Category Archives: Press Release

Organist Brett Maguire to Perform at Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – Brett Maguire will perform an organ concert on Sunday, Feb. 3, at 3 p.m. in the St. Joseph Memorial Chapel at the College of the Holy Cross. As part of the Holy Cross Chapel Artists Series, the … Continue reading →

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Lectures on Religion and Modernity at Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – As part of the annual Deitchman Family Lectureship in Religion and Modernity at Holy Cross, there will be two lectures held at the College in February. Sponsored by the Center for Religion, Ethics and Culture, both events … Continue reading →

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Peace and Conflict Studies Spring Events at Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – The College of the Holy Cross’ Peace and Conflict Studies Program announces its spring semester calendar of events. All event are free and open to the public. Monday, Feb. 4 4 p.m., Rehm Library, Smith Hall Father … Continue reading →

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Statement on Shared Values and Beliefs for the Worcester Community

WORCESTER, Mass. – The Worcester Interreligious Forum will present its Statement on Shared Values and Beliefs for the Worcester Community at a public meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 5, from 3 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. in the Ballroom of the Hogan … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Celebrates the Life of Martin Luther King Jr.

WORCESTER, Mass. – The Holy Cross community will commemorate the life of Martin Luther King Jr. with a week of remembrance, titled “What Has Happened to the Dream?” from Monday, Jan. 21, through Friday, Jan. 25. All events are free … Continue reading →

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Bishop Flanagan Lecture at Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – The annual Bishop Bernard J. Flanagan Lecture on Religion and Public Affairs will take place on Thursday, Jan. 31, at 7:30 p.m. in the Rehm Library of Smith Hall. The lecture is free and open to the … Continue reading →

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Jazz Clarinetist Don Byron to Perform at Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – There will be a performance by jazz clarinetist Don Byron on Friday, Feb. 1, at 8 p.m. in the Brooks Concert Hall. Byron will also give a lecture and demonstration at 4 p.m. in the hall. Both … Continue reading →

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Lecture on New York’s Central Park at Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – There will be a lecture by Professor Roy Rosenzweig on Tuesday, Jan. 29, at 4 p.m. in Suite C of the Hogan Campus Center. The lecture, titled “The Park and Its People,” is free and open to … Continue reading →

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“Sacred Spaces” Art Exhibit to be Displayed at Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – The Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Art Gallery at the College of the Holy Cross presents a new exhibition titled, “Sacred Spaces: Building and Remembering Sites of Worship in the Nineteenth Century.” It will be on display … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross to Commemorate Martin Luther King Jr. Day

WORCESTER, Mass. – In commemoration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the Holy Cross community will host a dialogue on Monday, Jan. 21, from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the Rehm Library of Smith Hall. The event, titled “The … Continue reading →

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Lecture on the Liberal Arts to Take Place at Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – The annual Richard Rodino Lecture on the Aims of the Liberal Arts will take place on Tuesday, Jan. 22, at 4 p.m. in the Brooks Concert Hall. The lecture is free and open to the public. Robert … Continue reading →

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Expert on Christmas at Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – Edward T. O’Donnell, associate professor of history at the College of the Holy Cross, is an expert on the historical and cultural aspects of Christmas. He has studied, written and spoken about the evolution of Christmas as … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Community Participates in Numerous Holiday Charities

WORCESTER, Mass. – With the holidays approaching, members of the Holy Cross community have given of themselves to those in the greater Worcester community who are in need. Some of the charitable events are as follows: Band Outreach Program Each … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross and Alumna Create September 11 Scholarship Fund

WORCESTER, Mass. – Holy Cross and an alumna of the College are creating “The Holy Cross September 11th Scholarship Fund” to provide a Holy Cross education to financially needy surviving children of alumni/ae, firefighters, police and rescue workers killed or … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Receives $2 Million Grant from Lilly Endowment

WORCESTER, Mass. – The College of the Holy Cross is one of 28 colleges and universities in the country to receive a grant from Lilly Endowment Inc., to create or enhance programs enabling young people to draw upon the resources … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Trustees Name New Chair of the Board

WORCESTER, Mass. – The Board of Trustees at the College of the Holy Cross unanimously confirmed the selection of a new chairman at their December 1 meeting. Michael F. Collins, M.D., will be the first medical doctor to serve in … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Band Members Make Annual Visits to Elderly

WORCESTER, Mass. – Approximately 20 Holy Cross students will participate in the annual holiday Band Outreach Program on Wednesday, Dec. 5, at three homes for the elderly in Worcester. Made up of some members of the Holy Cross “Goodtime” Pep … Continue reading →

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Expert on Pearl Harbor at Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – Edward T. O’Donnell, associate professor of history at the College of the Holy Cross, is an expert on the historical events at Pearl Harbor. He is available to speak to the media on the upcoming Dec. 7 … Continue reading →

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Expert on Cloning at Holy Cross is Jesuit and Medical Doctor

WORCESTER, Mass. – Located in the same city as Advanced Cell Technologies, Rev. William Stempsey, S.J., is a Jesuit, medical doctor and assistant professor of philosophy at Holy Cross. He is an expert on the recent controversy surrounding cloning and … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Mock Trial Team Finishes 6th in Ivy League Tournament

WORCESTER, Mass. – A Holy Cross Mock Trial Team placed sixth out of 55 teams from over 30 colleges and universities that competed in the Ivy League Mock Trial Invitational Tournament, held Nov. 9–10 at Yale University. Participating were the … Continue reading →

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