Author Archives: College of the Holy Cross

‘Around the Globe’ With the Society of Jesus

For almost 500 years, the Jesuits have made their mark on the world. Across the globe they are known as educators dedicated to “finding God in all things,” exploring wide-ranging cultures and academic fields. At Holy Cross, their ideals drive … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross to Host the Invisible Children “Face-to-Face” Tour

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Prominent Theologian to Discuss Role of Jesus in Ecology

WORCESTER, Mass. – Elizabeth Johnson, C.S.J., Distinguished Professor of Theology at Fordham University, will give a lecture titled “An Ecological Inquiry: Jesus and the Cosmos” on Tuesday, Oct. 5 at 7:30 p.m. in the Rehm Library at the College of … Continue reading →

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Members of the Holy Cross Community Lace Up Sneakers to Find a Cure

WORCESTER, Mass. – Students, faculty, and staff from the College of the Holy Cross will join thousands of people from Central Massachusetts on Sun., Sept. 26 for the 12th annual Walk to Cure Cancer. The College is a flagship sponsor … Continue reading →

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Jesuit Heritage Lecture to Explore Missionary Scientists in China

WORCESTER, Mass. – Florence C. Hsia, author of Sojourners in a Strange Land: Jesuits and Their Scientific Missions in Late Imperial China  (Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 2009), will give a lecture titled “Saints and Mandarins: Science, religion and Jesuits … Continue reading →

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Blog: Canepa ’12 Plans to Live Out Passion for Sciences, Animals in Kenya/Tanzania Study Abroad Experience

NAME Hannah Canepa ’12 HOMETOWN Lakewood, Ohio AREAS OF STUDY Biology major with an environmental studies minor in the health professions program WHERE SHE’S STUDYING Haven Nature Camp, Tanzania & Kilimanjaro Bush Camp, Kenya WHY SHE CHOSE KENYA “As a … Continue reading →

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Blog: Mercuro ’12, Asian Studies Major, to Spend Year Abroad Studying in Tokyo

NAME Sara Mercuro ’12 HOMETOWN Saugus, Mass. AREAS OF STUDY English major and Asian Studies major WHERE SHE’S STUDYING Sophia University in Tokyo WHY SHE CHOSE JAPAN “I chose to study in Japan to immerse myself in Japanese culture, and … Continue reading →

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Blog: Holy Cross’ Visiting Writers Series Helped Marello ’12 Decide to Study in Ireland

NAME Amanda Marello ’12 HOMETOWN Thornwood, N.Y. AREAS OF STUDY English major with a Women’s and Gender Studies concentration WHERE SHE’S STUDYING Trinity College in Dublin, Ireland WHY SHE CHOSE IRELAND “The Visiting Writer’s Series at Holy Cross sparked my … Continue reading →

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Blog: Marino ’12 Wants to Become Fluent in Spanish While Studying Abroad in La Coruna

NAME Nora Marino ’12 HOMETOWN Evanston, Ill. AREAS OF STUDY Psychology major with Peace and Conflict Studies concentration WHERE SHE’S STUDYING La Universidad de La Coruna in La Coruña, Spain WHY SHE CHOSE SPAIN “I want to become fluent in … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Fall 2010 Concert Series

WORCESTER, Mass. – The music department at the College of the Holy Cross will present the following musical performances on campus during fall 2010. All events are free and open to the public. For additional information, please contact the music … Continue reading →

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StoryCorps Founder David Isay to Speak as Part of Holy Cross Second-Year Program

WORCESTER, Mass. – David Isay, StoryCorps founder and editor of Listening Is an Act of Love: A Celebration of American Life from the StoryCorps Project, will speak on Tuesday, Sept. 21 at 7 p.m. in the Hogan Campus Center Ballroom … Continue reading →

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Video, Photo Gallery: Volunteers, Beautiful Weather Greet Class of 2014 on Move-In Day

First-year students and their parents got a big surprise when they arrived on the Holy Cross campus for move-in day Aug. 28 — they barely had to lift a finger. As in previous years, more than 200 volunteers, including student … Continue reading →

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Kenya Summer Study Abroad Program Embodies College’s Mission for Social Justice

“The people in Kibera are aware of their problems. Do not make the mistake of entering the slum and perceive that you are more intelligent than your co-workers,” said Judith Chubb, professor of political science at Holy Cross. She advised … Continue reading →

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Lectures to Focus on Environmental Challenges in Our Students’ Lifetimes

One of the world’s leading environmentalists and climate change activists, Bill McKibben, will lecture at Holy Cross on Sept. 27 to open a yearlong series on the environment called “In Our Lifetimes: Environmental Change and Stewardship.” Sponsored by the Center … Continue reading →

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Lecture by Fairfield President to Commemorate Beatification of John Henry Newman

WORCESTER, Mass. – To commemorate the upcoming beatification of John Henry Newman, Rev. Jeffrey von Arx, S.J., president of Fairfield University, will give a lecture titled “Two Cardinals: John Henry Newman, Henry Edward Manning and the Victorian Church” on Monday, … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Kicks off Visiting Writers Series with Award-winning Author and Poet

WORCESTER, Mass. – Award-winning author and poet Meg Kearney will kick off the 2010-11 Visiting Writers Series at the College of the Holy Cross with a reading on Thursday, Sept. 30 at 7:30 p.m. in the Rehm Library. The event, … Continue reading →

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Dominic Randolph Re-Joins New York Giants

Former Holy Cross quarterback Dominic Randolph has signed a free agent contract with the New York Giants of the National Football League. He re-joins the Giants, after previously taking part in their rookie mini-camp in late April and early May. … Continue reading →

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Climate Change Activist, Author McKibben to Speak at Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – Bill McKibben, best-selling author, activist and the “world’s best green journalist” according to Time  magazine, will give a lecture titled “Past the Tipping Point: The global fight for a stable climate” on Monday, Sept. 27 at 7:30 … Continue reading →

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Organist Sean Redrow to Kick Off Holy Cross Chapel Artist Series

WORCESTER, Mass. – Sean Redrow, concert organist and Holy Cross alumnus, will perform Sunday, Sept. 26 at 3 p.m. in St. Joseph Memorial Chapel at the College of the Holy Cross.  The concert is the first of the Holy Cross … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Seelos Film Series Fall 2010 Schedule

WORCESTER, Mass. – 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. Shutter … Continue reading →

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