Category Archives: News

A Day in the Life of New England

Posted on February 18, 2010 by Kristine Maloney

Cardinal Seán O’Malley’s visit to the College of the Holy Cross was featured in WCVB-TV’s Chronicle segment “A Day in the Life.” Emily Thigpen ’10, co-chair of the Student Government Association, talks about the Boston Archbishop’s visit to campus. Watch … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Raises $18,800 for Haiti Relief

Posted on February 17, 2010 by College of the Holy Cross

Immediately upon returning from winter vacation in mid-January, students at Holy Cross mobilized expansive efforts to raise money for Haiti relief. Through Feb. 12, students raised $9,400. Rev. Michael C. McFarland, S.J., president of the College, matched that amount, bringing … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross to Host a Triple Celebration

Posted on February 17, 2010 by College of the Holy Cross

In honor of Johann Sebastian Bach’s 325th birthday, James David Christie, world renowned organist and Holy Cross distinguished artist in residence, will perform a program of the composer’s works, including his famous Toccata and Fugue in D Minor, on March … Continue reading →

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Allergy Free Dining at Holy Cross

Posted on February 17, 2010 by Kristine Maloney

With food allergies on the rise, Tim Trachimowicz, dining services, Christina Milne ’11, and Ashley Buckley ’11, talk about the new allergy-free kitchen at the College of the Holy Cross. Watch the New England Cable News/Worcester News Tonight story.

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Provincial of the New England Province of Jesuits to Address Students at Holy Cross

Posted on February 17, 2010 by College of the Holy Cross

Rev. Dr. Myles Sheehan, S.J., the Provincial of the New England Province of the Society of Jesus, will give two talks at Holy Cross on Feb. 23. Both events are open to the campus community. At 4 p.m. in Park … Continue reading →

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Author Brenda Miller to Speak About Writing as Vocation

Posted on February 17, 2010 by College of the Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – Brenda Miller, co-author of Tell It Slant: Writing and Shaping Creative Non-Fiction, will read from her personal essays and talk about her writing process on Thursday, Feb. 18 at 7:30 p.m. in the Rehm Library, College of … Continue reading →

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A Day in the Life of the Crusader

Posted on February 16, 2010 by College of the Holy Cross

You’ve seen the purple on his helmet, his flowing cape and spirited shield. He cheers with the crowd, supports from the sidelines, and truly exudes all that Sader Nation means to Holy Cross students. He is the Crusader — and … Continue reading →

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Allergic Nation

Posted on February 16, 2010 by Kristine Maloney

As the number of college students with food allergies rises nationally, College of the Holy Cross administrators Christina Guittar and Tim Trachimowicz, and Cortney Flanagan ’10, talk about the accommodations the College has in place, including a new allergy-free kitchen. … Continue reading →

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One of the Nation’s Leading Health Care Experts to Speak at Holy Cross

Posted on February 16, 2010 by College of the Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – One of the nation’s leading health care economists, Jonathan Gruber, will give a lecture titled, “Reforming Health Care in the U.S.: What Now?” at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 11 in the Rehm Library at the College … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Political Science Professor to Deliver Annual Rodino Lecture on Liberal Arts

Posted on February 15, 2010 by College of the Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – Judith A. Chubb, W. Arthur Garrity, Sr. Professor in Human Nature, Ethics, and Society and professor of political science will present this year’s Richard Rodino Lecture on the Aims of the Liberal Arts on Tuesday, February 16 … Continue reading →

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Economic Impact of the Olympics

Posted on February 12, 2010 by Kristine Maloney

Victor Matheson, associate professor of economics at the College of the Holy Cross, comments on the high price of hosting the Olympics, and how it could impact Vancouver. The New York Times, Room for Debate blog – Feb. 12 “Dreaming … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross March 2010 Concert Series

Posted on February 11, 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 March 2010. All events are free and open to the public. For additional information, please contact the music … Continue reading →

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Lecture to Offer Historical Perspective on Muslim-Christian Relations

Posted on February 11, 2010 by College of the Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – Sidney Griffith, professor and chair of the department of Semitic and Egyptian languages and literature at the Catholic University of America, will give a lecture titled “Christians and Muslims Together: Lessons from Yesterday for Today” on Monday, … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross March 2010 Concert Series

Posted on February 11, 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 March 2010. All events are free and open to the public. For additional information, please contact the music … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Hosts Love Your Body Week

Posted on February 11, 2010 by College of the Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – Peer Educators from the Nutrition, Exercise, and Eating Disorder Program (NEED) at the College of the Holy Cross have organized a health and body week to educate students on eating habits, eating disorder awareness, the media’s effects … Continue reading →

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Less gold for Olympic sponsors?

Posted on February 10, 2010 by Kristine Maloney

Robert Baumann, associate professor of economics at the College of the Holy Cross, talks about the costs of hosting the Olympic Games. Read the MSN Money story.

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An Ecumenical Pilgrimage to Holy Cross

Posted on February 10, 2010 by Kristine Maloney

Preview of Pilgrimage and Faith: Buddhism, Christianity and Islam, the latest exhibition at the Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Art Gallery at the College of the Holy Cross. Read the Yankee story.

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Holy Cross Professor, Students Launch Cutting-Edge Web Site on Bird Anatomy

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

WORCESTER, Mass. – Leon Claessens, assistant professor of biology at the College of the Holy Cross, will launch a unique new 3D online database of bones in the skeletons of living, recently extinct, and fossil birds.  Made possible through a … Continue reading →

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Rep. Polito considering run for State Treasurer

Posted on February 8, 2010 by Kristine Maloney

Daniel Klinghard, assistant professor of political science at the College of the Holy Cross, provides insight into how Scott Brown’s U.S. Senate win might impact future republican success. Watch the NECN/Worcester News Tonight story.

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Holy Cross to Welcome Accreditation Review Team March 28-31

Posted on February 8, 2010 by College of the Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – As part of an accreditation process that takes place every 10 years, a team representing the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education (CIHE) of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) will visit the College … Continue reading →

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