June 6th - June 9th
Pricing | Housing | Activities
| THURSDAY, JUNE 6 | |
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| 9:00am - 9:00pm | Reunion Check-in | Hogan Campus Center |
| 9:00am | Residence Halls Open |
| 9:00am - 5:00pm | Holy Cross Bookstore Open | Hogan Campus Center Stock up on your Holy Cross gear and get 20% off store-wide throughout the weekend! |
| 9:00am - 5:00pm | Joanne Chouinard-Luth Recreation and Wellness Center Open Stop by "The Jo" and workout in one of our newest facilities! |
| 12:00pm | Class of 1974 50th Reunion Golf Outing | Cyprian Keyes Golf Club, Boylston, MA Learn more and register here. |
| 1:00 - 4:00pm | Gathering the Graces: An Afternoon of Reflection | Thomas P. Joyce '59 Contemplative Center, West Boylston, MA Spend the afternoon looking back over your life since graduating Holy Cross. Drawing on Ignatian Examen prayer, we will have an opportunity to notice where God has been present in times of joy and sorrow. This event will be led by Chaplains Meg Fox-Kelly '99 and Marybeth Kearns Barrett '84. Participants are required to use College provided transportation to and from this event. The bus will depart Hogan Campus Center at 12:45 p.m. Space is limited! |
| 1:30pm | Classes of 1984 & 1989 (35th and 40th) Reunion Golf Outing | The Woods of Westminster, Westminster, MA Learn more and register here. THIS EVENT HAS BEEN MOVED TO FRIDAY MORNING. |
| 6:00 - 8:00pm | Class of 1974 50th Reunion Welcome Dinner | Alden Trust Performance Studio, Prior Performing Arts Center The Class of 1974 is invited to a reception-style dinner in the PAC as a casual kickoff to their 50th Reunion Weekend! |
| 6:00 - 9:00pm | Class of 1984 Welcome Dinner | Easy Street Enjoy BBQ from Travelin' Bones food truck and catch up with classmates after checking in for the weekend! |
| 6:00 - 9:00pm | Class of 1989 Cocktail Reception | The Worcester Club (1 Oak St, Worcester) The Class of 1989 is organizing a kick off to reunion weekend at the Worcester Club! Beer and wine will be available. Dress code: business casual, jackets recommended. Learn more and RSVP here. |
| FRIDAY, JUNE 7 | |
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| 7:30 - 10:30am | Light Breakfast Available | Prior Performing Arts Center Stop by the Beehive in the PAC for complimentary coffee and pastries. |
| 8:00am - 3:00pm | Joanne Chouinard-Luth Recreation and Wellness Center Open Stop by "The Jo" and workout in one of our newest facilities! |
| 9:00am - 10:00pm | Reunion Check-in | Hogan Campus Center, 320 |
| 9:00am | Residence Halls Open |
| 9:00am - 5:00pm | Holy Cross Bookstore Open | Hogan Campus Center, 1st floor Stock up on your Holy Cross gear and get 20% off store-wide throughout the weekend! |
| 10:00am | All-Alumni Yoga Session with Georgette Kaftan '84 | Fenwick Lawn Namaste Holy Cross Alumni! Join Georgette for this all-levels vinyasa flow designed to invite strength and flexibility to your body, mind and soul. Focusing on the connection between movement and breath, this whole body awakening will leave you feeling centered, open and ready to reunite with your classmates! Please bring a mat if you have one, some will be available onsite. Rain location will be in Hogan Suite A, 4th floor. |
| 10:00am - 12:00pm | Pickleball Open-Play | The Joanne Chouinard-Luth Recreation and Wellness Center Grab a friend (or two!), come down to The Jo and show off your pickleball skills! |
| 10:15am - 12:00pm | Trip to the Worcester Art Museum | Bus will depart from Hogan Campus Center at 10:15 a.m. Join us on a guided tour of the Worcester Art Museum. Transportation to and from Holy Cross is available. Please register in advance for this event - space is limited! |
| 10:30am | Class of 1979 45th Reunion Golf Outing | Green Hill Golf Course, Worcester, MA Learn more and register here. |
| 11:00am | Between Iconic and Ordinary: Imitation and Consumerisn in Mid-twentieth Century American Housing, Presented by Assistant Professor Amy Finstein, Visual Arts | Hogan Campus Center, Suites B/C, 4th floor The story of this unsung commission provides an opportunity to think about the meanings of and audiences for architecture. How can buildings simultaneously serve as works of art, shelters, and arbiters of good taste? This talk will explore the intersection of elite design and consumer culture in midcentury American architecture, showing how a single house epitomizes the overlaps and collisions between distinct conceptions of architectural taste. Register for faculty presentations here! |
