Homecoming

Schedule of Events

Saturday, October 12, 2024

8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Holy Cross Physicians Association Meeting & Award Ceremony, Hogan Campus Center
Join fellow HC Physicians Association (HCPA) members for a full day of events! Learn more and register here.

8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Advancement Volunteers Breakfast & Awards Presentation (by invitation only), The Prior Performing Arts Center

8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
The Joanne Chouinard-Luth Recreation and Wellness Center 
"The Jo" serves the wellness goals of Holy Cross and houses sports courts, jogging track, weight rooms, locker rooms and rooms for fitness classes. Stop by to explore or get a workout in!

10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Holy Cross Bookstore Open, Hogan Campus Center, 1st Floor

10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Brunch, Kimball Dining Hall 
Bring the family down to Kimball for an all-you-can-eat brunch! $14 per person (children 5-10 are $10 and children 4 and under are FREE) | credit cards only (no cash is accepted at Kimball)

9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Pre-game Festivities & Tailgating, Freshman Field
Join fellow Crusaders before the Football game for socializing and comradery! The College's parking and tailgating policies can be found here.

10:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Campus Shuttle, Leaves from Hogan Campus Center
Catch a ride down to Fitton Field or make a request to stop at other parts of campus!

11:00 a.m.
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.

11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Cantor Art Gallery Open for Self-Guided Tours, 3rd Floor, Prior Performing Arts Center
Blue Profundity: Contemporary Artists Revisit a Color. This exhibition features contemporary artists who use the color blue in their work to highlight the symbolic and historic meanings of the color. Blue is celebrated as a marker of socioeconomic status in history, a symbol of cultural pride and economic exploitation, and as a metaphor for sadness and depression. Artworks such as blue-and-white porcelain, hand-pigmented paper pulp, and adire indigo fabric explore these concepts by updating forms and materials to reflect current-day concerns with a nod to historical precedent. Artists include Adam Chau, Ifé Franklin, Heather Evans Smith, Michelle Samour, and Andrea Pettway Williams.

11:00 a.m.
LGBTQ+ Homecoming Tailgate, Freshman Field
The Holy Cross LGBTQ+ Alumni Network invites all alumni, parents, students and friends to our tailgate celebration at Fall Homecoming. Stop by our area for FREE food, refreshments, games and give-aways. Wear your purple (or rainbow) attire and connect with fellow Crusaders of all ages. Register here.

11:00 a.m.
Bishop Healy Committee Homecoming Tailgate, Freshman Field
Coming Soon!

11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Prior Performing Arts Center Open for Self-Guided Tours
Open September, 2022, the Prior 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. Peek in the Boroughs Theatre and the Luth Concert Hall on the ground floor and visit the Cantor Gallery on the third floor!

12:30 p.m. - End of the 3rd Quarter
Crusader Athletics Fund End Zone Hospitality, Fitton Field (under video board)
Crusader Athletics Fund donors are invited to join us during the football game on Fitton Field in the end zone (under the video board!) to connect with our head coaches and staff as well as fellow alumni, parents, and friends of Crusader Athletics! The space will open 30 minutes prior to kickoff, and close at the end of the 3rd quarter. Appetizers and a cash bar will be available. The newly released Harpoon x Holy Cross Hazy IPA will be available for purchase here. *A ticket to the football game is required to visit this area.

1:00 p.m.
Holy Cross Football vs. Fordham, Fitton Field
Cheer on Holy Cross Football as they take on Fordham! Purchase tickets here.

4:30 p.m. 
Celebration of Mass, Mary Chapel
Join us for a special Fall Homecoming Mass. Fr. Keith Muccino. S.J.will preside.

4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Alumni & Friends Post-Game Reception, Hogan Campus Center Pub
Crusaders are invited to join us for a celebration after the big game! Complimentary snacks will be served and a cash bar will be available.

6:00 p.m.
Holy Cross Alumni Association Awards Celebration, Hogan Campus Center Ballroom
The HCAA Awards Celebration provides an opportunity to recognize and honor alumni for their outstanding service and dedication to the College. The In Hoc Signo Award, the Association's highest honor, and the Young Alumni Leadership Award are presented at this event. Learn more about our award recipients and register here!

Hotel Information

Holiday Inn Express Auburn - $229 per night (must book by September 11, 2024)

AC Marriott Worcester - $269 per night (must book by September 11, 2024)

In addition to the room blocks listed above, visit the College’s partner hotel page for discounted rates to several Worcester area hotels. Make sure to inquire about special rates and services for Holy Cross visitors.

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