Author Archives: College of the Holy Cross

Notre Dame Professor to Give Talk On ‘Bible and Its Interpretations by Philosophers’

Posted on September 8, 2006 by College of the Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – Vittorio Hösle, Paul G. Kimball Professor of Arts and Letters at the University of Notre Dame, will give a talk titled “The Bible and Its Interpretations by Philosophers” on Sept. 15 at 4 p.m. in Rehm Library … Continue reading →

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New Soccer Stadium To Be Dedicated During Weekend Events

Posted on September 7, 2006 by College of the Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – The new 1,320-seat Linda Johnson Smith Soccer Stadium at the College of the Holy Cross will be dedicated on Friday, Sept. 8 at 6 p.m., and several events will be held over the weekend to mark this … Continue reading →

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5K Road Race to Support Habitat for Humanity Set for Sept. 24

Posted on September 6, 2006 by College of the Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – Student representatives from several local colleges, including the College of the Holy Cross, are organizing a 5K Student Stampede for Habitat to raise funds for University House, a Habitat home scheduled to break ground this fall.  The … Continue reading →

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Five Years Later: Remembering 9/11

Posted on September 6, 2006 by College of the Holy Cross

As the fifth anniversary of 9/11 approaches, the Office of the College Chaplains, the Student Government Association and Student Affairs invite the Holy Cross community to remember this day in a variety of ways. The 12:05 p.m. liturgy on Sept. … Continue reading →

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Judy Shepard to Give Talk at Holy Cross

Posted on September 6, 2006 by College of the Holy Cross

This event has been cancelled. Judy Shepard, whose 21-year old son, Matthew, was murdered in a gay hate crime in Laramie, Wyo., in 1998, will give a talk titled “The Legacy of Matthew Shepard” on Sept. 20 at 7:30 p.m. … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Kimball Film Series Fall 2006 Schedule

Posted on September 4, 2006 by College of the Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – The following films will be shown at Kimball Theatre at the College of the Holy Cross. All films are free and open to the public on a first-come, first-served basis. For additional information, please call the Kimball … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Kimball Film Series Fall 2006 Schedule

Posted on September 4, 2006 by College of the Holy Cross

The following films will be shown at Kimball Theatre at the College of the Holy Cross. All films are free and open to the public on a first-come, first-served basis. For additional information, please call the Kimball Theatre Box Office … Continue reading →

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Rabbi Cohen ’72 to Give Talk on Role of Jewish Biblical Personages in the New Testament

Posted on September 1, 2006 by College of the Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – Rabbi Norman M. Cohen ’72 will give a talk titled “What are Nice Jewish Boys Like Moses and Abraham Doing in a Book Like the New Testament? The Role of Jewish Biblical Characters in Christian Writings” on … Continue reading →

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Path to a Ph.D.: Academic Life After Holy Cross

Posted on September 1, 2006 by College of the Holy Cross

Graduate study is a route that many Holy Cross students pursue after Commencement.  Not only is it an opportunity to delve even more deeply into an academic discipline, a graduate program also offers a different approach to the academic life: … Continue reading →

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Top Marketing Executive at SIRIUS to Give Talk as Part of Prebusiness Program

Posted on August 31, 2006 by College of the Holy Cross

Mary Pat Ryan ’78, executive vice president, subscriber sales & operations at SIRIUS Satellite Radio, will give a talk titled “Movies, Music, Satellite: Love Your Job!” at the first Prebusiness Entrepreneurial Seminar Dinner on Sept. 11 in Suites B/C of … Continue reading →

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Kraft-Hiatt Symposium To Focus on Relationship Between Jews and Catholics

Posted on August 30, 2006 by College of the Holy Cross

The first annual Kraft-Hiatt Symposium on Jewish and Roman Catholic Relations will be held on Sept. 17 from 3 to 5 p.m. in the Hogan Campus Center Ballroom at the College of the Holy Cross. The event, titled “Jews and … Continue reading →

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New Intercollegiate Group Aims to Make Worcester’s Student Market More Visible, Vibrant

Posted on August 29, 2006 by College of the Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – A new citywide collegiate student group that will provide a sounding board for private and public sector organizations seeking to tap into Worcester’s huge student market was announced today at a 3 p.m. press conference in the … Continue reading →

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Head of Fortune 500 Company to Deliver Thomas More Lecture on Faith, Work and Civic Life

Posted on August 29, 2006 by College of the Holy Cross

Edward J. Ludwig ’73, chairman, president and chief executive officer of Becton, Dickinson and Company, a Fortune 500 global medical technology company, will give the annual Thomas More lecture on Faith, Work and Civic Life on Sept. 7 at 7:30 … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross’ Cantor Art Gallery to Feature Work By Acclaimed Abstract Artist Adrienne Farb

Posted on August 22, 2006 by College of the Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – The Iris & B. Gerald Cantor Art Gallery at the College of the Holy Cross will present The Spiritual Landscapes of Adrienne Farb, 1980-2006 from August 30 to Dec. 16. Consisting of more than 29 works, this … Continue reading →

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Alumnae Share Professional Expertise for Cantor Gallery Exhibition and Symposium on Abstract Art

Posted on August 22, 2006 by College of the Holy Cross

Three Holy Cross alumnae — all now working professionally in the art world — are sharing their expertise for the College’s major exhibition and accompanying symposium on abstract art. Jay A. Clarke ’88, Charlotte Eyerman ’87, and Erin Murray Marra … Continue reading →

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Sister Helen Prejean, Author of “Dead Man Walking,” to Speak at Holy Cross

Posted on August 21, 2006 by College of the Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – Sister Helen Prejean, a leading advocate for the abolition of the death penalty, will deliver a lecture titled “The Death of Innocents and the Death Penalty” on Monday, September 11 at 7 p.m. in the Hogan Campus … Continue reading →

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Soccer Teams Prepare for Fall Season in Brand New Stadium

Posted on August 20, 2006 by College of the Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – The first home games for the Holy Cross men’s and women’s soccer teams will take place on the new, state-of-the-art Linda Johnson Smith Stadium, which has been under construction since last spring. The stadium features a top-quality … Continue reading →

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Philosophy Major Studying in Scotland Chronicles Her Year Abroad

Posted on August 10, 2006 by College of the Holy Cross

At Holy Cross, opportunities abound to study in another country and students are encouraged to enhance their college careers with an overseas experience. Many juniors participate in the College’s full-year Study Abroad program, which has established relationships with acclaimed universities … Continue reading →

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Class of 2010: A Profile

Posted on August 10, 2006 by College of the Holy Cross

The record 6,705 applications for admission to the Class of 2010 — a 41 percent increase from the previous year — meant that acceptances to Holy Cross were particularly competitive this year, and that the incoming class is one to … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Completes Capital Campaign at Record $216.3 Million

Posted on July 31, 2006 by College of the Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – The College of the Holy Cross announced today that it has concluded the most successful capital campaign in its history, raising a total of $216.3 million – far surpassing its original goal of $175 million. “This is … Continue reading →

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