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On Thursday, Jan. 15, the Dinand Library will launch a new and improved online catalog.

There are many new features that will be available to users right away:

* “My Library Record” allows users to see the titles and due dates of items they have checked out. In addition, users may renew books online if they are not overdue. To use “My Library Record,” enter your name and your Holy Cross ID number. You can create your own pin number. If you have trouble entering “My Library Record,” please bring your ID to the circulation desk for assistance.
* “Place Holds” allows users to put a hold on a book that is charged out. When the book is returned the user will be notified.
* “Save Preferred Searches” allows users to save a favorite search (ex. favorite author). The system will send a notice the next time a book with that heading is cataloged. To use this feature you must be logged into “My Library Record.” Once you are logged in, perform a search and click on “Save Preferred Searches” (under the “Search” button). Go to your patron record, select “Preferred Searches,” and select the e-mail check box.
* Overdue notices will now be sent via e-mail.
* An image viewer has been added to the images in the Worcester Art Museum and Holy Cross slides catalogs.
* An online “New Books” listing is now available.

The new online catalog is accessible at http://manchaug.holycross.edu:2082/.

In the months ahead, the Dinand Library will be announcing new features that will enhance access to the College’s library resources.

Related information:

# Library Catalog

Lawrence “Larry” Watson and Workforce 2000 will perform in a concert, titled “Still on the Journey: Reparations from Togo to Arkansas,” on Sunday, Jan. 25 at 7 p.m. in the Hogan Campus Center Ballroom at Holy Cross. The concert, being performed as part of the College’s annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration, is free and open to the public.

“Still on the Journey” is a musical commemoration of the sojourn of African people in the United States and a celebration of those who have benefited from the opportunities made possible by the late Dr. King.

Watson’s performance will include classic gospel favorites, jazz standards, rhythm, soul, and blues music. In addition to his own compositions, Watson will perform songs by Luther Vandross, James Cleveland, Douglass Miller, Sarah Vaugh, Sammy Davis Jr., Peabo Bryson, Aretha Franklin, Diana Ross, Nancy Wilson, Johnny Mathis, and Stevie Wonder, all of which honor the victories of the civil rights movement in the United States.

By joining his musical talents with his life-long struggle for human and civil justice, Watson has become a soulful messenger for the next millennium – a modern-day Paul Robeson.

Master teacher, brilliant songwriter and veteran performer, Watson travels extensively, performing in concerts, and conducting master classes throughout the country and around the globe. He has appeared on several television programs, including his own musical special on WCVB-TV in Boston.

He is a member of the faculties at Berklee College of Music, the Art Institute of Boston at Lesley University, and Boston College.

Other events planned in honor of Dr. King:

Monday, Jan. 19
12 p.m. – 1 p.m., Rehm Library
Ecumenical Service, honoring the 75th anniversary of the birth of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Speaker: Rev. Catherine Reed, Chaplains’ Office

Wednesday, Jan. 28
12 p.m. – 1p.m., Hogan 320
Diversity 101 Luncheon Series: “I Remember King,” personal reflections by the following members of the College community: Alix Dejean, class of 2004; Thomas Landy, associate director of the Center for Religion, Ethics and Culture; Audrey J. White, Information Technology Services; and John J. Winters, director of career planning.
(Bring your lunch. Drinks and desserts will be provided.)

Friday, Jan. 30
12 p.m., Hogan 304
“Acting on the Legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.,” a workshop for faculty, staff and administrators. Limited seating. If you plan to attend, please call 508-793-2411. Sponsored by the Office of Multicultural Education.

For further information contact Ms. Mable Millner at 508-793-2665, or by e-mail at mmillner@holycross.edu.

Related information:

# www.lawrencewatson.com

The following films will be shown at Kimball Theatre at the College of the Holy Cross. All films are free and open to the public:

“School of Rock”
Wed., Jan. 21: Showings at 3 and 8 p.m. Starring Jack Black and Joan Cusack. A rock star in debt becomes a substitute music teacher and has a positive effect on his students. Can he meld their talent with his, win the battle of the bands, and pay off his debts before the principal finds out?

“The Runaway Jury”
Fri., Jan. 23 and Sat., Jan. 24: Showing at 7 p.m. Starring John Cusack, Gene Hackman and Dustin Hoffman. Jury manipulation, millions of dollars at stake, and a ruthless jury consultant who’ll stop at nothing to win are the ingredients of this John Grisham thriller.

