Category Archives: News

Holy Cross Students and Special Olympic Athletes Partner Up On-and-Off the Field

Posted on November 9, 2011 by Cristal Steuer

Last spring, Matt Zielinski ’13, Archie Bellos ’12 and Chris Tota ’13 started a new program: HC Goes Unified, which is now a Recognized Student Organization (RSO). “It’s unlike any other program on this campus,” shares Zielinski, who is in … Continue reading →

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28 Holy Cross Students Inducted into Jesuit Honor Society

Posted on November 8, 2011 by Sara Bovat ’14

  Twenty-eighty seniors from the class of 2012 at the College of the Holy Cross were inducted into Alpha Sigma Nu, the Jesuit honor society, on October 30. Alpha Sigma Nu seeks out students at Jesuit Institutions of higher learning … Continue reading →

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“Chalk It Up to Inexperience”

Posted on November 8, 2011 by Holy Cross in the News

When Associate Professor Catherine Roberts became chair of the mathematics and computer science department at the College of the Holy Cross, she never anticipated conducting a year-long quest for the perfect piece of chalk. “That’s right,” she wrote in a … Continue reading →

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“75 Most Powerful Blacks on Wall Street”

Posted on November 7, 2011 by Holy Cross in the News

  Black Enterprise’s list of the most prominent and influential Black men and women in the financial industry includes three Holy Cross alumni.  T. Troy Dixon ’93, Managing Director of Deutsche Bank Securities David J. Grain ’84, Founder & Managing Partner … Continue reading →

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“Religious Pilgrimage”

Posted on November 5, 2011 by Holy Cross in the News

As millions of Muslims made the annual Hajj to Mecca, Virginia Raguin, professor of art history at the College of the Holy Cross, provided insight into the tradition of pilgrimages in several religions. “In the past, pilgrimage really was vital … Continue reading →

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Highly Sought After String Quartet to Perform at Holy Cross

Posted on November 4, 2011 by Cristal Steuer

The critically acclaimed Borromeo String Quartet will perform on Tuesday, Nov. 15 at 8 p.m. in Brooks Concert Hall at the College of the Holy Cross. Prior to the concert, the quartet will hold a pre-concert lecture at 7:15 p.m. … Continue reading →

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Award-winning Poet and Translator Rosanna Warren to Give Reading as Part of Working Writers Series

Posted on November 4, 2011 by Sara Bovat ’14

Rosanna Warren, poet and translator, will give a reading as part of the Working Writers Series on Thursday, Nov. 17 at 7:30 p.m. in Rehm Library at the College of the Holy Cross. The event, sponsored by the College’s Creative … Continue reading →

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‘Freakonomics’ Co-author Responds to Questions Posed by Seniors

Posted on November 3, 2011 by College of the Holy Cross

Steven Levitt, best-selling author of Freakonomics and Superfreakonomics, visited campus recently to deliver the 46th annual Hanify-Howland lecture and meet with students. As co-chairs of the Hanify-Howland Memorial Lecture Committee, we were thrilled to be able to sit down with … Continue reading →

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Video: Holy Cross Students Bring Art to Life at Worcester Art Museum

Posted on November 2, 2011 by

Holy Cross theatre students and Worcester area community members dressed in costume and makeup to enact characters from the treasures in the Worcester Art Museum’s permanent collection on Oct. 22. Called “Tableaux Vivants” — or, art coming to life — … Continue reading →

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Family Weekend a Success Despite Freak Snow Storm

Posted on November 2, 2011 by Daniel DeConinck ’13

Severe weather conditions didn’t put Family Weekend plans on freeze during the last weekend of October. Hundreds of families braved a freak snow storm, which arrived weeks before the official start of winter, to take part in the College’s annual … Continue reading →

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Women in Business Conference Continues to Inspire Students, Alumnae

