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Associate Dean of Student Life Found Her Passion at Holy Cross — And is Helping Students Find Theirs

“We had a few parents who said they want to come back to school,” said Kristine Cyr Goodwin after one of the Gateways summer orientation sessions last week. She was only half-joking. From the time students and their parents step onto the Holy Cross campus to begin their college careers, they are in good hands.  more>>

 

Anthony Fauci ’62 Receives 2008 Presidential Medal of Freedom

At a White House ceremony on June 19, President Bush awarded the nation’s highest civilian medal to six Americans, including Dr. Anthony S. Fauci ’62, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases.  more>>

 

Bart Sher ’81 Wins Tony Award for Best Direction in a Musical

After two nominations (The Light in the Piazza and Awake & Sing), Bart Sher ’81 took home his first Tony Award for best musical director for the Lincoln Center revival of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s South Pacific. The Tony Awards show was broadcast on June 15 on CBS from Radio City Music Hall.  more>>

 

June 2008

(6/27) Cara Caporale '08 Reflects on How Tim Russert Embraced Jesuit Ideals

(6/25) Lauren Courtney '09 Works as Orientation Leader for Third Consecutive Year

(6/25) Associate Dean of Student Life Found Her Passion at Holy Cross — And is Helping Students Find Theirs

(6/20) Anthony Fauci ’62 Receives 2008 Presidential Medal of Freedom

(6/17) Video: Interior Work, Exterior Building Finishes on Summer Agenda for Science Complex

(6/16) Bart Sher ’81 Wins Tony Award for Best Direction in a Musical

(6/13) In Journal Entries, Recent Grad Shares Her Experiences During Immersion Trip to Tanzania

(6/10) Photo Gallery: Watch as a Statue of Bob Cousy ’50 is Installed in Front of the Hart Center

(6/07) Statue Honoring Basketball Legend Bob Cousy ’50 Unveiled on Campus

(6/03) Student Research Team Examines Science Behind Bulimia

(6/03) Six Fun Things to Do in Worcester This Summer

May 2008

(5/28) Community Leadership Workshop Offers Students Necessary Skills to Enter Non-Profit Sector

(5/23) Holy Cross Awards 669 Bachelor of Arts Degrees During Commencement Exercises

(5/22) Four Seniors Describe the Ways That Holy Cross Has Shaped Them

(5/20) Premed Student Describes His Action-Filled Final Year at Holy Cross

(5/19) Campus Beautification in Full Swing as Commencement Nears

(5/16) Dean of the College Highlights Faculty Accomplishments and Milestones

(5/08) Holy Cross Economics Professor Earns Top Honor From State Society

(5/02) Photo Gallery: Flower Power

April 2008

(4/30) Finalstastic: Take a Break from the Books

(4/25) Photo Gallery: Spring Has Sprung

(4/24) Holy Cross Recognizes Alumni for Outstanding Professional Achievements and Service

(4/23) Holy Cross Academic Conference to Showcase Student Work

(4/22) Kevin M. Cahill M.D., International Humanitarian, to Deliver Commencement Address at Holy Cross

(4/21) Senior Apartments to be Named in Honor of Celebrated Trial Lawyer and Alumnus

(4/18) Photo Gallery: Black Student Union 40th Anniversary Celebration

(4/17) Spring Weekend: Dominate in ‘08

(4/16) 150 Alumni Celebrate 40 Year Anniversary of Black Student Union in Powerful Three Day Weekend

(4/15) Jason Mraz Headlines Spring Concert at Holy Cross

(4/14) Student Shares Her Love of Holy Cross in Senior-Year Blog

(4/14) As Class Dean for Nearly Two Decades, Victoria Swigert Has Thrived On the Accomplishments of Her Students

(4/11) Deaf Studies Program at Holy Cross Recognized by Worcester Consortium

(4/09) Students, Alumni, and Community Partners Pack Hogan Ballroom to Celebrate 40th Anniversary of SPUD

