Category Archives: Press Release

Student Environmental Group Transforms Trash into Treasure

Eco-Action, a student-run environmental group at the College of the Holy Cross, will sponsor “Trash or Treasure,” from Friday, May 11 to Wednesday, May 16. Donations will be accepted until Tuesday, May 15 and picked up on May 16. The … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Varsity Club Announces Yearly Award Winners

The Holy Cross Varsity Club announced its yearly awards at its 57th annual dinner, held on Saturday, May 5, at the Hogan Campus Center. Leading the way was senior Stacey Hochkins (New Boston, Mich.) of the women’s ice hockey team, … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Administrators to Serve Midnight Breakfast to Students During Final Exams

Recognizing that students stay up late to study during finals period, administrators at the College of the Holy Cross volunteer each semester to serve the scholars breakfast late into the night. Don’t miss out on the late night fun! The … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Names Tracy Barlok Vice President for Development and Alumni Relations

Tracy W. Barlok has been appointed the new vice president for development and alumni relations at the College of the Holy Cross. She will assume her duties on July 9, according to Rev. Philip L. Boroughs, S.J., president of the … Continue reading →

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Baseball To Hold “Pediatric Cancer Awareness Day”

On Saturday, April 28, the Holy Cross baseball team will host “Pediatric Cancer Awareness Day” at Fitton Field during its game versus Army at 2 p.m. The game, sponsored by Holy Cross’ Cures for Kids and in conjunction with Sherry’s House in … Continue reading →

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Duo to Perform Concert for Piano, Percussion and Electronics

Guest artists Stephen Drury and Stuart Gerber will perform a concert of music for piano, percussion and electronics on Thursday, April 26 at 8 p.m. in Brooks Concert Hall at the College of the Holy Cross. The event is free, … Continue reading →

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The Cantor Art Gallery Presents ‘Sun Boxes’ at the Hogan Campus Center

EDITOR’S NOTE: Due to inclement weather, the sound installation has been postponed to May 6 and 7. The Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Art Gallery at the College of the Holy Cross will present the temporary sound installation “Sun Boxes” … Continue reading →

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Works by Graduating Seniors in the Cantor Art Gallery Display Diverse Academic Interests and Talents

The Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Art Gallery at the College of the Holy Cross presents “in•FIN•ity: Works from the 2012 Senior Concentration Seminar,” artwork produced by graduating seniors in the visual arts department, from Thursday, April 26 through Friday, … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Theater Department to Premiere Original Production ‘Shackled Spirits’

The College of the Holy Cross theatre department will present an original multi-media dance-drama titled “Shackled Spirits” directed by Lynn Kremer, professor of theater, and Balinese artists Suasthi Bandem and I Made Bandem. The show will be performed April 19-21 … Continue reading →

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Science Ambassadors to Present ‘Hogwarts at Holy Cross’ for Local Children

The College of the Holy Cross will present “Hogwarts at Holy Cross” on Saturday, April 14 from 6 – 8 p.m. in the Hogan Campus Center Ballroom.  Designed for the children of Worcester, the event will feature hands-on chemistry experiments … Continue reading →

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Internationally Renowned Organist David Briggs to Close Holy Cross Chapel Artist Series

Internationally renowned organist David Briggs will be performing on Sunday, April 29 at 3 p.m. in St. Joseph Memorial Chapel at the College of the Holy Cross. The last concert of the 2011-12 Holy Cross Chapel Artist Series, the program … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross to Host 40th Annual Classics Day for High School Students

The College of the Holy Cross will hold its 40th annual Classics Day on Thursday, April 12. The day features a series of events relating to the study of Roman culture, and is designed to familiarize students with the Holy Cross classics … Continue reading →

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Harvard Med School Prof. to Deliver Lecture on Social Media and Eating Disorders

Dr. Anne E. Becker will give a talk titled “Is ‘Secondhand’ Media Exposure a Risk Factor for Eating Disorders?” on Tuesday, April 10 at 4 p.m. in Room 519 of the Hogan Campus Center at the College of the Holy … Continue reading →

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World Premiere by Renowned Composer and Holy Cross Prof. Shirish Korde to Highlight Boston Musica Viva Concert

Boston Musica Viva (BMV), Boston’s first professional contemporary music ensemble, will present a concert titled “Origins,” which will highlight the world premier of a “KA” a dynamic new song cycle by Shirish Korde, chair and professor of the music department … Continue reading →

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Award-winning Filmmaker to Screen Debut Film ‘In the Family’ at Holy Cross

Screenwriter, director and actor Patrick Wang will be at the College of the Holy Cross on Thursday, April 12, to discuss his film “In the Family,” which was nominated for an Independent Spirit Award for Best First Feature. The film, … Continue reading →

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Crusader Baseball to Hold ‘Team IMPACT Day’

On Wednesday, April 4, the Holy Cross baseball program will host its first ever “Team IMPACT Day” at Fitton Field during its game versus Marist at 5 p.m. Team IMPACT is a non-profit organization chartered to improve the quality of … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Alumna to Lecture on Ethics of Industrialized Food

Gabriella Petrick ’89, associate professor of nutrition, food studies and history at George Mason University, will return to her alma mater, the College of the Holy Cross, to give a lecture titled, “Can Industrial Food Be Ethical? A Historical Perspective,” … Continue reading →

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Healthcare Pioneer Paul Farmer to Deliver Commencement Address at Holy Cross

Paul Farmer, founding director of Partners In Health, will receive an honorary degree from the College of the Holy Cross and address this year’s graduates during the College’s Commencement ceremonies on Friday, May 25 at 10:30 a.m. on the campus. … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross to Host Relay for Life

Students at the College of the Holy Cross will host the third annual Relay for Life from 5:45 p.m. on Friday, April 13 to 12 p.m. on Saturday, April 14on the Hart Center track. “This year’s theme is birthdays,” shares … Continue reading →

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Washington Semester Prize Winner to Give Lecture on Voter ID

The College of the Holy Cross’ Center for Interdisciplinary and Special Studies has selected James Fisher ‘13, a political science major from Burlington, Vt., as the 2011 fall semester’s Maurizio Vannicelli Washington Semester Away program award recipient. He will present … Continue reading →

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