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The Worcester Cultural Coalition, Massachusetts Cultural Council and the Daniels Foundation sponsor a Woo Me Worcester Block Party in Kimball Quad showcasing the city’s many cultural offerings.

Students get information and sign up for their own “Woo Card,” which offers discounts and special offers at arts and culture destinations, restaurants, hotels, retailers, transportation providers and other hospitality-oriented creative businesses.

Emily Petersell ’12 takes a practice shot at the Worcester Sharks’ demonstration.

Photography by J Kevin Crowley ’12

Rev. Michael C. McFarland, S.J., president, helps first-year students move into their rooms. He was joined by 200 student leaders, athletic teams and alumni volunteers who welcomed the new class and helped move their belongings into residence halls. View more photos and a video of move-in day.

Photography by Dan Vaillancourt

Passersby walk in the newly renovated Hogan Courtyard.

Photograph by Christian Santillo

Crews pave the road behind the Hogan Campus Center as part of a major landscaping project.

A view of the project from Memorial Plaza. Hogan can be seen in the background. Read more about the project, view the artist’s rendering, and watch construction of the landscaping renovation in real time via a webcam.  This is one of numerous construction projects underway this summer.

Photography by Nick Markantonatos

Participants in Holy Cross’ Odyssey Program help prepare classrooms at the Nativity School of Worcester on Aug. 24, 2011.  In addition to the Nativity School, students completed projects at the Worcester County Food Bank, Quinsigamond Village Community Center, Dismas House, the Worcester Tree Initiative, Refugee and Immigrant Assistance Center, Worcester Youth Center, and the Regional Environmental Council.

Photograph by Matt Kennis

Rolls of turf are installed as part of a major landscaping project behind the Hogan Campus Center. Read more about the project, view the artist’s rendering, and watch construction of the landscaping renovation in real time via a webcam.  This is one of numerous construction projects underway this summer.

Photography by Christian Santillo

New carpeting and chairs in Kimball Main Dining Room were among numerous improvements made throughout campus this summer.

Photography by Nick Markantonatos

Connor Moynihan ’15 enjoys the shade under a tree near Linden Lane.

Photograph by Nick Markantonatos

Faculty, administrators and alumni welcomed participants of Odyssey 2015 and their families at the opening dinner in the Hogan Campus Center Ballroom. This year marks the 15th anniversary of the program. Odyssey is a one-week program open on a voluntary basis to all first-year ALANA (African-American, Latin American, Asian-American, and Native American) and international students. During the week, the 61 participants took part in workshops, field trips, discussions, and volunteer and social programs. Since the program’s inception, 776 first-year students have participated in Odyssey.

Rev. Michael C. McFarland, S.J., president, welcomes Odyssey participants.

From left, Amadeus Javier ’11, Anthony Zelayandia ’11 and Gabriel Fernandez ’12.

Stephanie Montilla ’13 and Samantha Oliveira ’12 embrace.

Odyssey “grads” who attended the event pose for the camera. At far left is Esther Levine, director of the Odyssey Program.

Photography by Patrick O’Connor

Despite heavy rain, crews continue working on the landscaping renovation project behind the Hogan Campus Center. Read more about the project, view the artist’s rendering, and watch construction of the landscaping renovation in real time via a webcam. This is one of numerous construction projects underway this summer.

Photography by Christian Santillo