(4/07) Consortium Students Offered Ticket Discounts to See Comedian Stephen Lynch at Hanover Theatre

(4/04) Theatre Professor Steve Vineberg Says Theatre Majors Like Blogger Fritz ’08 Afforded Invaluable Experiences at Holy Cross

(4/03) Students Describe the Influence That Community Service Organization Has Had on Their Lives

(4/03) Student Programs for Urban Development: By the Numbers

(4/03) Holy Cross Senior Earns Watson Fellowship

(4/02) New Painting in Smith Hall Depicts World’s Five Major Religions

March 2008

(3/31) Commissioned Artwork by Terri Priest Installed in Smith Hall

(3/28) As Decision Letters Are Mailed Out, Admissions Officers at Holy Cross Offer Advice in Blog

(3/24) Fourth Annual Alumni Colloquium to Focus on Future of the Catholic Church

(3/20) Holy Cross Magazine Explores Relationship Between College and the City

(3/13) Nalbandian '09 Offers Distinctive Perspective on Armenian-American Heritage and Culture in High-Profile Online Diary

(3/13) New Theater in Worcester Will Bring Top-Flight Entertainers to the Area

(3/13) Classics Majors to Create Electronic Edition of Manuscript of Mathematician Archimedes

(3/06) Break Bread with your Professors for a Good Cause

(3/06) Longtime Boston TV Reporter Joe Shortsleeve '79 Talks News, Holy Cross

(3/05) Holy Cross Black Student Union to Celebrate 40th Anniversary

(3/05) One in 10 Holy Cross Students Spending Spring Break Doing Community Service

February 2008

(2/28) Cornel West, Renowned Author and Professor of Racial Justice, to Speak at Holy Cross

(2/28) Two Students Explain Why They Value Holy Cross' Distinctive Teacher Education Program

(2/28) New Director of Teacher Education Program Brings Global Perspective to Her Work

(2/28) In Memoriam: Rev. William J. O’Halloran, S.J., Special Assistant to the College President

(2/28) Photo Gallery: Rev. William J. O’Halloran, S.J., 1927-2008

(2/26) Bart Sher ’81, Tony-Nominated Director, is Profiled in The New York Times Magazine

(2/22) Holy Cross Spring 2008 Visiting Writers Series

(2/20) Weekly Sessions Offer Holy Cross Students Opportunity to Learn More About Catholicism

(2/14) Exhibition in Cantor Art Gallery Challenges Viewers to Consider Human Impact on the World

(2/11) Student Affairs Professional, Brenda Hounsell Sullivan, Earns National Award for Her Efforts

(2/07) Alumni to Cheer on Crusader Athletic Teams During Winter Homecoming This Weekend

(2/06) New Director of Community-Based Learning Plans to Carry on Holy Cross' Storied Tradition of Community Service

(2/05) Online Lenten Retreat Allows for Reflection on Human Impact on the Climate

(2/05) Holy Cross Marks Ash Wednesday, Beginning of Lent, With Campus Liturgies

(2/04) Director General Harry Thomas '78 to Give Talk to Students Interested in Careers in U.S. Department of State

(2/04) Holy Cross to Stress Importance of Voting With 'High Tea' Event on Super Tuesday

(2/01) Theatre Major Katherine Fritz '08 Blogs About Latest Show, 'Sweet Charity'

(2/01) Dean Peterson, VP for Student Affairs, to Connect With Students Online

January 2008

(1/31) 'Holy Cross: Where Stars are Born' This Year's Purple Pride Day Theme

(1/30) Campus Leader, Jimmy Doan '09, Winner of 'Hate: Not Here!' Poster Contest

(1/29) Political Science Course on Environment Helps Holy Cross Student Find Her Calling

(1/25) Interest in Environmental Studies Heats Up at Holy Cross

(1/25) Worcester’s McKeon Road Gateway Improvement Project Receives $750,000 in Federal Funding

