Do you miss the friendliness and comfort of Mount St. James? Take part in Holy Cross' semi-annual Homecoming celebrations. Held each fall and winter, Homecoming is a great opportunity to visit with former classmates, explore the beautiful campus, and relive your college experience. You're always welcome at Holy Cross, your "home" away from home!
Questions regarding Homecoming? Please contact the Alumni Relations Office at 508-793-2418 or alumni@holycross.edu.
Winter Homecoming - February 16, 2013
Sponsored by the Holy Cross Alumni Association
Saturday, February 16
8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
FAMILY SWIM
Suit up and spend some time splashing around!
Hart Center
9:30 a.m.
ALUMNI ASSOCIATION – BOARD & SENATE MEETING
All alumni are welcome to attend. Learn more about YOUR HC Alumni Association and its many initiatives.
Hogan 4th Floor, Jenks Suite A
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
HOLY CROSS BOOKSTORE OPEN
Hogan Campus Center, 1st Floor
Looking for a full array of Holy Cross merchandise? Check out the Campus Bookstore
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
FAMILY SKATE
Lace up your skates and enjoy free ice time!
Hart Center
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
KIMBALL BRUNCH
Kimball Dining Hall
Return to Kimball Dining Hall and enjoy brunch with fellow alumni, students and friends. Special Homecoming prices: $10 for adults and $5 for children 12 and under. Cash only.
11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
BAND ALUMNI WINTER GATHERING
Kimball Dining Hall & Hart Center
All band alumni, friends and family are invited to connect with current band members at various social events throughout the day. Contact Nick McKenzie, Director of Bands, at
NJM@holycross.edu for more information.
11:30 a.m.
BISHOP HEALY COMMITTEE ANNUAL ALANA HOMECOMING LUNCHEON
Hogan Campus Center, Rm. 401
This luncheon provides an opportunity for ALANA students to connect and network with Holy Cross ALANA Alums while learning more about the role of Bishop Healy Committee.
Limited Seating. To reserve a seat or for more information please contact Melisa Jaquez '06 at mjaquez@holycross.edu.
12:00 – 2:00 p.m.
LEGACY LUNCH
Hogan Ballroom
Are you an HC alumnus/a who has a son, daughter, grandson or granddaughter currently studying at Holy Cross? Don’t miss this chance to meet other HC “Legacy families!” A formal invitation will be sent to the Legacy families in January. RSVPs are required.
12:00 p.m.
MEN'S LACROSSE GAME vs. ST. JOHN'S
Holy Cross Turf Field
12:00 – 2:00 p.m.
CANTOR ART GALLERY
Fenwick Hall
Transnational Ikat: An Asian Textile on the MoveCurated by Prof. Susan Rodgers, anthropology, with student docents, Hana Carey, ’13, Tricia Giglio, ’14, Martha Walters ’14
An exhibition of ikat cloths from Indonesia and Malaysia displaying over 40 remarkable textiles, both in their deeply ceremonial forms and in their vibrantly commercialized versions.
The enclosed events are part of the on-going celebration of the
40th Anniversary of Co-education.
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12:30 p.m.
ALUMNAE BASKETBALL GAME
Hart Center
Sponsored by the Holy Cross Athletics Department
For more information please contact:
Jennifer Whipple
(508)793-3538 or jwhipple@holycross.edu
1:30 p.m.
ATHLETICS RECEPTION
Bud Ryan Room, Hart Center
All are welcome to catch-up with former Holy Cross athletes, administrators and coaches and to hear brief reflections from the 1970s through 2012. Sponsored by the Holy Cross Athletics Department
For more information please contact:
Jennifer Whipple
(508)793-3538 or jwhipple@holycross.edu
1:00 – 3:00 p.m. ORAL HISTORY PROJECT: 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF CO-EDUCATION
Hogan Campus Center, 1st Floor Lobby
Take 10-15 minutes and converse with HC student researchers about this important milestone in the College’s history.
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
SISTER TO SISTER RECEPTION
Hogan Campus Center, Jenks Suite A, B & C
A Reception for the ALANA & International Women of Holy Cross. During the reception they will honor two women who made innumerable contributions to the lives of Holy Cross students of all races, and women as well as men. They have been mentors and continue to serve as role models, especially for ALANA women. Ogretta V. McNeil, Professor Emerita of Psychology and retired Assistant Dean and Catherine H. Reed, published poet and Baptist minister who was the first ordained woman to serve as chaplain at Holy Cross. Light Refreshments will be served. Sister to Sister is proud to sponsor this event as part of "Opening Doors," the celebration of 40 years of co-education at Holy Cross. Questions or for more information, please contact Sister to Sister at sistosister@holycross.edu
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1:00 P.M.
FAMILY MOVIE: BRAVE
FREE ADMISSION!
Seelos Theatre, Kimball Hall
Determined to make her own path in life, Princess Merida defies a custom that brings chaos to her kingdom. Granted one wish, Merida must rely on her bravery and her archery skills to undo a beastly curse.
1:00 P.M.
HOLY CROSS LAWYERS ASSOCIATION NETWORKING TAILGATE
Hogan Campus Center, Rm. 320
All alumni involved in the legal profession are invited to this annual Winter Homecoming event. We'll be discussing everything from rainmaking to rightsizing - bring your war stories and resumes!
RSVP to
hcla@holycross.edu.
3:00 p.m.
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL vs. AMERICAN
Hart Center
To order game tickets, call the HC Athletics Ticket Office at 508-793-2573.
*Homecoming games often sell out, so be sure to order your tickets now!*
3:00 p.m.
WOMEN'S LACROSSE GAME vs. BOSTON COLLEGE
Holy Cross Turf Field
4:30 p.m.
MASS IN MARY CHAPEL
Mary Chapel
Alumni, families and friends are welcome.
4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
HOLY CROSS ALUMNI & FRIENDS RECEPTION
Crossroads Pub, Hogan Basement
Alumni, family, and friends are invited to stop by and enjoy light snacks and a cash bar!
7:00 p.m.
MEN'S HOCKEY vs. CONNECTICUT
Hart Center
To order game tickets, call the HC Athletics Ticket Office at 508-793-2573.
*Homecoming games often sell out, so be sure to order your tickets now!*
LOOKING FOR A PLACE TO STAY?
Holy Cross has booked a block of rooms for alumni the weekend of February 15-17 at the hotel below. When calling to make your reservation, please indicate you are with the “Holy Cross Winter Alumni” block to receive the discounted rate.
Courtyard by Marriott Worcester
72 Grove StreetWorcester, MA 01605
508-363-0300
Rate: $123 (single or double) per night, plus taxes
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