Category Archives: Press Release

Holy Cross Fenwick Theatre Presents Alum-Directed Spring Awakening

WORCESTER, Mass. – The Fenwick Theatre and the theatre department at the College of the Holy Cross will present Frank Wedekind’s 1891 tragedy Spring Awakening on November 3, 4, 5, 10, 11 and 12 at 8 p.m. in Fenwick Theatre … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross German Film Series Fall 2005 Schedule

WORCESTER, Mass. – The following films will be shown in Stein Hall, Room 116 at the College of the Holy Cross. All films are free and open to the public on a first-come, first-served basis. The Promise by Margarethe von … Continue reading →

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Oscar-Winning Film Producer and Holy Cross Alumna Returns to Campus

WORCESTER, Mass. – Karen Baldwin ’85 was a Phi Beta Kappa pre-med student at Holy Cross with an avid interest in theatre and story-telling. Her post-graduate life took several dramatic twists and turns, including the decision not to pursue a … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Sponsoring Fifth Annual Relay for Disaster Relief

WORCESTER, Mass. – Holy Cross will hold its fifth annual Relay for Disaster Relief on Oct. 14 at 5:30 p.m. at the Hart Track. Proceeds from the relay will be donated to “Stand By You,” Holy Cross’ coordinated show of … Continue reading →

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Organist Brett Maguire to Perform at Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – Organist Brett Maguire will perform a concert on Oct. 23 at 3 p.m. in St. Joseph Memorial Chapel at the College of the Holy Cross. As part of the Holy Cross Chapel Artists Series, Maguire will perform … Continue reading →

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Expert in Political Science to Talk About the Impact of Religion in the 2004 Election

WORCESTER, Mass. – Damon Linker, Ph.D. in political science, will give a talk titled “Theocons at War” on Oct. 24 at 4 p.m. in Rehm Library of Smith Hall at the College of the Holy Cross. The lecture is free … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Religious Studies Professor Publishes Sixth Book

WORCESTER, Mass. – Holden resident Frederick J. Murphy of the religious studies department at the College of the Holy Cross has just published his sixth book An Introduction to Jesus and the Gospels (Abingdon Press). An Introduction to Jesus and … Continue reading →

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Chris Lowney, Author of A Vanished World, to Give Talk at Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – Chris Lowney, author of the critically-acclaimed book A Vanished World: Medieval Spain’s Golden Age of Enlightenment (Free Press, 2005), will give a talk at the College of the Holy Cross on Oct. 6 at 7:30 p.m. in … Continue reading →

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Two Nationally-Respected Professors to Give Talk on Men’s Help Seeking

WORCESTER, Mass. – Michael Addis, associate professor and chair of the psychology department at Clark University, and James Mahalik, associate professor of psychology at Boston College, will give a talk titled “Men’s Well Being” on Oct. 4 at 7 p.m. … Continue reading →

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Music Department to Present ‘Evening of Jazz’ at Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – The music department at the College of the Holy Cross will present “An Evening of Jazz” on Oct. 6 at 9:30 p.m. in Room 519 of the Hogan Campus Center. The concert will feature Donna Byrne, vocalist, … Continue reading →

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Physics Professor Robert Garvey to Give ‘Last Lecture’

WORCESTER, Mass. – Robert H. Garvey, associate professor of physics and director of the First-Year Program for the past three years, will give a talk as part of the “Last Lecture” series on Oct. 12 at 7:30 p.m. in Rehm … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross October 2005 Concert Series

WORCESTER, Mass. – The music department at the College of the Holy Cross will present the following musical performances on campus during October 2005. All events are free, unless otherwise stated, and open to the public. For additional information, please … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross to Host National Conference on Creation of Religious Traditions

WORCESTER, Mass. – The 15th annual national conference of the Lilly Fellows Program in Humanities and the Arts will be held at the College of the Holy Cross on Sept. 30 to Oct. 2. Presentations will be organized around the … Continue reading →

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Popular Sports Writer Bill Simmons ’92 to Give Talk at Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – Popular sports columnist Bill Simmons ’92 will give a talk on Sept. 29 at 7 p.m. in the Hogan Campus Center Ballroom at the College of the Holy Cross. Simmons is the author of Now I Can … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Announces New Tenure-Track Faculty Hires

WORCESTER, Mass. – The Office of the Dean at the College of the Holy Cross announces the hiring of seven new faculty members in tenure-track positions this academic year. They are: Melissa Ann Boyle (assistant professor, economics), earned her Ph.D. … Continue reading →

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Rev. Daniel Berrigan, S.J., Peace Activist, Poet, to Give Talk As Part of Jesuit Heritage Week at Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – Rev. Daniel Berrigan, S.J., peace activist, poet and playwright, will give a talk titled “Poetry and Peacemaking in the Warmaking State” on Sept. 28 at 7 p.m. in the Hogan Ballroom at the College of the Holy … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Celebrates Jesuit Heritage Week

WORCESTER, Mass. – In celebration of the vibrant spiritual and intellectual Jesuit heritage of Holy Cross, the College has planned a week of events dedicated to commemorating its rich history. During the celebration of Jesuit Heritage Week, all members of … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross’ Cantor Art Gallery to Feature Selections from the Gallery’s Permanent Collection

WORCESTER, Mass. – The Iris & B. Gerald Cantor Art Gallery at the College of the Holy Cross will present Recent Acquisitions: Selections from the Permanent Collection – Iris & B. Gerald Cantor Art Gallery from Sept. 28 to Nov. … Continue reading →

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New Web Site Aimed at Strengthening Ties Among Extended Holy Cross Community

WORCESTER, Mass. – A new Web site designed as an “online spiritual community” and maintained by the Chaplains’ Office at the College of the Holy Cross offers spiritual resources to the extended family of the College. The brainchild of Katherine … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Fall 2005 Visiting Writers Series

WORCESTER, Mass. – As part of the College of the Holy Cross Visiting Writers Lecture Series, the following writers will give readings during the 2005 fall semester. All readings are free and open to the public. This series is sponsored … Continue reading →

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