Dr. Marty Burke '81 has graciously offered to host a gathering of Crusader alums and supporters again at the luxurious Union League Club of Chicago. Please consider coming by to share some "Crusader BRotherhood" and learn more about the new and exciting capital campaign beginning at Brother Rice, Carry on the Crusade. Please RSVP with Colleen Hamilton at chamilton@brrice.org / 773.429.4340

Please consider joining us on Sunday, January 21, at 115 Bourbon Street to raise funds for the Brian Bulkley Scholarship. Brian Bulkley '78 is remembered as a loyal friend, professional colleague, mentor, and true leader. Brian was a Crusader through and through; he volunteered for numerous boards and was a strong financial supporter of Brother Rice. The intent of this scholarship is to provide four scholarships of $2,000 annually to students who exemplify Brian's character. Please consider supporting the scholarship by attending the event or making a donation in Brian's name. More information is available in the link below. [...]

Mark Donahue '74 and his team will be making their annual trip to southwest Florida in early February 2024. We are looking forward to connecting with our alumni and friends who now call Florida home or escape the cold Chicago winters for the sunny state of Florida. We will have more information about our events while in the area coming soon. If you live in the Tampa or Naples area and have any interest in hosting an event, golfing, or getting together for lunch, please contact Matt Kelly '96 at mkelly@brrice.org / 773-429-4343.

Make your plans now to escape the cold and join us in Arizona the last week of February 2024. We will be hosting a happy hour, hitting the golf course, and going to the Cubs/Sox game on Friday, March 1. This annual trip to Arizona has become a great opportunity for our alumni to connect with Crusaders from all over the country. We hope to see more Crusaders join us while we are down in the desert. Questions? Contact Matt Kelly '96 at mkelly@brrice.org

Make your plans now to join us in Ft. Lauderdale on Saturday, March 16, for Florida's largest St. Patrick's Day parade! There will be a Brother Rice Alumni tent for all to gather. More details TBA Special thanks to Timmy McGovern '76 for handling all the arrangements and a host of Crusaders for co-hosting the event. Jim O’Connor '67 Don Lewandowski '76 Rich Seiler '77 Chuck Chirillo '79 Tom McGovern '83