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Holy Cross Magazine highlights several alumni living across the globe

The fall issue of Holy Cross Magazine is taking readers around the world. The cover story focuses on alumni who are living and working in various parts of the world. Nine alumni share their stories about why they moved to … Continue reading →

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$200K grant will allow Holy Cross to continue hosting summer institute

The Himalayan frontier has been a meeting place of the world’s great civilizations: India, China, and the southern portions of the silk route that linked Asia to the Mediterranean. From antiquity, the region has been a significant zone of contact, … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross partners with Regional Environmental Council to benefit urban garden programs

Not unlike a well-tended vegetable garden, Holy Cross’ partnership with the Regional Environmental Council of Central Massachusetts continues to grow. On Oct. 26 from 6 to 10 p.m., a Slow Food Gala will take place in the lower dining area … Continue reading →

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The Mormon Experience Comes to Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – Dan Wotherspoon, executive director of the Sunstone Education Foundation and editor of Sunstone Magazine, will give a talk titled “Of Golden Plates and Global Warming: Translating Mormonism in the Twenty-first Century” on Thursday, Nov. 1 at 7:30 … Continue reading →

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African Priest to Talk About the Aftermath of the Rwanda Genocide at Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – Rev. Toussaint Murhula, S.J., will give a lecture detailing the impact of the refugee flux on the Congolese people titled, “The Aftermaths of Rwanda Genocide in the Congo,” on Tuesday, Nov. 13 at 4 pm in Rehm … Continue reading →

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SGA Launches Home Page Geared for Holy Cross Students

The Student Government Association at Holy Cross has launched a Web site geared specifically for students as a one-stop site for the latest news and information. The Web site, features news and on-campus events, as well as Student Government initiatives … Continue reading →

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Eleven Recent Holy Cross Grads Serving as Jesuit Volunteers

Of the 260 current members of the Jesuit Volunteer Corps, 11 are recent Holy Cross graduates. Ten members of the Class of 2007, and one member of the Class of 2006, are currently serving in locations around the globe. The … Continue reading →

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Volunteer Fair allows students to learn about various post-grad opportunities

Right after A.J. Cabrera graduated from Holy Cross in May 2005, he joined the Jesuit Volunteer Corps (JVC) and became a high school teacher in a small community in Chuuk, Micronesia. He says he “absolutely loved” the experience and has … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross community will join thousands across nation in speaking out about Iraq war

Holy Cross senior Sarah E. Fontaine says she’s the first to admit that she has no clear solution to ending the war in Iraq, but that doesn’t stop her from encouraging dialogue to explore non-violent ways to resolve conflict. “We … Continue reading →

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Networking top priority of Women in Business Conference

David Chu, director of the Ciocca Office of Entrepreneurial Studies, knew that the inaugural Women in Business Conference held at Holy Cross in October of last year would be popular, but he didn’t know just how popular. An e-mail sent … Continue reading →

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Acclaimed Storyteller to Come to Holy Cross in Celebration of the “Day of the Dead”

WORCESTER, Mass. – Come celebrate the “Day of the Dead” with acclaimed storyteller and author Elisa Pearmain, who will share her scary tales from beyond, on Thursday, Nov. 1 at 6:30 p.m. in the Hogan Campus Center, Jenks Suite A. … Continue reading →

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Students for Life group sponsors talk by pro-life speaker

When Angelica Rosales’ mother was pregnant with her, she was advised to have an abortion. Instead, her mother risked her life to continue her pregnancy. Today, her mother’s courage is a motivation for Rosales, who founded a pregnancy center shortly … Continue reading →

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Concerto by renowned composer and Holy Cross music professor to receive U.S. premiere

Shirish Korde, professor and chair of the music department at the College of the Holy Cross, has always liked to incorporate the sounds of different cultures (especially Indian) into his music. His latest work is no different. Svara-Yantra, a concerto … Continue reading →

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Theatre Department Receives Moss Hart Award for Best College Production

WORCESTER, Mass. – The department of theatre at the College of the Holy Cross has been awarded the New England Theatre Conference’s (NETC) Moss Hart Award for best college play, for their 2006 production of Good, by C.P. Taylor. Edward … Continue reading →

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Student Government Association members take Zipcar for first spin

No car? No problem. Holy Cross students who have a license but no car won’t have difficulty getting off campus starting today (Oct. 12), the Student Government Association proudly announced. That’s because the College has signed a deal with Zipcar, … Continue reading →

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Cantor Art Gallery to Present Part II of Exhibition Featuring Work of Faculty and Staff

WORCESTER, Mass. – The Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Art Gallery at the College of the Holy Cross will present Crossroads: Holy Cross’ Visual Arts Faculty and Staff, Part II, from Nov. 8 through Dec. 19, 2007.  This second half … Continue reading →

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Slow Food Gala at Holy Cross to Benefit Regional Environmental Council Community Programs

WORCESTER, Mass. – The Regional Environmental Council (REC), in partnership with the College of the Holy Cross, will hold a Slow Food Gala fundraiser on Friday, Oct. 26, from 6 – 10 p.m. in Lower Kimball on the Holy Cross … Continue reading →

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Women’s rowing team raises $18K in support of team member diagnosed with lymphoma

When Mary Dixon ’08, a former member of the Holy Cross women’s varsity rowing team from St. Louis, was diagnosed with stage 2 lymphoma last month, her teammates immediately knew they had to do something to help. On Sept. 14, … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Geologist and Biologist to Share Their Work at a National Forum

WORCESTER, Mass. – Sara Gran Mitchell, geologist and assistant professor of biology at the College of the Holy Cross, and Karen Ober, assistant professor of biology at the College of the Holy Cross, will be presenting their research, topography and … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Among National Leaders In Graduation Success Rate

WORCESTER, Mass. – Twenty of Holy Cross’ athletic teams have achieved a perfect 100 percent graduation rate, according to the Graduation Success Rate Report, which has been released by the NCAA. The data used to calculate the Graduation Success Rate … Continue reading →

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