“Step Into Liquid”
Wed., Jan. 28: Showings at 3 and 8 p.m. Starring Rochelle Ballard and Layne Beachley. What’s it like to ride at the Pipeline and risk life and limb in the pounding surf? This new documentary answers this and other questions, so borrow your parents’ Beach Boy records, warm up the Victrola, and come enjoy.

“Intolerable Cruelty”
Fri., Jan. 30 and Sat., Jan. 31: Showing at 7 p.m. Starring George Clooney and Catherine Zeta-Jones. An L.A. divorce lawyer looking for a challenge finds it in a woman smart enough to pursue financial freedom through matrimony. The result is a battle of the sexes in a riotous screwball comedy with the Coen brothers touch.

“Lost in Translation”
Wed., Feb. 4: Showings at 3 & 8 p.m. Starring Bill Murray and Scarlett Johansson. In a film about the surreal dislocations of modern business travel, two Americans meet in Tokyo and spend an incredible soul-searching journey together. This sleeper hit of the fall is an early Oscar favorite.

“Brother Bear”
Fri., Feb. 6 and Sat., Feb. 7: Showing at 7 p.m. In this Disney feature, a boy is transformed into a bear and is hunted by his brother. Will the creatures of the forest be able to help him survive?

“Sylvia”
Wed., Feb. 11: Showings at 3 and 8 p.m. Starring Gwyneth Paltrow and Daniel Craig. Poets Sylvia Plath and Ted Hughes meet, fall in love, and marry. Their initial happiness doesn’t last and the film explores her road to debilitating depression and, eventually, to suicide.

“Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World”
Fri., Feb. 13 and Sat., Feb. 14: Showing at 7 p.m. Starring Russell Crowe and Paul Bettany. A great, old-fashioned sea adventure set against the background of the Napoleonic wars. Bloody sea battles filled with courage and gallantry are featured in this tremendous film.

“The Magdalene Sisters”
Wed., Feb. 18: Showings at 3 and 8 p.m. Starring Geraldine McEwan and Anne-Marie Duff. In a film set in the laundry/prison where young women are sent for their sexual transgressions, we see the inhumane treatment they are subjected to and their struggle to find freedom. (These places actually existed until the mid-1990s.)

“Pieces of April”
Fri., Feb. 20 and Sat., Feb. 21: Showing at 7 p.m. Starring Katie Holmes and Patricia Clarkson. A dysfunctional family, an attempt to put together a Thanksgiving dinner, and an oven that breaks down, are just some of the problems featured in this hysterical family comedy.

“Thirteen”
Wed., Feb. 25: Showings at 3 and 8 p.m. Starring Holly Hunter, Evan Rachel Wood and Nicole Reed. A 13-year-old girl’s relationship with her mother is tested as she discovers drugs, sex, and petty crime in the company of her cool but troubled best friend.

“Love Actually”
Fri., Feb. 27 and Sat., Feb. 28: Showing at 7 p.m. Starring Hugh Grant and Emma Thompson. Set in contemporary London, this film follows 10 intertwining love stories as they spiral around each other leading to a climax at Christmas Eve.

“Shattered Glass ”
Wed., Mar. 3: Showings at 3 and 8 p.m. Starring Hayden Christensen and Chloe Sevigny. Shattered Glass tells the story of a writer for The New Republic, Rolling Stone and Harpers who loses a promising career when he is found guilty of plagiarism.

“Dirty Pretty Things”
Wed. Mar. 17: Showings at 3 and 8 p.m. Starring Chiwetel Ejiofor and Audrey Tatou. This critically praised film explores the exploited world of London’s illegal immigrants forced to live, survive, and find love below the radar of society.

“The Matrix Revolutions”
Fri., Mar. 19 and Sat., Mar. 20: Showing at 7 p.m. Starring Keanu Reeves, Carrie-Anne Moss and Lawrence Fishburne. In the last of the trilogy, Neo must make one final stand against Agent Smith to protect his people and their way of life. Will Zion endure?

“House of Sand and Fog”
Wed., Mar. 24: Showings at 3 and 8 p.m. Starring Jennifer Connelly and Ben Kingsley. A custody fight between an evicted house owner and the new owner, a former Iranian army colonel, leads to tragedy.

“Kill Bill”
Fri., Mar. 26 and Sat., Mar. 27: Showing at 7 p.m. Starring Uma Thurman, Lucy Liu and David Carradine. In Quentin Tarentino’s latest, a woman shot and presumed dead awakes from a coma five years later and seeks violent revenge on her “killers,” leaving her boss, Bill, who pulled the trigger, for last.