| 12:00 - 2:00pm | All-Alumni Lunch | Hogan Campus Center, Courtyard Gather on the Hogan Courtyard for a casual lunch featuring an upscale BBQ menu. A cash bar will be available. |
| 2:00 & 2:30pm | Guided Tours of the Prior Performing Arts Center Open September, 2022, the Center features dedicated spaces for the fine and performing arts, including the Cantor Art Gallery, a 400-seat concert hall, and a 200-seat flexible performance space, as well as spaces and technology to support creative interactions between the arts and other disciplines. Join us on a 30 minute tour for an in depth look at our newest facility! Tours will leave at 2:00 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. from the main entrance. |
| 2:00pm | Ciocca Center for Business, Ethics and Society Presentation | Hogan Campus Center, 401 Join Rob Murner, director of the Ciocca Center, as he leads a presentation on the mission of the Center, the business certificate programs it offers, and the robust mentorship program in place. Their motto is "major in anything, succeed in business." Register for faculty presentations here! |
| 3:15 p.m. | Brooks Hall Plaquing Ceremony | Outside of Brooks Hall In the fall of 1972, Brooks Hall (formerly known as Mulledy Hall), became the residence of the first women on campus. Join us in commemorating this space and the legacy of the women who helped transform Holy Cross. |
| 3:30pm | St. Joseph Memorial Chapel 100th Anniversary Tour | Starts on the Chapel steps Join Tom Cadigan '02 for a walking tour of the historic St. Joseph Memorial Chapel. Celebrating the Chapel's 100th Anniversary year, this tour will explore some of the fascinating stories of spirituality, artistry, and Holy Cross history that began in 1924. |
| 3:45 - 6:00pm | Worcester Brewery Tour | Bus Leaves from Hogan Campus Center at 3:45 p.m. Spend happy hour in Worcester with fellow Crusaders! We will be visiting Redemption Rock Brewery and Wormtown Brewery (both located on Shrewsbury Street). A drink at each location and transportation is included. THIS EVENT IS NOW SOLD OUT. |
| 4:30pm | Class of 1959 and 1964, 60th-65th Reunion Mass | St. Joseph Memorial Chapel |
| 4:30pm | Class of 1969, 55th Reunion Mass | Mary Chapel |
| 5:30 pm | Class of 1984 Prayer Service | Mary Chapel |
| 5:30pm | 55th - 65th Class Receptions & Dinners | Hogan Campus Center Classes of 1959 (410), 1964 (406-7), 1969 (Suites 401-403). Each class will have their own reception and dinner. |
| 5:30 - 6:30pm | Recovery Meeting | Hogan Campus Center, 328 |
| 6:30pm | Class of 1974 50th Reunion Golden Jubilee Dinner | Hogan Ballroom A not-to-be-missed event where Vincent Rougeau, president, will welcome the Class of 1974 into the Order of the Purple Knights. |
| 6:30pm | 30th - 45th Class Dinners Classes of 1979 (Hogan Suites B/C), 1984 (Hogan Courtyard Tent), 1989 (Crossroads & The Pub), 1994 (Prior Performing Arts Center). Each class will have their own dinner. |
| 6:30pm | 5th - 25th Buffet Dinner | Kimball Dining Hall Classes of 1999, 2004, 2009, 2014 and 2019 are invited to Kimball for a delicious, casual dinner featuring a wide array of food stations. A cash bar will be available. |
| 9:30 - 11:30pm | After-Dinner Drinks and Conversation | Hogan Campus Center, 1st Floor Continue your dinner conversations on Hogan 1. We will have soft music, a cash bar and bar snacks. |
| 9:30 - 9:45pm | Fireworks! | Vantage points to be listed in our on-site brochure |
| SATURDAY, JUNE 8 | |
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| 7:00 - 9:00am | Complimentary Coffee | Hogan 3rd Floor Lobby Early riser? Grab a cup of coffee on the 3rd floor of Hogan and take a stroll through campus. |
| 7:30 - 10:30am | All-Alumni Kimball Breakfast | Kimball Dining Hall Relive your college weekend brunch experience and reminisce with classmates! |
| 8:00am - 12:00pm | Joanne Chouinard-Luth Recreation and Wellness Center Open Stop by "The Jo" and workout in one of our newest facilities! |
| 9:00am - 7:00pm | Reunion Check-in | Hogan Campus Center, 320 |
| 9:00am - 12:00pm | Pool Open | Luth Athletic Complex |
