Reunion registration is OPEN!
View the schedule of events to see what's in store for the weekend!
See what's happening on The Hill during Reunion Weekend.
Thursday, June 5 |
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8:30 a.m. | Class of 1975 50th Reunion Golf Outing | Green Hill Golf Course, Register here. |
9 a.m.–7 p.m. | Reunion Check-in | Hogan Campus Center, Room 320 |
9 a.m. | Residence Halls Open | View On-Campus Housing Options and Hotel Options |
9 a.m.–5 p.m. | College Store Open | 1st Floor, Hogan Campus Center Stock up on your Holy Cross gear and get 20% off store-wide throughout the weekend! |
9 a.m.–7 p.m. | The Joanne Chouinard-Luth Recreation and Wellness Center Open Stop by "The Jo" and workout in one of our newest facilities! Showers are available, but please bring any personal items you may need. |
1-4 p.m. | Afternoon Retreat at the JCC | Thomas P. Joyce '59 Contemplative Center, West Boylston, MA Begin your Reunion Weekend in the peaceful beauty of the Joyce Contemplative Center. Associate Chaplain Emily Rauer Davis '99 will facilitate an afternoon of reflection focused on the themes of gratitude and hope. Bring a journal and settle in for some quiet contemplation before the festivities commence! Transportation is provided. The bus will depart Hogan Campus Center at 12:45 p.m. Space is limited. |
6-9 p.m. | Class of 1975 50th Reunion Welcome Dinner | Alden Trust Performance Studio, Prior Performing Arts Center The Class of 1975 is invited to a reception-style dinner in the PAC as a casual kickoff to their 50th Reunion Weekend! |
6:30-9:30 p.m. | Class of 1980 Welcome Dinner | Hogan Courtyard Tent Enjoy food stations from HC Dining in a casual setting, and catch up with classmates after checking in for the weekend! |
6:30-9:30 p.m. | Pub Fare and Musical Bingo | The Pub and Crossroads, Hogan Campus Center Checking in on Thursday? Join us in The Pub and Crossroads for a bite to eat and Musical Bingo! |
Friday, June 6 |
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7 a.m.-3 p.m. | The Joanne Chouinard-Luth Recreation and Wellness Center Open | The Jo Stop by "The Jo" and workout in one of our newest facilities! Showers are available, but please bring any personal items you may need. |
7:30–10:30 a.m. | Continental Breakfast Available | The Beehive, Prior Performing Arts Center |
9 a.m.–10 p.m. | Reunion Registration / Check-in Open | Hogan Campus Center, Room 320 |
9 a.m.–5 p.m. | College Store Open | 1st Floor, Hogan Campus Center Stock up on your Holy Cross gear and get 20% off store-wide throughout the weekend! |
10 a.m. | All-Alumni Pilates with Lisa Cavannaugh '80 | Fenwick Lawn Join us for a beginner Pilates class! All-alumni of all fitness levels are welcome to participate. |
10 a.m.–Noon | 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 a.m. | Class of 1975 Trip to Polar Park Opened in 2021, Polar Park is the home of the Worcester Red Sox, a minor league baseball team competing at the Triple-A level. Tour the facility and learn about how it has helped spark redevelopment in downtown Worcester! Buses will depart the Hogan Campus Center at 9:30 a.m. and return to campus at 11:30 a.m. Note that registrants may also take their own transportation to/from Polar Park and meet the group at 10 a.m. |
10:15 a.m.-Noon | 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! |
11 a.m.-3 p.m. | Archives & Distinctive Collections Open House | Dinand Library, 3rd Floor Visit Archives & Distinctive Collections and revisit some highlights and happenings on The Hill during your years as a student. Yearbooks, photographs, documents, and more will be on display. Staff will be available to answer questions. |
11 a.m.-Noon | Faculty Presentation, Antitrust Economics: From Standard Oil to Google In 1890 the first American antitrust law, known as the Sherman Act, passed with overwhelming bipartisan support in the House and Senate. At the time there were deep frustrations with growing income inequality, poor working conditions, and the perception that the wealthiest Americans had more power than its elected officials. Since 1890 some of the largest companies in American history have been accused of antitrust infractions, and these cases include famous names like John Rockefeller, Andrew Carnegie, and Jeff Bezos. This presentation discusses why the first antitrust law was passed, its intent, and some important precedents for modern cases. Register here. |
11:30 a.m. | Class of 1980 Prayer Service | Mary Chapel The Class of 1980 is invited to gather in Mary Chapel for a special 45th Reunion Prayer Service led by Fr. John Madden '80. |
Noon–2 p.m. | All-Alumni Lunch | Hogan Courtyard Tent Gather on the Hogan Courtyard for a casual lunch featuring an upscale BBQ menu. A cash bar will be available. |
1 p.m. | Class of 1970 Panel & Discussion | Rehm Library |
