Category Archives: Press Release

Child Abuse Expert Murray Straus to Lecture at Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – Internationally renowned sociologist Murray Straus will deliver a lecture on Wednesday, Feb. 21, at 7 p.m. in Room 519 of the Hogan Campus Center. Straus’ lecture, entitled “Corporal Punishment by Parents: The Cradle of Violence in the … Continue reading →

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Deaf Culture Events at Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – There will be a number of Deaf culture events during the months of February and March at Holy Cross. All events are free and open to the public. The schedule is as follows: Sunday, Feb. 18, at … Continue reading →

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Motivational Speaker Drew Brown to Speak at Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – Motivational speaker Drew Brown will deliver a lecture on Wednesday, Feb. 28, at 7:30 p.m. in the Ballroom of the Hogan Campus Center. Sponsored by the Black Student Union, Campus Activities Board, Naval Science (NROTC) department and … Continue reading →

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Artists Robert ParkeHarrison and Barbara Diduk to Exhibit at Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – The Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Art Gallery at the College of the Holy Cross presents “Kingdom,” new work by Holy Cross professor Robert ParkeHarrison, and “Clay and Steel,” sculpture by Barbara Diduk, from March 12 to … Continue reading →

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“Anything Goes” to be Performed at Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – The musical Anything Goes will be performed Feb. 23 – 25 at 8 p.m. in the Ballroom of the Hogan Campus Center at Holy Cross. Matinee performances will take place Feb. 24 – 25 at 2 p.m. … Continue reading →

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Writer Paul Beatty to Give Reading During Black History Month at Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – Writer Paul Beatty will give a reading on Wednesday, Feb. 21, at 4:30 p.m. in the Browsing Room of Dinand Library. Sponsored by African American Studies, the reading is free and open to the public. The author … Continue reading →

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Faculty Tenure Decisions Announced at Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – Five faculty members at Holy Cross have been promoted to the rank of associate professor with tenure. Miles B. Cahill of the economics department earned a bachelor’s degree from Binghamton University, and both a master’s and Ph.D. … Continue reading →

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Third Annual Ballroom Dance Competition at Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – Several hundred college students will compete in the third annual Holy Cross Ballroom Competition in the Hogan Campus Center ballroom at the College on Saturday, February 10, from 8:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. The event is free … Continue reading →

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Race Scholar Orlando Patterson to Speak at Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – Orlando Patterson, John Cowles Professor of Sociology at Harvard University, will deliver a lecture on Thursday, Feb. 22, at 4 p.m. in the Brooks Concert Hall. Patterson’s lecture, on his most recent book “Rituals of Blood: Consequences … Continue reading →

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Diversity Effort Launched at Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – “Diversity 101: Challenge and Support,”a program designed to explore the topic of diversity at Holy Cross, will hold bi-monthly sessions at 12 p.m. in Room 402 of the Hogan Campus Center. The program is sponsored by the … Continue reading →

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Relationships Expert Ellen Gootblatt to Speak at Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – Relationships expert Ellen Gootblatt will deliver a lecture to the Holy Cross community on Monday, Feb. 19, at 7:30 p.m. in Room 519 of the Hogan Campus Center. A nationally syndicated advice columnist and author, Gootblatt was … Continue reading →

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Worcester Middle School Students to Visit Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – 120 Worcester East Middle School students from the Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP) will be on the Holy Cross campus on Wednesday, Jan. 31, from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. to interact … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross and Worcester Art Museum Announce Unique Partnership

WORCESTER, Mass. – Holy Cross and the Worcester Art Museum are taking full advantage of each other’s strengths in a new and unique partnership. Holy Cross is managing and staffing the Museum’s Library, with full access to the library available … Continue reading →

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Internationally Acclaimed Composer at Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – Osvaldo Golijov, composer of “La Pasión Según San Marcos” (The Passion according to St. Mark) and associate professor of music at Holy Cross, will deliver a lecture on Monday, Jan. 29, at 7 p.m. in Room 116 … Continue reading →

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McGovern and Community Leaders to Speak to Holy Cross Student Volunteers

WORCESTER, Mass. – U.S. Congressman Jim McGovern (D-MA) will deliver the keynote address at Holy Cross’ orientation for student volunteers on Saturday, Jan. 27, at 1:30 p.m. in the Ballroom of the Hogan Campus Center. The orientation program is for … Continue reading →

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Author David Lamb to Lecture During Black History Month at Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – Author David Lamb will deliver a lecture on Tuesday, Feb. 13, at 8 p.m. in Room 519 of the Hogan Campus Center. Lamb’s lecture, entitled “Praying to the East: Malcolm X, Islam, Hip-Hop,” is free and open … Continue reading →

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February Music Events at Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – There will be a number of musical events during the month of February at Holy Cross. All concerts are free and open to the public. The schedule is as follows: Sunday, Feb. 4 at 3 p.m. – … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Celebrates the Chinese New Year

WORCESTER, Mass. – A Chinese Lunar New Year Party will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 30, at 7 p.m. in the Faculty Lounge, Room 526, of Stein Hall. Sponsored by the Chinese language department, the party is free and open … 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, Feb. 8, at 7:30 p.m. in Room 519 of the Hogan Campus Center. The lecture is free and open to … Continue reading →

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Bishop Reilly and Worcester Writer Owen Murphy to Speak at Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – Bishop Daniel Reilly and Worcester writer Owen Murphy will take part in a panel discussion on Wednesday, Jan. 24, at 4 p.m. in Room 304 of the Hogan Campus Center. A reception will immediately follow. Reilly and … Continue reading →

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