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Holy Cross Baseball Program Hosts Clinic for Military Families

Posted on May 13, 2014 by Sara Bovat ’14

The baseball team at the College of the Holy Cross recently hosted two events for military families.  On April 19, the team hosted Military Appreciation Day during a doubleheader against the United States Military Academy.  The team wore commemorative jerseys … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Senior Theatre Majors Plan to Take on New Stages Post-Graduation

Posted on May 8, 2014 by Sara Bovat ’14

Two College of the Holy Cross’ senior theatre majors, Shannon LoCascio ’14 and Patrick Simas ’14, will continue their passion for acting in distinguished acting programs next year. LoCascio has been accepted to the London Academy of Music and Dramatic … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Student Athletes Host Sixth Annual Date Auction

Posted on April 28, 2014 by Sara Bovat ’14

The College of the Holy Cross’ Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) hosted its 2014 Date Auction to raise funds for the local nonprofit, St. John’s Food Pantry, earlier this month. The auction raised more than $3,000 for St. John’s Food … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross is One of Eight New England Institutions to Receive One-Stop Shop Certification

Posted on April 22, 2014 by Sara Bovat ’14

The College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, Mass., has achieved One-Stop Shop Certification from the Association of Collegiate Conference and Events Directors-International. One-Stop Shop certification recognizes collegiate operations that deliver one contact, one contract, and one bill to meeting … Continue reading →

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Assistant Professor of English Receives Grant to Pursue Groundbreaking Project in Transgender Historical Research

Posted on April 15, 2014 by Sara Bovat ’14

K.J. Rawson, assistant professor of English at the College of the Holy Cross, was one of seven winners of the 2013-14 American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS) Digital Innovation Fellowship. He received an $84,700 grant to pursue his project entitled … Continue reading →

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Recent Holy Cross Alumnus Matthew Helfer ’12 to Appear on Criminal Minds April 9

Posted on April 7, 2014 by Sara Bovat ’14

Recent College of the Holy Cross graduate and theatre major, Matthew Helfer ’12, will make his first television role appearance on the hit CBS show “Criminal Minds” on Wednesday, April 9 at 9 p.m. “Criminal Minds” follows a team of … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross to Host Record Number of High School Students for Classics Day

Posted on April 7, 2014 by Sara Bovat ’14

The College of the Holy Cross will hold its 42nd annual Classics Day on Thursday, April 10. The day features a series of events relating to both the study and experience of ancient Roman culture, and is designed to familiarize … Continue reading →

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Theatre Department to Perform Sophocles’ Towering Tragedy ‘Antigone’

Posted on March 31, 2014 by Sara Bovat ’14

The department of theatre at the College of the Holy Cross will present the classic Greek tragedy “Antigone,” written by Sophocles and directed by Shana Gonzansky, visiting lecturer of theatre.  The performances will be held in Fenwick Theatre, located on … Continue reading →

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Eastern Economic Journal Recognizes Two Holy Cross Economics Professors

Posted on March 26, 2014 by Sara Bovat ’14

Melissa Boyle, associate professor of economics, and David Schap, professor of economics, have been named 5th and 11th respectively on the Eastern Economic Journal’s list of their 20 most downloaded articles of the year, out of almost 1,500 articles. Boyle, … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Chamber Orchestra To Perform in Second Annual Worcester Symphonic Concert at Mechanics Hall

Posted on March 17, 2014 by Sara Bovat ’14

Eighteen members of the College of the Holy Cross’ Chamber Orchestra will perform in collaboration with several Worcester cultural organizations and colleges and universities for the second annual Worcester Symphonic Concert on Saturday, March 22 at 3 p.m. at Mechanics … Continue reading →

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Five Holy Cross Employees Honored for Outstanding Service

Posted on March 13, 2014 by Sara Bovat ’14

Five employees of the College of the Holy Cross have received 2013 Claire B. Burns Awards. The awards program, now in its 16th year, was established and endowed in 1997 by Donal J. Burns ’49 in honor of his wife, … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross’ Chamber Orchestra, College Choir, and Chamber Singers Present “Classics”

Posted on March 7, 2014 by Sara Bovat ’14

For the first time in recent history, the College of the Holy Cross’ Chamber Orchestra, College Choir, and Chamber Singers will perform together on Wednesday, March 12 at 8 p.m. in St. Joseph Memorial Chapel. The performance’s program, “Classics,”  will … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Dance Marathon Raises More Than $40,000 for Pediatric AIDS

Posted on February 4, 2014 by Sara Bovat ’14

On Jan. 25 and 26, approximately 250 students, staff and alumni at the College of the Holy Cross danced the night away in the Hogan Campus Center Ballroom and raised $40,133.56 for the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation at the … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross’ Alternate College Theatre (ACT) Performs “Merrily We Roll Along”

Posted on February 3, 2014 by Sara Bovat ’14

The College of the Holy Cross’ Alternate College Theatre (ACT) is proud to present their spring show “Merrily We Roll Along,” directed by Conor Sullivan ’14, in Fenwick Theatre, located on the second floor of O’Kane Hall. The musical is … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Music Department Announces Concert Schedule for Spring 2014

Posted on January 30, 2014 by Sara Bovat ’14

The music department at the College of the Holy Cross will present the following musical performances on campus throughout the spring 2014 semester. All events are free and open to the public. For additional information, please contact the music department … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross’ Moot Court Finishes 2013-2014 Competition Season with Success

Posted on January 27, 2014 by Sara Bovat ’14

Six members of the Holy Cross Moot Court team traveled to the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University for the annual American Collegiate Moot Court national championship on Jan. 17-18. Captains Christine Fimognari ‘15 and Michael … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Students to Participate in Sixth Annual Benching for Breast Cancer Fundraiser

Posted on November 27, 2013 by Sara Bovat ’14

The sixth annual Benching for Breast Cancer Fundraiser will take place Friday, Dec. 6 at 5:30 p.m. in the Hart Center’s Varsity Weight Room at the College of the Holy Cross. Registration begins at 5 p.m. on the day of … Continue reading →

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Through Washington Semester, a First-Hand Look at Congress

Posted on November 25, 2013 by Sara Bovat ’14

Michelle Moreno-Silva ’15, a political science major from Pawtucket, R.I., recently completed a twelve-week internship through the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute’s nationally recognized Congressional Internship Program. She specifically worked in the office of Rep. David Cicilline of her home state. … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross’ Alternate College Theatre Performs “How I Learned to Drive”

Posted on November 14, 2013 by Sara Bovat ’14

The College of the Holy Cross’ Alternate College Theatre (ACT) will present “How I Learned to Drive,” written by Paula Vogel and directed by Elizabeth Mason ’14, in Fenwick Theatre, located on the second floor of O’Kane Hall. The performances … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Presents a Spiritual Vietnamese Musical Experience ‘Three Rivers, One Source’

Posted on November 13, 2013 by Sara Bovat ’14

“Three Rivers, One Source,” a performance of traditional Vietnamese music, will be held on Friday, Nov. 15 at 7 p.m. in Brooks Concert Hall at the College of the Holy Cross. Under the direction of Phong Nguyen, world-renowned performer and … Continue reading →

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