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Holy Cross Students to Discuss Genocide Prevention at Public Policy Symposium

Posted on January 12, 2012 by

On Jan. 28, more than 25 Holy Cross students will meet to discuss the nature of genocide and the emerging international policy norm known as the Responsibility to Protect (R2P) as part of the sixth annual Presidential Scholars Public Policy … Continue reading →

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Campuswide Multifaith Prayer to Celebrate Faith Traditions at Holy Cross

Posted on January 12, 2012 by

On the afternoon that spring semester classes begin, the Chaplains’ Office will hold a Campuswide Multifaith Prayer to celebrate the rich faith traditions that are represented at Holy Cross. Students, faculty and staff are invited to gather and participate on … Continue reading →

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Is an Oscar Best Picture Nomination Worth Less Now Than in the Past?

Posted on January 12, 2012 by

Does the value of an Oscar nomination or win still help a film enjoy higher box office revenues, an increased market share of theaters, and a larger share of the rental market? Studies have established the financial benefits associated with … Continue reading →

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Ferraguto ’05 Earns Pisk Prize for Best Paper at American Musicological Society

Posted on January 11, 2012 by

Mark Ferraguto ’05, of Hartford, Conn., received the Paul A. Pisk Prize for the best scholarly paper given by a graduate student at the American Musicological Society. Ferraguto, who is working on a Ph.D. in musicology at Cornell University, is … Continue reading →

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“Airport Impact Study Raises Questions”

Posted on January 11, 2012 by Holy Cross in the News

In a Worcester Business Journal article, Victor Matheson, associate professor of economics at the College of the Holy Cross, weighs in on the methodology used in an economic impact study of Worcester Regional Airport.  The article questions the study’s use of the “multiplier effect,” among other … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Welcomes 32nd President; Fr. Boroughs Arrives on Campus

Posted on January 9, 2012 by College of the Holy Cross

Rev. Philip L. Boroughs, S.J., assumed office as the 32nd president of Holy Cross on Monday, Jan. 9. Fr. Boroughs was elected by the College’s Board of Trustees in May of last year to succeed Rev. Michael C. McFarland, S.J.  … Continue reading →

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Cantor Art Gallery to Display Works by Argentinian and Cuban Artists

Posted on January 4, 2012 by College of the Holy Cross

The Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Art Gallery at the College of the Holy Cross will feature two exhibitions of artwork by Argentinian and Cuban artists beginning in late January. Painting Borges: Art Interpreting Literature, will be on view from … Continue reading →

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“How Egypt’s Revolution Has Dialed Back Women’s Rights”

Posted on December 22, 2011 by Holy Cross in the News

In an article for Foreign Affairs, Vickie A. Langohr, associate professor of political science at the College of the Holy Cross and expert in politics of the Middle East, argues that despite the foundation of political progress Egyptian women have … Continue reading →

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Students Meet With Alumni Working in Communication, Advertising, Marketing

Posted on December 22, 2011 by Kelsey Russell ’13

Holy Cross students in a communication, advertising and marketing club recently put the skills they’ve been honing to good use — on themselves. On a brisk November night, 18 students from TheAgency, a student-run organization for students interested in communication, … Continue reading →

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Sovereign Bank Through Santander Universities to Support International Study Programs at Holy Cross

Posted on December 22, 2011 by Cristal Steuer

Sovereign Bank, a wholly owned subsidiary of Banco Santander S.A., through its Santander Universities Global Division, has signed its first collaborative agreement with the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, Massachusetts, which will allow Holy Cross to enhance existing … Continue reading →

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“Last-minute tips from the pros on college admissions”

Posted on December 21, 2011 by Holy Cross in the News

If you’ve ever wondered how college admissions decisions are made at Holy Cross, here’s your chance to get a sneak peek into the process.  Holy Cross gave FOX25 News exclusive access to their admissions committee to see how a student’s admission is … Continue reading →

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Six Things You Need to Know About Finance Boot Camp

Posted on December 21, 2011 by

The latest addition to the Ciocca Office of Entrepreneurial Studies is the Finance Boot Camp, a four-day immersion in understanding the institutional framework and career specializations in Wall Street. Here are six things you need to know about the program. … Continue reading →

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Video: Watch College Choir Perform ‘Lo, How A Rose E’er Blooming’

Posted on December 20, 2011 by College of the Holy Cross

There’s no time quite like the Christmas season on the Holy Cross campus. To get a taste of what the most wonderful time of the year feels like on Mount St. James, watch this video with the College Choir, led … Continue reading →

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Photo Gallery: Holy Cross Celebrates Season With Advent Festival of Lessons and Carols

Posted on December 20, 2011 by

Each year members of the Holy Cross community are invited to give holiday scripture readings during the annual Advent Festival of Lessons and Carols. This year’s readers were Kristine Cyr Goodwin, associate dean for student life; Thomas Parsons, supervisor/coordinator in … Continue reading →

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2011: Year in Review

Posted on December 19, 2011 by

At Holy Cross, each year is marked by new achievements and accomplishments. Here are some of the most notable from 2011.

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“Writing history: HC grad heads Obama speechwriting team”

Posted on December 19, 2011 by Holy Cross in the News

Jon Favreau, a member of the College of the Holy Cross class of 2003 and President Obama’s chief speechwriter, is profiled in the Telegram & Gazette.   In the feature story, the 30-year-old reflected on his time at Holy Cross and how … Continue reading →

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Internationally Acclaimed Organist to Perform as Part of Holy Cross Chapel Artists Series

Posted on December 16, 2011 by Sara Bovat ’14

Organist Neil Cockburn (pronounced COH-burn) will perform as part of the Chapel Artist Series on Sunday, Jan. 29 at 3 p.m. in St. Memorial Chapel at the College of the Holy Cross. The program will include selections from Dieterich Buxtehude, … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Women’s Basketball to Hold ‘Get Fit With The Crusaders Day’

Posted on December 14, 2011 by Cristal Steuer

On Wednesday, Dec. 21, the Holy Cross women’s basketball program will hold it’s first-ever “Get Fit with the Crusaders Day” at the Hart Center during its game versus Bryant at 11:45 a.m. Nine Worcester Public Schools and over 1,000 students … Continue reading →

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“Holy Cross hockey team honoring Mass. Soldiers”

Posted on December 13, 2011 by Holy Cross in the News

On Saturday, Dec. 10, the Holy Cross men’s hockey team raised $7,400 for the Massachusetts Soldiers Legacy Fund (MSLF) at its game versus Army. The fund provides educational assistance grants to the children of Massachusetts service members who were killed while deployed … Continue reading →

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New Book Highlights Transformative Period in Holy Cross History

Posted on December 12, 2011 by Kristine Maloney

On April 4, 1968, the death of Martin Luther King Jr. shocked the nation. A few days later, the Boston-born priest Rev. John E. Brooks, S.J., then a professor of theology at the College of the Holy Cross who shared … Continue reading →

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