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Thanks in part to a cooperative winter, construction on the Thomas P. Joyce ’59 Contemplative Center is moving along swiftly and steadily. Concrete footings, steel wall bracings, and wooden frames have brought the project’s architectural concepts to fruition. According to …
Winter at Holy Cross — a time to cement friendships by creating cherished memories. A glistening snow-covered campus plays host to impromptu snowball fights, inspiring artistic performances and spirited competitions. And a plate of Crossroads’ legendary mac and cheese (seriously, …
From the music of the College Choir and Chamber Orchestra filling the chapel, to students laughing over gingerbread houses, the sights and sounds of Christmas are apparent across the Holy Cross campus. As we reflect on all that we have …
Is there any place more beautiful and exciting than Mount St. James in the fall? The New England air becomes cool and crisp. The leaves turn spectacular colors. And the cheers of the crowd resound once again over the Hill …
On Sept. 18, students had the special opportunity to hear from and interact with the five alumni selected as this year’s Sanctae Crucis honorees—individuals who are leaders in business, professional or civic life; who live by the highest intellectual and …
In advance of Pope Francis’ historic visit to the United States, a multidisciplinary panel of Holy Cross faculty shared their perspectives on his encyclical letter, “Laudato si’: On Care for Our Common Home,” released in May. The panel, speaking before …
Pope Francis, the world’s first Jesuit pope, made an historic trip to the U.S. last week, stopping in Washington D.C, New York City and Philadelphia. To celebrate and honor the pontiff’s visit, members of the Holy Cross community traveled to …
The steady stream of packed cars making their way up College Hill and snaking through Gate 7 on the morning of Aug. 29 signaled the start of another school year at Holy Cross. The 741 members of the Class …
From longer days to lush lawns and trees to colorful garden beds, the resplendent beauty of the Holy Cross campus shines most brightly during the summer months. It’s also the most idyllic time on campus. The sights and sounds of …
We don’t play favorites, but April and May rank pretty high among the 12 months here on Mount St. James. Trees bloom in pale pink and white, in brilliant greens. Flower beds are restored with color. Days lengthen and sparkle …
Among Holy Cross’ many points of pride are its alumni and their loyalty to alma mater. Never is this pride more on display than during Reunion weekends. “It is inspiring to witness the reconnection of friends,” says Kristyn Dyer, director …
In an extemporaneous address at the College’s 169th Commencement Exercises held on May 22, social justice advocate Bryan Stevenson challenged members of the Holy Cross Class of 2015 to change the world by letting the ideals in their minds be …
NAME Evan Ocello HOMETOWN Camarinollo, Calif. STUDIES Chemistry major BEYOND THE CLASSROOM Varsity baseball captain (all-time steals leader at Holy Cross), Student Athlete Advisory Committee, Holy Cross Leadership Academy, team liaison for Team Impact UP NEXT Working at Ernst & …
NAME Nicholas Cormier HOMETOWN Feeding Hills, Mass. STUDIES Biology and sociology major, premedical concentration FENWICK SCHOLAR Cormier had an unconventional senior year. As the Fenwick Scholar, he spent the 2014-15 academic year conducting independent, interdisciplinary research which explored transplant medicine …
NAME Raven Tukes HOMETOWN Morrow, Ga. STUDIES Chinese language major, education studies minor BEYOND THE CLASSROOM Student Programs for Urban Development (SPUD), co-chair of the Study Abroad Ambassadors, co-chair of Modern Languages and Literatures Student Advisory Committee, Aptissimi Global Conference …
NAME Camille Santrach HOMETOWN North Oaks, Minn. STUDIES History major, Resistance, Revolution and Reaction concentration BEYOND THE CLASSROOM Student Programs for Urban Development (SPUD), the Magis program, Women’s Spirituality, Liturgical Minister, senior Admissions interviewer. Participated in Appalachian and Kenya immersion …
Tyson Youngs ’17 gets the campus excited for Purple Pride Day 2017. Video by Tom Rettig Students on campus are celebrating the annual Purple Pride Day on Friday, April 17. Members of the Purple Key Society decorated the campus in …
Video by Tom Rettig After they cross the commencement stage, Holy Cross students leave campus with an academic degree that will serve them well in whatever the future holds. Some leave with something extra: their soul mates. An estimated 10 …
The College of the Holy Cross has launched an ambitious online global initiative called Catholics & Cultures (www.catholicsandcultures.org). The encyclopedic web resource—free to all users—is managed by and housed in the Rev. Michael C. McFarland, S.J. Center for Religion, Ethics …
Exhibit A that this is the most wonderful time of the year: the Holy Cross campus. From festive decorations to sounds of the season to snow gently falling, the splendor of Mount St. James is even more magical during this …
