Author Archives: College of the Holy Cross

College to Participate in Book Drive on Campus

WORCESTER, Mass. – The College of the Holy Cross has teamed up with the Colleges of Worcester Consortium to participate in the annual Worcester “Give A Book” drive. The goal of the citywide book drive is to collect K-8 level … Continue reading →

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Video: Enthusiasm Builds as Men’s Basketball Prepares to Take on Bucknell in Hart Center

Athletics are part of the social fabric at Holy Cross. That’s expected to be clear in the Hart Center on Saturday afternoon when the men’s basketball team takes on Bucknell. A Crusader-Bison matchup always draws a spirited crowd, and with … Continue reading →

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Two Events on Slavery Mark Black History Month at Holy Cross

The College of the Holy Cross is observing Black History Month in February with several events. A collection of authentic slavery artifacts and Jim Crow memorabilia from the private museum of the Ragsdale family of Philadelphia will be on display … Continue reading →

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POSTPONED: Folk Singer Peter Yarrow Benefit Concert at Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – The benefit concert by Peter Yarrow, of the legendary folk group Peter, Paul and Mary, originally scheduled for Thursday, Feb 12 at 7 p.m. at the College of the Holy Cross, has been postponed. Information on the … Continue reading →

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Colorful ‘Wallpaper’ Designs Adorn Science Library Windows

Try entering the O’Callahan Science Library and you may be surprised to find a wall partition and hazard tape where the entrance to the Swords Atrium used to be. But the Sci Li — as it is affectionately known to … Continue reading →

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Science Ambassadors to Host 11th Annual ‘Hogwarts at Holy Cross’

WORCESTER, Mass. – The College of the Holy Cross presents the 11th annual “Hogwarts at Holy Cross” titled “Our World and Beyond” on Saturday, Feb. 21 from 6 – 8 p.m. in the Hogan Campus Center Ballroom. Designed for the … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Presents Zen Meditation and Social Justice Forum

WORCESTER, Mass. – The Center for Religion, Ethics and Culture at the College of the Holy Cross will present a Zen meditation and forum on social justice activism with Rev. Robert Kennedy, S.J., chair of the theology department at Saint … Continue reading →

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Lecture to Address Effects of Religion on Health in Last Year of Life

WORCESTER, Mass. – Ellen L. Idler, professor in the Department of Sociology and the Institute for Health, Health Care Policy and Aging Research at Rutgers University, will give a lecture titled “Religion and Aging in Communities of Memory” on Monday, … Continue reading →

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Video: Students Film Their Experiences During Kenya Immersion Trip

WHAT A video diary by participants in the Holy Cross Arrupe Immersion Program, a faith-based program responding to the call to work for peace and justice in the world. In addition to Kenya, Holy Cross also sponsors immersion trips to … Continue reading →

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Musician to Perform Organ Medley at Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – Organist Mark Steinbach will give a performance on Sunday, Feb. 15 at 3 p.m. at the College of the Holy Cross. The concert, which is free and open to the public, will be held in the Saint … Continue reading →

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Team Hoyt, Father-Son Ironman Competitors, to Share their Story at Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – Dick and Rick Hoyt, the father-son team who have overcome disabilities to compete in triathlons, Ironmans, marathons and road races throughout the world, will give a presentation “Together – You Can Do Anything!” on Thursday, Feb.5 at … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Students Celebrate Black History Month with Fashion Live from the Red Carpet

WORCESTER, Mass. – The Black Student Union (BSU) at the College of the Holy Cross is holding its 11th annual Black and Gold Fashion Show and Dinner. The semi-formal event will be held on Friday, Feb. 6 at Mechanics Hall … Continue reading →

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Photo Gallery: Take a Look at the New Park B. and Linda Smith Laboratories at Holy Cross

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New Smith Labs at Holy Cross Dedicated, Blessed

A large audience, including members of the Board of Trustees, students, faculty, and staff, packed a lecture hall on the first floor of the new Park B. and Linda Smith Laboratories to watch the dedication and blessing of the state-of-the-art … Continue reading →

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Different Dimensions

Thomas Cecil knew he wanted to be a mathematics professor ever since he was in high school. He also knew that he wanted to teach at a small, liberal arts college where student-faculty interaction is highly prized, and interdisciplinary contact … Continue reading →

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Editor of Religious Journal to Lecture on Catholicism and Liberalism

WORCESTER, Mass. – Paul Baumann, editor of Commonweal magazine, will give a lecture titled “Catholicism and Liberalism: Why they need each other” on Thursday, Feb. 5 at 7 p.m. in Rehm Library at the College of the Holy Cross. The … Continue reading →

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Colleges Receive Grant to Measure Development of Students’ Value Systems

WORCESTER, Mass. – The College of the Holy Cross, Assumption College and Saint Anselm College have received a three-year $300,000 grant from the Teagle Foundation in New York. This grant follows a planning grant from the Foundation that the three … Continue reading →

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‘Mad in America’: Symposium at Holy Cross to Examine Mental Illness

WORCESTER, Mass. – The College of the Holy Cross will host an event titled, “Mad in America: Finding Sanity in a Crazy World” on Thursday, Feb. 5 at 4 p.m. in the Levis Browsing Room in Dinand Library. Guest speakers … Continue reading →

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Carnegie Foundation Recognizes Holy Cross for Commitment to Community Engagement

WORCESTER, Mass. – The College of the Holy Cross has been selected for inclusion in the 2008 Community Engagement Classification by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, an independent policy and research center. The College is one of … Continue reading →

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Video: Holy Cross Students Who Traveled to Watch Presidential Inauguration Share Their Reactions

Approximately 50 students from Holy Cross traveled to Washington, D.C., to witness the historic inauguration of President Barack Obama. Armed with a camcorder, Joshua Gonzalez ’10 captured the group making the trek to the nation’s capital, defining moments from President … Continue reading →

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