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Holy Cross Academic Conference to Showcase Student Work

As the academic year comes to an end, the College of the Holy Cross will celebrate the great and varied work accomplished by its students at the annual Academic Conference taking place across campus from April 27 through April 30. The four-day conference gives students from all class years the opportunity to present the results of their independent research and course work done in a variety of environments—from campus classrooms and libraries to within the Worcester community; from research labs and study abroad locations to art studios and field sites. Continue reading →

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Dos Estudiantes de Holy Cross Reflejan Sobre Su Viaje a la República Dominicana

Durante las vacaciones de la primavera, 25 estudiantes viajaron a la República Dominicana con Rosa Carrasquillo, una profesora adjunta en College of the Holy Cross, como parte de su clase, “Raza e Identidad.” La clase de historia está dada completamente … Continue reading →

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‘A Jookin’ Jam Session with Lil Buck, Cristina Pato & Friends’ Brings Renowned Artist Collaboration to Holy Cross

“Become More: Campaign for the Future of Holy Cross” will kick off with a weekend of celebrations, headlined by international dance phenomenon Lil Buck on April 29 in the Dinand Library Main Reading Room at 8 p.m. The special collaboration, … Continue reading →

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Assistant Dean and Director of Student Involvement Recognized for Her Commitment to Holy Cross Students

Since joining the division of student affairs in 2001, Brenda Hounsell Sullivan, assistant dean and director of student involvement, has made progressive and innovative strides in her field, which have earned her  many awards throughout her career. Most recently, Hounsell … Continue reading →

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Video: Professor James Kee Gives Annual Rodino Lecture on the Liberal Arts

Rehm Library was filled with faculty, staff, students and alumni who gathered to hear this year’s Richard Rodino Lecture on the Aims of the Liberal Arts given by James Kee, professor of English at the College. His lecture, titled “Waiting … Continue reading →

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Photo Gallery: ACT’s ‘Chicago’ Becomes Campus Blockbuster

Leading up to the production, “Chicago” was all the buzz on campus and quickly became a blockbuster: tickets to the Alternate College Theatre (ACT) production sold out in just three days. This highly anticipated and well-known musical, directed by Christine … Continue reading →

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Professor Makes Complex Mathematics Accessible to Undergraduate Students

Algebraic geometry may seem daunting to students, but thanks to John Little, professor of mathematics, the topic has become more accessible than ever. Little’s textbook, “Ideals, Varieties, and Algorithms: An Introduction to Computational Algebraic Geometry and Commutative Algebra” coauthored by … Continue reading →

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‘Simulation’ Gives Holy Cross Community a New Perspective on Poverty

This article ran in the February issue of Connections, an online publication of the Associations of Jesuit Colleges and Universities.    The holiday season provides an opportunity for colleges and universities to raise awareness of hunger and homelessness across the country … Continue reading →

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Photo Gallery: Academic Journal Films On-Campus Research of Biology Professor and Students in Lab

Many students at Holy Cross have the opportunity to conduct research during their undergraduate careers, but this fall, a group of students who worked under Sarah Webster, assistant professor of biology, were given the chance to share their research with … Continue reading →

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Students Explore What It Means to Be a Leader at Annual Aptissimi Leadership Conference

This year, 195 students participated in the annual Aptissimi Leadership Conference, a full-day conference open to all students where they are invited to explore, develop and articulate their personal leadership styles. The conference, sponsored by the Office of Student Involvement, … Continue reading →

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Photo Gallery: Hart Center Expansion and Renovation Begins on the Top of Mount St. James

With the Hart Center expansion and renovation well underway, the top of College Hill is taking on a new shape. Construction began in mid-December with the installation of a silk fence around the perimeter of the Hart lawn where the … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Moot Court Earns Collegiate Moot Court Championship Title In Los Angeles

Just before the start of the spring semester, members of the College of the Holy Cross’ moot court team competed in the American Collegiate Moot Court Association’s (ACMA) 2015-16 National Championship Tournament in Los Angeles where they collectively earned four … Continue reading →

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‘Chicago’ Director Christine Freije ’13 Offers a Glimpse Backstage of the Ambitious Production

After commencement, Christine Freije ’13 never thought she’d be back at Holy Cross directing another Alternate College Theatre (ACT) production. Two years since directing “Spring Awakening” as a senior, Freije returns to take on “Chicago,” an equally ambitious and well-known … Continue reading →

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Spring Semester Brings Another Full Slate of Arts Events

This semester, the College of the Holy Cross is offering a dynamic series of arts events aimed to excite, engage and challenge audiences. From the staging of renowned theatre productions and installations of multimedia gallery exhibitions, to world premieres of … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross to Honor and Celebrate the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

In observation of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, the Office of Diversity and Inclusion will host a campus-wide book read at the College with the intention of bringing community members together to engage with Dr. King’s legacy on an intellectual … Continue reading →

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Visual Arts Professor Receives Prestigious Fellowship to Conduct Research in Rome on Architecture and the Senses

David Karmon, associate professor of visual arts at the College of the Holy Cross, has been awarded the Lily Auchincloss/ Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Post-Doctoral Rome Prize in Renaissance and Early Modern Studies, giving him the special opportunity to work … Continue reading →

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The Holy Cross Community Comes Together in the Wake of Violence Around the World

As the world has seen violence in all forms unfold in the past week around the world—from Paris  and Beruit, to Bagdhad and Nigeria—the College of the Holy Cross community has come together to try to make sense of recent … Continue reading →

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Photo Gallery: Grammy Award-Winning Jazz Musician Terence Blanchard Performs for a Packed House at Holy Cross

On Saturday, Nov. 7 and Sunday, Nov. 8, the Holy Cross community had the special honor of welcoming world-renowned jazz trumpeter and composer Terence Blanchard to campus for two evenings of music and dialogue, presented by Arts Transcending Borders. On … Continue reading →

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Photo Gallery: Students Showcase Their Study Abroad Experiences in Annual Photo Contest

This year’s fifth annual study abroad photo contest gave returning study abroad students the opportunity to share their rich cultural experiences with the campus community through photography. Photos were submitted showcasing scenes from all over the world—from the grand architecture … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Physics Professor Receives Distinguished Teaching Award

Janine Shertzer, professor of physics and member of the College of the Holy Cross faculty since 1984, received the 2015 Holy Cross Distinguished Teaching Award at the annual Dean’s Fall Address and Faculty Awards. The Distinguished Teaching Award recognizes and … Continue reading →

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