Author Archives: College of the Holy Cross

Holy Cross Names New Assistant to the President

Posted on January 23, 2009 by College of the Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – Rev. Paul Harman, S.J. has been named special assistant to the president at the College of the Holy Cross.  He succeeds Rev. William O’Halloran, S.J., who passed away last February. Fr. Harman, who will report directly to … Continue reading →

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Chemical Reaction

Posted on January 23, 2009 by College of the Holy Cross

The state-of-the-art Park B. and Linda Smith Laboratories opened its doors to students on Jan. 14, the first day of the spring semester. Ronald Jarret, professor of chemistry and dean of the class of 2012, started off his 9 a.m. … Continue reading →

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Symposium to Consider Moral Obligations in Aftermath of War

Posted on January 22, 2009 by College of the Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – The Center for Religion, Ethics and Culture at the College of the Holy Cross invites public participation in “Moral Responsibility for the Legacies of War: Vietnam to Iraq,” a four-part symposium and online forum to be held … Continue reading →

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‘We Are One’

Posted on January 22, 2009 by College of the Holy Cross

Regardless of one’s political affiliations or beliefs, this is an undeniably exciting time to be in our nation’s capital. Since the Holy Cross Washington Semester Program began on Jan. 3, the anticipation of inaugural events has been building and it … Continue reading →

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Witnessing History

Posted on January 21, 2009 by College of the Holy Cross

Holy Cross students may have awoken Tuesday morning to find something different in the air. No, it wasn’t more of the icy winds that have clutched Mount St. James for the past several days. Nor was it snowflakes falling upon … Continue reading →

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Watch Time-Lapse of New Science Building Now; On Jan. 23 Tune in to Watch Live Dedication and Blessing

Posted on January 21, 2009 by College of the Holy Cross

As the 669 students enrolled in the 26 classes in the new Park B. and Linda Smith Laboratories learn in an atmosphere surrounded by cutting-edge technology and conduct experiments using sophisticated scientific equipment, it’s time to reflect on the 21 … Continue reading →

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MEDIA ADVISORY: Dedication and Blessing of New Science Building at Holy Cross

Posted on January 20, 2009 by College of the Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – WHAT: A dedication and blessing of the newly constructed Park B. and Linda Smith Laboratories and named spaces inside the laboratories, including the George I. Alden Trust Organic Chemistry Laboratory and the McLaughlin Family Lecture Hall.  The … Continue reading →

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The Finishing Touches

Posted on January 20, 2009 by College of the Holy Cross

The construction of Holy Cross’ Park B. and Linda Smith Laboratories — which was completed on schedule and on budget earlier this month — opened its doors to students for the Jan. 14 start of classes. The four-story building is … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Film Series, Lecture to Examine Cinematic Portrayals of Jesus

Posted on January 16, 2009 by College of the Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – The Center for Religion, Ethics and Culture at the College of the Holy Cross presents a series of film screenings and a lecture by Rev. Lloyd Baugh, S.J., International Visiting Jesuit Scholar, on “The Faces of Jesus … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross to Commemorate Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Posted on January 16, 2009 by College of the Holy Cross

A variety of events at the College of the Holy Cross will honor the life of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. This year’s holiday observance marks the 80th birthday of King and the 23rd anniversary of the national … Continue reading →

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http://www.hobeybakeraward.com/

Posted on January 15, 2009 by College of the Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – Holy Cross junior Brodie Sheahan (Lethbridge, Alberta), and sophomores Jordan Cyr (Winnipeg, Manitoba) and Everett Sheen (Lethbridge, Alberta) are on the Hobey Baker Fan Ballot on www.hobeybaker.com. Fans can help determine the winner of the Hobey Baker … Continue reading →

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Seasoned Magazine Professional Named New Editor of Holy Cross Magazine

Posted on January 15, 2009 by College of the Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – Suzanne Morrissey has been named the new editor of Holy Cross Magazine, the quarterly alumni magazine at the College of the Holy Cross. She succeeds Jack O’Connell ’81, the magazine’s founding editor, who served in that capacity … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Seelos Film Series Spring 2009

Posted on January 15, 2009 by College of the Holy Cross

The following films will be shown at the Seelos Theater at Holy Cross. All films are free and open to the public on a first-come, first-served basis. For additional information, please call the Seelos Theater Box Office at 508-793-2455. 4 … Continue reading →

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Video: As Obama Prepares to Step Into Oval Office, Political Science Professor Discusses the American Presidency

Posted on January 15, 2009 by College of the Holy Cross

Donald Brand, professor of political science at the College of the Holy Cross, recently answered some questions about President-Elect Barack Obama, and addressed some of the challenges he will face when he steps into office. Brand specializes in the study … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Students to Travel to Capitol for Presidential Inauguration

Posted on January 15, 2009 by College of the Holy Cross

Forty-nine students and six faculty members and administrators from the College of the Holy Cross will travel to Washington, D.C., to witness the historic inauguration of President-elect Barack Obama on Jan. 20. A bus will leave Holy Cross at midnight … Continue reading →

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Pause and Ponder

Posted on January 15, 2009 by College of the Holy Cross

Hundreds of fourth-year students attending Holy Cross’ annual Senior Convocation on Jan. 13 in St. Joseph Memorial Chapel listened intently as classmates Cara Joyce and Mary Kate Brennan reflected on their time on Mount St. James. Senior Convocation is a … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Experts Available for Analysis of Inauguration, Issues Facing New Administration

Posted on January 14, 2009 by College of the Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – Faculty experts in a wide range of disciplines from the College of the Holy Cross are available to offer distinctive perspectives on topics related to the presidential inauguration on Jan. 20, 2009 and the first 100 days … Continue reading →

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Critically-Acclaimed Caribbean Author to Speak at Holy Cross

Posted on January 14, 2009 by College of the Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – Critically-acclaimed Caribbean author, Maryse Condé, will give a talk on her life and writing on Friday, Jan. 23 at 3:30 p.m. in the Seelos Theatre at the College of the Holy Cross. The event, sponsored by Montserrat—a … Continue reading →

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‘The Dream Is Not Complete’

Posted on January 14, 2009 by College of the Holy Cross

The Martin Luther King Jr. luncheon is an annual event that offers an opportunity for student leaders — resident assistants, multicultural peer educators, and orientation leaders — to reflect on their position as role models for other students, and the … Continue reading →

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Holding Court With ‘The Cooz’

Posted on January 13, 2009 by College of the Holy Cross

Holy Cross paid tribute to the remarkable life of Bob Cousy ’50 last year. On May 14, the Holy Cross Leadership Council of New York honored Cousy at its annual dinner fundraiser. On June 7, a life-size bronze statue of … Continue reading →

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