(1/22) Deaf Studies Program Highlighted in Video Showcasing Community Service Programs

(1/17) Holy Cross Celebrates Masses in English, Spanish, and American Sign Language

(1/16) Holy Cross to Commemorate Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday With Two Events

(1/15) Students Join Administrators to Reflect on Martin Luther King Jr.'s Legacy

(1/11) New Faculty Have Infused Energy Into Campus

(1/11) WinterFest 2008 Events to Welcome Students Back to Campus

(1/10) Holy Cross Kimball Film Series Spring 2008 Schedule

(1/09) Convocation Offers Seniors Opportunity to Reflect on Their Time at Holy Cross, and Set Goals for Final Semester

(1/03) Science Complex Interior Current Focus of Construction Crews

December 2007

(12/21) Christmas Trees, Wreathes and Decorations Make For Festive Scenes Across Campus

(12/20) Holy Cross Magazine Sponsors Forum on 'The Place for Athletics' in Higher Education

(12/19) Internationally-Renowned Musician Golijov Composes Score for New Coppola Film, 'Youth Without Youth'

(12/19) Students Talk About Studying and Performing with Osvaldo Golijov

(12/18) 2007: The Year that Was

(12/14) Fall Semester Comes to a Close

(12/11) Holy Cross Libraries: By the Numbers

(12/05) Holy Cross' Distinguished Program Prepares Graduates Remarkably Well for Medical School

(12/05) Holy Cross' Premedical Program Among Best in the Nation

(12/03) Take a Break During Finals With These Finalstastic Events

(12/03) Visual Arts Students Create Wide-Ranging Pieces of Work Using Various Media

November 2007

(11/30) Advent: A Time to Retreat

(11/29) College Chaplains Announce Plans to Celebrate the Start of Advent

(11/29) Grant to Fuel Interest in Race, Ethnicity, and Urban Politics

(11/28) City to Celebrate Holiday Season with Array of Festive Events

(11/28) Senior Vice President Talks About Need for New Science Complex in Video

(11/20) 'Hate: Not Here' Committee Invites Community Members to Share Their Views in Poster Contest

(11/20) Get the Inside Story on the College Application Process by Reading the Holy Cross Admissions Blog

(11/19) In a Series of Video Messages, Holy Cross Administrators Talk About New Science Complex

(11/16) Gyscek '96 Explores Domestic Life, Technology in Work Exhibited at Cantor Art Gallery

(11/16) Mary Chapel Renovation Has Enhanced Religious Life at Holy Cross, Chaplain Says

(11/13) New Steel Structure in Integrated Science Complex Nearly Complete

(11/09) Holy Cross Students to Send Care Packages to Troops in Iraq

(11/09) Visual Arts Professor's Work Focuses on Children

(11/09) After Visiting Kenya, VP of Student Affairs Compelled to Help Build K-8 School

(11/08) Students Raise $2,700 for Pediatric AIDS Research in 12-Hour Dance

(11/02) Efforts Underway to Encourage Voter Participation Among Holy Cross Students

(11/01) Holy Cross Junior Performs for Armenian Church Pontiff

October 2007

(10/26) Rabbi Cohen ’72 to Visit Campus, Shares Sermons From ‘Days of Awe’

(10/26) Holy Cross Magazine Highlights Several Alumni Living Across the Globe

(10/26) $200K Grant Will Allow Holy Cross to Continue Hosting Summer Institute

(10/24) Holy Cross Partners with Regional Environmental Council to Benefit Urban Garden Programs

(10/19) SGA Launches Home Page Geared for Holy Cross Students

(10/18) Eleven Recent Holy Cross Grads Serving as Jesuit Volunteers

(10/18) Volunteer Fair Allows Students to Learn About Various Post-Grad Opportunities

(10/17) Holy Cross Community Will Join Thousands Across Nation in Speaking Out About Iraq War

