Record Number of Alumni, Families Return for Hawktoberfest
This fall more than 1500 alumni and their families returned to campus for Hawktoberfest 2011 which was held October 14- 16. Not just reunion, it was a Homecoming Weekend, featuring events and activities for alumni and friends from all class years! Among the weekend’s events were the Alumni Gala on Friday night; Kristin’s Krusade 5K Run/Walk; Open Basketball Practices with the men’s and women’s teams; the inaugural Alumni Tailgate around Finnesey Field; the Hawk Forum with James Martin, S.J. , who delivered his unique take on Jesuit education, Catholicism and Spirituality; Reunion Class Parties for graduates of the Classes of 1966, 1971, 1976, 1981, 1986, 1991, 1996, 2001, 2006 ; and a special Alumni Mass and Brunch on Sunday, which included a renewal of vows ceremony for Hawkmates. In addition, the Alumni Association unveiled its new redesigned website and online community.
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