O'Hagan Field is getting a new lease on life. Construction of the new Field Turf and track is under way. The project is expected to be complete before the Fighting Irish first home game in early September.
For more information on the Field Turf and Track project read VC Nation's earlier post.
Here are a few photos taken by Stephen Jagger '96 of the construction progress.
Thanks St ...
Rob Weitemeyer '00
rowing for the Dark Blued helped Oxford win their fourth in five
famed Oxford Cambridge Race by 3 lengths with a power surge in the
second half of the race reminiscent of last year. Cambridge led
after one minute and had stretched the lead to a third of a length
after another minute. Oxford though drew back by the Mile and led
by half a second in a time which was only thr ...
On this gala
evening, guests were greeted by new VC Alumni Association President Tom Crean '74. Everyone
had an opportunity to socialize in the foyer outside the new gym
and high performance fitness centre. The crowd was abuzz and many
spoke highly of the new additions to the old alma mater. As we
entered the gym, w ...
Fighting Irish
athletes have long been a source of pride for Vancouver College,
and combining that with strong academic and spiritual studies
produces some of our finest citizens.
O'Hagan Field, the home of the Fighting Irish football program, has been synonymous with Vancouver College for over eighty years. This program has produced more professiona ...
Clean off the clubs for one last swing at the links this summer. We're back at beautiful McCleery but we are limited to 72 spots and tee times will assigned on a first come first serve basis. Get your registrations in early. This event is open to everyone - you don't have to be an alumnus, you don't have to be any good. We just want you to come out and have some fun.
Everybody gets a rou ...
The Alumni Basketball Tournament is this
Saturday 27 June. The teams have been made up and the schedule
posted. However, players and teams are still welcome. If you
would like to play, please contact the organizers immediatly to get
your name on a team.
Click to download 2009 Alumni Basketball Tournament Teams
Click to download 2009 Alumni Basketball Tournament Draw
The following is fro ...
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Brother Justin Newman. Brother died in his sleep on March 19th, the feast of St. Joseph's, in the Brothers Residence. He had been suffering from a severe heart condition the last few months. Br. Newman was a much beloved teacher at Vancouver College, former head of the Religion Department, and Director of Campus Ministry. He is survived ...
VCAA President, Tom Crean, was in the Vancouver Sun a few days ago. Below is an excerpt from the article.
Keep up the Good Work Tom!!!
Tom Crean reluctantly agreed to join the family funeral business and found a calling
By Doug Ward, Vancouver Sun, 17 March
2009
The undertaker steps outside a Vancouver church and to catch his breath as a priest inside begins a ...