Author Archives: College of the Holy Cross

Did you know that Christmas was considered “too fun” in the 17th century and was even banned for a short period of time? This is just one of the many topics that Edward O’Donnell, associate professor of history, discusses in … Continue reading →

The College of the Holy Cross will present two cherished Christmas traditions on Dec. 9. The annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony, sponsored by the Purple Key Society, will take place on O’Kane Porch at 5 p.m., and will include musical … Continue reading →

Nineteen students are eager to tell you all about Holy Cross. You can read everything they have to say on me.holycross.edu. That’s where first-year students to soon-to-be graduating seniors — as well as seven juniors studying in far-flung locations such … Continue reading →

Eco-Action, a Holy Cross student organization dedicated to the promotion of environmental awareness through education and local action, presents “Aqua Action,” a weeklong clean water campaign from Monday, Nov. 15-Friday, Nov. 19. The week’s events feature educational material on water … Continue reading →

During his five month stay in Haiti, Jonathan Bopp ’11 witnessed unbelievable tragedy and heartbreak. But he also witnessed unforgettable courage and humanity. When Bopp, a political science major from Hingham, Mass., heard news of the earthquake that devastated Haiti … Continue reading →

Mock Trial On Oct. 23 and 24, the Holy Cross Mock Trial team traveled to the University of New Hampshire Law School in Concord, N.H. to compete in the second annual Wildcat Mock Trial Tournament. Holy Cross sent two teams … Continue reading →

David Cotrone ’13 could write a great “How I Spent My Summer Vacation” essay — and not just because he’s a talented wordsmith. A writer of both fiction and non-fiction, Cotrone spent his summer sending his stories to a wide … Continue reading →

Daisa Guilarte ’11 spent the past summer preparing policy recommendations on significant topics, like American-European Union development aid collaboration as part of Princeton University’s Public Policy and International Affairs Junior Summer Institute. She was among 32 students selected for the … Continue reading →

Professor Joanna E. (Jody) Ziegler, a faculty member at Holy Cross since 1982, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 4, after an illness. Well-known for her commitment to students and for mentoring them as their graduate studies and careers progressed, she … Continue reading →

In its annual list, The Chronicle of Higher Education reports that the College of the Holy Cross was one of the top producers of Fulbright scholarships for U.S. students again this year. Listed among the top undergraduate colleges, five 2010 … Continue reading →

Many campus organizations worked together to ensure Holy Cross students cast their ballots in the midterm election. The Office of Orientation, Transition and Leadership and Student Programs for Urban Development led the efforts. For weeks leading up to the election, … Continue reading →