“21 Grams”
Wed., Mar. 31: Showings at 3 and 8 p.m. Starring Sean Penn, Naomi Watts and Benicio Del Toro. A woman seeks revenge on the man who killed her family in a superbly acted film that stresses that even a small ray of hope can have a profound effect on one’s environment.

“The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King”
Fri., April 2 and Sat., April 3: Showing at 7 p.m. Starring Elijah Wood, Viggo Mortensen and Liv Tyler. This is the last of the trilogy and the final confrontation between the forces of good and evil for the control of Middle-earth.

“Mona Lisa Smile”
Wed., April 14: Showings at 3 and 8 p.m. Starring Julia Roberts, Kirsten Dunst and Julia Stiles. It’s 1953 and a new art professor at Wellesley wants to teach her students to exceed their limited expectations, and to challenge the paths tradition has laid out for them.

“The Missing”
Fri., April 16 and Sat., April 17: Showing at 7 p.m. Starring Tommy Lee Jones and Cate Blanchett. In 1885 New Mexico, a father attempts to reconcile with his estranged daughter and help rescue his granddaughter from a band of vicious renegades in this update of John Ford’s “The Searchers.”

“Something’s Gotta Give”
Wed., April 21: Showings at 3 and 8 p.m. Starring Jack Nicholson, Diane Keaton and Amanda Peet. When a successful older businessman has a heart attack while visiting the mother of his latest trophy girlfriend, he must contend with his surprising feelings for her and with the competing affections of the young doctor called to take care of him.

“The Last Samurai”
Fri., April 23 and Sat., April 24: Showing at 7 p.m. Starring Tom Cruise and Ken Watanabe. Visually stunning, this historic epic tells the tale of a burnt-out American soldier who regains his humanity by helping a rebellious samurai in1876 Japan.

“Mystic River”
Wed., April 28: Showings at 3 and 8 p.m. Starring Sean Penn, Tim Robbins and Kevin Bacon. Three boyhood friends bonded by a shared tragedy, but separated by time, are brought together when one of their daughters is murdered. This new crime makes them deal with disturbing events from their past.

“Miracle”
Fri., April 30 and Sat., May 1: Showing at 7 p.m. Starring Kurt Russell. “Miracle” tells the story of the victorious 1980 U.S. Olympic hockey team.

“Cold Mountain” (tentative)
Fri., May 7 and Sat., May 8: Showing at 7 p.m. Starring Nicole Kidman, Jude Law and Renee Zellweger. The Civil War is nearly over and a wounded soldier undergoes a series of trials as he attempts to return to his home and his beloved.

The Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce presented Holy Cross with a Silver Hammer Award for Carol and Park B. Smith Hall on Friday, Dec. 12, at their annual business meeting.

Silver Hammer Awards “recognize projects that have had visual, aesthetic, or economic impacts on the region.”

Smith Hall, a $19 million building occupying geographic center of campus, was completed in 2001. Covering 56,000 square feet, the building was made possible by a $10 million gift from Park B. Smith, a 1954 graduate of Holy Cross, and his wife, Carol.

Smith Hall houses the Center for Religion, Ethics and Culture, as well as the philosophy and religious studies departments, the Center for Interdisciplinary and Special Studies, information technology services, and academic student services such as the registrar’s office.

Occupying the primary space in Smith Hall is the two-story Rehm Library. Made possible by a $2 million gift from Jack D. Rehm, also a 1954 graduate of Holy Cross, and his wife, Cynthia, the Rehm Library provides space for hospitality, Center-sponsored lectures and events, quiet space for reading and reflection, and enhanced library resources on religion and spirituality. The shelves of the Rehm Library house primary texts of an array of religious traditions.

Don’t miss out on the late-night fun! Take part in Holy Cross’ 15-year tradition, where administrators serve breakfast to students during study week.

The menu will include scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage links, assorted bagels, Belgian waffles and topping bar, assorted juices and nightly specials. Full breakfast is available for just $3.50. Items can also be purchased a la carte.