Posted on November 1, 2011 by College of the Holy Cross

The Women in Business Conference is now in its sixth year, but interest from alumnae hasn’t diminished. Once again, the event was booked after registration was open for just one week. Approximately 110 alumnae and 90 students were in attendance … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross and Jewish Community Center to Sponsor Talk by Paula Fredriksen

Posted on November 1, 2011 by Danielle Kane

Paula Fredriksen, considered one of the world’s foremost scholars on Saint Augustine, will speak about her most recent book, Augustine and the Jews: A Christian Defense of Jews and Judaism at the College of the Holy Cross, on Wednesday, Nov. … Continue reading →

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Congressman McGovern and Former Foreign Service Officer to Speak at Holy Cross on Afghan War

Posted on October 31, 2011 by Danielle Kane

U.S. Representative Jim McGovern (D-Mass.) and Matthew Hoh, a former foreign service officer and former Marine Corps captain, will discuss “Ten Years of War in Afghanistan: The Costs, Consequences and a Way Out,” on Wednesday, Nov. 9 at 7 p.m. in … Continue reading →

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Belgium’s Leading Organist to Perform at Holy Cross

Posted on October 28, 2011 by Sara Bovat ’14

Organist Jean Ferrard will perform on Sunday, Nov. 6 at 3 p.m. in St. Joseph Memorial Chapel at the College of the Holy Cross. The concert, which is part of the 2011-12 Holy Cross Chapel Artists Series, is free, open … Continue reading →

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Blog: West Coast Native Carcione ’15 Finds Supportive Community at Holy Cross

Posted on October 27, 2011 by

NAME Alicia Carcione ’15 HOMETOWN Menlo Park, Calif. AREAS OF STUDY Undeclared WHY SHE CHOSE HOLY CROSS “As a lifelong resident of the California Bay Area, I wanted a chance to explore a different part of the country, while still … Continue reading →

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Blog: Saltarelli ’15 Thrilled to Join Engaged, Caring Community

Posted on October 27, 2011 by

NAME Jacqueline Saltarelli ’15 HOMETOWN Wilton, Conn. AREAS OF STUDY Undeclared WHY SHE CHOSE HOLY CROSS “I never imagined that I would go to college here. I didn’t even want to visit, but my mom said that we should check … Continue reading →

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Blog: Nicoletta ’15 Found What She Was Looking for in a College

Posted on October 27, 2011 by

NAME Ariana Nicoletta ’15 HOMETOWN Staten Island, N.Y. AREAS OF STUDY Double chemistry and English major in the premed program WHY SHE CHOSE HOLY CROSS “I looked for three important characteristics throughout my college search: a small community, rigorous and … Continue reading →

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Blog: Luu ’15 Eager to Take Part in Service Opportunities in Area

Posted on October 27, 2011 by

NAME Dan Luu ’15 HOMETOWN Woburn, Mass. AREAS OF STUDY Biology major in the premed program WHY HE CHOSE HOLY CROSS “Rigorous premed program, very good professors, and a nice, comfy campus.” WHAT HE’S MOST LOOKING FORWARD TO “Starting a … Continue reading →

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Blog: Cook ’15 Finds Out Why Alumni Rave About Holy Cross

Posted on October 27, 2011 by

NAME Andrew Cook ’15 HOMETOWN Lowell, Mass. AREAS OF STUDY English major in the premed program WHY HE CHOSE HOLY CROSS “Two aunts, an uncle, and a favorite English teacher all graduated from Holy Cross and they never said a … Continue reading →

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Vlog: Boudon ’15 Showcases Life at Holy Cross Through Videos

Posted on October 27, 2011 by

NAME Andrew Boudon ’15 HOMETOWN Cleveland, Ohio AREAS OF STUDY Classics major WHY HE CHOSE HOLY CROSS “I originally heard about Holy Cross from my Latin teacher who’s an alumnus. The prestigious classics department, the Jesuit approach to education, and … Continue reading →

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