Category Archives: News

Inspiring Students in Math and Science

In a letter to the editor in the New York Times, Karsten Stueber, professor and chair of the philosophy department at the College of the Holy Cross, argues that it is time for a fundamental attitude change toward STEM (science, … Continue reading →

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Four Holy Cross Alumni Named as 2013 Power Players

In a new list from the Worcester Business Journal, four College of the Holy Cross alumni are named among the top 25 “power players” in the Worcester business community in 2013. According to the publication’s editor Rick Saia, the list … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Dining Launches ‘Kimball to Kitchen’ Grocery Program

The College of the Holy Cross is a primarily residential campus with 91 percent of students living in on-campus housing.  With the addition of two apartment-style residence halls, Holy Cross Dining recently launched an online grocery ordering program specifically designed … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Professor Publishes Book on Men’s Health

What’s the secret to living the healthiest lifestyle?  The three-legged stool.  Found in “A Man’s Guide to Healthy Living,” co-written by Edward Thompson, professor emeritus of sociology and former director of the Women and Gender Studies program at the College … Continue reading →

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College Administrators to Serve Midnight Breakfast to Students

Recognizing that students stay up late to study during finals period, administrators at the College of the Holy Cross volunteer each semester to serve the scholars breakfast late into the night. To close out the fall 2013 semester, midnight breakfast … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Balinese Gamelan Orchestra to Present Concert Directed by Distinguished Visiting Artist

The Holy Cross departments of theatre and music present their famed Balinese gamelan orchestra, Gamelan Gita Sari, under the directorship of visiting fellow in Balinese performing arts Suasthi Bandem, in concert on December 6 at 8 p.m. in the Brooks … Continue reading →

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New Futures League Baseball Team Named the Worcester Bravehearts

Worcester’s new Futures League baseball team, has a name — the “Worcester Bravehearts”.  The team name was selected as a finalist along with four others from more than 1,000 name ideas submitted by the public. Finalists were chosen based on … Continue reading →

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‘Parents Of Sleep-Deprived Teens Push For Later School Start Times’

As National Public Radio (NPR) added to the discussion on the growing grass-roots campaign advocating for later high school start times, Amy Wolfson, professor of psychology at the College of the Holy Cross, named five strategies to help teenagers sleep … Continue reading →

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Men’s Hockey Upsets No. 7 Boston College, 5-4

For the first time in program history the Holy Cross varsity men’s hockey team defeated No. 7 Boston College, 5-4, at the Kelley Rink at Conte Forum on Friday afternoon in non-conference action. With the win, the Crusaders advance to … Continue reading →

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

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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Mock Trial Has Strong First Semester of Competition

The Holy Cross Mock Trial team is off and running with three competitions under its belt in the fall semester. After a fourth place season opener at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, the team took first at fellow Patriot League … Continue reading →

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10 Things You Should Know About the Finance Networking Reception

The extensive and dedicated Holy Cross alumni network will once again show its strength on Dec. 16 for the 10th annual Finance Networking Reception. To mark the anniversary, here are 10 things you should know about the event. 1.    Members … Continue reading →

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Summer Baseball Returns to Fitton Field June 5

Worcester Baseball just released its full 56-game schedule for the 2014 season. The team will play its home opener on Fitton Field on Thursday, June 5. In September, the College of the Holy Cross announced the new partnership with the … Continue reading →

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‘Talk of Olympics in Boston rehashes memories of Big Dig’

In a recent interview with Fox 25 News, Victor Matheson, professor of economics at the College of the Holy Cross, questioned the longstanding economic benefits to hosting the 2024 Summer Olympics in Boston. He predicted that the cost would be … Continue reading →

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Scholarly Connections: Professor-Student Team and the Links Between Medieval Poem, Political Commentary

English Professor James Kee brought a lifetime of interest and experience when he spent part of the summer assisting English major Chase Padusniak ‘15 with his summer research project, titled “The Will to Charity: The Movement of the Will in … Continue reading →

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College to Celebrate 2013 Advent Season

The College of the Holy Cross will celebrate the Advent season with the following events: The annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony, sponsored by the Purple Key Society, will take place on Dec. 3 at 5:30 p.m. on O’Kane Porch, and … Continue reading →

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Through Washington Semester, a First-Hand Look at Congress

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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College Community Raises Funds for Victims of Typhoon Haiyan

The network of the Holy Cross community has felt the impact of Typhoon Haiyan that hit the Philippines on Nov. 8, and many on campus were immediately looking for ways to provide relief. “Having been born in Manila and spending … Continue reading →

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Charles Carroll Program Expands with Help From a Generous Alumnus

The Charles Carroll Program at the College of the Holy Cross is expanding its programming this year thanks to a generous gift from alumnus Robert Henzler ’55. Named after the only Roman Catholic to sign the Declaration of Independence, the … Continue reading →

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For Classics Professor, ‘Memory in Vergil’s Aeneid,’ Not a Thing of the Ancient Past

Aaron Seider, assistant professor of classics, recently published his first book, “Memory in Vergil’s Aeneid: Creating the Past” (Cambridge University Press). The achievement marks the culmination of an interest for Seider that began while he was still an undergraduate student. … Continue reading →

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