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O'Hagan Field Construction Pics

August 28th, 2009

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.

O'Hagan Field Turf 1

O'Hagan Field Turf 2

O'Hagan Field Turf 3

Thanks Stephen! ...

Irish Continue to Shine: Rob Weitemeyer '00

August 12th, 2009

Rob WeitemeyerRob 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 ...

Hall of Honour Induction Ceremony

August 6th, 2009

Emerald Achievements

VC Hall of Honour Induction Ceremony
18 April 2009

VC Emerald AchievementsOn 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, we w ...

The New O'Hagan Field

August 6th, 2009

O'Hagan Field Construction Rushes Ahead

O'Hagan FieldFighting 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 professional ...