Category Archives: News

Kim McElaney; was chaplain at Holy Cross for 25 years

Posted on May 6, 2010 by Kristine Maloney

Family and friends pay tribute to Kim McElaney, the first woman and first layperson to direct the Office of College Chaplains at the College of the Holy Cross. Read the story in The Boston Globe.

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Holy Cross Mourns Longtime College Chaplain

Posted on May 5, 2010 by College of the Holy Cross

Katherine M. (Kim) McElaney ’76, director of the Office of College Chaplains since 1992, died Monday, May 3, 2010 after an illness. During her 18 years as director of the chaplains’ office, Kim was committed to advancing her vision for … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Environmental Group to Collect ‘Trash or Treasure’

Posted on May 4, 2010 by College of the Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – Eco-Action, a student organization at the College of the Holy Cross dedicated to the promotion of environmental awareness through education and local action, will sponsor “Trash or Treasure,” May 11 – 14, a movement that encourages students … Continue reading →

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Beyond the Classroom, Holy Cross Faculty Members Make Important Contributions to Their Scholarly Fields

Posted on May 4, 2010 by College of the Holy Cross

The Dean’s Office recently celebrated the contributions that Holy Cross professors make to their fields of study. “Every year, Holy Cross faculty members author groundbreaking studies, attract six- and seven-figure grants, exhibit and perform in international venues, and receive accolades … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross’ Dominic Randolph Signs With New York Giants

Posted on April 27, 2010 by College of the Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – Former Holy Cross quarterback Dominic Randolph  (Amelia, Ohio) has signed a free agent contract with the New York Giants of the National Football League. The signing was officially announced by the Giants on Monday, April 26. Randolph … Continue reading →

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Giant move for HC QB: Randolph signs with New York

Posted on April 25, 2010 by Kristine Maloney

Dominic Randolph ’10, former quarterback for the College of the Holy Cross football team, signed a free-agent contract with the New York Giants. Randolph led the Holy Cross football team to a Patriot League Championship last fall. Read the Telegram … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross football team organizes bone marrow drive

Posted on April 23, 2010 by Kristine Maloney

The College of the Holy Cross football team is featured on NECN/Worcester News Tonight for organizing a Bone Marrow Drive at the College. Hear from Head Football Coach Tom Gilmore, Katie O’Connell ’11, Michael Argillander ’11, and Mude Ohimor ’11. … Continue reading →

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India’s Bandit Queen onstage

Posted on April 23, 2010 by Kristine Maloney

The Boston Globe previews the world premiere of a ground-breaking new chamber opera, Phoolan Devi: The Bandit Queen. This multi-media chamber opera is composed by Shirish Korde, professor and chair of the music department at the College of the Holy … Continue reading →

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Worcester Native Studying Art in Vietnam

Posted on April 23, 2010 by Kristine Maloney

After graduating from the College of the Holy Cross in 2009, John Vo began work on a portfolio dedicated to Vietnamese art. The philosophy and studio art major submitted it as part of his application for a Fulbright grant and … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Announces New Dean for Faculty Development

Posted on April 23, 2010 by College of the Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – Amy Wolfson, current professor and chair of the psychology department at the College of the Holy Cross, has been promoted to associate dean for faculty development.  She will assume her new position on June 14, 2010. She … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Hosts Hip-Hop Symposium for Local High School Students

Posted on April 23, 2010 by College of the Holy Cross

A group of Worcester high school students spent a day recently with Holy Cross faculty and students to talk about authenticity and commercialization related to something very close to their hearts: hip-hop music. In the process, they also learned more … Continue reading →

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Recent Holy Cross Graduate Awarded Fulbright to Study Art in Vietnam

Posted on April 23, 2010 by College of the Holy Cross

John Vo ’09, of Worcester, has been awarded a Fulbright grant to paint and study contemporary and traditional Vietnamese art in his parents’ birthplace of Vietnam. Vo’s parents immigrated to America in 1987. For the past several years, Vo, who … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Recognizes Alumni for Outstanding Professional Achievements and Service

Posted on April 22, 2010 by College of the Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – Five graduates of the College of the Holy Cross will receive a Sanctae Crucis Award, the highest non-degree recognition bestowed by the College on an alumnus or alumna. The 12th annual presentation of the awards will take … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Sophomore to be Honored for Outstanding Community Service in Worcester

Posted on April 22, 2010 by College of the Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – Iris Sanxhaku, a member of the College of the Holy Cross class of 2012, will receive the Rising Star service award on Wednesday, April 28 for her outstanding contribution to community service in the Worcester community.  The … Continue reading →

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Women’s Lacrosse to Support Stephanie’s Mission

Posted on April 22, 2010 by College of the Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – Before its game against American on Saturday, April 24 at Holy Cross Field at 1 p.m., the Holy Cross women’s lacrosse team will wear special t-shirts during warm-ups to honor Stephanie Crispinelli. Crispinelli, who was a sophomore … Continue reading →

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Live Video: Chemistry Professor to Bring Science Alive in Eye-Popping Lab Demonstrations

Posted on April 22, 2010 by College of the Holy Cross

On April 22 at 7:30 p.m., Ron Jarret, professor of chemistry and Dean for the Class of 2012, will give a live online lecture titled “Learning Chemistry Through Lab Demonstrations” for Holy Cross alumni, friends, and accepted students. To show … Continue reading →

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Mass. to offer rebates for new appliances

Posted on April 21, 2010 by Kristine Maloney

Victor Matheson, associate professor of economics at the College of the Holy Cross, talks about a new federal program, similar to Cash for Clunkers, which offers rebates with the purchase of energy efficient appliances. Watch the NECN/Worcester News Tonight story.

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Feminists for Life President to Speak at Holy Cross

Posted on April 21, 2010 by College of the Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – Serrin M. Foster, president of Feminists for Life of America, will speak on Thursday, April 29 at 4:30 p.m. in the Rehm Library at the College of the Holy Cross. Her lecture, titled “The Feminist Case Against … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross to Celebrate 40th Anniversary of Earth Day

Posted on April 21, 2010 by College of the Holy Cross

Holy Cross plans to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the first Earth Day with a series of activities over the coming weeks. And just in time to usher in the big day on April 22, the College has received recognition … Continue reading →

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Nazzaro ’10 Awarded Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to Argentina

Posted on April 21, 2010 by College of the Holy Cross

Stacy Nazzaro ’10, of Falmouth, has been awarded a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to Argentina, where she plans to merge several of her passions (Spanish, music, teaching and international relations) in three projects. A Spanish and economics double major, Nazzaro … Continue reading →

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