2 p.m. | Guided Tours of the Prior Performing Arts Center | 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! The tour will leave at 2:00 p.m. from the main entrance. |
2 p.m. | Faculty Presentation, TBD |
3 p.m. | 3:00 p.m. Jazz Selections from Brooks Scholar Vocalist Rhiannon Hurst '25 | Luth Theater, Prior Performing Arts Center | Brooks Scholar Rhiannon Hurst '25 presents an afternoon of jazz selections drawing from her Fenwick Scholar project celebrating underrepresented voices in jazz. At Holy Cross, Hurst has pursued a music major alongside an environmental studies and philosophy double minor, while also attending the world-renowned New England Conservatory for voice lessons. Audiences will be wowed by this presentation from one of the College's brightest musical talents and uplifted by Hurst's sterling example of what it means to center the arts in a liberal arts education. Purchase tickets here. |
3:30 p.m. | Class of 1970 Necrology Reading and 55th Reunion Mass. | Mary Chapel |
3:45 p.m.–6 p.m. | 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 Wormtown Brewery and Courthouse Brewing Co. A drink at each location and transportation is included with this event. This event has reached capacity. Please call the Office of Alumni Relations at (508 793-2418) if you'd like to be added to the waitlist. |
4:30 p.m. | Class of 1965 60th Reunion Mass (Class of 1960 is welcome to join) | St. Joseph Memorial Chapel |
5:30 p.m. | Friends of Bill W. | Hogan Campus Center, Room 328 |
5:30 p.m. | 55th - 65th Class Receptions and Dinners | Hogan Campus Center Class of 1960 - 409 & 410 Class of 1965 - Suites 401-403 Class of 1970 - Suites A/B/C, 4th Floor *Each class will have their own reception and dinner. |
6 p.m. | Class of 1975 50th Reunion Golden Jubilee Dinner | Ballroom, Hogan Campus Center A not-to-be-missed event where Vincent Rougeau, president, will welcome the Class of 1975 into the Order of the Purple Knights. |
6 p.m. | Class of 2000 Polar Park Event | Kick off your 25th Reunion Weekend with the WooSox! Purchase tickets through the link provided for access to reserved high tops and drink rail seating behind Section 1, $5 ballpark credit to spend on concessions and post-game UniBank fireworks! Reserve your ticket(s) here. |
6:30 p.m. | 30th - 45th Class Receptions and Dinners Class of 1980 - Lower Kimball Class of 1985 - Hogan Courtyard Tent Class of 1990 - Kimball Quad Tent Class of 1995 - Prior Performing Arts Center *Each class will have their own reception and dinner. |
6:30 p.m. | 5th - 25th Buffet Dinner | Kimball Dining Hall Class of 2000, 2005, 2010, 2015 and 2020 are invited to Kimball for a delicious casual dinner featuring a wide array of food stations. A cash bar will be available. |
9:30–11:30 p.m. | 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. |
9:15–9:30 p.m. | Fireworks! | Vantage points to be listed in our on-site brochure |
Saturday, June 7 |
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7-9 a.m. | Complimentary Coffee | Hogan Campus Center, 3rd Floor Lobby Early riser? Grab a cup of coffee on the 3rd floor of Hogan and take a stroll through campus. |
7:30–10:30 a.m. | All-Alumni Kimball Breakfast | Kimball Dining Hall Relive your Holy Cross weekend brunch experience and reminisce with classmates! |
8:00 a.m.–noon | The Joanne Chouinard-Luth Recreation and Wellness Center Open Stop by "The Jo" and workout in one of our newest facilities! Showers are available, but please bring any personal items you may need. |
9 a.m.–7 p.m. | Reunion Registration / Check-in Open | Hogan Campus Center, Room 320 |
9 a.m.–noon | Pool Open | Luth Athletic Complex Swimming Lanes will be available at this time. |
9 a.m.–5 p.m. | College Store Open | Hogan Campus Center, 1st floor Stock up on your Holy Cross gear and get 20% off store-wide throughout the weekend! |
9:30 a.m. | Class of 1970 Bench Dedication | Stein Quad |
9:30 a.m. | CrossTalks | Seelos Theater Like the popular TED Talk format, CrossTalks will feature three speakers delivering provocative and engaging presentations of approximately 15 minutes each. Hear from your classmates—Taveras Brewington '00, Kati Fernandez '15 and Ally McDonald '95—as they highlight the relevance of a liberal arts education in today's business world. These stories will encourage the audience to reflect on their time on The Hill, continue exploring their passions and confidently articulate the value a Holy Cross education brings to the workplace. Presented by the Ciocca Center for Business, Ethics, and Society. Register here. |
10 a.m. | Holy Cross Athletics Presents: Coaches "Home" Show | Blaney Gymnasium, Luth Athletic Complex The final stop on our annual Coaches Roadshow, our "home"show, will feature a panel of Holy Cross head coaches sharing program updates and insights on the previous or upcoming season. We encourage you to stop up to the Blaney Gymnasium at the Luth Athletic Complex during your reunion weekend to connect with our coaches. Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics Kit Hughes will also be in attendance. |
