Senior Celebration Series

Congratulations, Class of 2020

monday, May 11 2020

Énouement: Senior Art Major Digital Exhibition

Énouement is a digital exhibition of the work of senior studio art majors from the College of the Holy Cross. Throughout their senior year, the students have participated in a concentration seminar in which they developed their artistic practice through independent work and experimentation. The students have selected their pieces, and have collaborated with faculty and Cantor staff to conceptualize and design this site.

Wednesday, May 13 2020

5:00 PM - First Generation Graduate Celebration: Celebrating our Trailblazers

A live-streamed celebration of first generation graduating seniors to come together with faculty, staff, alumni and family.

Sponsored by the Office of Multicultural Education and HC F1RST Scholars.

Saturday, May 16 2020

5:00 p.m. - Odyssey Class of 2020 Reunion

A Zoom event for Odyssey participants from the Class of 2020 to reminisce and reflect on their time on The Hill.

This event is by invitation only.

Sunday, May 17 2020

2:00 p.m. - Senior Reflection Afternoon

The Chaplains Office will offer an afternoon to reflect on griefs and anxieties, and hopes and joys of their peers and to share in small groups.

Monday, May 18 2020

5:00 p.m. - Lavender Graduation

A video release of this years’ Lavender Graduation Ceremony followed by a community gathering centering around LGBTQIA+ graduating seniors.

Hosted on Zoom by invitation only.

7:00 p.m. - Agape Latte

Join us for reflection and conversation with Cathleen Doane Cannon, Senior Associate Director, Student Involvement/Director of Orientation and Transition. Watch on SGA Facebook Live

Tuesday, May 19 2020

5:00 p.m. - Men & Women for Others: Senior Student Leader Reflections

Join us for conversation and reflection from senior student leaders on their involvement and experience at Holy Cross.

7:00 p.m. - Hidden in Plain Sight: The Gems of Holy Cross

A tour of campus and its hidden historical gems, hosted by your Class Chaplain Fr. Keith Maczkiewicz, S.J.

9:00 p.m. - Senior Social Night

Join your classmates as we reflect on your time on the Hill and take you through a photographic trip down memory lane! Submit your photos at bit.ly/SeniorSocialNight2020 The 2020 pub rats poster will also be unveiled during the live stream!

Wednesday, May 20 2020

7:00 p.m. - Share Your Magis: The Senior Exit Talks

A live-streamed short-speech competition consisting of 10 seniors giving 3-minute speeches about their HC experience. This year's judges are Dean Michele Murray, Athletic Director Marcus Blossom and alumnus Visaury Moreta '18. Watch on YouTube Live.

Thursday, May 21 2020

Closing the Distance: Senior Edition

This video reflection series, featuring homilies and reflections from Jesuits and College chaplains, aims to offer a saving word where solace and wisdom might be found. Find the reflection in your email.

7:00 p.m. - ALANA and International Senior Celebration

The ALANA and International members of the Class of 2020, parents, family members, and guests are cordially invited to attend the virtual ALANA and International Senior Celebration. Join on Zoom.

Friday, May 22 2020

11:00 a.m. - NROTC Commissioning

This traditional ceremony awards commissions in the US Navy and Marine Corps to men and women graduating through the NROTC program at the College.

5:00 p.m. - Celebration of the Class of 2020

Please join members of the greater Holy Cross Community in celebration of the Class of 2020. Seniors watch your mail for a special gift, please do not open until May 22nd during the celebration. The celebration will be broadcast on YouTube Premier.

Updates on an in-person Commencement to be announced at a later date.

Purple Patcher yearbook - class of 2020

Graduation Ceremony

Holy Cross is committed to having a graduation ceremony for the Class of 2020. The College is unable to provide specific dates or details because of the ongoing pandemic, but the College plans to have a ceremony because our students, their families, and our faculty and staff deserve to celebrate together the achievements of the last four years.