Author Archives: College of the Holy Cross

Holy Cross Honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. With an Evening of Jazz and Blues

WORCESTER, Mass. – The College of the Holy Cross presents Blues on the Hill: An Evening of Jazz and Blues with 2120 South Michigan Avenue Featuring Sweet Willie D and Blue Champagne  on Saturday, Jan. 23 at 7 p.m. in … Continue reading →

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Pulitzer Prize-Winning Poet Paul Muldoon to Give a Reading at Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – Paul Muldoon, Pulitzer Prize-winning poet, will give a reading on Thursday, Feb. 4 at 7:30 p.m. in Rehm Library at the College of the Holy Cross. The reading, sponsored by the Edward Callahan Support Fund for Irish … Continue reading →

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Worcester community organizations to benefit from $400,000 in federal funding

WORCESTER, Mass. – Thousands of young people and their families across Worcester depend on community programs in and out of their classrooms to enrich their education and development.  In today’s economic climate, more and more local children and teens are … Continue reading →

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Boston-Based Organist to play the First Holy Cross Chapel Artist Series of 2010

WORCESTER, Mass. – Heinrich Christensen, one of Boston’s finest organists, will perform Sunday, Feb. 7 at 3 p.m. in St. Joseph Memorial Chapel at the College of the Holy Cross.  As part of the Holy Cross Chapel Artist Series, Christensen … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Seelos Film Series Spring 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, please call the … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Offers New Services for Students with Food Allergies

As national reports of food allergy prevalence increase, schools nationwide have begun to offer special services to accommodate students who suffer from allergies to foods such as milk, eggs, peanuts, soy, wheat, and corn. Although Holy Cross has always worked … Continue reading →

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Crusaders Hold Annual Basketball Game At Mercy Centre

WORCESTER, Mass. – The Holy Cross women’s basketball team held its annual game against the Mercy Centre on Thursday, Jan. 7. This year’s game marks the 18th consecutive time the two teams have competed against each other. The women’s basketball … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Sports Economists Available to Comment on Economic Impact of the Super Bowl

WORCESTER, Mass. – Miami is not likely to profit from hosting Super Bowl XLIV, despite the large crowds expected to descend upon its hotels, restaurants and shops, according to sports economists Robert Baumann and Victor Matheson.  The NFL’s claim of … Continue reading →

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Community Involvement, Advocacy Characterize Student Environmental Group at Holy Cross

It was another active semester for Eco-Action. Maria de la Motte ’10, co-chair, runs us through the student-driven group’s accomplishments during the fall semester. • Sponsored clean up of neighboring Cookson Park. • Registered more than 200 Holy Cross students … Continue reading →

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Cardinal Seán O’Malley to Visit Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – Cardinal Seán O’Malley, O.F.M. Cap., Archbishop of Boston, will visit the College of the Holy Cross on Monday, Jan. 25. He will celebrate Mass at 4:15 p.m. at St. Joseph Memorial Chapel. The Mass is open to … Continue reading →

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International Security/Terrorism Expert at Holy Cross Available to Comment on Yemen Terrorist Activity

WORCESTER, Mass. – Ward Thomas, associate professor of political science at the College of the Holy Cross, is an expert in international security and terrorism.  He is available to comment on issues related to terrorist activity in Yemen.  Specifically, he … Continue reading →

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Two Crusaders Earn Sports Network All-America Honors

WORCESTER, Mass. – Holy Cross junior strong safety Anthony DiMichele (McKees Rocks, Pa.) and senior quarterback Dominic Randolph (Amelia, Ohio) have been selected as third team All-Americans by the Sports Network. This marks the first time the Crusaders have had … Continue reading →

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What’s Life Like at Holy Cross? Find Out Directly From Students in Their Blogs

If you want to get to know what Holy Cross is really like, meet our bloggers. On me.holycross.edu, 15 students keep Web diaries and two “tweet” about all facets of life on Mount St. James. Seven first-year students write about … Continue reading →

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Video: Listen to a Performance of ‘O Holy Night’ Sung by College Choir

Watch the video (total time: 02:27) » A holiday tradition since 1978, the Office of the College Chaplains and the College Choir at Holy Cross host an annual Festival of Lessons and Carols for Advent in St. Joseph Chapel. The … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Faculty, Staff and Students Make Headlines in 2009

WORCESTER, Mass. – From The New York Times to USA Today to the cover of Worcester Mag, the College of the Holy Cross made headlines both locally and nationally in 2009. From January – December, nearly 2,000 newspaper, magazine, television … Continue reading →

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Audio Slideshow: Holy Cross Students Document Reality of Recession in Photographs

Watch the audio slideshow (total time: 05:04) » A church with a “For Sale” sign. Remnants of a familiar logo on an empty store. Portraits of Americans facing today’s economic challenges at home and at work. These are some of … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross’ Cantor Art Gallery Presents Pilgrimage and Faith: Buddhism, Christianity and Islam

WORCESTER, Mass. – The Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Art Gallery at the College of the Holy Cross presents Pilgrimage and Faith: Buddhism, Christianity and Islam. This exhibition, which explores pilgrimage as experienced in Buddhist, Christian and Muslim faith communities, … Continue reading →

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Dominic Randolph Named ECAC Player of the Year

WORCESTER, Mass. – Holy Cross senior quarterback Dominic Randolph (Amelia, Ohio) has been selected as the 2009 Eastern College Athletic Conference Player of the Year for the football championship subdivision. Randolph was also joined by senior offensive guard Chris Poole … Continue reading →

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NCAA Statement

Dear Members of the Holy Cross Community, I am writing to inform you that late yesterday the NCAA notified Holy Cross that the Division I Committee on Infractions is releasing a report that will be the final disposition of a … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Head Football Coach Tom Gilmore is Named a Finalist for Coach of the Year

WORCESTER, Mass. – Holy Cross head football coach Tom Gilmore has been selected as one of five finalists from the football championship subdivision for the 2009 Liberty Mutual Coach of the Year Award. Joining Gilmore as finalists are Jerry Moore … Continue reading →

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