Category Archives: News

Bright Lights, Big City: Students Blog about Worcester in Montserrat Class

Posted on April 4, 2012 by Cristal Steuer

Stephanie Reents, assistant professor of English at Holy Cross, is teaching her students about city life this semester in a course titled “Bright Lights, Big City.”  The class is offered through Montserrat, the College’s living and learning program for all … Continue reading →

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Chaplain Paul Melley Releases Second CD ‘God is Love’

Posted on April 4, 2012 by Cristal Steuer

Paul Melley, assistant chaplain and director of liturgical music at the College, has just released his second CD “God is Love” by GIA Music. Based in Chicago, GIA is an international publisher of Catholic and Christian resources for prayer and … Continue reading →

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World Premiere by Renowned Composer and Holy Cross Prof. Shirish Korde to Highlight Boston Musica Viva Concert

Posted on April 4, 2012 by Sara Bovat ’14

Boston Musica Viva (BMV), Boston’s first professional contemporary music ensemble, will present a concert titled “Origins,” which will highlight the world premier of a “KA” a dynamic new song cycle by Shirish Korde, chair and professor of the music department … Continue reading →

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Father McFarland, 31st President of Holy Cross, Back on Campus to Receive Honorary Degree

Posted on April 3, 2012 by Cristal Steuer

Commencement is just around the corner and one of this year’s honorary degree recipients is the 31st president of Holy Cross, Rev. Michael C. McFarland, S.J., who retired in January after a highly successful 12-year presidency. We know many members … Continue reading →

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Award-winning Filmmaker to Screen Debut Film ‘In the Family’ at Holy Cross

Posted on April 3, 2012 by Cristal Steuer

Screenwriter, director and actor Patrick Wang will be at the College of the Holy Cross on Thursday, April 12, to discuss his film “In the Family,” which was nominated for an Independent Spirit Award for Best First Feature. The film, … Continue reading →

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Crusader Baseball to Hold ‘Team IMPACT Day’

Posted on April 3, 2012 by College of the Holy Cross

On Wednesday, April 4, the Holy Cross baseball program will host its first ever “Team IMPACT Day” at Fitton Field during its game versus Marist at 5 p.m. Team IMPACT is a non-profit organization chartered to improve the quality of … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Alumna to Lecture on Ethics of Industrialized Food

Posted on April 3, 2012 by Danielle Kane

Gabriella Petrick ’89, associate professor of nutrition, food studies and history at George Mason University, will return to her alma mater, the College of the Holy Cross, to give a lecture titled, “Can Industrial Food Be Ethical? A Historical Perspective,” … Continue reading →

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Healthcare Pioneer Paul Farmer to Deliver Commencement Address at Holy Cross

Posted on April 2, 2012 by Cristal Steuer

Paul Farmer, founding director of Partners In Health, will receive an honorary degree from the College of the Holy Cross and address this year’s graduates during the College’s Commencement ceremonies on Friday, May 25 at 10:30 a.m. on the campus. … Continue reading →

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‘Was Sgt. Bales ‘broken’?’

Posted on April 1, 2012 by Holy Cross in the News

In an op-ed in Newsday, Jerry Lembcke, an associate professor of sociology at the College of the Holy Cross, writes about Sgt. Robert Bales, who was charged last week for the March 11 killing of 17 Afghans. He begins the … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Political Science Major Talks About Voter ID

Posted on April 1, 2012 by Holy Cross in the News

James Fisher, a member of the College of the Holy Cross class of 2013 and a political science major from Burlington, Vt., was chosen as the 2011 fall semester’s Maurizio Vannicelli Washington Semester Away program award recipient. He will present … Continue reading →

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‘US lottery reaches record jackpot’

Posted on March 30, 2012 by Holy Cross in the News

With the jackpot for the Mega Millions lottery topping half a billion dollars—the largest in history anywhere in the world—Al Jazeera called upon Victor Matheson, associate professor of economics at the College of the Holy Cross, for insight on lottery … Continue reading →

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Matthews ’12 Awarded Fulbright Grant to Study in Liverpool

Posted on March 29, 2012 by Kelsey Russell ’13

George Matthews ’12, of Westwood, Mass., has been awarded a Fulbright grant to study in the U.K. next year. In September, Matthews, a classics major with a self-designed minor in legal studies, will begin classes at the University of Liverpool, … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross to Shine a Light on Autism

Posted on March 29, 2012 by Cristal Steuer

The College of the Holy Cross will join the Empire State Building, Fenway Park, and many other buildings across the country in “shining a light on autism.” On the evening of April 2, Holy Cross will light the clock on … Continue reading →

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‘At Holy Cross, Chris Matthews recalls Kennedy era’

Posted on March 28, 2012 by Holy Cross in the News

Chris Matthews ‘67, host of MSNBC’s “Hardball with Chris Matthews” and NBC’s “The Chris Matthews Show,” returned to his alma mater to talk about his new book “Jack Kennedy: Elusive Hero” (Simon & Schuster, 2011). After his talk, he signed … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross to Host Relay for Life

Posted on March 27, 2012 by Sara Bovat ’14

Students at the College of the Holy Cross will host the third annual Relay for Life from 5:45 p.m. on Friday, April 13 to 12 p.m. on Saturday, April 14on the Hart Center track. “This year’s theme is birthdays,” shares … Continue reading →

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‘Breast cancer survivor Jackie Peterson’

Posted on March 26, 2012 by Holy Cross in the News

In a FOX 25 “Fight for Pink” feature story, Jacqueline Peterson, vice president for student affairs and dean of students at the College of the Holy Cross, talks about her battle with Triple Negative Breast Cancer, a rare form of … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Political Science Professor to Deliver Annual Lecture on Liberal Arts

Posted on March 26, 2012 by Rachel Salemme ’12

Denise Schaeffer, associate professor of political science at Holy Cross and director of Montserrat, the College’s living and learning program for all first-year students, will present this year’s Richard Rodino Lecture on the Aims of the Liberal Arts on April … Continue reading →

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Women’s Retreat Coincides With 40th Anniversary of Women at Holy Cross

Posted on March 26, 2012 by Rachel Salemme ’12

The first class of women entered Holy Cross in 1972, forever altering the landscape of the formerly all-male Jesuit, liberal arts college. To commemorate and celebrate coeducation at the College, the Office of College Chaplains is offering a two-day retreat … Continue reading →

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Women’s Hockey Standout Hochkins ’12 Shines On and Off the Ice

Posted on March 26, 2012 by Annie O’Shea ’12

Stacey Hochkins ’12 has had such a successful career on the women’s ice hockey team at Holy Cross, you might overlook her exceptional performance in the classroom. You shouldn’t. The most decorated player in Holy Cross women’s hockey history is … Continue reading →

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‘Social media and job seekers’

Posted on March 23, 2012 by Holy Cross in the News

In response to a recent report, Amy Murphy, director of career planning at the College of the Holy Cross, warns students about giving potential employers their Facebook user names and passwords. “It’s a security issue,” Murphy told the reporter. “We … Continue reading →

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