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Hogan Campus Center, Room 320

Family Weekend guests are asked to check in as you arrive. Guests will get an updated schedule, map of campus, and commemorative Family Weekend giveaway. Students and staff will be available to answer any questions. Those who check in will have a chance to enter a drawing for themed prize baskets. Winners will be drawn at noon.  

Brooks, Clark and Hanselman Halls 

Students, parents, families, and friends are invited to join the Office of Residence Life and Housing for a light breakfast and opportunity to chit-chat, connect, and celebrate! 

For those who have purchased parking specifically for the football game, lots open and tailgating in the designated lots can begin. For ticketing/parking information, please visit: 

Prior Performing Arts Center, Luth Concert Hall, 1st Floor

All families are invited to join President Vincent D. Rougeau as he addresses the College community and shares his thoughts on the 17�Թ��� experience. Light refreshments will be served following. 

Fitton Football Stadium

Come meet the 17�Թ��� Cheer Team, Dance Team, and 17�Թ��� Bands down at Fitton Field. Families can take photos with our spirit groups, try out  instruments and pick up purple swag as we prepare to cheer on 17�Թ��� Football!

Depart from the Joanne Chouinard-Luth Recreation and Wellness Center (The Jo) Patio

Are the exorcism rumors true? Are there other "spooky" campus stories? Find out! Learn about 17�Թ��� history, mystery, and lore on this walking tour of campus that will highlight some little-known facts and legends of Mount St. James. Led by Tom Cadigan, '02, Director of Alumni Regional and Special Programs, this fun tour will expand your 17�Թ��� horizons.

Hogan Campus Center, Suite A

Get a taste of what a 17�Թ��� classroom experience with this presentation from Professor Jeff Dixon. From a social science perspective, artificial intelligence (AI) is not quite as "simple" as a straight-line equation that begins with inputs or data, which are analyzed via statistical models to produce outputs like you see after prompting ChatGPT. None of these components are simply abstractions without social, political, or economic meaning; all have implications, including ethical, beyond what you might see in a tidy flow chart. In this brief presentation, I explore how, noting prominent examples of the "good, bad, and ugly" of AI. 

Hogan Campus Center, Hoval

Swing by the Hoval for family photos in the oversized chair, paint a ceramic pumpkin, personalized a pennant, have fun with inflatable games, enjoy fried dough, and more.

Crusader Athletics invites all families and friends to attend this important Patriot League game against the Lafayette College Leopards. Guests can enjoy our fan-friendly concessions powered by our 17�Թ��� Dining Services.   

Parking Lots/Tailgating opens at 9 a.m.

Gates open at 12:00 p.m.

• For ticketing/parking information, please visit:
• For group experiences, please visit:
• For specific promotions for this game, please visit:

St. Joseph Memorial Chapel

You are warmly welcome to tour our historic St. Joseph Memorial Chapel with Laurence Rosania, Director of Liturgy and Music. In celebration of the Chapel's 101 years as the “Spiritual Heart of 17�Թ���”, we will explore some of its fascinating legacy of Jesuit spirituality, high artistry, inspiring architecture, and 17�Թ��� history. The tour is 45-50 minutes.

Saint Joseph Memorial Chapel

All Saints Day, or the Feast of All Saints, is a Christian celebration of all named saints, as well as those departed saints whose names we hold in our hearts. Music traditionally associated with All Hallows’ Day can range in mood from celebratory and triumphant to introspective, mystical, and mournful. We look forward to welcoming friends and family to a concert of music around the theme of remembrance that will take place in stunning St. Joseph Chapel. Our selections include beloved liturgical repertoire, as well as some delightful gems: movements from the Durufle Requiem, a deeply moving setting of the text, “And I Saw a New Heaven,” an arrangement of Swing Low, Sweet Chariot by Harry T. Burleigh; Britten’s Hymn to St. Cecilia on the poetry of W.H. Auden which extols the virtues of the patron saint of music and musicians, and joyful bluegrass and folk music featuring local musicians.

Kimball Hall, Seelos Theatre, First Floor

Join us for CrossTalks, an exciting event inspired by the popular TED Talk format. Hear from 17�Թ��� alumni as they deliver thought-provoking and engaging 15-minute presentations on how their liberal arts education has made a difference in today’s business world.These inspiring stories are designed to help students make the most of their time on The Hill, continue to pursue their passions, and appreciate the true value of a 17�Թ��� education in the workplace and beyond. Presented by the Ciocca Center for Business, Ethics, and Society. 

Luth Athletic Complex,   

Cheer on your Crusader Volleyball team as they take on the Greyhounds of Loyola University -Maryland in a key Patriot League match. Admission is free for all attendees

St. Joseph Memorial Chapel

All are welcome to join us for worship in the historic St. Joseph Memorial Chapel as we celebrate the Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed (All Souls Day). Fr. Andrew Garavel, S.J., Associate Chaplain and Superior of the Jesuit Community - Presider and Homilist, joined by our student ministers, cantor, and organ scholar.

