Washington D.C. to Protest for Social Justice

Sixteen Holy Cross students joined thousands of students from Jesuit institutions across the country in Washington D.C. for the annual Ignatian Family Teach-in (IFT) on the weekend of Nov. 13- 15, to protest the Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation, … Continue reading →

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Lonks ’12 Looks Back on Fulfilling Semester Spent in Washington, D.C.

From the bird’s eye view atop the Washington Monument to the underground depths of the Metrorail system, I, alongside 15 fellow Crusaders, soaked up the D.C. experience this past fall semester. The competitive Washington Semester Program challenges Holy Cross upperclassmen … Continue reading →

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Video: Watch Christmas Scenes from Holy Cross While College Choir Performs

Watch the video (total time: 03:43) » The Christmas tree lighting ceremony. Advent Festival of Lessons and Carols. Decorations up in St. Joseph Chapel, Kimball Dining Hall and the Holy Cross Bookstore. Wreaths adorning the entrance gates and buildings. There … Continue reading →

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Lighting Fair at Holy Cross Helps Consumers Save Energy and Dollars

Hosted by Holy Cross’ Presidential Task Force on the Environment, an energy-saving lighting fair held on Nov. 30 served 158 faculty, staff, and students. Members of the Holy Cross community were able to purchase a variety of high-quality energy-efficient lighting … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross’ New Science Complex Buildings Receive LEED Gold Certification

The major components of the new Integrated Science Complex at the College of the Holy Cross have earned LEED Gold certification by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), a national organization that certifies buildings that are green and sustainable, and … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Tops Baccalaureate Institutions in Long-Term Study Abroad Participation

Holy Cross ranks first in student participation among baccalaureate institutions for long-term study abroad programs, according to a report released by the Institute of International Education. Long-term study abroad programs are defined as taking place during a full calendar or … Continue reading →

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Photo Gallery: Crowley ’11 Shares Adventures From His Four-Week Excursion to Siberia

Photography by Andrew Crowley ’11

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Holy Cross Administrators to Serve Midnight Breakfast to Students During Final Exams

Recognizing that students stay up late to study 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 night. Don’t miss out on the … Continue reading →

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Hulick ’11 Eager to Witness China’s Ascent on World Stage From Front Row Seat

Before arriving at Holy Cross, Henry “Hank” Hulick ’11 knew nothing about China. After taking a course on Buddhism during his first year, however, he became fascinated with Eastern culture and pursued his interest by taking a Chinese language class … Continue reading →

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