Friday, November 9th
10:00 am – 8:00 pm Check-in and Registration
The Hub, Basement, Hogan Campus Center
Snacks, drinks available all day | Designated area for the “Legacy Book Project”- Be a part of the living legacy of diversity at Holy Cross! ALANA alumni are invited by Rod DeLeaver ‘74 to sign his personal
copy of Fraternity.
10:45 – 11:45 am Campus Tour: Holy Cross Today - Renovation, Modernization, Expansion
Leave from Hogan Campus Center, 3rd Floor
Explore the spaces you know, and see what’s new on this guided campus tour led by Holy Cross student tour guides.
12:00 – 1:20 pm Being You at Holy Cross: The Ogretta McNeil Legacy Luncheon
Hogan Suite B/C, Limited Seating
In honor of the late Ogretta McNeil, Associate Professor Emerita of Psychology and ALANA mentor & friend, alumni and students are invited to participate in roundtable discussions to share their experiences at Holy Cross. Conversation will be facilitated by alumnae volunteers from the Classes of 2012 and 2013.
1:30 – 2:20 pm Intergenerational Lessons Learned: Experiential Learning
Hogan Campus Center, Room TBD
Hear about experiential learning at Holy Cross and the new J.D. Power Center in a panel discussion featuring alumni and students who have participated in experiential opportunities such as Study Abroad, Research and Community Based Learning projects.
2:30 - 3:20 pm Intergenerational Lessons Learned: The Power of the Holy Cross Network
Hogan Campus Center, Room TBD
Holy Cross has one of the best alumni networks in the country and has helped students and alumni alike. Hear alumni and students share their stories of how Holy Cross alumni helped shaped their personal and professional journeys in this panel discussion.
4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Honorary Degree Convocation followed by Community Reception
Hogan Campus Center, Ballroom & Dunn Lounge
The College of the Holy Cross will award an honorary degree to prominent litigation attorney and alumnus Theodore V. “Ted” Wells Jr. ’72, co-founder and former president of the BSU.
5:30 – 7:30 pm Dinner on Campus
Kimball Dining Hall or Hogan Crossroads
$10 per person at Kimball | Cash, Credit (Visa, MasterCard, Discover)
8:00 pm Premiere of the BSU 50th Anniversary Documentary
Hogan Campus Center, Ballroom
Join us for a showing of this film created by Kona Khasu '92 which recounts and celebrates the history and legacy of the Black Student Union at Holy Cross.
9:00 – 10:00 pm The Griot
Hogan Campus Center, Ballroom
A griot is a West African historian, storyteller, praise singer, poet, or musician. The griot is a repository of oral tradition. The Black Student Union continues this tradition with spoken word by students and alumni, musical performances. Hosted by the current Black Student Union.
10:00 pm BSU Kickback
Crossroads & Pub, Hogan Campus Center
Kick back, relax and unwind with music, snacks, and conversation. Hosted by the current BSU
Saturday, November 10th
8:00 am – 2:00 pm Check-in and Registration
The Hub, Basement, Hogan Campus Center
Snacks, drinks available all day | Designated area for the “Legacy Book Project”- Be apart of the living legacy of diversity at Holy Cross! ALANA alumni are invited by Rod DeLeaver ‘74 to sign his personal copy of Fraternity
9:00 – 10:00 am Continental Breakfast
Hogan Campus Center, Dunn Lounge and Ballroom
9:30 - 10:30 am State of the College: Today & Tomorrow
Hogan Campus Center, Ballroom
Fr. Boroughs, S.J and members of the Senior Leadership Team will give a campus update.
10:30 – 11:45 am Tailgate BBQ Lunch
Fitton Field Baseball Concourse
Enjoy great food & drinks, connect with current students and alumni, and cheer on Holy Cross! (*Game ticket included in purchase)
12:00 - 1:30 pm Lunch and Conversation with the Jesuit Community
Ciampi Hall Jesuit Residence
Rev. James Stormes, Rector of Jesuit Community invites alumni to lunch and conversation in the Jesuit residence. Limited seating
12:00 – 3:00 pm Holy Cross vs. Fordham Football Game
Fitton Field
Senior football players will be recognized as well as all BSU former athletes. (*Game ticket included in Tailgate Lunch purchase)
1:30 – 2:30 pm Campus Tour – Hidden in Plain Sight
Leave from Kimball Quad
Want to impress your friends and classmates with your knowledge of Holy Cross? Join Fr. Keith Mackiewicz, S.J. for a fun and illuminating hour-long tour as he shares some little-known history and legends of alma mater!
3:00 - 4:30 pm BSU: Unity & Fortitude, the Legacy Continues Fishbowl Discussion
Hogan Campus Center, Room TBD
In the last 50 years, what influence has the Black Student Union had on the College of the Holy Cross and the students, from many backgrounds, who have made the trek to Mount St. James? What have we learned, and what does the future hold? Past Chairs and Current Leadership discuss the legacy of the BSU in a fishbowl-style conversation.
6:00 p.m. Dedication of BSU 50th anniversary plaque in honor of BSU athletes
Luth Athletic Complex
7:00 – 10:00 pm 50th Anniversary Celebration Reception and Dinner
Hogan Campus Center, Ballroom
Join us in celebrating the legacy of the Black Student Union and honoring past and present leadership. Our keynote speaker will be Former US Attorney General Loretta E. Lynch. Business cocktail attire.
10:00 – 11:30 pm Post Dinner Socializing
Hogan Dunn Lounge & Ballroom
Sunday, November 11th
10:00 – 11:30 am Ecumenical Service and Memorial
Mary Chapel
Our service will be officiated by guest alumni minister Rev. Dr. William C. King, Jr. 'Bill' '75 P08. Church layman, musicians and singers who are interested in volunteering should contact Mable Millner at mmillner@holycross.edu.
11:30 a.m. Campus Mass
St. Joseph Memorial Chapel
11:45 am – 1:30 pm Jazz Brunch: Until We Meet Again
Loyola Hall, Dining Room, 1st Floor
The weekend concludes with a celebratory brunch and music!
***Please join us for our Admissions Open House taking place all day on Sunday! If you have a high school student (or even if you don't!) come speak to current students and professors and learn about today's Holy Cross experience!
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