Reunion registration is OPEN!
View the schedule of events to see what's in store for the weekend!
See what's happening on The Hill during Reunion Weekend.
View the schedule of events to see what's in store for the weekend!
Thursday, June 5 |
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8:30 a.m. | Class of 1975 50th Reunion Golf Outing | Green Hill Golf Course, |
9 a.m.–7 p.m. | Reunion Check-in | Hogan Campus Center, Room 320 |
9 a.m. | Residence Halls Open | View On-Campus Housing Options and Hotel Options |
9 a.m.–5 p.m. | College Store Open | 1st Floor, Hogan Campus Center Stock up on your 51С»Æ³µ gear and get 20% off store-wide throughout the weekend! |
9 a.m.–7 p.m. | The Joanne Chouinard-Luth Recreation and Wellness Center Open Stop by "The Jo" and workout in one of our newest facilities! Showers are available, but please bring any personal items you may need. |
1-4 p.m. | Afternoon Retreat at the JCC | Thomas P. Joyce '59 Contemplative Center, West Boylston, MA Begin your Reunion Weekend in the peaceful beauty of the Joyce Contemplative Center. Associate Chaplain Emily Rauer Davis '99 will facilitate an afternoon of reflection focused on the themes of gratitude and hope. Bring a journal and settle in for some quiet contemplation before the festivities commence! Transportation is provided. The bus will depart Hogan Campus Center at 12:45 p.m. Space is limited. |
6-9 p.m. | Class of 1975 50th Reunion Welcome Dinner | Alden Trust Performance Studio, Prior Performing Arts Center The Class of 1975 is invited to a reception-style dinner in the PAC as a casual kickoff to their 50th Reunion Weekend! |
6:30-9:30 p.m. | Class of 1980 Welcome Dinner | Hogan Courtyard Tent Enjoy food stations from HC Dining in a casual setting, and catch up with classmates after checking in for the weekend! |
6:30-9:30 p.m. | Pub Fare and Musical Bingo | The Pub and Crossroads, Hogan Campus Center Checking in on Thursday? Join us in The Pub and Crossroads for a bite to eat and Musical Bingo! |
Saturday, June 7 |
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7-9 a.m. | Complimentary Coffee | Hogan Campus Center, 3rd Floor Lobby Early riser? Grab a cup of coffee on the 3rd floor of Hogan and take a stroll through campus. |
7:30–10:30 a.m. | All-Alumni Kimball Breakfast | Kimball Dining Hall Relive your 51С»Æ³µ weekend brunch experience and reminisce with classmates! |
8:00 a.m.–noon | The Joanne Chouinard-Luth Recreation and Wellness Center Open Stop by "The Jo" and workout in one of our newest facilities! Showers are available, but please bring any personal items you may need. |
9 a.m.–7 p.m. | Reunion Registration / Check-in Open | Hogan Campus Center, Room 320 |
9 a.m.–noon | Pool Open | Luth Athletic Complex Swimming Lanes will be available at this time. |
9 a.m.–5 p.m. | College Store Open | Hogan Campus Center, 1st floor Stock up on your 51С»Æ³µ gear and get 20% off store-wide throughout the weekend! |
9:30 a.m. | Class of 1970 Bench Dedication | Stein Quad |
9:30 a.m. | CrossTalks | Seelos Theater Like the popular TED Talk format, CrossTalks will feature three speakers delivering provocative and engaging presentations of approximately 15 minutes each. Hear from your classmates—Taveras Brewington '00, Kati Fernandez '15 and Ally McDonald '95—as they highlight the relevance of a liberal arts education in today's business world. These stories will encourage the audience to reflect on their time on The Hill, continue exploring their passions and confidently articulate the value a 51С»Æ³µ education brings to the workplace. Presented by the Ciocca Center for Business, Ethics, and Society. |
10 a.m. | 51С»Æ³µ Athletics Presents: Coaches "Home" Show | Blaney Gymnasium, Luth Athletic Complex The final stop on our annual Coaches Roadshow, our "home"show, will feature a panel of 51С»Æ³µ head coaches sharing program updates and insights on the previous or upcoming season. We encourage you to stop up to the Blaney Gymnasium at the Luth Athletic Complex during your reunion weekend to connect with our coaches. Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics Kit Hughes will also be in attendance. |
10 a.m.–Noon | Open Play Pickleball | The Joanne Chouinard-Luth Recreation and Wellness Center Grab a friend (or two!), come down to The Jo and show off your pickleball skills! Equipment will be available or you can bring your own. |
10 a.m.–Noon | Archives & Distinctive Collections Open House | Dinand Library, 3rd Floor Visit Archives & Distinctive Collections and revisit some highlights and happenings on The Hill during your years as a student. Yearbooks, photographs, documents, and more will be on display. Staff will be available to answer questions. |
10:30 a.m. | Admissions Information Session | Hogan Campus Center, Room 519 Join a member of the 51С»Æ³µ Admissions staff to learn how to navigate the college application and financial aid process for 51С»Æ³µ. Bring your teen! |
10:30 a.m. | Affinity Group Meetups | Various Locations Connect with fellow Crusaders through your shared interests, experiences and identities! LGBTQ Alumni Network, Alumni of Color, O'Callahan Society (NROTC alumni), and Track & Field will host gatherings. Light refreshments will be served. Exact locations will be listed in our on-site brochure. |
