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Jesuit Heritage Lecture to Explore Missionary Scientists in China

Posted on September 10, 2010 by College of the Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – Florence C. Hsia, author of Sojourners in a Strange Land: Jesuits and Their Scientific Missions in Late Imperial China  (Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 2009), will give a lecture titled “Saints and Mandarins: Science, religion and Jesuits … Continue reading →

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Blog: Canepa ’12 Plans to Live Out Passion for Sciences, Animals in Kenya/Tanzania Study Abroad Experience

Posted on September 10, 2010 by College of the Holy Cross

NAME Hannah Canepa ’12 HOMETOWN Lakewood, Ohio AREAS OF STUDY Biology major with an environmental studies minor in the health professions program WHERE SHE’S STUDYING Haven Nature Camp, Tanzania & Kilimanjaro Bush Camp, Kenya WHY SHE CHOSE KENYA “As a … Continue reading →

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Blog: Mercuro ’12, Asian Studies Major, to Spend Year Abroad Studying in Tokyo

Posted on September 10, 2010 by College of the Holy Cross

NAME Sara Mercuro ’12 HOMETOWN Saugus, Mass. AREAS OF STUDY English major and Asian Studies major WHERE SHE’S STUDYING Sophia University in Tokyo WHY SHE CHOSE JAPAN “I chose to study in Japan to immerse myself in Japanese culture, and … Continue reading →

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Blog: Holy Cross’ Visiting Writers Series Helped Marello ’12 Decide to Study in Ireland

Posted on September 10, 2010 by College of the Holy Cross

NAME Amanda Marello ’12 HOMETOWN Thornwood, N.Y. AREAS OF STUDY English major with a Women’s and Gender Studies concentration WHERE SHE’S STUDYING Trinity College in Dublin, Ireland WHY SHE CHOSE IRELAND “The Visiting Writer’s Series at Holy Cross sparked my … Continue reading →

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Blog: Marino ’12 Wants to Become Fluent in Spanish While Studying Abroad in La Coruna

Posted on September 10, 2010 by College of the Holy Cross

NAME Nora Marino ’12 HOMETOWN Evanston, Ill. AREAS OF STUDY Psychology major with Peace and Conflict Studies concentration WHERE SHE’S STUDYING La Universidad de La Coruna in La Coruña, Spain WHY SHE CHOSE SPAIN “I want to become fluent in … Continue reading →

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Hanoi Jane: War, Sex, and Fantasies of Betrayal

Posted on September 9, 2010 by Kristine Maloney

Jerry Lembcke, associate professor of political science at the College of the Holy Cross, talks about propaganda, myths, war, and Jane Fonda, the subject of his new book, Hanoi Jane: War, Sex, and Fantasies of Betrayal. Listen to the story … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Fall 2010 Concert Series

Posted on September 7, 2010 by College of the Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – The music department at the College of the Holy Cross will present the following musical performances on campus during fall 2010. All events are free and open to the public. For additional information, please contact the music … Continue reading →

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Simian Says

Posted on September 5, 2010 by Kristine Maloney

In The New York Times Book Review, Leah Hager Cohen, the William H.P. Jenks Chair in Contemporary American Letters at the College of the Holy Cross, reviews Sara Gruen’s new novel, Ape House. Read the story in The New York … Continue reading →

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StoryCorps Founder David Isay to Speak as Part of Holy Cross Second-Year Program

Posted on September 3, 2010 by College of the Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – David Isay, StoryCorps founder and editor of Listening Is an Act of Love: A Celebration of American Life from the StoryCorps Project, will speak on Tuesday, Sept. 21 at 7 p.m. in the Hogan Campus Center Ballroom … Continue reading →

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City filled with affordable eateries

Posted on September 2, 2010 by Kristine Maloney

Claire Moynahan, a member of the Class of 2011 at the College of the Holy Cross, dishes on her favorite places to eat in Worcester. Read the story in the Telegram & Gazette. (Subscription required.)

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Video, Photo Gallery: Volunteers, Beautiful Weather Greet Class of 2014 on Move-In Day

Posted on September 2, 2010 by College of the Holy Cross

First-year students and their parents got a big surprise when they arrived on the Holy Cross campus for move-in day Aug. 28 — they barely had to lift a finger. As in previous years, more than 200 volunteers, including student … Continue reading →

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Kenya Summer Study Abroad Program Embodies College’s Mission for Social Justice

Posted on September 1, 2010 by College of the Holy Cross

“The people in Kibera are aware of their problems. Do not make the mistake of entering the slum and perceive that you are more intelligent than your co-workers,” said Judith Chubb, professor of political science at Holy Cross. She advised … Continue reading →

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Lectures to Focus on Environmental Challenges in Our Students’ Lifetimes

Posted on September 1, 2010 by College of the Holy Cross

One of the world’s leading environmentalists and climate change activists, Bill McKibben, will lecture at Holy Cross on Sept. 27 to open a yearlong series on the environment called “In Our Lifetimes: Environmental Change and Stewardship.” Sponsored by the Center … Continue reading →

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Private Colleges ‘Act Local’ With Financial Aid

Posted on August 30, 2010 by Kristine Maloney

Lynne Myers, director of financial aid at the College of the Holy Cross, talks about the College’s scholarship for Worcester residents whose families earn less than $50,000 a year. Read the story by the Associated Press.

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Lecture by Fairfield President to Commemorate Beatification of John Henry Newman

Posted on August 30, 2010 by College of the Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – To commemorate the upcoming beatification of John Henry Newman, Rev. Jeffrey von Arx, S.J., president of Fairfield University, will give a lecture titled “Two Cardinals: John Henry Newman, Henry Edward Manning and the Victorian Church” on Monday, … Continue reading →

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Tom Zetterstrom captures inner life of trees in a forest of portraits

Posted on August 29, 2010 by Kristine Maloney

The latest exhibition at the College of the Holy Cross Cantor Art Gallery receives rave reviews. Read the story in the MetroWest Daily News.

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Protecting Portables

Posted on August 26, 2010 by Kristine Maloney

Becky Chickering, senior technology support specialist, and David Shettler, senior technical services engineer at the College of the Holy Cross, share their security secrets for smartphones and other portable devices. Read the story in EDTECH Magazine.

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Later school start times and Zzzs to A’s

Posted on August 23, 2010 by Kristine Maloney

Amy Wolfson, sleep expert and professor of psychology at the College of the Holy Cross, says later school start times would help high school students’ classroom performance. Read the story in the Los Angeles Times.

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Holy Cross Kicks off Visiting Writers Series with Award-winning Author and Poet

Posted on August 19, 2010 by College of the Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – Award-winning author and poet Meg Kearney will kick off the 2010-11 Visiting Writers Series at the College of the Holy Cross with a reading on Thursday, Sept. 30 at 7:30 p.m. in the Rehm Library. The event, … Continue reading →

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Dominic Randolph Re-Joins New York Giants

Posted on August 19, 2010 by College of the Holy Cross

Former Holy Cross quarterback Dominic Randolph has signed a free agent contract with the New York Giants of the National Football League. He re-joins the Giants, after previously taking part in their rookie mini-camp in late April and early May. … Continue reading →

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