Category Archives: News

Iris & B. Gerald Cantor Art Gallery Presents “Rodin’s Obsession: The Gates of Hell – Selections From the Iris & B. Gerald Collection”

WORCESTER, Mass. – The Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Art Gallery at the College of the Holy Cross presents Rodin’s Obsession: The Gates of Hell – Selections from the Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Collection, from Friday, June 20 through … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Students Earn Prestigious Avon Science Scholarships

WORCESTER, Mass. – Three Holy Cross students recently received Avon Science Scholarships for their academic accomplishments at the College of the Holy Cross. Made possible by a grant from the Avon Products Foundation, Inc., to the College, this prestigious award … Continue reading →

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Consortium Gerontology Studies Program Earns Community Leadership Award

At a gala fundraiser event at Mechanics Hall on April 30, the Age Center of Worcester Area, Inc. honored the Gerontology Studies Program of the Colleges of the Worcester Consortium with the Irving J. Yarock Award for exceptional community leadership … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Professor Earns Prestigious National Award for Distinguished Teaching Scholars

WORCESTER, Mass. – Professor Mary Lee Ledbetter, of the biology department at the College of the Holy Cross, will receive the National Science Foundation (NSF) 2003 Director’s Award for Distinguished Teaching Scholars. Only six college and university faculty members nationwide … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Junior Restores Valuable Herbarium Collection

As part of her internship through the Center for Interdisciplinary and Special Studies, Holy Cross junior Carolyn (Carrie) Pucko has spent the last four months cleaning and organizing a valuable plant collection belonging to the EcoTarium in Worcester. Under the … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Students Honored with Big Brothers Big Sisters Community Service Award

During an awards ceremony held at Holy Cross on April 9, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Worcester County Inc honored three Holy Cross student organizations with its Community Service Award for mentoring success. The honorees included members of the men’s … Continue reading →

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Midnight Breakfast Spring Semester 2003

Don’t miss out on the late-night fun!! Take part in Holy Cross’ 14-year tradition, where administrators serve breakfast to students during study week. Join the following members of the College community from 11 p.m. to 1 a.m. in Crossroads: Sunday, … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Hosts Career Awareness Program for Deaf High School Students

WORCESTER, Mass. – The College of the Holy Cross will host “It’s YOUR Future: A Career Exploration Program for Students Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing,” on Saturday, May 10 from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. in the Hogan … Continue reading →

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Holocaust Days of Remembrance April 27 – May 4, 2003

The United States Congress established the Days of Remembrance in 1980 as our nation’s annual commemoration of the Holocaust. The period of remembrance has been set aside for reflection on the bravery and courage of Holocaust victims and for reminding … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Female Athletes Host Sports and Body Image Camp for Worcester Girls

WORCESTER, Mass. – Female student volunteers at the College of the Holy Cross will be running “Fit Girls Camp: Strengthening Self-esteem, Friendships and Muscles Through Sports” from 4 – 6 p.m. on Monday, April 28 – Friday, May 2 for … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross to Participate in Child Abuse Prevention Day

WORCESTER, Mass. – On Tuesday, April 22 the Holy Cross community will participate in the Massachusetts Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Children (MSPCC) Child Abuse Prevention Day – Blue Ribbon Campaign, a statewide effort to educate the public about … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Students Present Environmental Research

WORCESTER, Mass. – As part of Earth Day celebrations at Holy Cross, students enrolled in an environmental mathematics course will be presenting research project results during a poster session in the Swords Hall Atrium on Wednesday, April 23 from 2 … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Presents Lecture on Catholicism in American Society

WORCESTER, Mass. – On Wednesday, April 30 at 4 p.m. in the Rehm Library at Holy Cross, Notre Dame historian John McGreevy will present a lecture titled “The Eliot School Rebellion, Boston 1859: Education, Slavery and the Nineteenth Century Catholic … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Students Earn Prestigious Fulbright Awards

WORCESTER, Mass. – The following Holy Cross seniors recently received prestigious Fulbright awards to teach and conduct research in foreign countries upon their graduation from Holy Cross: Mary Colasuonno, a political science major with a concentration in Asian studies, has … Continue reading →

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“The Wonder of the Hill” Spring Weekend 2003 April 24 – 29

Thursday, April 24 Kimball’s Spring Weekend Pep Rally Location: Upper Kimball 5 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. The Pep Rally will include trivia and giveaways such as key chains, yo-yo’s and more! Outdoor Movie “Catch Me If You Can” Location: Hart … Continue reading →

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Cochlear Implant Lecture at Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – On Monday, April 28 from 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m., the College of the Holy Cross will present “Cochlear Implantation – How? Why? Results!” in room 320 of the Hogan Campus Center. Speakers for the event include … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Choir Concert Featuring New York City Opera Soprano Kristen Plumley ’87

WORCESTER, Mass. – The Holy Cross College Choir will present a free concert on Friday, April 25 at 8 p.m. in St. Joseph Memorial Chapel. A very timely event, the concert will feature Haydn’s “Mass in Time of War,” “The … Continue reading →

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REMINDER: Holy Cross Presents Condé Nast Lecture, “Media Coverage of Crisis in the Church,” on Wednesday, April 9

WORCESTER, Mass. – The second annual Condé Nast Lecture on Media, Ethics and Values will be presented at Holy Cross on Wednesday, April 9 at 8 p.m. in the Rehm Library. The discussion is free and open to the public. … Continue reading →

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Third Eye Blind to Perform at Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – Contemporary rock band Third Eye Blind will play this year’s Spring Weekend Concert at Holy Cross on Tuesday, April 29. The concert will take place in the Hart Center. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $12 … Continue reading →

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Escaped Sudanese Slave to Deliver Call to Action at Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – Escaped Sudanese slave Francis Bok will speak at the College of the Holy Cross on Wednesday, April 23 at 7:30 p.m. in the Hogan Campus Center, room 401. The event is free and open to the public. … Continue reading →

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