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‘Obama’s Inaugural Address “One Of The Hardest Speeches I’ve Written,” Jon Favreau Says’

In his first interview since helping write the president’s second inaugural address, Jon Favreau ‘03, director of speechwriting for the White House, sat down with Huffington Post political reporter Sam Stein to discuss the challenges of writing for one of … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Wins Industry Award for ‘I Love HC’ Campaign

The Council for the Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) announced that the College of the Holy Cross received a silver award in its District I Excellence contest.  The College received the honor in the Annual Giving Programs category for … Continue reading →

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Writer and Environmental Activist Jenny Price to Give Reading on Campus

Jenny Price, writer and environmental activist, will give a reading as part of the Working Writers Series on Thursday, Feb. 7 at 7:30 p.m. in Rehm Library at the College of the Holy Cross. The event, sponsored by the College’s … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Presents the Seelos Film Series for Spring 2013

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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Yale Professor to Lecture on Burial Rites in Modern Fiction

Pericles Lewis, an expert on literary modernism at Yale University, will give a free, public talk titled “Burial of the Dead in Modern Fiction,” on Tuesday, Feb. 12 at 4:30 p.m. in Rehm Library, Smith Hall at the College of … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Students Chronicle Their College Experiences in Blogs

Choosing the college that’s the right fit for you can be a challenge, but hearing from other students can help you make an informed decision. One of the ways to learn more about Holy Cross, and get the student perspective, … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross to Lead Discussion on Conflict Between Vatican and Nuns

The College of the Holy Cross will hold a panel discussion on the current conflict between the Vatican and the leadership community for American nuns on Tuesday, Feb. 5 at 4:30 p.m. in the Rehm Library, Smith Hall, at the … Continue reading →

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‘Long history of US school shootings means Obama is right, NRA is wrong’

In an opinion piece for The Christian Science Monitor, Jack Schneider, assistant professor of education at the College of the Holy Cross, wrote about the country’s long history with school shootings and advocated for stricter gun laws. The piece was … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Students to Examine College Admissions at Public Policy Symposium

On Jan. 26, more than two dozen Holy Cross students will explore college admissions policies as part of the seventh annual Presidential Scholars Public Policy Symposium on campus. The annual symposium provides an intellectually challenging forum for Presidential Scholars to … Continue reading →

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‘The pros and cons of privatizing the lottery’

In a story about privatizing the lottery in Pennsylvania on WHYY’s Radio Times, Victor Matheson, associate professor of economics at the College of the Holy Cross, commented on the pros and cons of Governor Corbett’s controversial decision to contract with … Continue reading →

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‘Young Adults Swapping Soda For The Super Buzz Of Coffee’

In a story on NPR’s Morning Edition, sleep expert Amy Wolfson, a professor of psychology at the College of the Holy Cross, commented on the results of a new study which finds that 18- to 24-year-olds are increasingly turning to … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross to Host Business Ethics Symposium

The College of the Holy Cross will host an Ethics in Business Symposium on Thursday, Jan. 24 from 6 – 7 p.m. in the Hogan Campus Center, Jenks Suites B and C, which will engage participants in key ethical issues … Continue reading →

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Professor Golijov is 2012-13 Composer-in-Residence at Carnegie Hall

Osvaldo Golijov, Loyola Professor of Music at Holy Cross and one of the most prominent and frequently performed composers of our time, will continue his season-long residency as holder of Carnegie Hall’s Richard and Barbara Debs Composer’s Chair with a … Continue reading →

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Cantor Art Gallery to Display Southeast Asian Textile Exhibit

The Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Art Gallery at the College of the Holy Cross will feature an exhibition of Southeast Asian textiles titled “Transnational Ikat: An Asian Textile on the Move” from Jan. 24 – March 1, 2013. The … Continue reading →

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‘Holy Cross helps Worcester students get in shape’

Nearly 2,000 Worcester third through eighth grade students packed the Hart Center at the College of the Holy Cross yesterday to watch the women’s basketball team take on Brown University as part the team’s “Get Fit with the Crusaders Day.”  … Continue reading →

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Sher ’81 Receives Praise for Revival of Odets’s ‘Golden Boy’

The latest theater production directed by Bartlett Sher ’81 is once again making critics sit up and take notice. After wowing theatergoers and reviewers with, among others, “The Light in the Piazza,” “Awake and Sing!,” and Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “South … Continue reading →

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‘Second Time With Obama Not As Thrilling As Before’

Daniel Klinghard, associate professor of political science at the College of the Holy Cross, talks to the Associated Press about why President Obama’s second inauguration isn’t as exciting as the first.  “When it’s your first (inauguration), you’re new and people … Continue reading →

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‘Lou Holtz gives Catholics a pep talk, encourages them to “come home”‘

In a post for The Washington Post’s On Faith blog, Mathew Schmalz, associate professor of religious studies at the College of the Holy Cross, comments on the Catholics Come Home ad campaign, and in particular, the spot featuring retired football … Continue reading →

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‘How badly will the lockout really hurt the NHL? Maybe not much’

In a Yahoo! Sports story about this year’s NHL lockout coming to an end, Victor Matheson, associate professor of economics at the College of the Holy Cross, commented on the long-term economic effects of game stoppages and lockouts. Having researched … Continue reading →

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Second Annual Campus Wide Multifaith Prayer to Celebrate Faith Traditions at Holy Cross

When students return to campus in January, the chaplains’ office will hold the College’s second annual Campus Wide Multifaith Prayer to celebrate the rich faith traditions that are represented at Holy Cross. Students, faculty and staff are invited to gather … Continue reading →

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