Author Archives: College of the Holy Cross

Best-Selling Author Michael Pollan to Give Presentation at Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – Michael Pollan, best-selling author, will give a presentation titled “In Defense of Food: The Omnivore’s Solution” on Tuesday, April 22 at 7:30 p.m. in the Hogan Campus Center Ballroom at the College of the Holy Cross. The … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Gamelan Orchestra to Hold Concert Directed by Master Balinese Artist

WORCESTER, Mass. – The College of the Holy Cross departments of theatre and music will present a concert of their famed Balinese gamelan orchestra, Gamelan Gita Sari, under the directorship of visiting fellow in Balinese performing arts, I Made Bandem, … Continue reading →

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150 Alumni Celebrate 40 Year Anniversary of Black Student Union in Powerful Three Day Weekend

A joyous anniversary celebration marking the 40-year history of the Black Student Union drew approximately 150 alumni from across the country back to the Holy Cross campus on April 11 to 13. The Black Student Union was founded in 1968 … Continue reading →

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The Cantor Art Gallery Presents the Works of Graduating Seniors

WORCESTER, Mass. – The Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Art Gallery at the College of the Holy Cross presents We•go, the works of graduating seniors in the visual arts department, from Thursday, April 24 through Friday, May 23. Each spring … Continue reading →

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Jason Mraz Headlines Spring Concert at Holy Cross

The Campus Activities Board (CAB) at the College of the Holy Cross presents the Annual Spring Concert headlining Jason Mraz with Everclear, featuring Bushwalla and Justin Kredible on Tuesday, April 29 at 7:30 p.m. in the Hart Center. Tickets cost … Continue reading →

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Savoring Every Moment

Elizabeth Heston loves Holy Cross. We mean she really loves Holy Cross. Ask her what she likes about the College, and she can go on for a long time. So when prospective students and their parents ask her what she … Continue reading →

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Graduating, Not Retiring

Victoria Swigert never expected to spend more than one year at Holy Cross, let alone plan to retire from the College after spending more than three decades as a professor and 18 years as a class dean. After earning her … Continue reading →

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High School Students to Participate in 36th Annual Classics Day at Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – Holy Cross will hold the 36th annual Classics Day on Thursday, April 17. Designed to familiarize students with the Holy Cross Classics department, its faculty and current students, the event features a variety of activities relating to … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Students, Faculty and Staff to Participate in Rebuilding Together Worcester

WORCESTER, Mass. – Students, faculty and staff from the College of the Holy Cross will join with other local volunteers for the 8th Annual Rebuilding Together Worcester (RTW) Weekend from Friday, April 18 – Sunday, April 20.  Similar to Habitat … Continue reading →

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Deaf Studies Program at Holy Cross Recognized by Worcester Consortium

The American Sign Language and Deaf Studies program at the College of the Holy Cross received this year’s George I. Alden Award for Excellence in Higher Education at the 40th Anniversary Celebration of the Colleges of Worcester Consortium on April … Continue reading →

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Sociology Professor Victoria Swigert to Give ‘Last Lecture’

WORCESTER, Mass. – Victoria L. Swigert, professor of sociology, dean of the class of 2008, and assistant dean of the College of the Holy Cross, will give a talk as part of the annual “Last Lecture” series on Thursday, April … Continue reading →

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Mexican Journalist and Human Rights Defender to Speak at Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – Jaime Luis Brito Vazquez, a journalist and avid defender of human rights, will give a presentation titled “The Mexican Perspective: A Critical, yet Often Unheard Version of Reality” on Wednesday, April 16 at 4 p.m. in room … Continue reading →

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Local Mathematician to Give Annual Sulski Memorial Lecture at Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – Professor Donal B. O’Shea, dean of faculty and vice president for academic affairs at Mount Holyoke College and the Elizabeth T. Kennan Professor of Mathematics, will give the 15th annual Leonard C. Sulski Memorial Lecture in Mathematics … Continue reading →

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Students, Alumni, and Community Partners Pack Hogan Ballroom to Celebrate 40th Anniversary of SPUD

Nearly one year ago, Marybeth Kearns-Barrett, associate chaplain and director of service and social justice programs at Holy Cross, and five leaders in Student Programs for Urban Development (SPUD) embarked on an immersion trip to El Salvador. Their goal was … Continue reading →

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Washington Times Syndicated Columnist and Author to Speak at Holy Cross About her Latest Book

WORCESTER, Mass. – Diana West, Washington Times syndicated columnist and author, will give a presentation titled “Where Have All the Adults Gone?” on Monday, April 14 at 4 p.m. in the Rehm Library at the College of the Holy Cross. … Continue reading →

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Fill Up and Crack Up

Colleges of Worcester Consortium students are offered a reduced price to see comedian Stephen Lynch perform at the Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts on April 12. Doors open at 7:30; the show starts at 8 p.m. Restaurant discounts are … Continue reading →

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Papal Scholars at Holy Cross Available for Expert Commentary on Pope’s Visit to the U.S.

WORCESTER, Mass. – The following faculty members at the College of the Holy Cross are available for media interviews related to Pope Benedict’s XVI visit to the U.S. from April 15 – 20, 2008, including his address on Catholic education … Continue reading →

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The Final Act

Since 1986, distinguished theatre professor Steve Vineberg has directed more than a dozen productions at Holy Cross. But he’s not putting on a show when he says that departmental majors who take part in these plays and musicals are getting … Continue reading →

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Internationally Renowned Borromeo String Quartet to Play at Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – The music department and the Center for Religion, Ethics and Culture at the College of the Holy Cross present the internationally renowned Borromeo String Quartet, on Thursday, April 10 at 8 p.m. in Brooks Concert Hall. The … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross and Blackstone Collaboratory to Host Environmental Legend Marion Stoddart

WORCESTER, Mass. – The Environmental Studies Program at the College of the Holy Cross and the Blackstone Collaboratory will host local environmental legend Marion Stoddart. The lecture and trailer viewing for a forthcoming documentary titled “The Work of 1000,” which … Continue reading →

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