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10-Year Anniversary of the First-Year Program at Holy Cross

Posted on August 26, 2002 by College of the Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – On Friday, September 20 and Saturday, September 21, 2002, the First-Year Program at the College of the Holy Cross will celebrate its 10-year anniversary. The First-Year Program, which helps first-year students explore the connections between living and … Continue reading →

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Odyssey 2006 To Take Place At Holy Cross

Posted on August 5, 2002 by College of the Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – “Odyssey 2006: A Preview of your Holy Cross Journey,” a two-week orientation program for ALANA (African American, Latino, Asian American, and Native American) and international students, will take place August 18-30 at Holy Cross. This interdisciplinary program … Continue reading →

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Artist Lewis deSoto To Exhibit At Holy Cross

Posted on August 5, 2002 by College of the Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – The Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Art Gallery at the College of the Holy Cross presents “Recollection (toward oblivion),” an installation by Lewis deSoto, from September 4 to October 21, 2002. There will be an exhibition opening … Continue reading →

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New Holy Cross Summer Internship Program Offers Free Labor to Worcester Agencies

Posted on July 16, 2002 by College of the Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – The College of the Holy Cross is offering a new summer internship program. The SPUD Internship Program, made possible through a generous grant from the Lilly Foundation, gives Holy Cross students the opportunity to work full time … Continue reading →

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The Himalayas in Worcester, Mass.

Posted on July 12, 2002 by College of the Holy Cross

Holy Cross hosted a 4-week institute, titled Cultures and Religions of the Himalayan Region from July 14 through Aug. 9. The Institute was supported by the National Endowment for Humanities, a federal agency that hosts seminars and institutes for teachers … Continue reading →

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Talk at Holy Cross on the Christian “Works vs. Grace” Controversy

Posted on June 3, 2002 by College of the Holy Cross

Lee Oser, an associate professor of English at Holy Cross, will give a lecture titled, “Salvation by Works or Grace: A Christian Controversy,” on Saturday, June 8, at 3:30 p.m. The talk will be held in Room 201 of Smith … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Student Earns Prestigious Mellon Fellowship

Posted on May 30, 2002 by College of the Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – Holy Cross alumna Julia Madden was recently named one of the 95 winners of the 2002 Andrew W. Mellon Fellowships in Humanistic Studies by The Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation. The Mellon Fellowships are the only reliable … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Students Earn Prestigious Avon Science Scholarships

Posted on May 28, 2002 by College of the Holy Cross

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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Billy Collins ’63, U.S. Poet Laureate

Posted on May 28, 2002 by College of the Holy Cross

Bishop Reilly, President McFarland, Trustees, Faculty, Staff, Parents and Guests, and – most importantly – you, beloved, and, I might say, very sharp looking Class of 2002. I feel very honored and privileged to be up here speaking to you … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Students Earn Prestigious Fulbright Awards

Posted on May 17, 2002 by College of the Holy Cross

The following Holy Cross seniors recently received prestigious Fulbright awards to teach and conduct research in foreign countries upon their graduation from Holy Cross: Aidyn L. Mancenido, a double major in history and Spanish with a concentration in Latin-American studies, … Continue reading →

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U.S. Poet Laureate Billy Collins to Sign His Books at Holy Cross

Posted on May 16, 2002 by College of the Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – Billy Collins, the United States Poet Laureate, will sign copies of his books at Holy Cross on May 23, from 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. in the College bookstore, located on the first floor of the Hogan Campus … Continue reading →

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Nativity School Executive Director

Posted on May 8, 2002 by College of the Holy Cross

Nativity Preparatory School-Worcester is a new, Catholic, inner-city middle school that will open in September of 2003 and is sponsored by the Society of Jesus of New England and the College of the Holy Cross. The Trustees seek to hire … Continue reading →

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Jonathan Duchatellier ’05

Posted on May 6, 2002 by College of the Holy Cross

It is with deep sadness and regret that we inform you of the death of Jonathan Duchatellier ’05 on Monday, May 6. We ask that you kindly remember Jonathan and his family in your prayers and at the Eucharist. Staff … Continue reading →

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Midnight Breakfast

Posted on May 3, 2002 by College of the Holy Cross

Take part in Holy Cross’ 13-year tradition, where administrators serve breakfast to students during study week. Join the following members of the College community from 11 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. in Crossroads: Sunday, May 5 Student Affairs: Jacqueline Dansler Peterson, … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Professor Publishes Fifth Book

Posted on April 30, 2002 by College of the Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – Holden resident Frederick J. Murphy of the religious studies department at the College of the Holy Cross recently published his fifth book, “Early Judaism: The Exile to the Time of Jesus” (Peabody, Mass.: Hendrickson Publishers, 2002). The … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross to Break Ground on New Residence Hall

Posted on April 29, 2002 by College of the Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – There will be a groundbreaking ceremony for a new residence hall to be constructed at Holy Cross on Friday, May 3, at 5 p.m. All are welcome to attend. The new residence hall will be a five-story, … Continue reading →

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“Discussions to begin in Rome on ways to handle the current crisis in the Catholic Church”

Posted on April 22, 2002 by College of the Holy Cross

NPR’s “Morning Edition,” Tuesday, April 23, 2002 With host Bob Edwards and reporter Tovia Smith Listen to the story This is MORNING EDITION from NPR News. I’m Bob Edwards. American bishops are in Rome today for a rare meeting with … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Community to Clean City Park to Celebrate Earth Day 2002

Posted on April 18, 2002 by College of the Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – Members of the Holy Cross community will celebrate Earth Day 2002 on Saturday, April 27, from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., by gathering to clean up Cookson Field, a local city park. All students, faculty and staff … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Holds Second Annual Student Academic Conference

Posted on April 15, 2002 by College of the Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – Holy Cross will host Academic Conference 2002 from April 19 to 21. This conference is designed to provide students from a broad spectrum of academic disciplines with an opportunity to present the results of their independent work. … Continue reading →

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Wyclef Jean to Perform at Holy Cross

Posted on April 12, 2002 by College of the Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – Hip-hop artist Wyclef Jean will play this year’s Spring Weekend Concert at Holy Cross on Monday, April 29. The concert begins at 8 p.m. in the Hart Center; doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $12 for … Continue reading →

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