Author Archives: Jacqueline Smith ’15

Holy Cross to Host First Annual New England Collegiate Marching Band Festival

Posted on October 1, 2014 by Jacqueline Smith ’15

On Sunday, Oct. 5 neighboring collegiate marching bands will join together for the first annual New England Collegiate Marching Band Festival. The festival is a new performance opportunity for collegiate marching bands to come together and perform their fall field … Continue reading →

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Noted Catholic Author to Discuss Capitalism and the Church

Posted on September 30, 2014 by Jacqueline Smith ’15

Joseph Pearce, writer in residence at Aquinas College in Nashville, Tenn., and director of the Aquinas Center for Faith and Culture, will give a talk titled “Catholicism and Capitalism: Friends or Enemies?” on Thursday, Oct. 9 at 4 p.m. in Rehm Library. … Continue reading →

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Working For Worcester, WSGA, and Holy Cross Running Club Announces Fall 5K

Posted on September 29, 2014 by Jacqueline Smith ’15

The Working for Worcester project, the Worcester Student Government Association (WSGA), and the Holy Cross Running Club present the first annual School Year Kick-Off 5K Run on Saturday, Oct. 4 at 9 a.m., starting in Hogan Campus Center Courtyard. The … Continue reading →

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Internationally Renowned Organist and Cornettist to Perform as Part of Chapel Artists Series

Posted on September 24, 2014 by Jacqueline Smith ’15

Liuwe Tamminga, a renowned organist, and Bruce Dickey, an award-winning cornettist, will perform as part of the Chapel Artists Series on Sunday, Oct. 5 at 3 p.m. in St. Joseph Memorial Chapel at the College of the Holy Cross. The … Continue reading →

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Teach For America Ranks Holy Cross as a Top Contributor for Sixth Year in a Row

Posted on September 22, 2014 by Jacqueline Smith ’15

For the sixth year in a row, the College of the Holy Cross is a top contributor to Teach For America, a nonprofit organization that sends graduating seniors into urban and rural classrooms across the nation. With 11 members of … Continue reading →

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Italian Organist to Make American Debut at Opening of the Holy Cross Chapel Artists Series

Posted on September 12, 2014 by Jacqueline Smith ’15

Italian organist Andrea Toschi will make his American debut as he kicks off the 2014-15 College of the Holy Cross Chapel Artists Series on Sunday, Sept. 21 at 3 p.m. in the St. Joseph Memorial Chapel. The performance is free, … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Receives STARTALK Grant for Third Year in a Row

Posted on May 29, 2014 by Jacqueline Smith ’15

Holy Cross has been awarded a  $90,000 STARTALK grant to convene a 10-day summer residential program on literacy development in Chinese as a foreign language (CFL).  This is the third year in a row that the College has received STARTALK … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Music Prof. Wins Esteemed Composer Award

Posted on May 16, 2014 by Jacqueline Smith ’15

Chris Arrell, assistant professor of music at the College of the Holy Cross, was recently awarded the distinguished Ettelson Composer Award for his piece “Of Three Minds.”  Arrell was one of two winners chosen from more than 200 applicants. “Of … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Students to Host Relay for Life

Posted on April 24, 2014 by Jacqueline Smith ’15

On Friday, April 25, the College of the Holy Cross community will participate in the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life, a fundraising and awareness event with the intention of fighting cancer. The event will begin at 5 p.m. in … Continue reading →

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Author Siri Hustvedt to give Annual “Vocation of the Writer” Lecture

Posted on April 4, 2014 by Jacqueline Smith ’15

Siri Hustvedt, American novelist and essayist, will give a lecture as part of the Working Writers Series at 7:30 p.m. in Rehm Library.  The event, co-sponsored by the English department’s Creative Writing Program and the Rev. Michael C. McFarland, S.J. … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Announces Faculty Promotions

Posted on March 25, 2014 by Jacqueline Smith ’15

The following members of the College of the Holy Cross faculty have been promoted to the rank of associate professor with tenure. Renee Lynn Beard, of the sociology and anthropology department, received her B.A. in sociology from Boston College and … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Student Presents Research to Peripheral Vascular Surgery Society

Posted on March 20, 2014 by Jacqueline Smith ’15

At the winter meeting of the Peripheral Vascular Surgery Society (PVSS) in Steamboat Springs, Colo. on Jan. 30, Stephanie Carvalho ’14, a pre-med biology major with a concentration in biological psychology, presented a case report on work performed by Dr. … Continue reading →

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New York Times Columnist to Give Annual Jenks Chair Lecture

Posted on March 18, 2014 by Jacqueline Smith ’15

Samuel G. Freedman, an award-winning author, columnist, and professor, will give a reading as part of the Working Writers Series on Thursday, March 27 at 7:30 p.m. in Rehm Library at the College of the Holy Cross. The event, sponsored … Continue reading →

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College Community Remembers Rev. Joseph T. O’Callahan, S.J.

Posted on March 13, 2014 by Jacqueline Smith ’15

On Tuesday, March 18, the College of the Holy Cross will mark the 50th anniversary of the passing of Rev. Joseph T. O’Callahan, S.J., a Navy chaplain and a professor of math and physics at the College, with a memorial … Continue reading →

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Award Winning Poet Gail Mazur to Give Reading as Part of the Working Writers Series

Posted on March 4, 2014 by Jacqueline Smith ’15

Poet Gail Mazur will give a reading as part of the Working Writers Series at 7:30 p.m. in Levis Browsing Room in Dinand Library.  The event, sponsored by the English department’s Creative Writing Program, is free and open to the … Continue reading →

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Nineteen Holy Cross Students Publish Op-Eds in Media Outlets Across the Country as Part of Economics Class

Posted on February 21, 2014 by Jacqueline Smith ’15

Bryan Engelhardt, professor of economics at the College of the Holy Cross, challenged his students in his Principles of Microeconomics class to take their learnings outside the walls of his classroom and submit op-eds to various newspapers across the country.  … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Black Student Union to Host Black History Month Events

Posted on February 4, 2014 by Jacqueline Smith ’15

The Black Student Union (BSU) at the College of the Holy Cross, a student organization that promotes unity among the black community at Holy Cross, is sponsoring a number of events for Black History Month.  All events are free and … Continue reading →

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Chaplains’ Office to Host Third Annual Multifaith Community Prayer Service

Posted on January 14, 2014 by Jacqueline Smith ’15

On the afternoon that spring semester classes begin, the chaplain’s office will host its third annual Multifaith Community Prayer to celebrate the rich faith traditions represented at Holy Cross.  Students, faculty, and staff are invited to gather and participate on … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Presents the Seelos Film Series for Spring 2014

Posted on January 13, 2014 by Jacqueline Smith ’15

The following films will be shown at the Seelos Theater 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 Seelos Theater Box … Continue reading →

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Women’s Basketball to Host Third Annual ‘Get Fit with the Crusaders Day’

Posted on December 10, 2013 by Jacqueline Smith ’15

On Wednesday, Dec. 18, the College of the Holy Cross women’s basketball program will host its third annual “Get Fit with the Crusaders Day” when it takes on Quinnipiac at 11:30 a.m. at the Hart Center. More than 1,000 Worcester … Continue reading →

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