The inauguration of Dr. Marco J. Clark, Ed.D., the sixth president of Holy Cross College, is March 25, 2023. To celebrate this momentous occasion, the College is holding a Day of Service on Thursday, March 23, an Academic Symposium Friday, March 24, and the installation of Dr. Clark Saturday, March 25. Below is a detailed list of opportunities happening on campus to commemorate this momentous time in Holy Cross College history.
THURSDAY, MARCH 23
Day of Service – Holy Cross College will give back to the local community and participate in collaboration projects with our non-profit partners.
We will enjoy several opportunities to give back to the community on campus and all are invited to participate.
Fill school supply needs for La Casa de Amistad purchasing items through Amazon. Click here to purchase an item off their wish list and make sure to select shipping to Holy Cross College when prompted during checkout.
Visit with some community partners from 10:30 a.m. till 12:30 p.m. in Ave Brew.
- Boys and Girls Club of St. Joseph County
- Catholic Worker/Our Lady of the Road – click here to donate to Motels for Now to help area homeless
- Logan & the Great Logan Nose On
- Real Services
- Reins of Life
- Ronald McDonald House Charities
- Cultivate Food Rescue
Join the St. Vincent De Paul Society toiletries drive with either financial or physical donations. Please drop donations off in the SGA Office. Items accepted include:
- Toothbrushes
- Toothpaste
- Dental Floss
- Deodorant
- Shampoo/Conditioner
- Soap/Bodywash
- Brush/Comb
- Body lotion
- Laundry Detergent
- Dish Detergent
Donate at the blood drive – click here to register.
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Driscoll Lounge
Participate in the free COVID-19 vaccine clinic – click here to register.
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Pfeil Center Lobby
FRIDAY, MARCH 24
Academic Symposium – Showcase of Holy Cross College & Its Catholic, Liberal Arts Education
Brother Philip Smith, C.S.C. will present “Brother Columba O’Neill, C.S.C.: In Kind Love.”
9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Driscoll Auditorium with a reception to follow
Musical performance by The Echoes.
11:00 a.m.
Driscoll Auditorium
Presentation of scientific research by faculty and students.
Noon – 1:00 p.m.
Driscoll Auditorium
Fall semester Lebanon Trip presentation by students and faculty.
1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Driscoll Auditorium
Next journey, a presentation on the newest majors on campus.
3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Driscoll Auditorium
PSI CHI Induction ceremony with alumnus Paul Gilsdorf ’18 as the featured speaker.
4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Pfeil Center Boardroom
Ave Tunes – Campus jam fest with live music by faculty, staff, and students.
4:45 p.m.
Ave Brew
Exhibit – View artwork from MCI, faculty, staff, and students and a literary exhibit with pieces from the academic journal Core Chronicles books 1 and 2.
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Vincent Atrium
SATURDAY, MARCH 25
Inaugural Mass
10:00 a.m.
St. Joseph Chapel
Inauguration Installation Ceremony of President
2:00 p.m.
Pfeil Center McKenna Arena
Reception to immediately follow in the Inaugural Event Tent
For assistance or with immediate questions related to the inauguration, please contact [email protected].
For your convenience, blocks of rooms have been reserved at the Hilton Garden Inn and Courtyard by Marriot. Please mention Holy Cross College Inauguration when reserving your room.
HILTON GARDEN INN
53995 Indiana State Route 933
South Bend, IN 46637
574-232-7700
www.hiltongardeninn.com
COURTYARD BY MARRIOT
121 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
South Bend, IN 46601
574-237-7777
www.marriott.com/courtyard/book_now
The following hotels are within 10 minutes of Holy Cross College.
COMFORT SUITES
52939 Indiana State Route 933
South Bend, IN 46637
574-272-1500
www.comfortsuites.com
DOUBLE TREE BY HILTON
123 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
South Bend, IN 46601
574-234-2000
www.doubletreehilton.reservations.com
HAMPTON INN SUITES
52709 Indiana State Route 933
South Bend, IN 46637
574-277-9373
www.hamptoninn.com
HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS
120 N. Dixie Way
South Bend, IN 46637
574-968-8080
www.hiexpress.com
INN AT SAINT MARY’S
53993 Indiana State Route 933
South Bend, IN 46637
800-947-8627
www.innatsaintmarys.com
INAUGURATION SPECIFICS FOR DELEGATES
Check -In
Saturday, March 25, 2023
9:00 a.m. –1:00 p.m.
Please check in at the Vincent Hall Atrium. You will receive further direction and your academic regalia may be hung for safe-keeping.
Inaugural Mass
Saturday, March 25, 2023
10:00 a.m.
Mass to be held in the St. Joseph Chapel on the campus of Holy Cross College. Most Reverend Kevin C. Rhoades, Bishop of Fort Wayne-South Bend Diocese, will preside.
Inaugural Luncheon
Saturday, March 25, 2023
11:30 a.m.
Join Holy Cross Trustees, faculty and staff, students, and special guests for lunch under the Pfeil Center inauguration event tent, on the campus of Holy Cross College.
Inaugural Ceremony
Saturday, March 25, 2023
2:00 p.m.
Please report to the Vincent Student Lounge (the Max) at 1:15 p.m. for robing and line-up.
The procession will step off promptly at 1:55 p.m. from the Max, to the Pfeil Center.
The investiture ceremony will be held in the Pfeil Center on the campus of Holy Cross College.
INAUGURATION CEREMONY INSTRUCTIONS FOR DELEGATES
Saturday, March 25
Thank you for taking part in the inauguration of Holy Cross College’s sixth president, Dr. Marco Clark. Please refer to the instructions for pertinent ceremony details. Please contact Jodie Badman at 574-239-8374 or [email protected] with questions.
LOCATION:
Pfeil Recreation Center
Campus of Holy Cross College
Notre Dame, Indiana
Phone: 574-239-8400
PARKING
Delegates and guests may park in the commuter lot located on the east side of campus or the Pfeil Recreation Center lot located to the east of the rec center. Shuttle service will be available.
COMMENCEMENT LUNCHEON
Join Dr. Clark and Holy Cross Community members for lunch prior to the inaugural ceremony. Lunch will be served under the Pfeil Center inauguration event tent at 11:30 a.m.
LINE-UP
Please report to the Vincent Student Lounge (the Max) by 1:15 p.m. for robing and line-up. Please do not bring any valuables, such as purses, as the lounge is open and will NOT BE LOCKED. Your guest(s) is/are invited to be seated in the Pfeil Center at this time. College Marshals will assist delegates with robing and lining up in pairs. The procession to the Pfeil Center will begin promptly at 1:55 p.m.
SEATING
At 1:55 p.m. flag bearers will begin the procession, followed by the Chief Marshal, various greeters, and the DELEGATES (walking two by two). The Board of Trustees, faculty, and the platform party will follow. Delegates will enter the gym and process up the aisle, toward the stage. A marshal will then direct delegates to their appropriate rows – delegates on the left will be seated in a row on the left, while delegates on the right side of procession will be seated in a row on the right. Please fill in each empty seat, unless there is a RESERVED sign present. Please remain standing until instructed.
POST COMMENCEMENT
Immediately following the ceremony, please join Dr. Marco Clark and inauguration guests for a reception under the tent, honoring the new President.
QUESTIONS:
Please contact Jodie Badman at 239-8374 or [email protected] with questions or concerns.
