Operation Purple Pride

Alumni to cheer on Crusader athletic teams during Winter Homecoming this weekend

The men’s basketball and women’s ice hockey teams are expected to get a boost of energy on Saturday, Feb. 9 as Holy Cross welcomes back alumni for Winter Homecoming. To order game tickets, call the Athletics ticket office at 508-793-2573.

A full day of activities is planned. See a complete schedule of events below:

10 a.m. - noon Family Swimming Suit up and spend some time splashing around. Hart Center

10 a.m. - noon Family Skating Lace up your skates and enjoy free ice time. Hart Center

10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Campus Bookstore Shop for a full array of Holy Cross merchandise. Hogan Campus Center, 1st Floor

11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Kimball Brunch Return to Kimball Dining Hall and enjoy brunch with fellow alumni, students and friends. Special Winter Homecoming prices are $9.75 for adults and $5 for children 12 and under. Kimball Dining Hall

1 p.m. Bee Movie Bring your family and find out what happens when a bee by the name of Barry B. Benson (voiced by Jerry Seinfeld) finds himself disillusioned with his world and ventures into the human world. Rated PG. 90 minutes. Free admission. Kimball Movie Theatre

1 p.m. Holy Cross Lawyers Association Meeting RSVP to alumni@holycross.edu. Hogan 402

2 p.m. Faculty Speakers’ Bureau: “The Ted Williams Red Seat Home Run” Join Matt Koss, associate professor of physics, as he looks at the physics behind Ted Williams’ legendary red seat home run. A perfect way to warm up before spring training begins. Hogan 403

2 p.m. Women’s Ice Hockey vs. MIT Hart Center

3:30 p.m. Men’s Basketball vs. Lafayette Hart Center

4:30 p.m. Mass in Mary Chapel

5:30 - 7 p.m. Alumni, Family & Friends Reception Stop by and enjoy light snacks and a cash bar. Crossroads Pub

Crossroads Pizza & Grill will be open all day for a snack, lunch and dinner.