Author Archives: College of the Holy Cross

Visual arts professor’s work focuses on children

Throughout her career, Susan Schmidt has always based her drawings on observation. Landscapes, factory buildings, textile machinery, and statues have been among her subjects. However, when Schmidt, associate professor of visual arts at Holy Cross, became a mother, she shifted … Continue reading →

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After visiting Kenya, VP of Student Affairs compelled to help build K-8 school

When she first heard about Abdi Lidonde’s idea to build a school in his native Kenya, Jacqueline D. Peterson, vice president for Student Affairs and dean of students at Holy Cross, said she’d try to help. But it wasn’t until … Continue reading →

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Students raise $2,700 for Pediatric AIDS research in 12-hour dance

Holy Cross students put on their dancing shoes last weekend — all for a good cause. From 8 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 2 until 8 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 3, nearly 200 students cut a rug in the Hogan Ballroom … Continue reading →

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Renowned Literature Scholar to Give Presentation on Bram Stoker’s Dracula

WORCESTER, Mass. – John Paul Riquelme, professor of English at Boston University and internationally renowned scholar of modernist and Irish literature, will give a presentation titled, “The Dark Modernity of Bram Stoker’s Dracula” on Thursday, Nov. 29 at 4:30 p.m. … Continue reading →

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Efforts underway to encourage voter participation among Holy Cross students

Luisa Lora ’08 is the first to admit that she hasn’t always been interested in politics, but knowing that she will be eligible to vote in next year’s presidential election has encouraged her to think about the candidates and the … Continue reading →

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Anthropologist Explores the Line Between Plastic Surgery and Reality T.V

WORCESTER, Mass. – Hilda Lloréns, visiting professor of anthropology and sociology at Middlebury College, will give a presentation titled “The Latinization of Body Parts: Plastic Surgery and Reality TV” on Wednesday, Nov. 14 at 4 p.m. in Hogan 402(03) at … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross junior performs for Armenian Church Pontiff

Earlier this fall, at a ceremony in Boston, Ani Nalbandian ’09 delivered a dramatic poetry recital in both Armenian and English in the presence of the head of the Armenian Church, during his visit to the United States. More than … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Alumni Design New Tech Group for Students

WORCESTER, Mass. – The College of the Holy Cross is pleased to announce the Holy Cross Emerging Technologies Group. The group, recently formed by three alumni will help the College’s students and faculty unite with graduates who work in tech-related … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross November and December 2007 Concert Series

WORCESTER, Mass. – The music department at the College of the Holy Cross will present the following musical performances on campus during November and December 2007. All events are free and open to the public. For additional information, please contact … Continue reading →

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Professor to Deliver Presentation on the Catholic Church and Nazi Prosecution

WORCESTER, Mass. – Frank Coppa, professor of history at St. John’s University and author of The Papacy, the Jews, and the Holocaust (2006), will give a presentation on the moral issues and political context of the decisions made by Pope … Continue reading →

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Former Dean of Columbia University to Talk about the U.S. Role in the Middle East

WORCESTER, Mass. – Lisa Anderson, James T. Shotwell Professor of International Relations and former dean of Columbia University School of International and Public Affairs, will give a talk about the role of the U.S. in the Middle East, titled, “Shock … Continue reading →

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Rabbi Cohen ’72 to Visit Campus, Shares Sermons From ‘Days of Awe’

Rabbi Norman M. Cohen ’72, the founding rabbi of the reform Jewish congregation Bet Shalom in Minnetonka, Minn., will meet with students and faculty, visit classes, and attend religious services while he is in residence at Holy Cross on Oct. … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Magazine highlights several alumni living across the globe

The fall issue of Holy Cross Magazine is taking readers around the world. The cover story focuses on alumni who are living and working in various parts of the world. Nine alumni share their stories about why they moved to … Continue reading →

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$200K grant will allow Holy Cross to continue hosting summer institute

The Himalayan frontier has been a meeting place of the world’s great civilizations: India, China, and the southern portions of the silk route that linked Asia to the Mediterranean. From antiquity, the region has been a significant zone of contact, … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross partners with Regional Environmental Council to benefit urban garden programs

Not unlike a well-tended vegetable garden, Holy Cross’ partnership with the Regional Environmental Council of Central Massachusetts continues to grow. On Oct. 26 from 6 to 10 p.m., a Slow Food Gala will take place in the lower dining area … Continue reading →

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The Mormon Experience Comes to Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – Dan Wotherspoon, executive director of the Sunstone Education Foundation and editor of Sunstone Magazine, will give a talk titled “Of Golden Plates and Global Warming: Translating Mormonism in the Twenty-first Century” on Thursday, Nov. 1 at 7:30 … Continue reading →

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African Priest to Talk About the Aftermath of the Rwanda Genocide at Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – Rev. Toussaint Murhula, S.J., will give a lecture detailing the impact of the refugee flux on the Congolese people titled, “The Aftermaths of Rwanda Genocide in the Congo,” on Tuesday, Nov. 13 at 4 pm in Rehm … Continue reading →

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SGA Launches Home Page Geared for Holy Cross Students

The Student Government Association at Holy Cross has launched a Web site geared specifically for students as a one-stop site for the latest news and information. The Web site, features news and on-campus events, as well as Student Government initiatives … Continue reading →

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Eleven Recent Holy Cross Grads Serving as Jesuit Volunteers

Of the 260 current members of the Jesuit Volunteer Corps, 11 are recent Holy Cross graduates. Ten members of the Class of 2007, and one member of the Class of 2006, are currently serving in locations around the globe. The … Continue reading →

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Volunteer Fair allows students to learn about various post-grad opportunities

Right after A.J. Cabrera graduated from Holy Cross in May 2005, he joined the Jesuit Volunteer Corps (JVC) and became a high school teacher in a small community in Chuuk, Micronesia. He says he “absolutely loved” the experience and has … Continue reading →

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