(10/17) Networking Top Priority of Women in Business Conference

(10/15) Students for Life Group Sponsors Talk by Pro-Life Speaker

(10/15) Concerto by Renowned Composer and Music Professor to Receive U.S. premiere

(10/12) Student Government Association Members Take Zipcar for First Spin

(10/10) Women's Rowing Team Raises $18K in Support of Team Member Diagnosed with Lymphoma

(10/04) ParkeHarrisons Talk About Creative Collaboration As Part of Cantor Faculty Exhibition

(10/04) Golijov Debuts New Composition at Special Olympics Opening Ceremony

September 2007

(9/28) Golf Workshop Teaches Alumnae Tools for Business Success

(9/28) New Science Building Will Be Named Linda and Park B. Smith Laboratories

(9/28) Annual Tradition Allows Families to Get a Taste of Life on the Hill

(9/27) Community Members Make Regular Trips to Weston to Visit Retired Jesuits

(9/25) Holy Cross Community Raises Nearly $18K in Walk to Cure Cancer

(9/25) Collection of Essays on Jesuit History Brings Together 15 International Scholars

(9/21) Jesuit Heritage Week to Celebrate Rich Legacy of Catholic Religious Order

(9/21) 'Jesuit Amazing Race' to Test Students' Knowledge of Jesuit History

(9/19) Area Students Invited to College Student Night at Worcester Art Museum

(9/14) When They're Not Teaching, Professors Conduct Research, Write, Lecture

(9/14) Professor Works With Four Students On Three Science Projects During Summer

(9/14) Even in Late Summer, Flowers Make for Picturesque Scenes Across Campus

(9/14) Students Gain Valuable Benefits by Conducting Summer Research on Campus

(9/13) Chemistry Major With Active Co-Cirricular Schedule Prepares for Medical School

(9/13) Holy Cross Community Steps Up to Fight Cancer

(9/10) Basketball Legend, Cousy ’50, to be Honored in Bronze

(9/07) Holy Cross Admissions Officers Blog About Search and Application Process

(9/07) Senior Theatre Major Gives Us a Peek Behind the Curtain

(9/06) Dean of the College Begins His Second Year at Holy Cross

(9/05) First-Year Student Ready to Explore Abundant Opportunities Available at Holy Cross

(9/05) Holy Cross Announces Integrated Living-Learning Curriculum for First-Year Students

(9/03) First-Year Students Tackle Basic Human Questions Based on Summer Reading

August 2007

(8/31) College Community Invited to Sample Food from Shrewsbury Street Restaurants

(8/28) World Renowned Celtic Tenors to Play Live at Holy Cross

(8/27) Class of 2011 at Holy Cross Most Diverse in History

(8/24) Holy Cross to Welcome First-Year Class

(8/23) Juleus '09 Can't Wait to Experience Everything France Has to Offer

(8/23) Holy Cross Kimball Film Series Fall 2007 Schedule

(8/21) Bulldozers Reign on Campus During Summer as Science Complex, Other Projects Take Shape

(8/17) Once a Homesick Freshman, Mullen '09 Set to Spend Academic Year in Spain

(8/17) New Video Showcases Worcester's Many Offerings

(8/15) Shakespeare in the Park: Much Applause for Holy Cross and the Redfeather Theatre

(8/10) Renowned Composer and Music Professor Osvaldo Golijov Making National Headlines

July 2007

(7/31) Shakespeare in the Park

(7/27) 16 Students Will Perform in Golijov’s ‘St. Mark Passion’ at ‘Mostly Mozart Festival’

(7/26) Wanted: Your Summer Book Picks

(7/19) Participation in Annual Holy Cross Fund Tops 53 Percent

(7/18) Holy Cross Professor Led Workshop on Biochemistry for Worcester School Teachers

(7/11) Students Who Graduated at Top of Their High School Classes Headed to Holy Cross

(7/10) Osvaldo Golijov Named Loyola Professor of Music at Holy Cross