| 9:00am - 5:00pm | Holy Cross Bookstore Open | Hogan Campus Center, 1st floor Stock up on your Holy Cross gear and get 20% off store-wide throughout the weekend! |
| 9:00 - 9:30 a.m. | Holy Cross Strategic Updates | Hogan Campus Center, 328 Join Elliott Visconsi '95, Provost and Dean of the College, and Sean Scanlon, Vice President for Advancement to hear about the College's plan to strengthen Academic Excellence (a pillar of the ASPIRE strategic plan), Advancement efforts and plans for our upcoming campaign. |
| 9:30am | Who's behind the microscope? Analyzing the role of women in science through the lens of a forensics chemistry elective. Presented by Amber Hupp, Professor of Chemistry | Smith Labs, 154 (Science Complex) Have you ever wondered what it's like to be a forensic chemist - to be the analyst who handles evidence and analyzes the chemical composition of drugs, fibers, and other physical evidence? In this interactive presentation, alums will have the opportunity to try their hand at various techniques used in an analytical forensic lab, while also learning about the efforts the department has been making towards inclusive excellence in chemistry courses and across the major. Register for faculty presentations here! |
| 9:30am | Book Reading with Katie Simons McCarty '99 | Hogan Campus Center, 410 Join Katie for a reading and author conversation about her new book, Infinite Miracles: Memoir of a NICU Mom. Infinite Miracles is a story about the long and difficult NICU journey of first-time mom, Katie, and her son, Tim. Despite the challenges she faces, Katie draws comfort, strength, and hope from her Catholic faith and discovers that event in the darkest moments, miracles can happen. Katie will read excerpts from her book, share how her Catholic faith helped her endure this challenging experience, answer questions, engage in conversation, and sign books. |
| 10:00am | Holy Cross Athletics Update | Blaney Gymnasium, Luth Athletic Complex Hear from AD Kit Hughes and meet our head coaches! "Enter to Win" a Baseball pass tailgating pass for Homecoming. |
| 10:00 - 10:30 am | All-Alumni Full Body Sculpt Class with Kate Connelly '14 | Fenwick Lawn Join Kate, founder of "together old city", a pilates and aerobics studio (voted best of Philadelphia!) for a 30-minute, low impact, full body sculpt workout. No equipment is necessary and alumni of all fitness levels are invited to participate. Rain location will be in Hogan 406(7) |
| 10:00am - 12:00pm | Pickleball Open-Play | The Joanne Chouinard-Luth Recreation and Wellness Center Grab a friend (or two!), come down to The Jo and show off your pickleball skills! |
| 10:30am | Admissions Information Session | Hogan Campus Center, 519 Join Andrew Carter, deputy director of Admissions, to learn how to navigate the college application and financial aid process for Holy Cross. Bring your teen! |
| 10:30am | Affinity Group Meetups | Various Locations Connect with fellow Crusaders through your shared interests, experiences and identities! LGBTQ Alumni Network, Alumni of Color, O'Callahan Society (NROTC alumni), and FYP (First-Year Program) will host gatherings. Light refreshments will be served. Exact locations will be listed in our on-site brochure. |
| 10:30am | Alumni of Color Meet-up | Hogan Campus Center Dunn Lounge, 3rd floor Join the Bishop Healy Committee for a casual gathering to network and connect! President Rougeau will stop by to share a brief welcome at 10:30 a.m. Light refreshments will be served. |
| 11:00am | President's Council and 1843 Society Reception | Prior Performing Arts Center (by invitation only) Join Vincent Rougeau, president of the College, in a private reception to celebrate leadership, legacy and loyalty. |
| 12:00pm | Sanctae Crucis Awards Ceremony | Prior Performing Arts Center *New to the Reunion Weekend schedule! We will be honoring two accomplished alumni who will be receiving the Sanctae Crucis Award. Kathleen Porter-Magee ‘97 will receive the Distinguished Professional Achievement Award and Richard Iandoli, Esq. ‘69 will receive the Outstanding Community Service Award. All are welcome to attend this ceremony. Register here! |
| 12:30 - 3:30pm | All-Alumni Reunion Picnic | Practice Field, Luth Athletic Complex An afternoon of food, friends and fun! Join us for the all-alumni picnic and enjoy lunch with Crusaders from every decade. This event is family-friendly and will feature inflatables, pony rides and activities for kids. |
