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‘Martin Luther King Jr. in dialogue with the ancient Greeks’

Posted on February 3, 2016 by Holy Cross in the News

In a piece for The Conversation, Timothy Joseph, associate professor and chair of the classics department at the College of the Holy Cross, writes about how civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. founded the Greek concept of agape and … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Moot Court Earns Collegiate Moot Court Championship Title In Los Angeles

Posted on February 3, 2016 by Evangelia Stefanakos

Just before the start of the spring semester, members of the College of the Holy Cross’ moot court team competed in the American Collegiate Moot Court Association’s (ACMA) 2015-16 National Championship Tournament in Los Angeles where they collectively earned four … Continue reading →

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Community-Based Learning Director Receives Two Awards for Dissertation on Spiritual Impact of Service Learning

Posted on February 2, 2016 by Maura Sullivan Hill

Michelle Sterk Barrett, the director of the Donelan Office of Community-Based Learning at the College of the Holy Cross, has received two awards for her dissertation on spiritual growth during service learning experiences. She received the Dalton Institute on College … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Ranks Among Princeton Review’s Top ‘Colleges That Pay You Back’

Posted on February 2, 2016 by Holy Cross in the News

The College of the Holy Cross is one of the nation’s best colleges for students seeking great academics, outstanding career preparation, and generous financial aid – according to The Princeton Review. The publication featured the College as one of 200 … Continue reading →

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‘Chicago’ Director Christine Freije ’13 Offers a Glimpse Backstage of the Ambitious Production

Posted on February 1, 2016 by Evangelia Stefanakos

After commencement, Christine Freije ’13 never thought she’d be back at Holy Cross directing another Alternate College Theatre (ACT) production. Two years since directing “Spring Awakening” as a senior, Freije returns to take on “Chicago,” an equally ambitious and well-known … Continue reading →

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2016 Bob Cousy Award Watch List Narrowed to 10 Finalists

Posted on February 1, 2016 by Cristal Steuer

The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame announced today the 10 watch list finalists for the 2016 Bob Cousy Point Guard of the Year Award presented by College of the Holy Cross. Named after Hall of Famer and former Boston … Continue reading →

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Acclaimed Actor Roger Guenveur Smith to Take Brief Residency at Holy Cross

Posted on February 1, 2016 by Emma Collins '16

Acclaimed actor Roger Guenveur Smith will be in-residence at the College of the Holy Cross from Feb. 22-23, 2016. His time at the College will include a performance of his award-winning monologue “Rodney King,” a screening of Spike Lee’s “A … Continue reading →

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Co-Founder of the Black Lives Matter Movement Opal Tometi to Speak on Campus

Posted on January 29, 2016 by Emma Collins '16

In observation of Black History Month, the College of the Holy Cross community will host a variety of discussions, film screenings, lectures, and a fashion show, planned by a range of academic departments, offices, and student organizations across campus. Opal … Continue reading →

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Men’s Lacrosse Team Rings the Nasdaq Closing Bell as Part of Job Shadow Program

Posted on January 28, 2016 by Cristal Steuer

On Jan. 25, the College of the Holy Cross men’s lacrosse team and head coach Judd Lattimore rang the closing bell at the Nasdaq MarketSite in Times Square. The news ran on Fox News, Bloomberg News, CNBC, and in the … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Music Department Announces Spring 2016 Concert Series

Posted on January 26, 2016 by Cristal Steuer

The College of the Holy Cross music department will kick off its spring concert schedule on Feb. 2 at 12:30 p.m. with a First Tuesday Lunch Concert performance by Jan Müller-Szeraws, artist in residence (cello), in the Brooks Concert Hall. … Continue reading →

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Working Writers Series to Kick Off Spring Semester with Travel Writer and Poet Gretel Ehrlich

Posted on January 25, 2016 by Emma Collins '16

The Working Writers Series will kick off the spring semester with a reading by Gretel Ehrlich, an American travel writer, poet, and essayist.  Ehrlich will read excerpts from her work on Thursday, Jan. 28 at 7:30 p.m. in the Rehm … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross’ Alternate College Theatre to Present America’s No. 1 Longest Running Musical ‘Chicago’

Posted on January 25, 2016 by Emma Collins '16

The Alternate College Theatre (ACT), a student-run organization at the College of the Holy Cross, will present “Chicago,” written by Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse, with script adaptation by David Thompson and music by John Kander. Recent graduate Christine Freije … Continue reading →

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Spring Semester Brings Another Full Slate of Arts Events

Posted on January 25, 2016 by Evangelia Stefanakos

This semester, the College of the Holy Cross is offering a dynamic series of arts events aimed to excite, engage and challenge audiences. From the staging of renowned theatre productions and installations of multimedia gallery exhibitions, to world premieres of … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Alumni Volunteer a Year of Service with the Jesuit Volunteer Corps

Posted on January 21, 2016 by Emma Collins '16

Fourteen recent graduates from the College of the Holy Cross have dedicated themselves to a year of service with the Jesuit Volunteer Corps (JVC) and the Jesuit Volunteer Corps Northwest.  Over the course of the year, the volunteers will serve … Continue reading →

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McFarland Center to Present Talks on Faith, Violence, Education and Love

Posted on January 21, 2016 by Cristal Steuer

The Rev. Michael C. McFarland, S.J. Center for Religion, Ethics and Culture at the College of the Holy Cross will bring in special guest lecturers in February for talks on violence and genocide, education and equity, religion and ethics through … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Presents Seelos Film Series for Spring 2016

Posted on January 20, 2016 by Emma Collins '16

The College of the Holy Cross will be featuring the following films in Seelos Theater this spring. All films are free and open to the public. “Black Mass” Wed., Jan. 27: Showings at 3 and 8 p.m. Rated R. Starring … Continue reading →

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Fifth Annual Multifaith Prayer to Celebrate Faith Traditions at Holy Cross

Posted on January 19, 2016 by Cristal Steuer

When students return to campus in January, the chaplain’s office will host its fifth annual Multifaith Community Prayer to celebrate the rich faith traditions represented at Holy Cross.  Students, faculty, and staff are invited to gather and participate on Tuesday, … Continue reading →

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With a Record Powerball Jackpot, Media Across the Country Turn to Economics Professor for Expertise on Lottery

Posted on January 14, 2016 by Cristal Steuer

While most of America was out buying their tickets for the $1.6 billion Powerball jackpot, reporters were calling Victor Matheson, professor of economics at the College of the Holy Cross, for his expertise on the game, which resulted in Matheson … Continue reading →

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Video: Winter on the Hill Is All About Making Memories

Posted on January 14, 2016 by Amy Kotsopoulos

Winter at Holy Cross — a time to cement friendships by creating cherished memories. A glistening snow-covered campus plays host to impromptu snowball fights, inspiring artistic performances and spirited competitions. And a plate of Crossroads’ legendary mac and cheese (seriously, … Continue reading →

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Philosophy Professor Writes New Book on Gandhi’s Legacy

Posted on January 13, 2016 by Cristal Steuer

“Although Gandhi’s legacy has not been forgotten, it has often been distorted,” explains Predrag Cicovacki, professor of philosophy and director of Peace and Conflict Studies at the College of the Holy Cross. “I admire Gandhi, but I am also critical … Continue reading →

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