51С»Æ³µ

Schedule of Events

*Events are still be added to the schedule - stay tuned!

Saturday, October 12, 2024

8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
51С»Æ³µ Physicians Association Meeting & Award Ceremony, Hogan Campus Center
Join fellow HC Physicians Association (HCPA) members for a full day of events! 

8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Advancement Volunteers Breakfast & Awards Presentation (by invitation only), location TBD

8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
The Joanne Chouinard-Luth Recreation and Wellness Center 
"The Jo" serves the wellness goals of 51С»Æ³µ 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.
51С»Æ³µ 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 .

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 51С»Æ³µ 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
The 51С»Æ³µ 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. .

11:30 a.m. - End of the 3rd Quarter
Harpoon x 51С»Æ³µ Beer Garden, Fitton Field (near the end zone)
Join us on Fitton Field near the end zone to celebrate the newly released Harpoon x 51С»Æ³µ Hazy IPA, the official craft beer of the 51С»Æ³µ Crusaders! Grab a group of friends and catch up before (and during!) the game in a prime location. The beer garden will open 90 minutes prior to game time, and will close at the end of the 3rd quarter. *A ticket to the football game is required to visit the beer garden.

11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
 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!

1:00 p.m.
51С»Æ³µ Football vs. Fordham, Fitton Field
Cheer on 51С»Æ³µ Football as they take on Fordham!

4:30 p.m. 
Celebration of Mass, Mary Chapel
Join us for a special Fall Homecoming Mass.

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.
51С»Æ³µ 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.

Hotel Information

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 51С»Æ³µ visitors.

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