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Following Typhoon, Harry K. Thomas Jr. ’78, Former Ambassador to Philippines, Hopeful About Future

Posted on November 21, 2013 by College of the Holy Cross

Harry K. Thomas Jr. ’78, who recently left his post as U.S. Ambassador to the Philippines to serve as the State Department’s diplomat-in-residence for the Southwest, shared his thoughts on the typhoon that swept across his home of three years … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Moot Court Team Qualifies for Nationals

Posted on November 20, 2013 by Bridget Campolettano

The Holy Cross Moot Court team was represented by five teams of two at the South Atlantic Regional Tournament, a two-day national qualifier hosted by the University of Central Florida in Orlando, Fla. on Nov. 15-16. Twelve schools were participating … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Women Reflect on Innovation and Careers

Posted on November 20, 2013 by College of the Holy Cross

By Christie Cannone ’14, Lauren Esposito ’14, Patricia Feraud ’15, Brooke Levine ’15, Alexandra Schiffman ’15, MaryAnn LaShoto ’16, Sydney-Zeferina Pugliares ’16 More than 180 alumnae and students attended the eighth annual Women in Business Conference titled “Innovating Your Future: … Continue reading →

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Video: Student Support Helps Men’s Hockey Score Wins

Posted on November 20, 2013 by

The Holy Cross men’s hockey team defeated Sacred Heart, 4-3, at the Hart Center during the Atlantic Hockey opener earlier this month, and the enthusiastic crowd played a part in their win, the captain and coach say. Watch senior captain … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Ranks Second in Long-Term Study Abroad Participation

Posted on November 18, 2013 by Bridget Campolettano

Holy Cross ranks second among baccalaureate institutions in the United States for long-term study abroad programs, according to a new report released by the Institute of International Education. This is the fifth straight year that the College has held one … Continue reading →

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Men’s Soccer Advances to Patriot League Championship

Posted on November 16, 2013 by College of the Holy Cross

Holy Cross senior captain Dane Kenny (Williston Park, N.Y.) tallied the game-winning penalty kick in the sixth round of shots to help the Crusaders defeat Army in the Patriot League men’s soccer semifinal game on Friday evening at Glenn Warner … Continue reading →

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Pulitzer Prize Winner Junot Diaz to Give Reading as Part of the Working Writers Series

Posted on November 15, 2013 by Jacqueline Smith ’15

Junot Diaz, an award-winning Dominican-American creative writer, will give a reading as part of the Working Writers Series on Thursday, Nov. 21 at 7:30 p.m. in Rehm Library at the College of the Holy Cross. The event, sponsored by the … Continue reading →

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‘Atlanta Stadium Deals a Warning to Others’

Posted on November 15, 2013 by Holy Cross in the News

In an interview with the Associated Press, Victor Matheson, a highly sought after sports economist and professor of economics at the College of the Holy Cross, explained why it’s crazy for the Atlanta Braves to abandon a stadium that is … 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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‘Better ways to grade public schools’

Posted on November 14, 2013 by Holy Cross in the News

In a recent opinion piece for the Los Angeles Times, Jack Schneider, assistant professor of education at the College of the Holy Cross, adds insight to the seemingly unsolvable question of the best evaluation of public schools. With recent pushes … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Professor Named 2013 Massachusetts Professor of the Year

Posted on November 14, 2013 by Bridget Campolettano

Susan Rodgers, the W. Arthur Garrity Sr. Professor in Human Nature, Ethics, and Society and professor of anthropology at the College of the Holy Cross, has been named the 2013 Massachusetts Professor of the Year by the Carnegie Foundation for … 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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Men’s Soccer Advances To Patriot League Semifinal

Posted on November 13, 2013 by College of the Holy Cross

Senior Josh Cintas, of San Diego, Calif., recorded two goals and sophomore goal keeper Kevin Wright, of McKinney, Texas, recorded, a career high, nine saves as No. 3 seeded Holy Cross men’s soccer team defeated No. 6 seeded Colgate, 3-0, … Continue reading →

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14 Holy Cross Graduates Serve As Jesuit Volunteers

Posted on November 12, 2013 by Jacqueline Smith ’15

Fourteen College of the Holy Cross alumni have answered the call to serve. They are currently working in locations around the world as Jesuit volunteers. With 11 former students participating in the Jesuit Volunteer Corps, Holy Cross is the fourth … Continue reading →

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‘Central MA College Standout: Holy Cross’ Emily Sullivan’

Posted on November 12, 2013 by Holy Cross in the News

GoLocalWorcester.com shines a spotlight on Emily Sullivan ’14, an environmental studies and Chinese double major, as a “standout” in academics, athletics, and environmental issues at the College of the Holy Cross. The article recognizes her college career’s leadership work of … Continue reading →

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Weekend Win Earns Men’s Soccer Home Turf in Patriot League Quarterfinals

Posted on November 11, 2013 by College of the Holy Cross

The men’s soccer victory over Lehigh on Nov. 9, its sixth this season against Patriot League opponents, not only tied the school record for most Patriot League victories in a single season, it also catapulted the team to another coveted … Continue reading →

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Photo Gallery: Student Captures Fall on Campus in All Its Glory

Posted on November 8, 2013 by

The Holy Cross campus is beautiful in every season, but fall is special, says Darien Henry ’14. A photography intern in the Office of Public Affairs, Henry, of New York City, captured images of campus during peak foliage season. He … Continue reading →

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‘In disfigured man, Pope Francis saw Jesus’

Posted on November 7, 2013 by Holy Cross in the News

In a piece for the Washington Post’s blog ‘On Faith,’ Mathew N. Schmalz, associate professor of religious studies, believes that the Pope saw a man in suffering, but also a man of beauty when he embraced the disfigured man in … Continue reading →

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Three Holy Cross Students Help Launch Youth Leadership Program in Worcester

Posted on November 7, 2013 by Sara Bovat ’14

Last month, three College of the Holy Cross students, in conjunction with the South Worcester Neighborhood Improvement Corp. (SWNIC) launched its first Youth Leadership Program for Worcester teenagers. The program is a six-week academy with the goal of educating Worcester … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Students Take Advantage of Fall Break

Posted on November 6, 2013 by Sara Bovat ’14

Whether the opportunity is sponsored through the chaplains’ office, the pre-business program, or the theatre department, many students across class years and academic interests spent their fall breaks taking part in more than the usual rest and relaxation. L’Arche Community … Continue reading →

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