Hogan Campus Center, Ballroom

Join the Black Student Union for an evening of games, music, and food! Students should register themselves and their families on myHC. Space is limited.

Brooks Concert Hall

Enjoy a foot-tapping performance of traditional Irish music by Diarmuid Ó Meachair, accordion; John Hannagan ‘28 Brooks Scholar, accordion; and Ulysses Loken, piano. This performance will be followed by a Flanagan Brothers presentation by Dan Neely, banjo; Matt Mulqueen, piano; and Diarmuid Ó Meachair, melodeon.

Prior Performing Arts Center, Boroughs Theatre

In this production from the 17�Թ��� Department of Theatre & Dance, a theatre company preparing their latest production is disrupted by the appearance of six figures who claim to be characters abandoned by their author. They beg the director and actors to dramatize their story, with results that are comic, heartbreaking, haunting and ultimately mysterious.

Luigi Pirandello’s 1921 play challenges the assumptions of realism: can we really replicate human relationships, with all their contradictions and complexity, on the stage? Six Characters in Search of an Author is a modern classic that continues to exert a profound influence on theatre and film more than a century after it was first produced.

Hogan Campus Center, Patio

Enjoy the camaraderie of fellow students and families in the cozy firelight on the Hoval. This is a popular gathering place for students to connect during the school year; share in that community with them and make some memories under the night sky! Sponsored by the Office of Student Involvement.

Families can register online at . There is no cost to attend, but we ask you to register to assist with our planning. Please note, football tickets are purchased separately through . Students get free admission to football games with their student IDs. 

A copy of your registration is emailed to the address you use when registering. If you do not find an email, check your SPAM folder. If you are still having difficulty locating it, email families@holycross.edu so we can double-check your registration. 

In your confirmation email, there is a link for you to be able to edit your registration directly. If you are still having difficulty, contact the Office of Parent and Family Engagement at families@holycross.edu, or at 508-793-3344. It would be helpful to include “Family Weekend Registration” in the subject line of your email. 

There is a preview of the schedule on the Family Weekend website. At check-in, you will be provided a finalized schedule. There are many activities planned and more will be added, so be sure to check-in when you arrive on campus to receive the latest updates. 

• We ask families to register online by Monday, October 27.
• When guests arrive on campus, we ask that you check in with us in the Hogan Campus Center room 320 to receive a detailed schedule and a commemorative item! Free raffle tickets are also available at check-in.

• Tickets can be purchased through Athletics via their website at . 17�Թ��� students have free admission with their HC IDs, and are able to sit with their family if they so choose. Guests wishing to park in the tailgating lots can purchase these spots through Athletics at  as well. Space is limited.
• Athletics is offering a Family Weekend Promotion. Families can save 20% with this special Double Play offer that includes four (4) tickets to the men's ice hockey game versus Sacred Heart on Friday, October 31 at 7 p.m., four (4) tickets to the football game versus Lafayette on Saturday, November 1 at 1 pm, and a parking pass for pre-game tailgating. Lots open at 9 am. 
• Ticketing for athletic events does NOT go through the Office of Parent and Family Engagement. Tickets can be purchased through (students get in free with student ID).
• Parking at Garage, Freshman Field and West Lot is available for both a single-game and season-long package, and can be purchased in advance or on game day. These lots are filled on a first-come, first-serve basis. For more info on parking visit  or contact the Athletics Department at 1-844-GOCROSS or email tickets@holycross.edu.
• There are many non-ticketed athletic events; see Family Weekend schedule for information.

• Guests can park in any of the upper campus lots. On Saturday, we will also have overflow parking lots designated off campus that will have shuttle service.  
• If you’re attending the football game, see info above about the Freshmen Field and West Lot. Visit  ticket central website for more information.
• Real-time texting with helpful parking information (including when lots are at capacity) will be available. Please visit  for more information  to stay up to date on the latest 17�Թ��� Athletics news, promotions and events. You will see a link there to opt in for text updates. 

• Yes! There will be shuttles throughout the weekend to assist our families in navigating campus, including vans able to assist guests in wheelchairs. Information about these shuttles will be available at check-in. During registration, we ask that you indicate your needs in your registration form so that we can plan accordingly. 
• Unfortunately, at this time we are not able to provide courtesy wheelchairs. We encourage you to bring your own if you feel they are needed.
• If you have a handicap placard, you are welcome to park in any of the marked available spaces on campus. Additional spots will be designated for Family Weekend.

• We encourage guests to make hotel reservations early. Browse a listing of area hotels that the College partners with throughout the year. 
• When contacting hotels, inquire if they are offering a special 17�Թ��� rate. 

• There are many campus eateries that will be open for families, including the Kimball Main Dining Hall. For more information on the locations, hours, and menus, visit the Dining Services website. 
• Enjoy concessions at the football game being operated by 17�Թ��� Dining.  
• Tailgating is allowed during the football game. Visit the for more information.