Join the following members of the College community from 11 p.m. to 1 a.m. in Crossroads:

Sunday, Dec. 14
Fr. McFarland (President)
Frank Vellaccio (Senior Vice President)
Paul Sheff(Development)

Monday, Dec. 15
Kristine Goodwin (Associate Dean for Student Life)
Mable Millner (Director of Multicultural Education)
Jacqueline Peterson (Dean of Students)

Tuesday, Dec. 16
Victoria Swigert (Class Dean, 2004)
Earl Peace (Class Dean, 2005)
Margaret Freije (Assistant Dean)
Esther Levine (Class Dean, 2006)

Wednesday, Dec. 17
Fr. Brooks (Development)
Trish Haylon (Development)
Gary Carskaddan (Development)

Thursday, Dec. 18
TBA

To all members of the Holy Cross Community:

You may have seen news reports today concerning a Worcester State College student who died from the flu on Sunday. Holy Cross Health Services is very concerned about the influenza season and is taking precautions by educating students about the symptoms of influenza and preventive health habits.

Influenza is a contagious disease that is caused by the influenza virus. The flu is different from a cold. Influenza is a respiratory illness and not a stomach or intestinal disease. Symptoms come on suddenly and may include the following: fever, headache, tiredness (can be extreme), dry cough, sore throat, nasal congestion, and body aches.

Peak flu season runs from December until March. The virus is spread when a person who has the flu coughs, sneezes, or speaks and sends flu virus into the air, and other people inhale the virus. Influenza may be spread when a person touches a surface that has flu viruses on it- a door handle, for instance-and then touches his or her nose or mouth. The virus is contagious one day before symptoms, up until three – seven days after symptoms have developed.

Holy Cross Health Services asks students with flu-like symptoms to make an appointment with a health care provider at ext. 2276. Our hours are Monday-Friday from 7:30 a.m. until 8 p.m. We are open weekends from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Health Services is located on the first floor of Loyola. After hours, Public Safety is available at ext. 2222. Public Safety should be called if you have moderate-severe flu-like symptoms and Health Services is closed. They will assist you in contacting the on-call physician or bring you to the emergency room if needed. Students may also call their primary care providers.

Health Services encourages you to be diligent about hand-washing. Keep surface and bathroom areas clean. Cover your mouth and nose when coughing and sneezing. Avoid using alcohol and drugs, and plan time for rest during exam periods. Influenza is caused by a virus, so antibiotics don’t work to cure it. Use ibuprofen or Tylenol for fever and/or muscle aches. Do not take medications that contain aspirin. Aspirin can cause a rare but serious illness called Reye Syndrome. More information is available at www.cdc.gov.

We are here to be of assistance, so don’t hesitate to contact us!

Martha Sullivan, MS, CS
Director of Health Services Health Services

Related information:

# www.cdc.gov
# Holy Cross Public Safety
# Holy Cross Health Services

Wednesday, Dec. 10

1 p.m. – 2 p.m., Hogan Suite B
Beating the Bluebook Blues: Preparing for Final Exams
(Facilitated by Professor Shannon and Tina Chen.
Sponsored by Academic Services & Learning Resources)

5 p.m., O’Kane Porch
Christmas Tree Lighting
Come and enjoy traditional Christmas carols, cider, and cookies.

9 p.m. – 11 p.m., Loyola Ballroom
Loyola Coffee House

Thursday, Dec. 11

11 a.m. – 3 p.m., Hogan Lobby
A Day of Cheer!
Send compliments and good wishes to friends through campus mail! NEED will supply fun paper and markers.

12 p.m. – 2 p.m., Hogan 320
Kwanzaa Celebration (Sponsored by Student Affairs)

Carlin Munchies at Midnight
Festivities start between Stein and Carlin at 11:30 pm

9 p.m. – 11 p.m., Healy Basement
Coffee House with Live Guitar Performances

8 p.m. – 10 p.m., Mulledy Basement
Gingerbread man decorating and Coffee House

Sunday, Dec. 14

Time TBA, Hanselman Basement
Hanselman Holiday Party – cookie & tree decorating

7 p.m. – 9 p.m., Mulledy Basement
Games Night and Pizza!

8 p.m., Clark Basement
S’mores, hot chocolate, and cider

11 p.m. – 1 a.m., Hogan Basement
Make Your Own Trail Mix
Hungry for a healthy snack? NEED brings back this campus favorite!

11 p.m., Crossroads
Midnight Breakfast

Monday, Dec. 15

9 p.m. – 12 a.m., Shuttle Stop
Van to McDonalds and Dunkin’ Donuts (Sponsored by Residence Life)

9 p.m., Wheeler Kitchen
Late night coffee, tea, and hot chocolate

11 p.m. – 1 a.m., Hogan Basement
Make Your Own Trail Mix
Hungry for a healthy snack? NEED brings back this campus favorite!

