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Alternate College Theatre Presents Theresa Rebeck’s Comedy ‘Seminar’

Posted on November 22, 2016 by Kelsey Littlefield '17

The College of the Holy Cross’ student run Alternate College Theatre (ACT) will present “Seminar,” written by Theresa Rebeck and directed by Emma Callahan ’18, an English major at the College. The performances will be held in Fenwick Theatre, located … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Sophomore Uses “Chin Up!” App to Encourage Positivity

Posted on November 22, 2016 by Holy Cross in the News

In a recent Deseret News article, Anthony Saltarelli ’18, a computer science major, discussed how students are flocking to places of online positivity due to an overabundance of negativity on the internet. Among other students who are utilizing social media … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross to Celebrate the Holiday Season With Tree Lighting and Advent Festival of Lessons and Carols

Posted on November 21, 2016 by College of the Holy Cross

The College of the Holy Cross will celebrate the Christmas season with both new and long-established College traditions this year. On That Day: An Advent Calendar from Holy Cross On Nov. 27, the first Sunday of Advent, an electronic version … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Political Science Professor Receives Distinguished Teaching Award

Posted on November 18, 2016 by Evangelia Stefanakos

Loren Cass, professor of political science and director of the Center for Interdisciplinary Studies, received the 2016 Holy Cross Distinguished Teaching Award at the annual Dean’s Fall Address and Faculty Awards Ceremony. The Holy Cross Distinguished Teaching Award is presented … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross President Joins College, University Leaders in Open Letter to President-Elect Trump

Posted on November 18, 2016 by College of the Holy Cross

Rev. Philip L. Boroughs, S.J., president of the College of the Holy Cross, is among more than 100 college and university presidents who have issued a joint letter to President-elect Donald Trump urging him to forcefully “condemn and work to … Continue reading →

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‘Holy Cross Retreat Center in West Boylston Serves Self-reflection, Solitude’

Posted on November 17, 2016 by Holy Cross in the News

The Thomas P. Joyce ’59 Contemplative Center, which recently opened in West Boylston, Mass., is where students, staff and faculty at the College of the Holy Cross will be able to self-reflect and take a break from the busyness of … Continue reading →

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Students Learn, Network with Alumnae at 11th Annual Women in Business Conference

Posted on November 17, 2016 by College of the Holy Cross

Criticisms of a liberal arts education run rampant. However, keynote speaker Diane Vazza ’79 and students who attended this year’s 11th annual Women in Business Conference at Holy Cross have certainly proven this sentiment wrong. These empowered, educated, and inspiring … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross To Spend a Night at the Worcester Historical Museum

Posted on November 16, 2016 by Jessica Kennedy

On Wednesday, Nov. 16 at 5:45 p.m., the College of the Holy Cross community will be celebrating “Holy Cross Night at the Museum” at Worcester Historical Museum. The event, which is a part of the museum’s “Worcester in 50 Objects” … Continue reading →

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David Chu Provides Insight on Fullbridge Program on WMEX

Posted on November 16, 2016 by Holy Cross in the News

David Chu, associate professor of accounting, director of entrepreneurial studies and pre-business advisor,at the College of the Holy Cross, and Roger Barry, CEO of the Fullbridge Program, were recently interviewed by Joe Shortsleeve ’79 for The Shortsleeve Report on WMEX. … Continue reading →

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Acclaimed Mexican Author Yuri Herrera Gives Reading at Holy Cross

Posted on November 15, 2016 by College of the Holy Cross

Yuri Herrera, renowned Mexican author, visited the College of the Holy Cross for a public reading on Oct. 4 in Rehm Library at the invitation of the Spanish department. Herrera has published three novels to critical acclaim; in 2016 he … Continue reading →

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Mark Shriver ’86 to Speak About New Book on Pope Francis at Holy Cross

Posted on November 15, 2016 by College of the Holy Cross

College of the Holy Cross alumnus Mark K. Shriver ’86, president of Save the Children Action Network and nephew of President John F. Kennedy, will speak at Holy Cross on Wednesday, Nov. 30 about his new book, “Pilgrimage: My Search … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Athletics Ranked in National Top 20 for Graduation Success Rate

Posted on November 15, 2016 by College of the Holy Cross

The College of the Holy Cross’ athletic teams are tied for 17th in the nation out of 351 Division I schools with an overall graduation rate of 97 percent, according to the Graduation Success Rate Report released by the NCAA. … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Professor and Alumnus Weigh in on the Economic Value of Sports Stadiums

Posted on November 11, 2016 by Holy Cross in the News

Victor Matheson, professor of economics at the College of the Holy Cross, was recently featured on HBO’s weekly talk show “Any Given Wednesday with Bill Simmons.” In this episode, Simmons ’92 discusses the economic value of sports stadiums using the … Continue reading →

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Three Holy Cross Alumni Help to Bring Murals to Downtown Worcester

Posted on November 10, 2016 by Evangelia Stefanakos

This summer, POW!WOW! Worcester, a 10-day mural festival committed to making Worcester a more culturally dynamic place by activating spaces, engaging in the arts, and generating pride in the downtown area, heavily involved the work of three Holy Cross alumni: … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Men’s and Women’s Basketball Set To Open 2016-17 Season

Posted on November 9, 2016 by College of the Holy Cross

Women’s Basketball The Holy Cross women’s basketball team will begin the 2016-17 season when it travels to Manhattan for a 7 p.m. game on Friday, Nov. 11. The audio and video feed of the contest between the Lady Crusaders and … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross President Discusses College’s Future In ‘Central Mass. by the Numbers’

Posted on November 9, 2016 by Jessica Kennedy

In this year’s edition of “Central Mass. by the Numbers,” an annual publication by the Worcester Business Journal that offers a “quantitative snapshot of the region’s economy,” Rev. Philip L. Boroughs, S.J., president of the College of the Holy Cross, … Continue reading →

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Unity Week Events to Explore “Intersectionality of Identity”

Posted on November 9, 2016 by College of the Holy Cross

The Student Government Association, in partnership with the Office of Student Involvement and various academic departments, offices and student organizations, has planned various discussions, film screenings, workshops and multicultural events exploring the theme of “Intersectionality of Identity.” The events, which … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Sophomore Recognized for Soccer and Academic Successes

Posted on November 8, 2016 by Holy Cross in the News

Arno Rupp ’18, a forward on the College of the Holy Cross men’s soccer team, was recently recognized for his accomplishments on and off the field, according to an article by Goholycross.com. Rupp, who is from Wolfsberg, Austria, knows five … Continue reading →

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Student-Faculty Research Highlighted on Cover of American Journal of Physics

Posted on November 3, 2016 by Grainne Fitzpatrick '17

The October issue of the American Journal of Physics featured the research of Janine Shertzer, professor of physics, and Sean McAlinden ’15, physics major, not only within its pages, but also on its cover. Their paper, titled “Quantum scattering from … Continue reading →

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Washington Semester Award Winner to Present Lecture on Syrian Refugees in America

Posted on November 3, 2016 by Jessica Kennedy

The Center for Interdisciplinary Studies at the College of the Holy Cross has selected Alexander Kochenburger ’17, an international studies major from Storrs, Conn., as the Washington Semester Away Program, Mauricio Vannicelli Award recipient. Kochenburger will present a lecture titled … Continue reading →

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