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Psychology Major Presents Research at Harvard Conference

Posted on February 14, 2012 by Rachel Salemme ’12

Chad Desharnais ’12, of Salem, N.H., recently presented his psychology research at a highly selective conference at Harvard University. His research, which he has been working on for two years, investigates how the use of images in science education can … Continue reading →

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Patriot League Presidents Endorse Change in Football Athletic Aid Policy

Posted on February 14, 2012 by College of the Holy Cross

The Patriot League Council of Presidents—including Holy Cross’ president Rev. Philip L. Boroughs, S.J.— endorsed a policy that will allow athletic merit aid for the sport of football, beginning with the class entering school in the fall of 2013, it … Continue reading →

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‘Why Shakespeare Tweets are Better Than Yours’

Posted on February 13, 2012 by Holy Cross in the News

Stephanie Schaefer ’11, a recent Holy Cross graduate, who now works for ‘JCK Magazine’ in New York, explains how her poetry courses as an English major taught her valuable skills for the business world in a post for  ‘Engage The … Continue reading →

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‘Students to Take Part in Technology-free Day’

Posted on February 12, 2012 by Holy Cross in the News

Author Sherry Turkle will visit the College of the Holy Cross to discuss how technology is altering our social lives. In conjunction with the talk, on Feb. 17 all first-year students will take part in a technology-free day, by disconnecting … Continue reading →

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18 Artworks by Holy Cross Students on Display in Consortium Exhibition

Posted on February 9, 2012 by

Two Holy Cross students received prizes for their artwork at the eighth annual Colleges of Worcester Consortium Student Art Exhibition. Lauren Wright ’12, of Biglerville, Pa., won second prize for her sculpture “Expose” and an honorable mention went to Michael … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross’ Alternate College Theater Presents the Thrilling Musical ‘Sweeney Todd’

Posted on February 7, 2012 by Sara Bovat ’14

The College of the Holy Cross Alternate College Theater (ACT) presents “Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street,” directed by Molly Oliver ’12, at the Fenwick Theater (second floor of O’Kane Hall) from Feb. 9 – 11 at 8 … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Among Princeton Review’s 75 ‘Best Value’ Private Colleges for 2012

Posted on February 7, 2012 by Kristine Maloney

The Princeton Review named the College of the Holy Cross one of 75 “Best Value” private colleges for 2012. Based on institutional data and student opinion surveys from hundreds of “the nation’s academically best undergraduate institutions,” schools were selected according to … Continue reading →

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Canadian Organist John Grew to Perform as Part of Holy Cross Chapel Artists Series

Posted on February 7, 2012 by Sara Bovat ’14

Canadian organist John Grew will perform as part of the Chapel Artist Series on Sunday, Feb. 26 at 3 p.m. in St. Joseph Memorial Chapel at the College of the Holy Cross. The program will include selections from Dieterich Buxtehude, … Continue reading →

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Award-Winning Poet to Take Part in Working Writers Series at Holy Cross

Posted on February 7, 2012 by Sara Bovat ’14

Award-winning poet Mary Jo Salter will host a discussion of the writer’s craft at 3:30 p.m. in Fenwick 330, followed by a reading of her poetry as part of the Working Writers Series at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 16 … Continue reading →

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Remarks by Justice Clarence Thomas ’71 at Academic Convocation

Posted on February 6, 2012 by College of the Holy Cross

Remarks delivered by Clarence Thomas ’71, associate justice of the United States, upon receiving an honorary Doctor of Laws degree from Holy Cross at a special Academic Convocation on Jan. 26, 2012. Thank you, Father Boroughs. Well, this is a … Continue reading →

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‘Art of Prayer’

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Holy Cross in the News

In an opinion piece for America Magazine, Timothy O’Brien ’06, a Jesuit scholastic preparing for the priesthood, reflected on his first encounter with the Ignatian value of being “contemplatives in action.” It was an introductory art history course at the … Continue reading →

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Author Sherry Turkle to Discuss Learning in a Digital Age

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Cristal Steuer

Author and professor Sherry Turkle will give a talk based on her new book, “Alone Together: Why we expect more from technology and less from each other” (Basic Books, January 2011) on Thursday, Feb. 16 at 7:30 p.m. in the … Continue reading →

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‘Forgetting a key lesson from Watergate?’

Posted on February 4, 2012 by Holy Cross in the News

In a CNN.com article, David Schaefer, professor of political science at the College of the Holy Cross, talks about how Watergate reforms actually hurt the election process.  “The post-Watergate restrictions on campaign fundraising inspired savvy political operators to devise more backdoor … Continue reading →

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‘The Friday Podcast: Is Hosting The Super Bowl Worth It?’

Posted on February 3, 2012 by Holy Cross in the News

In NPR’s Planet Money Friday Podcast, Associate Professor of Economics at the College of the Holy Cross Victor Matheson, asserts that hosting the Super Bowl does not actually boost the host city’s local economy by $300-500 million, as NFL estimates … Continue reading →

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Photo Gallery: Community Prayer Celebrates the Many Faith Traditions at Holy Cross

Posted on February 3, 2012 by

A new event celebrating the rich faith traditions at Holy Cross was met with great interest on the afternoon of Jan. 24, the day that spring semester classes started. Marybeth Kearns-Barrett, director of the Chaplains’ Office, expected a small group … Continue reading →

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BSU to Hold Events in Honor of Black History Month

Posted on February 3, 2012 by Cristal Steuer

The Black Student Union (BSU) at the College of the Holy Cross, a student organization that promotes unity among the black community at Holy Cross, is sponsoring a number of events for Black History Month.  All events are free and … Continue reading →

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‘Super Bowl Lands on Taxpayers’ Backs as Indianapolis Stadium Deal Sours’

Posted on February 2, 2012 by Holy Cross in the News

In a Bloomberg.com article about the Super Bowl’s possible economic impact on Indianapolis, Victor Matheson, associate professor of economics at the College of the Holy Cross, warned that the city might not see the economic gains promised by the NFL. … Continue reading →

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Holocaust Scholar to Lecture on Poetry as a Form of Resistance

Posted on February 1, 2012 by Danielle Kane

Alan Rosen, a renowned scholar of Holocaust literature, will give a lecture titled “The Words, Too, Will Nourish: Poetry and Resistance” on Tuesday, Feb. 28 at 7:30 p.m. in the Rehm Library at the College of the Holy Cross. The … Continue reading →

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“Career planning key for liberal arts grads”

Posted on January 31, 2012 by Holy Cross in the News

Amy Murphy, director of career planning at the College of the Holy Cross, and Michael  Kennedy, a member of the class or 2012, talked to the Telegram & Gazette about how a degree in liberal arts leads to a successful … Continue reading →

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College Submits Encouraging Progress Report on Carbon Neutral Plan

Posted on January 31, 2012 by

Members of the Holy Cross Presidential Task Force on the Environment submitted a Carbon Neutral Plan Progress Report to the American College and University Presidents’ Climate Commitment on January 12. The report is an overview of the implementation to date … Continue reading →

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