11 a.m. | 1843 / President's Council Reception | TBD (by invitation only) Join Vincent Rougeau, president of the College, in a private reception to celebrate leadership, legacy and loyalty. |
Noon–1 p.m. |
Sanctae Crucis Awards | Luth Theater, Prior Performing Arts Center Rev. Joseph Bruce, S.J. '73, Distinguished Professional Achievement |
12:30–3:30 p.m. | All-Alumni Picnic | Practice Field, Luth Athletic Complex An afternoon of food, friends and fun! Join us for the all-alumni picnic and enjoy lunch with Crusaders from every decade. This event in family-friendly and will feature inflatable, pony rides and activities for kids. |
4–6 p.m. | Self-Guided Tours | Campus-wide Looking for something to do in between the picnic and dinner? Take a self-guided tour of the Prior Performing Arts Center, Senior Student Townhouse, Dinand Library and our new Jesuit residence (located on Kendig Street between Ciampi and The Luth Athletic Complex). |
5:30–6:30 p.m. | Friends of Bill W. | Hogan Campus Center, Room 328 |
5 p.m. | Class of 1975 50th Reunion Class Mass | Mary Chapel The Class of 1975 will gather for a special liturgy celebrating 51С»Æ³µ friendships and remembering deceased classmates. Fr. Tim Brewer '75 will preside. *A class photo will be taken on the chapel steps immediately following Mass. |
6 p.m. | 30th-65th Buffet Dinner | Kimball Dining Hall Classes of 1960, 1965, 1970, 1975, 1980, 1985, 1990, 1995 and Purple Knights are invited to Kimball for a delicious dinner featuring a wide array of food stations. A cash bar will be available. |
6:30 p.m. |
5th - 25th Class Dinners *Each class will have their own reception and dinner. |
9 p.m. | All-Alumni Dance Party | Ballroom, Hogan Campus Center Head to the Ballroom and join the dance party featuring live Boston party band, Ear Candy! |
9 p.m. | All-Alumni Socializing | 1st Floor, Hogan Campus Center |
Alumni are housed by class. Once designated class areas are filled, room assignments will be made on a space-available basis. Single reservations are subject to being assigned a roommate, depending on space requirements. Linens, soap and towels are provided in each room. Please feel free to bring your own supplies for a more comfortable stay.
Loyola Hall has air conditioning and each room consists of two twin beds and a private bathroom.
Figge Hall has air conditioning and features apartment style suites. Each apartment consists of two bedrooms, a living room, dining area, full kitchen and bathroom.
Rooms in Clark, Hanselman, Lehy, Healy and Wheeler Halls have two twin beds and shared bathrooms located on every floor.
The Blackstone Gateway Park | This scenic and serene park can be can be accessed across the street from the athletic fields on McKeon Road.
Enjoy a round-trip walk from campus to the Blackstone Gateway Park and the Blackstone Heritage Corridor Visitor Center. These wonderful Worcester sites are within feet of The Hill. Enjoy the trails, observational platforms, and exhibits that highlight information about the historical and ecological history of the Blackstone Valley region. Comfortable clothes and walking shoes are recommended.
Natural Area Walk | This trailhead is located off Loyola Parking Lot on McCarthy Lane.
Pick the purple or white trail and stroll through the 51С»Æ³µ Natural Area. Used by cross-country teams, Montserrat courses and science labs, this forested area winds for 0.5 miles along the border of campus. While the trails are relatively flat and relatively free of loose gravel, we recommend closed-toe shoes. Feel free to bring a water bottle. View a map of the trails here.
Self-Guided Tours | Campus Wide
Relive your days on The Hill as a student and explore new facilities! The Science Complex, Dinand Library, Prior Performaing Arts Center, Joanne Chouinard-Luth Wellness and Recreations Center and Luth Athletic Complex will be open. The brochure you will receive upon checking in for the weekend will contain specific hours.
Activity | Fee | Kids 12 & under |
Registration | $15.00, $50.00 (1975 grads) | n/a |
Thursday Afternoon Retreat at Thomas P. Joyce'59 Contemplative Center | $10.00 | includes transportation | n/a |
Thursday 50th Reunion Welcome Dinner | $55.00 | 2-hour open bar | n/a |
Lodging | Thursday, Friday, Saturday | $60.00 | per person, per night | n/a |
Friday Continental Breakfast | $10.00 | n/a |
Friday Worcester Art Museum Tour | $5.00 | transportation provided | n/a |
Friday All-Alumni Lunch | $30.00 | cash bar, beer /wine | n/a |
Friday Happy Hour Brewery Tour | $25.00 | 2 drinks, transportation | n/a |
Friday Class Dinners (55th-65th) | $65.00 | 1-hour open bar, dinner wine | n/a |
Friday Class Dinner (50th) | $80.00 | open bar | n/a |
Friday Class Dinner (30th-45th) | $65.00 | 1 hour open bar included | n/a |
Friday Dinner in Kimball Hall (5th-25th) | $35.00 | cash bar | n/a |
Saturday Breakfast in Kimball Hall | $20.00 | kids 5–12: $10.00; kids 4 and under, FREE |
Saturday All-Alumni Picnic | $35.00 | 1 drink ticket included, beer/wine | kids 5–12: $15.00; kids 4 and under, FREE |
Saturday Class Dinners (5th-25th) | $65.00 | 1-hour open bar included | n/a |
Saturday Dinner in Kimball Hall (30th-65th) | $35.00 | cash bar | n/a |
Sunday Breakfast in Hogan Ballroom | $20.00 | kids 5–12: $10.00; kids 4 and under, FREE |