10 a.m.–Noon | Open Play Pickleball | The Joanne Chouinard-Luth Recreation and Wellness Center Grab a friend (or two!), come down to The Jo and show off your pickleball skills! Equipment will be available or you can bring your own. |
10 a.m.–Noon | Archives & Distinctive Collections Open House | Dinand Library, 3rd Floor Visit Archives & Distinctive Collections and revisit some highlights and happenings on The Hill during your years as a student. Yearbooks, photographs, documents, and more will be on display. Staff will be available to answer questions. |
10:30 a.m. | Admissions Information Session | Hogan Campus Center, Room 519 Join a member of the Holy Cross Admissions staff to learn how to navigate the college application and financial aid process for Holy Cross. Bring your teen! Register here. |
10:30 a.m. | 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 Track & Field will host gatherings. Light refreshments will be served. Exact locations will be listed in our on-site brochure. |
11 a.m. | 1843 / President's Council Reception | TBD (by invitation only) Join Vincent Rougeau, president of the College, in a private reception to celebrate leadership, legacy and loyalty. |
Noon–1 p.m. |
Sanctae Crucis Awards | Luth Theater, Prior Performing Arts Center Rev. Joseph Bruce, S.J. '73, Distinguished Professional Achievement |
12:30–3:30 p.m. | All-Alumni 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 in family-friendly and will feature inflatable, pony rides and activities for kids. |
4–6 p.m. | Self-Guided Tours | Campus-wide Looking for something to do in between the picnic and dinner? Take a self-guided tour of the Prior Performing Arts Center, Senior Student Townhouse, Dinand Library and our new Jesuit residence (located on Kendig Street between Ciampi and The Luth Athletic Complex). |
5:30–6:30 p.m. | Friends of Bill W. | Hogan Campus Center, Room 328 |
5 p.m. | Class of 1975 50th Reunion Class Mass | Mary Chapel The Class of 1975 will gather for a special liturgy celebrating Holy Cross friendships and remembering deceased classmates. Fr. Tim Brewer '75 will preside. *A class photo will be taken on the chapel steps immediately following Mass. |
6 p.m. | 30th-65th Buffet Dinner | Kimball Dining Hall Classes of 1960, 1965, 1970, 1975, 1980, 1985, 1990, 1995 and Purple Knights are invited to Kimball for a delicious dinner featuring a wide array of food stations. A cash bar will be available. |
6:30 p.m. |
5th - 25th Class Dinners *Each class will have their own reception and dinner. |
9 p.m. | All-Alumni Dance Party | Ballroom, Hogan Campus Center Head to the Ballroom and join the dance party featuring live Boston party band, Ear Candy! |
9 p.m. | All-Alumni Socializing | 1st Floor, Hogan Campus Center |
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.
Loyola Hall has air conditioning and each room consists of two twin beds and a private bathroom.
Figge Hall has air conditioning and features apartment style suites. Each apartment consists of two bedrooms, a living room, dining area, full kitchen and bathroom.
Rooms in Clark, Hanselman, Lehy, Healy and Wheeler Halls have two twin beds and shared bathrooms located on every floor.
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 campus. 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.
Activity | Fee | Kids 12 & under |
Registration | $15.00, $50.00 (1975 grads) | n/a |
Thursday Afternoon Retreat at Thomas P. Joyce'59 Contemplative Center | $10.00 | includes transportation | n/a |
Thursday 50th Reunion Welcome Dinner | $55.00 | 2-hour open bar | n/a |
Lodging | Thursday, Friday, Saturday | $60.00 | per person, per night | n/a |
Friday Continental Breakfast | $10.00 | n/a |
Friday Worcester Art Museum Tour | $5.00 | transportation provided | n/a |
Friday All-Alumni Lunch | $30.00 | cash bar, beer /wine | n/a |
Friday Happy Hour Brewery Tour | $25.00 | 2 drinks, transportation | n/a |
Friday Class Dinners (55th-65th) | $65.00 | 1-hour open bar, dinner wine | n/a |
Friday Class Dinner (50th) | $80.00 | open bar | n/a |
Friday Class Dinner (30th-45th) | $65.00 | 1 hour open bar included | n/a |
Friday Dinner in Kimball Hall (5th-25th) | $35.00 | cash bar | n/a |
Saturday Breakfast in Kimball Hall | $20.00 | kids 5–12: $10.00; kids 4 and under, FREE |
Saturday All-Alumni Picnic | $35.00 | 1 drink ticket included, beer/wine | kids 5–12: $15.00; kids 4 and under, FREE |
Saturday Class Dinners (5th-25th) | $65.00 | 1-hour open bar included | n/a |
Saturday Dinner in Kimball Hall (30th-65th) | $35.00 | cash bar | n/a |
Sunday Breakfast in Hogan Ballroom | $20.00 | kids 5–12: $10.00; kids 4 and under, FREE |