Author Archives: College of the Holy Cross

“G-52!” “Yes!” “Darn it!” “I-27” “BINGO!” “Oh no!” The familiar sounds of Bingo echoed through the ballroom of Loyola Hall this past Saturday, the tournament a part of the full schedule of activities for Siblings Weekend. The weekend, now in … Continue reading →

Mission statements are important because they define an institution’s purpose. All too often, though, they are placed in a frame, hung on a wall and forgotten. Not at Holy Cross. Alumni often report back that the College’s mission statement, which … Continue reading →

As participants in the 2007 Mexico Meal Auction fundraiser, Holy Cross faculty and staff have agreed to prepare meals for students in their homes, or take them out to dinner in Worcester. Students: Don’t miss this great opportunity to get … Continue reading →

If you thought that playing a piano recital at New York’s storied Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall might be different from playing a piano recital at Holy Cross’ Brooks Concert Hall, think again. Reflecting on her experiences with both, … Continue reading →

Rabbi Norman M. Cohen ’72, who was the only Jew among 2,300 other students when he was enrolled at Holy Cross, will return to study, lecture, and meet with members of the College community while he is in residence on … Continue reading →

Self-discovery is one of the hallmarks of a Holy Cross education. It makes sense, then, that a student organization is sponsoring an event around that very theme. The Multiethnic Identity Xploration (MIX) provides resources for students and members of the … Continue reading →

Barefoot and entranced at the opening prayer ceremony in Singapore’s oldest Hindu temple, Megan Osborne ’05 was enveloped by the intensity of a moment she’d only read about in textbooks. Thousands of miles from her hometown of Redding, Conn., her … Continue reading →

How do you eat your toast: butter side up or down? If you’re like most, it’s butter side up. But do you ever think of eating it another way or asking yourself why we eat our toast butter side up? … Continue reading →

The Center for Religion, Ethics and Culture at the College of the Holy Cross is hosting the third alumni colloquium on critical issues facing the Catholic Church. Approximately 40 alumni, 12 Holy Cross faculty members, and some current students will … Continue reading →

This year, the Holy Cross men’s and women’s basketball teams not only share 2007 Patriot League Tournament trophies and appearances in the 2007 NCAA tournament.  They also share in the storied Holy Cross tradition of fielding exceptional student-athletes and posting … Continue reading →

In order to succeed in business, you need to work hard. Very hard. That was lesson No. 1 in the third annual Executive Leadership Workshop sponsored by the Office of Entrepreneurial Studies. Over spring break (March 5 – 9), 33 … Continue reading →