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Award-Winning Organist to Perform at Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – Colin Andrews, an award-winning concert organist, will perform on Sunday, Nov. 9 at 3 p.m. in the Saint Joseph Memorial Chapel at the College of the Holy Cross.  The event is free, handicap accessible, and open to … Continue reading →

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Kevin Palumberi ’10: We ‘Witnessed History Unfold Before Our Eyes’

Twelve of us participating in the Washington Semester Program have witnessed history unfold before our eyes, as Senator Obama laid claim to the presidency of the United States at 11 p.m. We didn’t miss the opportunity to show our support … Continue reading →

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Election Notebook

America’s historic presidential election is the subject of classroom and dining hall conversations at Holy Cross today. Early reports suggest that there was a record turnout among young voters across the country. On Mount St. James, hundreds of students watched … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross to Host Panel on Current Financial Crisis

WORCESTER, Mass. – The Prebusiness Program at the College of the Holy Cross will host a panel discussion on the current financial crisis titled, “A New Financial World Order?” on Thursday, Nov. 6 from 7-9 p.m. in Stein Hall room … Continue reading →

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Marathon Feat

A group of students in the naval science program at Holy Cross ran in the Marine Corps Marathon in Washington, D.C., last month, raising $16,764 for the Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund, a non-profit that assists wounded Marines, sailors and … Continue reading →

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An Epic Day for Classics Department

The oldest book on books.google.com got hundreds of years older at 2 p.m. on Oct. 29. After months of poring over digital photography and initial transcriptions, students gathered in the St. Isidore of Seville Computer Lab at Holy Cross, where … Continue reading →

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College Democrats and Republicans Go Head-to-Head on the Issues in Presidential Election Debate

More than 70 Holy Cross students gathered in Hogan Suite A on Wednesday evening to watch a spirited debate between the College Democrats and College Republicans — the first time this election season the opposing organizations have met in such … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross to Host Musical Tribute to Famed French Composer, Olivier Messiaen

WORCESTER, Mass. – The College of the Holy Cross and the Holy Cross Chamber Players will present a festival of concerts and a symposium celebrating the 100th anniversary of the birth of French composer Olivier Messiaen (1908-1992), titled “Musical Visions … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Among Nation’s Top Producers of Student Fulbright Awards

The current issue of the Chronicle of Higher Education reports that the College of the Holy Cross is among the top producers of Fulbright Awards for U.S. students in the past year. Holy Cross is tied for eighth place among the … Continue reading →

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President of the Vatican Observatory Foundation to Deliver Lecture on Religion and Modernity

WORCESTER, Mass. – Rev. George Coyne, S.J., president of the Vatican Observatory Foundation, will give a lecture titled “Modern Cosmology and Life’s Meaning,” on Monday, Nov. 3 at 7 p.m. in the Rehm Library at the College of the Holy … Continue reading →

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CANCELED: Nationally Recognized Author to Give Lecture as Part of Holy Cross Visiting Writers Series

WORCESTER, Mass. – This reading has been canceled, and will be rescheduled. Dinty Moore, nationally recognized author and editor, will give a reading on Thursday, Nov. 13 at 7:30 p.m. in Rehm Library at the College of the Holy Cross. … Continue reading →

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Four Holy Cross Professors to Discuss Presidential Election

WORCESTER, Mass. – An event titled “The Most Important Election of Our Lifetime? A Faculty Round-table Discussion on the Implications of the 2008 Presidential Election,” will be held on Oct. 28 at 4 p.m. in the Rehm Library at the … Continue reading →

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Prominent African Philosopher to Discuss the “Barack Obama Phenomenon” at Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – Fabien Eboussi Boulaga, one of the most prominent African philosophers, will give a lecture titled “Barack Obama: A phony/funny name that sells Africa very well?” on Tuesday, Oct. 28 at 4 p.m. in the Levis Browsing Room, … Continue reading →

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The College Community and the City Come Together to Dedicate Park

Members of the College and Worcester communities came together in the College Hill Civic Association building on Tuesday, Oct. 21 to celebrate the completion of phase one in the Cookson Park restoration project. Though the rain forced the ribbon-cutting indoors, … Continue reading →

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Team Effort

This year, more than 50 Holy Cross student-athletes are working together to make a difference in the Worcester community, and to support global causes. The student group’s efforts will be very visible this year during Family Weekend. The Holy Cross … Continue reading →

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Photo Gallery: Cooking with Angelo

Angelo teaches the students how to make stromboli. Read the feature

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Play-Dough

Montserrat, the new universal program for first-year students designed to integrate more effectively academic, co-curricular and residential experiences at the College, teamed up with Dining Services to bring first-year students “Cooking with Angelo.” Angelo Berti, a chef at the College … Continue reading →

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The Cantor Art Gallery Presents Yin Peet & Viktor Lois: Peace Between Human & God

WORCESTER, Mass. – The Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Art Gallery at the College of the Holy Cross presents Yin Peet & Viktor Lois: Peace Between Human & God, an installation based on Daoist deity sculptures, from Tuesday, Oct. 28 … Continue reading →

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‘Who’s Afraid of American Religion?’: Boston-based Political Scientist to Talk at Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – Alan Wolfe, professor of political science and director of the Boisi Center for Religion and American Public Life at Boston College, will give a lecture titled “Who’s Afraid of American Religion?,” on Wednesday, Oct. 29 at 4:30 … Continue reading →

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General Manager of WBUR to Deliver Thomas More Lecture on Faith, Work and Civic Life at Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – Paul La Camera ’64, general manager of WBUR, will give the annual Thomas More Lecture at the College of the Holy Cross on Tuesday, Oct. 28 at 7:30 p.m. in the Rehm Library, located in Smith Hall. … Continue reading →

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