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Holy Cross January and February 2008 Concert Series

Posted on December 10, 2007 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 January and February 2008. All events are free and open to the public. For additional information, please contact … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Getting into the Christmas Spirit With Many Generous Donations

Posted on December 10, 2007 by College of the Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – The College of the Holy Cross community is getting into the spirit of Christmas with generous donations of time and other resources to many charities and other causes. Among these efforts: Sponsored by Human Resources, the Candy … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross’ distinguished program prepares graduates remarkably well for medical school

Posted on December 5, 2007 by College of the Holy Cross

(Unless otherwise stated, data are from the 2006-2007 academic year.) Holy Cross students applying to medical school: 53 Accepted to at least one medical school: 45 (or 86 percent) National average of applicants accepted to medical school: 44 percent Holy … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross’ premedical program among best in the nation

Posted on December 5, 2007 by College of the Holy Cross

With the sounds of construction taking place outside his office in Beaven Hall punctuating the conversation, Andrew Futterman, premedical and predental advisor and associate professor of psychology, is talking about Holy Cross’ “enormously successful” premedical program. He says that the … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Professor Published in International Accounting Journal

Posted on December 5, 2007 by College of the Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – Karen Teitel, assistant professor of accounting at the College of the Holy Cross, has received the 2007 JIAR Outstanding Manuscript Award, for her study “The Effects of the Mexican Corporate Governance Code on Quality of Earnings and … Continue reading →

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Take a Break During Finals With These Finalstastic Events

Posted on December 3, 2007 by College of the Holy Cross

Relax and unwind with these events taking place during finals period. Good luck on exams! Dec. 4 Tree Lighting & Inter House Council Hall Decorating Contest O’Kane Porch/Residence Halls, 5 p.m. Men’s Hockey vs. Merrimack Hart Ice Rink, 7 p.m. … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Administrators to Serve Midnight Breakfast to Students During Final Exam Period

Posted on November 30, 2007 by College of the Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – Recognizing that students stay up late studying during finals period, administrators at the College of the Holy Cross — including President Michael C. McFarland, S.J. — volunteer each semester to serve the scholars breakfast late into the … Continue reading →

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Annual Christmas Tree Lighting to Take Place Dec. 4

Posted on November 30, 2007 by College of the Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – Join Rev. William O’Halloran, S.J., special assistant to the president, for the annual tree lighting ceremony on Tuesday, Dec. 4 at 5 p.m. on O’Kane Porch. The evening will feature a performance by the Holy Cross Chamber … Continue reading →

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Advent: A Time to Retreat

Posted on November 30, 2007 by College of the Holy Cross

The holidays are quickly approaching, but between shopping, baking and wrapping presents there is not much room for quiet time. Holy Cross is trying to change that by offering a way to reflect and prepare for Christmas this year — … Continue reading →

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College Chaplains Announce Plans to Celebrate the Start of Advent

Posted on November 29, 2007 by College of the Holy Cross

The College Chaplains and the College Choir of the College of the Holy Cross will sponsor the 29th annual Advent Festival of Lessons and Carols on Dec. 6 at 8 p.m. in St. Joseph Memorial Chapel, along with a number … Continue reading →

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Concert Organist and Teen Choir to Play at Holy Cross as Part of the Chapel Artist Series

Posted on November 29, 2007 by College of the Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – Peter Stoltzfus Berton, concert organist and choir director at All Saints Church in Worcester, will perform Sunday, Dec. 9 at 3 p.m. in St. Joseph Memorial Chapel at the College of the Holy Cross.  Berton will be … Continue reading →

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Grant to Fuel Interest in Race, Ethnicity, and Urban Politics

Posted on November 29, 2007 by College of the Holy Cross

skyline Two political science professors at Holy Cross have received an award from the Consortium on High Achievement and Success to stimulate more interest in areas related to race, ethnicity, and urban politics among students at the College. Assistant professors … Continue reading →

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City to celebrate holiday season with array of festive events

Posted on November 28, 2007 by College of the Holy Cross

Celebrate the holiday season with a slate of holly jolly events scheduled throughout Worcester over the next few weeks. View the complete list by clicking on “Cool Culture” at http://www.worcestermass.org/culture/. Nov. 30 Festival of Lights 5 – 8 p.m., Worcester … Continue reading →

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Senior vice president talks about need for new science complex in video

Posted on November 28, 2007 by College of the Holy Cross

You’ll find many people on the Hill who love Holy Cross, but few display the same type of enthusiasm as Frank Vellaccio. In the second of three videos about the integrated science complex now under construction, the senior vice president … Continue reading →

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Experts Available For Commentary and Analysis of Hot-Button 2008 Presidential Election Issues

Posted on November 27, 2007 by College of the Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – Faculty experts in a wide range of political and related disciplines from the College of the Holy Cross are available to offer distinctive perspectives on some of the hot-button political issues expected during debates, the primary elections … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Junior Awarded Russian Grant to Pursue Language Studies in Moscow

Posted on November 27, 2007 by College of the Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – Olivia Schum, a member of the College of the Holy Cross Class of 2009, has been awarded a $1,500 Charles Braver Language Exploration Grant to fund her language studies in Moscow, Russia during the spring 2008 semester. … Continue reading →

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‘Hate: Not Here’ committee invites community members to share their views in poster contest

Posted on November 20, 2007 by College of the Holy Cross

What do peace, harmony, and mutual respect look like? Members of the Holy Cross community are invited to put their artistic talent to use in expressing that vision. For the second year in a row, the “Hate: Not Here” committee … Continue reading →

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Get the inside story on the college application process by reading the Holy Cross admissions blog

Posted on November 20, 2007 by College of the Holy Cross

Attention high school students! Holy Cross admissions officers are spilling the secrets behind the purportedly mysterious process of the college application process. In a regularly updated blog on the College’s Web site, admissions staff members address the issues and concerns … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Biologist Receives Grant for HIV/AIDS Research

Posted on November 19, 2007 by College of the Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – Ann M. Sheehy, assistant professor of biology at the College of the Holy Cross, has received a $200,000 Smith Family New Investigator Award for newly appointed junior faculty engaged in basic research in the areas of AIDS, … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Balinese Gamelan Orchestra to Hold Concert Directed by Distinguished Visiting Artist

Posted on November 19, 2007 by College of the Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – The College of the Holy Cross departments of theatre and music will present a concert of their famed Balinese gamelan orchestra, Gamelan Gita Sari, under the directorship of visiting fellow in Balinese performing arts, I Made Bandem, … Continue reading →

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