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Chemistry Majors Gage and Poremba Awarded Competitive Full-Tuition Science Scholarships

Posted on September 25, 2013 by

Seniors Kaylie Gage and Kelsey Poremba, both chemistry majors, have been named this year’s recipients of Clare Boothe Luce Scholarships,  awarded to two women majoring in the physical sciences who are entering their fourth year of study at the College … Continue reading →

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Sociology Professor Co-Recipient of $150k National Science Foundation Grant

Posted on September 24, 2013 by Joao Vickttor De Carvalho '15

Jeffrey Dixon, associate professor of sociology at the College of the Holy Cross, has been awarded a grant from the National Science Foundation as a co-principal investigator with project leader Andrew Fullerton, associate professor of sociology at Oklahoma State University, … Continue reading →

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Two Members of the Holy Cross Community Talk About Summer in the White House

Posted on September 23, 2013 by David Cotrone ’13

Emma Cronin ’15 of Chicago, Ill., and Alex Clavering ’13 of Dix Hills, N.Y., were participants in the 2013 Summer White House Internship program. Competitive and highly esteemed, this opportunity is priceless, and has opened each student’s eyes to the … Continue reading →

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Biomedical Pioneers Jim Collins ’87 and Richard Murphy ’66 to Headline Holy Cross Lecture Series on Science and Values

Posted on September 23, 2013 by Danielle Kane

Bioengineer James J. Collins ’87 and neuroscientist Richard A. Murphy ’66, both Holy Cross graduates, and pharmaceutical executive Mark Murcko will speak at the College of the Holy Cross this fall as part of a yearlong lecture series on “The … Continue reading →

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Organist Joel Bacon to Kick Off Holy Cross’ Annual Chapel Artists Series

Posted on September 23, 2013 by Sara Bovat ’14

Joel Bacon will be the 2013-2014 academic year’s first organist of the Holy Cross Chapel Artists Series at the College of the Holy Cross’ St. Joseph Memorial Chapel on Sunday, September 29 at 3:00 p.m. The program will include pieces … Continue reading →

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Blog: Saltarelli ’15 Eager to Explore New Culture in Scotland

Posted on September 19, 2013 by

NAME Jacqueline Saltarelli ’15 HOMETOWN Wilton, Conn. AREAS OF STUDY Sociology major with a peace and conflict studies concentration WHERE SHE’S STUDYING University of St. Andrews in Scotland WHY SHE CHOSE SCOTLAND “Being able to study abroad will allow me … Continue reading →

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Acclaimed American Poet and Translator Holds Reading for Working Writers Series

Posted on September 19, 2013 by Sara Bovat ’14

David Ferry, acclaimed American poet and translator, will be conducting a reading on Thursday, September 26 in the Rehm Library at 7:30 p.m. The English department’s Creative Writing Program sponsors the series. The event is free and open to the … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Chamber Players Program Features Former Boston Symphony Principal Harpist

Posted on September 17, 2013 by Bridget Campolettano

The Holy Cross Chamber Players will perform in the newly renovated Brooks Concert Hall at the College of the Holy Cross at 8 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 3 as part of the music department’s fall music schedule. The program will … Continue reading →

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Fourteen Holy Cross Graduates Join Teach For America

Posted on September 17, 2013 by Sara Bovat ’14

For the fifth year in a row, the College of the Holy Cross is a top contributor to Teach For America, a nonprofit organization that sends graduating seniors into urban and rural classrooms across the nation. With 14 members of … Continue reading →

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Michael Greve Speaks at College’s Annual Observance of Constitution Day

Posted on September 16, 2013 by Sara Bovat ’14

Michael Greve, professor of law at George Mason University, will give a talk titled “The Genius of the Constitution” on Sept. 18 at 4 p.m. in the Hogan Campus Center at the College of the Holy Cross. His lecture, which … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Ranks No. 12 for Salary Earning Potential

Posted on September 16, 2013 by Bridget Campolettano

The College of the Holy Cross ranks No. 12 among liberal arts schools, and No. 36 overall, for graduates’ starting and mid-career salary potential by PayScale.com. The annual list is based on the salaries of both recent graduates and those … Continue reading →

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Award-Winning Israeli Novelist Dror Burstein to Teach at Holy Cross this Fall

Posted on September 13, 2013 by Bridget Campolettano

Dror Burstein, an award-winning Israeli novelist, will teach a course on Genesis in art and literature and offer two public lectures at the College of the Holy Cross this fall. His time in Worcester is made possible primarily through the … Continue reading →

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The Holy Cross Music Department Announces the Fall 2013 Concert Series

Posted on September 12, 2013 by Jacqueline Smith ’15

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

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Blog: Casey ’15 Excited About Semester Abroad in East Africa

Posted on September 12, 2013 by

NAME Meghan Casey ’15 HOMETOWN North Attleboro, Mass. AREAS OF STUDY Biology major with premedical and Africana Studies concentrations WHERE SHE’S STUDYING State University of Zanzibar in Zanzibar, Tanzania WHY SHE CHOSE TANZANIA “While studying in Kenya last summer through … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross to Host Evening With J.D. “Dave” Power III ’53

Posted on September 11, 2013 by Cristal Steuer

The College of the Holy Cross will host “An Evening with J.D. ‘Dave’ Power III ’53,” on Oct. 1 at 7 p.m. in Rehm Library.  Founder of J.D. Power and Associates, a global marketing information firm that surveys customer satisfaction, … Continue reading →

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Third Annual ‘Skating for Hope’ to be Held at Holy Cross’ Hart Center

Posted on September 11, 2013 by Bridget Campolettano

The 3rd annual ‘Skating for Hope’ fundraiser will be held on Sept. 20-21 at the Hart Center at the College of the Holy Cross. The event, which has been held the previous two years at Buffone rink in Worcester, is … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Remembers Lost Alumni on Anniversary of Sept. 11

Posted on September 11, 2013 by

The Holy Cross community marks 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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Taste Your Way Through Holy Cross Dining

Posted on September 9, 2013 by Lynn Cody

Holy Cross Dining will host “Taste of Holy Cross,” a food festival featuring a sampling of menu items from across campus, on Thursday, Sept. 12 from 4:30-8 p.m. From the Science Café’s famous soups to the ever-popular Crossroads flatbread pizzas … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Professor Co-Recipient of National Endowment for the Humanities Grant

Posted on September 9, 2013 by Bridget Campolettano

Mary Ebbott, associate professor and chair of the classics department, has been awarded a three-year grant from the National Endowment of the Humanities as a co-principal investigator with project director Casey Dué Hackney, professor and director of classical studies in … Continue reading →

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‘New to Worcester? We’ve got some tips’

Posted on September 8, 2013 by Holy Cross in the News

In a front page “Living” section article in the Telegram & Gazette, Neema Hakim ’14,  co-president of the Student Government Association at the College of the Holy Cross, shared his advice for new students on venturing into the City of … Continue reading →

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