| 4:00 - 6:00pm | Self-Guided Tours | Campus-wide Looking for something to do between the picnic and dinner? Take a self-guided tour of the PAC, Science Complex, student townhouse and new Jesuit residence! |
| 5:30pm | Class of 1974, 50th Reunion Class Mass | St. Joseph Memorial Chapel The Class of 1974 will together for this special liturgy celebrating Holy Cross friendships and remembering deceased classmates. Rev. Keith Muccino, S.J. '74 will preside. *A class photo will be taken on the chapel steps immediately following Mass. |
| 5:30pm | Recovery Meeting | Hogan Campus Center, 328 |
| 6:30pm | 5th - 25th Class Dinners Classes of 1999 (The Beehive, PAC), 2004 (Crossroads), 2009 (The Alden Trust Performance Studio, PAC), 2014 (Kimball Quad Tent) and 2019 (Hogan Courtyard Tent). Each class will have their own dinner. |
| 6:30pm | 30th - 65th Buffet Dinner | Kimball Dining Hall Classes of 1959, 1964, 1969, 1974, 1979, 1984, 1989, 1994 and Purple Knights are invited to Kimball for a delicious dinner featuring a wide array of food stations. A cash bar will be available. |
| 9:30pm | Late Night Dance Party | Hogan Ballroom Head to the Ballroom, enjoy the photo booth and join the dance party featuring live band, Ear Candy! |
| 9:30pm | After-Dinner Drinks and Conversation | Hogan Campus Center, 1st floor Continue your dinner conversations on Hogan 1. We will have soft music, a cash bar and bar snacks. |
| SUNDAY, JUNE 9 | |
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| 7:30 – 11:00am | All-Alumni Buffet Breakfast | Hogan Ballroom |
| 9:00am | All-Alumni Mass | St. Joseph Memorial Chapel The Holy Cross Chaplain's Office invites all reunion attendees to join together in prayer at this special All-Alumni Mass. |
| 9:00am - 12:00pm | Holy Cross Bookstore Open | Hogan, 1st floor |
Self-Guided Activities Throughout the Weekend
The Blackstone Gateway Park | This scenic and serene park can be can be accessed across the street from the athletic fields on McKeon Road.
Enjoy a round-trip walk from campus to the Blackstone Gateway Park and the Blackstone Heritage Corridor Visitor Center. These wonderful Worcester sites are within feet of The Hill. Enjoy the trails, observational platforms, and exhibits that highlight information about the historical and ecological history of the Blackstone Valley region. Comfortable clothes and walking shoes are recommended.
Natural Area Walk | This trailhead is located off Loyola Parking Lot on McCarthy Lane
Pick the purple or white trail and stroll through the Holy Cross Natural Area. Used by cross-country teams, Montserrat courses, and science labs, this forested area winds for 0.5 miles along the border of camus. While the trails are relatively flat and relatively free of loose gravel, we recommend closed-toe shoes. Feel free to bring a water bottle. View a map of the trails here.
Self-Guided Tours | Campus Wide
Relive your days on The Hill as a student and explore new facilities! The Science Complex, Dinand Library, Prior Performaing Arts Center, Joanne Chouinard-Luth Wellness and Recreations Center and Luth Athletic Complex will be open. The brochure you will receive upon checking in for the weekend will contain specific hours.
Reunion Housing
Clark — 2019
Hanselman — 2014, 2009
Lehy — 1984, 1989
Healy — 1979, 1994
Wheeler — 2004, 1999
Loyola — 1974, 1964, 1959
Figge — 1969, Purple Knights
Residence Hall Room Types:
Loyola Hall - Each room consists of two twin beds and a private bathroom. There is air conditioning in this building.
Figge Hall - This residence hall features apartment style suites. Each apartment consists of two bedrooms, a living room, dining area, full kitchen and bathroom. There is air conditioning in this building.
Clark, Hanselman, Lehy, Healy and Wheeler - The bedrooms in these buildings have two twin beds and shared bathrooms located on every floor.
Alumni are housed by class. Once designated class areas are filled, room assignments will be made on a space-available basis. Single reservations are subject to being assigned a roommate, depending on space requirements. Linens, soap and towels are provided in each room. Please feel free to bring your own supplies for a more comfortable stay.