Category Archives: Arthistory

Cantor Art Gallery to Showcase the Famed Chertsey Tiles and the Visual Culture of Medieval Europe in ‘Bringing the Holy Land Home’ Exhibition

The Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Art Gallery at the College of the Holy Cross, is pleased to present the upcoming exhibition “Bringing the Holy Land Home: The Crusades, Chertsey Abbey, and the Reconstruction of a Medieval Masterpiece.” Bringing together … Continue reading →

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‘A Complicated Narrative’: Faculty-Student Research on Crusades to Debut at Cantor 

History once written by conquerors is being retold through research and fact via the work of Amanda Luyster, assistant professor of visual arts at the College of the Holy Cross, her students and an upcoming exhibition at the College’s Iris … Continue reading →

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Art History Internship at Holy Cross – Holy Cross Student Summer Series

As a history and art history double major, Jinze Mi ’23 is used to studying art in the classroom. But this summer, through the Weiss Summer Research Program, he was surrounded by it. Under the expert guidance of Meredith Fluke, … Continue reading →

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Americana Decorative Art Internship – Holy Cross Student Summer Series

Since June, Grace Morrissey ’22, a visual art history major and education minor, has been working as an intern in the Americana Department at Sotheby’s in New York. The Americana team specializes in American furniture, decorative arts and folk art from … Continue reading →

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Students Share What It Was Like Living Through the Pandemic at an Empty Holy Cross

Nearly all Holy Cross alumni have experienced life on a bustling campus, from noisy, packed dining spaces to hilly paths teeming with foot traffic. But when the pandemic forced students to return to their homes last March, a small group … Continue reading →

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COVID Chronicles: Student Project Documents On- and Off-Campus Life Amid Pandemic

In the midst of the disruption brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic this past spring, while many of his peers were still grappling with the challenges of a sudden shift to remote learning, John Larsen ’22 had something else on … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross 2020 Graduates Find Success in Entering the Workforce

As recent Class of 2020 graduates from the across the country make their way into “the real world,” we caught up with eight of the newest Holy Cross alumni to hear their reflections on where they’re going and how their … Continue reading →

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16th Annual ArtsWorcester College Competition Showcases Holy Cross Artists

Two College of the Holy Cross students, Nathan Manna ’21 and Stephanie McCrary ’20, were awarded Juror’s Prizes in this year’s 16th Annual College Art Show at the ArtsWorcester gallery, an annual competition featuring students from local area colleges. Honorable … Continue reading →

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Home Sweet Campus: A Peek Inside Residence Life at Holy Cross

Ninety percent of Holy Cross students live in one of 11 residence halls on campus — but how do they make those spaces feel like home? The answer is both literal and emotional. The Holy Cross housing experience starts as … Continue reading →

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A Tour Guide’s Guide to Holy Cross

What should students expect in their first year at Holy Cross? How do students spend their free time? Is it true the College brings food trucks to campus? Five current Holy Cross tour guides — Caitlin Keaveny ’21, a psychology … Continue reading →

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Video: Holy Cross Students Find Success After Graduation

What doors does a degree from Holy Cross open? If you’re a recent grad, you just might be changing the world by teaching music to refugee children in Palestine, finishing your second year of law school or managing clients for … Continue reading →

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Down Any Possible Road: Internships Open the Door Wide for Post-Grad Success

College is a time to stretch yourself and try something else on for size. And that doesn’t just apply to taking different classes or joining a new club — it also extends to internships. Armed with the strength of a … Continue reading →

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Private Partnerships Helping to Preserve Rome’s History, Holy Cross Professor Says

For centuries, prominent Roman monuments have been cleaned, repaired, and maintained through private funding. Even the iconic Colosseum underwent a $31 million restoration funded by Tod’s, a luxury Italian shoe brand. Some Italians have worried this could lead to garish … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Academic Conference 2017 to Showcase Student Work

As the academic year nears its end, more than 350 students will present the results of their independent work in the performing and visual arts, social sciences, humanities, and natural sciences at the 2017 Academic Conference, taking place across campus … Continue reading →

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Marshall Memorial Grants Support Holy Cross Student Projects to Improve the Worcester Community

This year, 17 students were awarded Marshall Memorial Grants through the Marshall Memorial Fund. Each semester the fund awards grants typically ranging from $200-$500 on a competitive basis for service, research, and community-based learning projects that are of academic benefit to … 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 Arts Take Center Stage at Holy Cross

The spotlight is shining brightly on the arts at Holy Cross. From musical performances to art exhibitions to theatre productions, the College will host a slew of events during the fall semester. “At Holy Cross, we see the arts as … Continue reading →

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Students to Showcase Work at Annual Summer Research Symposium and Internship Expo

Before the semester is well underway, students will be showcasing the broad gamut of work they took part in throughout the summer at the 22nd annual Summer Research Symposium and the eighth annual Internship Expo. The accomplishments of students from … Continue reading →

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Photo Gallery: Students Conduct Cutting-Edge Summer Research on Campus

After the academic year ended, over 100 students returned to spend their summers on campus where they participated in leading research spanning a range of  disciplines: 67 students engaged in research in the sciences; 31 in the humanities, social sciences, … Continue reading →

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‘School’s murals show ‘where education began’ in Worcester’

In a Telegram & Gazette front page story, College of the Holy Cross rising seniors Nicole Landry ’16 and Sarah Valente ’16, were featured for a summer research project they are working on at Worcester East Middle School. The pair … Continue reading →

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