2017
Homecoming Weekend
September 8-9, 2017
Dear Holy Cross Alum: We are excited to host Homecoming Weekend at Holy Cross College for our alumni. We are thrilled for you to return to campus September 8-9, 2017 to participate in events both at Holy Cross and in the Michiana community. These events provide opportunities to spend time with your friends, other alumni, current students, as well as faculty and staff. On Friday you can go back to class or tour campus with current Holy Cross students, grab a cup of coffee at the new Ave Brew Café (proudly serving Starbucks), and attend cooking demonstration from our new college chef. Additionally, Brother James Leik, C.S.C. will share his unique perspective of the college’s 50 year history. Br. James has seen the college transform during his 50+ years on campus to the institution we proudly call our home today. Friday evening, you are invited to a special Alumni Mass in the Saint Joseph Chapel followed by dinner in the Pfeil Center hosted by our administration, Dr. Justin Watson, Dr. Michael Griffin, and our newly appointed President Father David Tyson, C.S.C. The evening will conclude with an alumni gathering on the second floor of the Vincent Atrium, where you can continue sharing stories and spending time with old and new friends. On Saturday, plan to attend the annual Welcome Home Picnic in celebration of the college’s founding. This family friendly event will serve up food, fellowship, and family fun that includes a bounce house, face painting, karaoke, and a petting zoo! Alumni and friends of all ages will also have a chance to enjoy the first ever Homecoming Parade. All these events will precede the Notre Dame versus Georgia home football game (kickoff scheduled for 7:30 pm). To register for Homecoming Weekend complete the included registration form or go online at hcc-nd. edu/homecoming. Deadline for registration is Monday, September 4th. If you have any questions about the weekend, please contact me at 574-239-8338 or alumni@hcc-nd.edu. We look forward to welcoming you back to campus next month! Go Saints! Sincerely,
Adam DeBeck Director of Alumni, Parent and Community Relationships
ALUMNI HOMECOMING WEEKEND September 8-9, 2017– Schedule of Events
Friday, September 8 Alumni Homecoming Registration Vincent Atrium, lower level
8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Campus Tours 9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Vincent Atrium, lower level Go Back to Class This is your chance to head back to class and experience Holy Cross College today. Experience Matters (1st Year Seminar) 9:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. Professor Michael Griffin, P.h.D. Driscoll Auditorium The Service Learning Experience 9:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. Professor Maria Surat Vincent 242 Principles of Biology I Brother James Unfried Vincent 245
11:00 a.m. – 11:50 a.m.
Global Engagement - India Dianne Barlas, P.h.D. Vincent 141
11:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
The Service Learning Experience 11:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Professor Maria Surat Vincent 242 Lunch Siegfried Dining Hall
12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Carriage Rides 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Leaves from Holy Cross Circle Enjoy a carriage ride around campus while enjoying the view 50 Years of Holy Cross 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Presented by Brother James Leik, CSC Driscoll Auditorium Enjoy a spirited presentation about our 50 year history by one of our favorite brothers. For a full list of hotels and Michiana’s best restaurants go to www.visitsouthbend.com
ALUMNI HOMECOMING WEEKEND September 8-9, 2017 – Schedule of Events (continued)
Friday, September (continued) Cooking Class 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Siegfried Dining Hall Enjoy a cooking demonstration by one of our very own College chefs followed by the opportunity to sample their creation. Campus Tours Vincent Atrium, lower level Mass St. Joseph Chapel
3:45 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Presidential Dinner 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Pfeil Center Enjoy appetizers, dinner, dessert and an open bar while you, learn more about your Holy Cross and its’ future. Alumni Gathering 9:00 p.m. – midnight Upper Level, Vincent Atrium Spend time reminiscing with both old and new friends over light snacks and drinks.
Saturday, September 9 Welcome Home Picnic Hardesty Plaza
10:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Homecoming Parade Holy Cross Parkway
11:00a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
Women’s Soccer 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Holy Cross vs Lincoln Christian University For a full list of hotel and Michiana’s best restaurants go to www.visitsouthbend.com Please complete the registration form and return in the enclosed envelope. Please make checks payable to Holy Cross College. You may also register online at www.hcc-nd.edu/homecoming/.
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