Category Archives: Press Release

Professor Sarah Deutsch to Lecture at Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – Professor Sarah Deutsch will speak at Holy Cross on Friday, Sept. 28, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. in Rooms 408-409 of the Hogan Campus Center. Her lecture, titled “Boston 1890s-1930s: The Women Politicians,” is free and … Continue reading →

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Atlantic Records Executive to Speak at Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – As part of the annual Deitchman Family Lectureship in Religion and Modernity at Holy Cross, Atlantic Records executive Oretha Winston will give a lecture on Wednesday, Oct. 10, at 7:30 p.m. in the Rehm Library of Smith … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Deaf Studies Events

WORCESTER, Mass. – Sponsored by the Holy Cross American Sign Language (ASL) program, the following deaf studies events are free and open to the public: Tuesday, Sept. 25, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.?The … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Establishes Office on Community-Based Learning

WORCESTER, Mass. – In an effort to increase meaningful interaction between Holy Cross students and the Worcester community, the College is pleased to announce the establishment of the new Donelan Office of Community-Based Learning. Made possible by a $1.2 million … Continue reading →

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Death Penalty Opponent Sister Helen Prejean to Lecture at Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – Critically acclaimed author and well-known member of the death penalty abolition movement, Sr. Helen Prejean, C.S.J., will speak at Holy Cross on Tuesday, Sept. 25, at 7:30 p.m. in the Ballroom of the Hogan Campus Center. Her … Continue reading →

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Author Colson Whitehead to Give Reading at Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – Author Colson Whitehead will give a reading on Thursday, Sept. 6, at 4 p.m. in the Brooks Concert Hall. Sponsored by the First Year Program, this event is free and open to the public. Whitehead is author … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross to Dedicate New Campus Building

WORCESTER, Mass. – On Friday, Sept. 7, at 4 p.m., the Holy Cross community will celebrate the dedication of Carol and Park B. Smith Hall and the Rehm Library. The $19 million building occupies the geographic center of campus, covering … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross to Host Conference on Meaning of Forgiveness

WORCESTER, Mass. – What does it mean to forgive? Is forgiveness always appropriate? Does forgiving mean forgetting? Is it compatible with justice? What does it accomplish? These issues and more will be examined in an interdisciplinary conference on forgiveness held … Continue reading →

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Faculty Promotions Announced at Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – Four faculty members at Holy Cross have been promoted to the rank of full professor. John T. Anderson of the mathematics department earned a bachelor’s degree from Princeton University, and a Ph.D. from Brown University. A member … Continue reading →

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“Imaging Time” Art Exhibit on Display at Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – The Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Art Gallery at the College of the Holy Cross is presenting a new exhibit this fall titled, “Imaging Time.” Focused on the theme of time, the exhibit features photographs, paintings, prints, … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Professor Publishes Book On Women’s Sleep

WORCESTER, Mass. – Amy R. Wolfson, a professor in the psychology department at Holy Cross, has recently published her new book, “The Women’s Book of Sleep” (New Harbinger Publications, 2001). Created for women of all ages, “The Women’s Book of … Continue reading →

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Odyssey 2005 to Take Place at Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – “Odyssey 2005: 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 12-24 at Holy Cross. This interdisciplinary program … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Health Services Achieves National Accreditation

WORCESTER, Mass. – The College of the Holy Cross Health Services has been awarded the certificate of accreditation by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care, Inc. (AAAHC), according to Janice Allen, director of Health Services. The award means that … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Earns National Campus Safety Award

WORCESTER, Mass. – The College of the Holy Cross was recently awarded the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Award. This award honors campuses that have demonstrated leadership in improving college and university campus safety. It is awarded in memory of Jeanne … Continue reading →

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Director of Public Safety at Holy Cross Receives International Campus Safety Award

WORCESTER, Mass. – Jeffrey T. Wilcox, director of Public Safety at the College of the Holy Cross, is the recipient of the 2001 President’s Award, given by the International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators (IACLEA). This annual award is … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Hosts Music Workshop for Senior Citizens

WORCESTER, Mass. – There will be a recorder and viol workshop for seniors (50+) held at Holy Cross from Friday, June 22, to Sunday, June 24, titled “Music of the Spheres.” The third annual workshop is sponsored by the Worcester … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Professor Writes Original Score for The Man Who Cried

WORCESTER, Mass. – Osvaldo Golijov, associate professor of music at Holy Cross, wrote the original score to the new feature film, The Man Who Cried. Directed and written by Sally Potter, the movie premiered at the Venice International Film Festival … Continue reading →

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International Word & Image Conference to be Held at Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – There will be an international conference held at Holy Cross from Tuesday, June 26, to Saturday, June 30, titled “Representation of Time in Literature and the Arts.” Held every other year since 1986, this year marks the … Continue reading →

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O’Leary Faculty Awards Presented at Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – Four faculty members at Holy Cross are recipients of the new Arthur J. O’Leary Faculty Recognition Award in acknowledgement of their outstanding work and to encourage their sustained efforts. The O’Leary Awards are intended to honor the … Continue reading →

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Job Fair for Deaf and Those with ASL Skills to be Held at Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – Representatives from South Shore Mental Health will be in Room 407 of the Hogan Campus Center at Holy Cross from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Monday, April 30. The community is invited to stop by to … Continue reading →

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