11 p.m., Crossroads
Midnight Breakfast

Tuesday, Dec. 16

11 a.m. – 2 p.m., Hogan Lobby
Wrap your Holiday Gifts!
Come wrap your holiday gifts – paper, tape, and ribbons will be supplied.
(Sponsored by Residence Life)

9 p.m. Wheeler Kitchen
Late night coffee, tea, and hot chocolate

9 p.m. – 12 a.m., Shuttle Stop
Van to McDonalds and Dunkin’ Donuts. (Sponsored by Residence Life)

11 p.m., Crossroads
Midnight Breakfast

Wednesday, Dec. 17

9:45 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
2:15 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.
6:45 p.m. – 7:45 p.m.
Hogan Campus Center
Free Massages! (Sponsored by Residence Life)

11 a.m. – 2 p.m., Hogan Lobby
Come wrap your holiday gifts – paper, tape, and ribbons will be supplied.
(Sponsored by Residence Life)

9 p.m. – 12 a.m., Shuttle Stop
Van to McDonalds and Dunkin’ Donuts. (Sponsored by Residence Life)

9 p.m., Wheeler Kitchen
Late night coffee, tea, and hot chocolate

11 p.m., Crossroads
Midnight Breakfast

Thursday, Dec. 18

11 a.m. – 2 p.m., Hogan Lobby
Come wrap your holiday gifts – paper, tape, and ribbons will be supplied.
(Sponsored by Residence Life)

9 p.m., Wheeler Kitchen
Late night coffee, tea, and hot chocolate

11 p.m., Crossroads
Midnight Breakfast

Friday, Dec. 19

11 a.m. – 2 p.m., Hogan Lobby
Come wrap your holiday gifts – paper, tape, and ribbons will be supplied.
(Sponsored by Residence Life)

Don’t forget that the College’s three libraries will be open for extended hours during study and exam week. Beginning Friday, Dec. 12, free coffee will be available in Dinand Library from 10 p.m. – closing. Students should bring their own spill-proof mug, or purchase one in the library for $2. The library will also be holding daily drawings for a free mug!

In response to the need for increased access to networked workstations during the exam period, the Dinand Tech Lab (2nd floor) will be open as follows:

* Dec. 8 – 12: 4:30 pm – midnight
* Dec. 13 & 14: 11 am – midnight
* Dec. 15 – 18: 4:30 pm – midnight

Remember that the lab is a study space. Students are expected to respect others, the classroom and computers, and abide by College IT policies. No food, drinks, or cell phones are permitted. We hope you find this helpful at a busy time.

You’re invited to join the Holy Cross community for the “Holiday on the Hill” Christmas Tree Lighting, Wednesday, Dec. 10 at 5 p.m. on O’Kane Porch. The evening will feature Christmas performances by the Holy Cross Pep Band and Chamber Singers. Cider and Christmas cookies will be served.

Finish the evening at the Purple Key Society’s Holiday Banquet at 6 p.m. in Hogan. The celebration will include live entertainment, gingerbread house decorating, and a visit from Saint Nick. Advance ticket purchase is required. Tickets are $12 or $9 with meal invalidation. They will be on sale from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. in Hogan Lobby, through Dec. 5. For additional information contact student coordinators Meaghan Fallon and Tiffany Kouri at pks@holycross.edu.

And …don’t miss Christmas carols with the Holy Cross Wind Quintet on Thursday, Dec. 11, at 2 p.m. in Hogan.

On Nov. 24, the Student Government Association presented Dining Services workers with a card of thanks and appreciation for their hard work throughout the year.

Ali Rose ’06, SGA director of student services, coordinated the initiative. “Coinciding with Thanksgiving, we thought Nov. 24 would be a great day to present the card to the dining services staff to show them how much students appreciate their consistent efforts to make Holy Cross a little more like home,” she said.

“This is a great way to show the Dining Services workers how much they are appreciated, and how their efforts do not go unnoticed,” commented Kevin Gallagher ’05, SGA co-chair.

The card, which was signed by a large number of Holy Cross students, “was very thoughtful and much appreciated by all the staff,” said Margaret Rollo, assistant general manager of Kimball.

A card was also created for physical plant workers and will be presented at a later date, at a time when a large number of workers will be together to receive the token of appreciation.