Author Archives: College of the Holy Cross

Holy Cross community will join thousands across nation in speaking out about Iraq war

Holy Cross senior Sarah E. Fontaine says she’s the first to admit that she has no clear solution to ending the war in Iraq, but that doesn’t stop her from encouraging dialogue to explore non-violent ways to resolve conflict. “We … Continue reading →

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Networking top priority of Women in Business Conference

David Chu, director of the Ciocca Office of Entrepreneurial Studies, knew that the inaugural Women in Business Conference held at Holy Cross in October of last year would be popular, but he didn’t know just how popular. An e-mail sent … Continue reading →

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Acclaimed Storyteller to Come to Holy Cross in Celebration of the “Day of the Dead”

WORCESTER, Mass. – Come celebrate the “Day of the Dead” with acclaimed storyteller and author Elisa Pearmain, who will share her scary tales from beyond, on Thursday, Nov. 1 at 6:30 p.m. in the Hogan Campus Center, Jenks Suite A. … Continue reading →

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Students for Life group sponsors talk by pro-life speaker

When Angelica Rosales’ mother was pregnant with her, she was advised to have an abortion. Instead, her mother risked her life to continue her pregnancy. Today, her mother’s courage is a motivation for Rosales, who founded a pregnancy center shortly … Continue reading →

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Concerto by renowned composer and Holy Cross music professor to receive U.S. premiere

Shirish Korde, professor and chair of the music department at the College of the Holy Cross, has always liked to incorporate the sounds of different cultures (especially Indian) into his music. His latest work is no different. Svara-Yantra, a concerto … Continue reading →

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Theatre Department Receives Moss Hart Award for Best College Production

WORCESTER, Mass. – The department of theatre at the College of the Holy Cross has been awarded the New England Theatre Conference’s (NETC) Moss Hart Award for best college play, for their 2006 production of Good, by C.P. Taylor. Edward … Continue reading →

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Student Government Association members take Zipcar for first spin

No car? No problem. Holy Cross students who have a license but no car won’t have difficulty getting off campus starting today (Oct. 12), the Student Government Association proudly announced. That’s because the College has signed a deal with Zipcar, … Continue reading →

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Cantor Art Gallery to Present Part II of Exhibition Featuring Work of Faculty and Staff

WORCESTER, Mass. – The Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Art Gallery at the College of the Holy Cross will present Crossroads: Holy Cross’ Visual Arts Faculty and Staff, Part II, from Nov. 8 through Dec. 19, 2007.  This second half … Continue reading →

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Slow Food Gala at Holy Cross to Benefit Regional Environmental Council Community Programs

WORCESTER, Mass. – The Regional Environmental Council (REC), in partnership with the College of the Holy Cross, will hold a Slow Food Gala fundraiser on Friday, Oct. 26, from 6 – 10 p.m. in Lower Kimball on the Holy Cross … Continue reading →

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Women’s rowing team raises $18K in support of team member diagnosed with lymphoma

When Mary Dixon ’08, a former member of the Holy Cross women’s varsity rowing team from St. Louis, was diagnosed with stage 2 lymphoma last month, her teammates immediately knew they had to do something to help. On Sept. 14, … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Geologist and Biologist to Share Their Work at a National Forum

WORCESTER, Mass. – Sara Gran Mitchell, geologist and assistant professor of biology at the College of the Holy Cross, and Karen Ober, assistant professor of biology at the College of the Holy Cross, will be presenting their research, topography and … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Among National Leaders In Graduation Success Rate

WORCESTER, Mass. – Twenty of Holy Cross’ athletic teams have achieved a perfect 100 percent graduation rate, according to the Graduation Success Rate Report, which has been released by the NCAA. The data used to calculate the Graduation Success Rate … Continue reading →

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ParkeHarrisons talk about creative collaboration — and a new ‘chapter’ — as part of Cantor faculty exhibition

Robert & Shana ParkeHarrison, Undergrowth, 2006 Calling the academic environment at Holy Cross the ideal place to try ideas and experiment, artists Shana and Robert ParkeHarrison talked about their new work. “It’s exactly what students here are encouraged to do … Continue reading →

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Golijov Debuts New Composition at Special Olympics Opening Ceremony

A new work by Osvaldo Golijov, internationally renowned composer and Loyola Professor of Music at the College of the Holy Cross, was part of a spectacular performance — with full participation from the audience — at Shanghai Stadium as part … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross is the First College in Worcester to Have Zipcars on Campus

WORCESTER, Mass. – The College of the Holy Cross Student Government Association (SGA), in conjunction with the Office of Student Programs and Involvement, as well as Auxiliary Services, is pleased to announce the arrival of Zipcar, the world’s largest car-sharing … Continue reading →

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Golf Workshop Teaches Alumnae Tools for Business Success

On Sept. 11, 46 alumnae and six faculty and staff members from the College of the Holy Cross braved the heavy downpours to take part in the College’s first alumnae golf workshop, Teaching Women to Use Golf for Business Success, … Continue reading →

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New science building will be named Linda and Park B. Smith Laboratories

After months of digging and erecting steel, the new four-story building that will be part of Holy Cross’ Integrated Science Complex is taking shape, revealing the scope of the ambitious project. On the afternoon of Friday, Sept. 28, a “topping … Continue reading →

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Annual tradition allows families to get a taste of life on the Hill

Educational, cultural, and recreational opportunities abound on campus this weekend, as Holy Cross celebrates its annual Family Weekend. Family Weekend allows students’ parents, siblings, and family members the chance to experience what life is like on the Hill. Last year, … Continue reading →

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Four World-Class Businessmen Come to Holy Cross to Share the Secrets of Their Success

WORCESTER, Mass. – Peter Senge, author of The Fifth Discipline, The Art and Practice of the Learning Organization will moderate a discussion titled “Leanness: Corporate Culture and Profitability in America” with James S. Davis, Chairman of New Balance; James Gosa, … Continue reading →

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Community members make regular trips to Weston to visit retired Jesuits

The Office of Human Resources has organized monthly visits to Campion Center in Weston, Mass., to retired Jesuits since June of 1998. On the most recent trip on Sept. 18, the Jesuits are delighted to see many familiar faces. But … Continue reading →

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