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‘Who Has the Best Interest Rates in MA?’

Posted on February 6, 2013 by Holy Cross in the News

In a GoLocalWorcester.com article, Victor Matheson, associate professor of economics at the College of the Holy Cross, commented on a study showing credit unions offer the best interest rates on savings accounts and CDs in Massachussetts. “Credit Unions are organized … Continue reading →

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Video: Community Prayer Celebrates the Many Faith Traditions at Holy Cross

Posted on February 5, 2013 by

Hundreds filled Mary Chapel for the second annual Community Day of Prayer. The event, held on the first day that spring semester classes start, celebrates the rich faith traditions at the College. The prayer was led by Rev. Philip L. … Continue reading →

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Cotrone ’13 Earns Competitive Beinecke Scholarship

Posted on February 5, 2013 by

David Cotrone ’13, from Plymouth, Mass., is one of only 20 college students nationwide selected to receive a 2012 Beinecke scholarship. Each scholar receives $4,000 immediately prior to entering graduate school and an additional $30,000 while attending graduate school. “I … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Again Named a Princeton Review ‘Best Value’ College for 2013

Posted on February 5, 2013 by Kristine Maloney

The Princeton Review named the College of the Holy Cross one of 75 “Best Value” private colleges for 2013. Based on institutional data and student opinion surveys from 650 colleges and universities, schools were selected according to several criteria including … Continue reading →

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‘Cokie Roberts talks old-school politics at Holy Cross’

Posted on February 4, 2013 by Holy Cross in the News

In an article in the Telegram & Gazette, journalist Steven H. Foskett Jr. reported on journalist Cokie Roberts’ recent visit to the College of the Holy Cross. In her talk, Roberts, a longtime political commentator for ABC News and a … Continue reading →

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‘Google’s Answer To Microsoft Office Gains Ground’

Posted on February 4, 2013 by Holy Cross in the News

In a Worcester Business Journal article about local businesses taking advantage of Google’s cloud-based office suite, a competitor to Microsoft Office, Ellen Keohane, director of Information Technology Services at the College of the Holy Cross, discussed the College’s recent migration … Continue reading →

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‘That Shimmering Something On The Horizon: My Anticipation Addiction’

Posted on February 4, 2013 by Holy Cross in the News

As a regular contributor to Cognoscenti, WBUR’s ideas and opinions blog, Leah Hager Cohen, W.H. Jenks Chair in Contemporary American Letters at the College of the Holy Cross, articulated her concern about individuals’ lifelong struggles with anticipation. “I saw how … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross’ Alternate College Theatre to Present Controversial Rock Musical ‘Spring Awakening’

Posted on February 1, 2013 by David Cotrone ’13

The College of the Holy Cross’ Alternate College Theatre (ACT) will present “Spring Awakening,” adapted by Duncan Sheik and Steven Sater and directed by Christine Freije ’13 on Feb. 7 – 8 at 8 p.m., Feb. 9 at 2 p.m. … Continue reading →

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Yearlong Coeducation Anniversary Celebration Continues at Holy Cross

Posted on February 1, 2013 by Cristal Steuer

  The College of the Holy Cross will kick off the second half of “Opening Doors,” its 40th anniversary of coeducation celebration, with lectures by women who have led the way in their fields and written about personal and professional … Continue reading →

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‘A Light to Read By: “Artful,” by Ali Smith’

Posted on February 1, 2013 by Holy Cross in the News

Leah Hager Cohen, W.H. Jenks Chair in Contemporary American Letters at the College of the Holy Cross, reviewed Ali Smith’s “Artful,” a collection of four lectures she delivered at Oxford University last winter, in The New York Times’ Sunday Book … Continue reading →

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‘Super Bowl 2013: Will The Game Help New Orleans’ Economy? (VIDEO)’

Posted on February 1, 2013 by Holy Cross in the News

Appearing live on the Huffington Post, Victor Matheson, associate professor of economics at the College of the Holy Cross, questioned the NFL’s projection of the game’s $434 million boost to the New Orleans economy. Having analyzed the economic impact of … Continue reading →

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Sen. John Kerry Visits Holy Cross as Part of Farewell Tour

Posted on January 31, 2013 by

U.S. Sen. John Kerry visited Holy Cross today as part of a farewell tour of Massachusetts before formally stepping down from the office to become secretary of state. Hundreds of attendees — including U.S. Rep. Jim McGovern (D-Mass.), Worcester officials, … Continue reading →

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At Convocation, Seniors Describe Intangibles of Holy Cross Experience

Posted on January 31, 2013 by College of the Holy Cross

On the eve of their last semester at Holy Cross, members of the Class of 2013 reconnected and reflected at Senior Convocation, Jan. 21, in St. Joseph Memorial Chapel. The annual event features speeches, poetry and music that encourage students … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Men’s Hockey to Hold Fourth Annual “Pink The Rink” Game

Posted on January 30, 2013 by College of the Holy Cross

On Saturday, Feb. 16, the Holy Cross men’s hockey program will host its fourth annual “Pink the Rink” at the Hart Center during its game versus Connecticut at 7 p.m. The team will be wearing a special edition pink jersey … Continue reading →

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Author and Lawyer Susan Smith Blakely to Give Talk on Women in Law

Posted on January 29, 2013 by David Cotrone ’13

Author and lawyer Susan Smith Blakely will give a talk titled “Your Future in Law: What to Expect as a Law Student/Lawyer and What Will Be Expected of You?” on Tuesday, Feb. 19 at 7 p.m. in Rehm Library at … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Junior Nominated for National Hockey Humanitarian Award

Posted on January 29, 2013 by College of the Holy Cross

Holy Cross men’s hockey player Jeffrey Reppucci ’14 has been named one of 11 nominees for the BNY Mellon Wealth Management Hockey Humanitarian Award. Finalists will be announced in February, and this year’s recipient will be introduced and honored in … Continue reading →

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Princeton Prof. Anne-Marie Slaughter to Speak as Part of Panel on Work-Life Balance

Posted on January 28, 2013 by David Cotrone ’13

The economics department at the College of the Holy Cross will host a panel discussion on evaluating women’s progress and work/life balance on Feb. 13 at 7:30 p.m. in Rehm Library. Featured panelist Anne-Marie Slaughter, the Bert G. Kerstetter ’66 … Continue reading →

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How I Developed a Sports and Wellness Program in Russia

Posted on January 28, 2013 by College of the Holy Cross

A little more than a year ago, I came up with an idea for a project called Playing for Peace. I am proud to say that after 12 exciting, stressful and challenging months my project came to fruition and I … Continue reading →

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Leading Christian Conservative Scholar to Speak at Holy Cross

Posted on January 25, 2013 by Danielle Kane

Robert P. George, considered one of America’s most influential Christian conservative thinkers, will give a lecture on “Natural Law, God, and Human Dignity,” Monday, Feb. 18 at 7:30 p.m. in Rehm Library, Smith Hall at the College of the Holy … Continue reading →

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Twenty Holy Cross Students to Participate in the March For Life in Washington, D.C.

Posted on January 24, 2013 by Cristal Steuer

Twenty students from the College of the Holy Cross traveled to Washington, D.C. to participate in the March for Life on Jan. 25, the annual pro-life rally protesting abortion. Students took part in a Mass on campus the night before the event, … Continue reading →

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