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Two Holy Cross Alums Named in 40 Under Forty List

Posted on September 10, 2014 by Holy Cross in the News

In its 15th anniversary of celebrating the top business leaders of the Central/MetroWest region, Worcester’s Business Journal ranked two College of the Holy Cross alums in its 2014 “40 Under  Forty” feature list. Elizabeth Wambui ’09 earned her degree in … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Remembers Lost Alumni on Anniversary of Sept. 11

Posted on September 10, 2014 by

The Holy Cross community is marking the anniversary of Sept. 11 with prayers for our seven alumni and their families, and for all who died and suffered that tragic day. The alumni lost on 9/11 are: Edward A. Brennan III … Continue reading →

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Harvard Divinity Scholar Karen King To Lecture on ‘Hallowed Pain’

Posted on September 9, 2014 by Danielle Kane

Karen King, the first woman to be appointed as the Hollis Professor of Divinity at Harvard Divinity School, will present a lecture at the College of the Holy Cross titled “Hallowed Pain: Representing the Slave Blandina and Jesus’ Brother James … Continue reading →

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CANCELED: Holy Cross Lecture to Survey Jewish Architecture since World War II

Posted on September 8, 2014 by Danielle Kane

NOTE: This event has been canceled. Gavriel D. Rosenfeld, author of “Building After Auschwitz: Jewish Architecture and the Memory of the Holocaust” (Yale University Press, 2011), will give a lecture at the College of the Holy Cross on Monday, Sept. … Continue reading →

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There’s Something for Everyone at Family Weekend, Oct. 24-26

Posted on September 8, 2014 by College of the Holy Cross

Parents, grandparents and siblings are invited to visit their Holy Cross student, meet other Crusader families and participate in all the events scheduled on campus during Family Weekend, Oct. 24-26. Here’s a glimpse of what’s in store: President’s Hour: Join … Continue reading →

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Come Home to Holy Cross This Fall

Posted on September 8, 2014 by College of the Holy Cross

Fall Homecoming is Sept. 26-28. Save the dates for what will be a fun-filled weekend to visit campus, reconnect with friends, and see what’s new at Holy Cross. Among the events: Today’s Holy Cross Classroom: Explore topics of interest to … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Jesuit Community Completes ‘Ice Bucket Challenge’

Posted on September 4, 2014 by Evangelia Stefanakos '14

As the viral campaign to raise awareness and funds to “strike out” ALS has been sweeping the internet, the “ice bucket challenge” even reached the Jesuit community at College of the Holy Cross after being completed by the Admission Office. … Continue reading →

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‘Redesigned Holy Cross dining hall offers new options’

Posted on September 4, 2014 by Holy Cross in the News

The Worcester Telegram & Gazette recently visited the College of the Holy Cross for the soft opening of the newly renovated Kimball Main Dining Hall, which will have its grand opening and ribbon cutting on Sept. 9 at 1 p.m. … Continue reading →

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The Holy Cross Music Department Announces the Fall 2014 Concert Series

Posted on September 4, 2014 by Evangelia Stefanakos '14

The music department at the College of the Holy Cross will kick off its fall concert schedule on Sept. 9 at 7:30 p.m. with a concert by the newly appointed Artists-in Residence Adam Golka, piano, Saul Bitran, violin, and Jan … Continue reading →

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Washington Monthly Ranks Holy Cross Among Affordable Elite Colleges

Posted on September 3, 2014 by Holy Cross in the News

Washington Monthly ranked the College of the Holy Cross No. 44 on its 2014 list of “Affordable Elite Colleges.” The list ranked selective schools based on how they help high-achieving, non-wealthy students afford their institution. Holy Cross is one of … Continue reading →

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Environmental Champion Slottje ’89 on Crusade to Protect America Against Fracking

Posted on September 3, 2014 by

Attorney Helen Holden Slottje ’89, who has helped organize bans against hydraulic fracturing (or, “fracking”) in dozens of New York communities, was recently recognized with the Goldman Prize, often referred to by those in the environmental movement as the “Nobel … Continue reading →

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Students Showcase Work at Summer Research Symposium and Summer Internship Program Expo

Posted on September 3, 2014 by Evangelia Stefanakos '14

The Hogan Campus Center at the College of the Holy Cross will be buzzing with action as the tremendous scope of work students participated in over the summer is showcased at the 21st annual Undergraduate Summer Research Symposium in the … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Prof. Selected As Contributor for Globe’s New Website on Catholicism

Posted on September 2, 2014 by Cristal Steuer

Mathew N. Schmalz, associate professor of religious studies at the College of the Holy Cross, has been selected as a contributor to Crux, the Boston Globe’s new stand-alone site on Catholicism, which launched Sept. 2. “Crux will be a website … Continue reading →

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Photo Gallery: Class of 2018 Receives Warm Welcome on Move-In Day

Posted on August 30, 2014 by

Sunny skies and temperatures in the mid-70s made for perfect weather as the 778 members of the class of 2018 arrived on Mount St. James for move-in day. Members of the first-year class were greeted by 200 student leaders, athletic … Continue reading →

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Blog: Ghizzoni ’16 to Explore Rich History, Culture in Ireland

Posted on August 27, 2014 by

NAME Ryan Ghizzoni ’16 HOMETOWN Guilderland, N.Y. AREAS OF STUDY Economics major WHERE HE’S STUDYING University College Dublin in Dublin WHY HE CHOSE IRELAND “Because of the rich history and friendly people.” WHAT HE’S MOST LOOKING FORWARD TO “Meeting new … Continue reading →

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The Cantor Art Gallery Presents ‘The Italian Presepe: Cultural Landscapes of the Soul’

Posted on August 27, 2014 by Evangelia Stefanakos '14

The Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Art Gallery at the College of the Holy Cross will host the exhibition “The Italian Presepe: Cultural Landscapes of the Soul.” The exhibit showcases a collaborative project by Margot Balboni, an independent curator and … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Presents the Seelos Film Series for Fall 2014

Posted on August 26, 2014 by Evangelia Stefanakos '14

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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Holy Cross Unveils New Website Designed to Better Tell the College’s Stories

Posted on August 18, 2014 by College of the Holy Cross

As of Aug. 18, www.holycross.edu has a brand new look — the first phase of a yearlong initiative to redesign the College’s most widely accessed communications medium. With tens of millions of page views annually, the website is used daily … Continue reading →

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Student Profile: Briana Mora ’16

Posted on August 18, 2014 by Cristal Steuer

NAME Briana Mora ’16 HOMETOWN Los Angeles ACADEMICS Anthropology and philosophy double major with a concentration in Latino Studies GETTING TO KNOW HOLY CROSS Briana first heard about Holy Cross from her high school guidance counselor at La Salle High … Continue reading →

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Student Profile: Logan Silver ’15

Posted on August 18, 2014 by Evangelia Stefanakos '14

NAME Logan Silver ’15 HOMETOWN Eugene, Ore. ACADEMICS Spanish major HOME ON THE HILL Discovering Holy Cross early on in the football recruitment process, Logan traveled across the country to visit the campus, and while being hosted by recently named … Continue reading →

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