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The Donelan Office advances community engagement through partnerships with students, faculty, and community organizations. Through community-based learning (CBL) courses, students at Holy Cross have the opportunity to connect academic learning with civic engagement integrated into courses offered in a wide variety of disciplines. The Scholarship in Action program (SIA) supports faculty, students, and community organizations through resources, coordination, and short-term and long-term grants for community-engaged research. In CBL courses and SIA projects, academic learning is brought to life through a range of research opportunities, community-based projects, and direct service opportunities that meet community-identified needs.

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The Academic Internship Program is a full credit, one-semester course, comprised of both an analytical component (an internship seminar, such as Ethical Issues in Professional Life, Social Justice, or Legal Issues) and an experiential component (fieldwork at an internship site in Worcester or the greater Boston area).

The internship course provides third and fourth-year students with a unique opportunity for learning about particular fields through a combination of direct hands-on experience and formal study and is designed to complement the more traditional curriculum. While the main intent of the program is to provide students with an experiential learning opportunity in their chosen fields, it also provides an opportunity for career exploration.

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Academic Services and Learning Resources helps students develop, manage, and navigate their personal and academic goals. At ASLR, students engage in academic success programming, including one-on-one peer tutoring and mentoring, collaborative learning with fellow students, individual success coaching, and interactive workshops. ASLR empowers students to succeed by helping to maximize their potential through an introduction to key resources and strategies.

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Peer Tutoring and one-on-one academic support

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The Office of Donor Relations congratulates endowed and annual scholars at Holy Cross and facilitates communication and events for these select students.

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Initially funded by The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, Arts Transcending Borders (ATB) is an initiative designed to enhance the role of the arts in every aspect of the Holy Cross experience by infusing the arts into students' academic lives and creating new opportunities throughout the curriculum and the community to cross cultural, geographic, and disciplinary boundaries. Foremost and at the heart of the initiative lies the visiting artist-in-residence program, which brings distinguished artists to campus to engage with students, faculty, staff, and the greater Worcester community through various workshops, master classes, public lectures, and performances. In tandem, ATB sponsors dynamic programs throughout the year, ranging from lectures by renowned scholars and artists, to unique performances, exhibitions, and installations.

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The mission of the College of the Holy Cross Wellness Committee incorporates body, mind and spirit. We promote individual wellness along with a workplace culture which supports its employees' desires to make healthy, sustainable life choices.

Our vision is to foster adoption of a wellness culture that results in such benefits as personal and professional productivity, physical, mental, social, financial and holistic well-being.

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In partnership with Human Resources, the Worksite Wellness Program helps College employees achieve and maintain optimum health — in mind, body, spirit, and community.

What can Worksite Wellness do for you?

~ Design a personalized exercise program or identify and reach your well-being goals via one on one wellness
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~ Provide training on the proper use of the strength and exercise equipment in The Jo and Loyola Fitness Center
~ Improve your well-being by participating in exercise classes or a monthly wellness challenge
~ Feel more centered, manage stress and anxiety, and improve your outlook on life through daily 10 minute virtual
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~ Quit tobacco through our on-site one-on-one tobacco cessation coaching
~ Schedule a mindfulness meditation session, stretching, or stress reduction program for a department, or a
specialty class for an event or meeting
~ Experience peace and relaxation at a full day yoga and meditation retreat at the Joyce Contemplative Center
~ Change your relationship with food or anxiety through one-on-one sessions on the Eat Right Now mindful eating or
Unwinding Anxiety stress reduction programs
~ Meet colleagues from across campus and foster a sense of community by getting involved in wellness
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Most wellness programs are free of charge.

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The Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Art Gallery exists to promote and support the intellectual and cultural life of Holy Cross. Through its exhibitions and acquisitions, both historical and contemporary, the Gallery serves as a catalyst for the search for meaning and value in life and history. The Cantor Gallery has special responsibility for integrating the liberal arts values of the College and the classroom by linking exhibitions to the broader curriculum.

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Stay connected to what's happening at the CAG by learning about upcoming gallery exhibitions and events.

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Collaborating with the network of Holy Cross alumni, employers and campus partners, the Center for Career Development shares expertise and engages students throughout their undergraduate career to translate the liberal arts experience into meaningful vocation and a lifetime of professional achievement.

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The Ciocca Center at Holy Cross offers multiple pathways for students interested in business. A liberal arts education is most valuable in today's world when students have opportunities to connect their classroom learning to real-world environments and problems. Thus all of our pathways include significant experiential learning components. You can choose any major you are passionate about, while gaining real-world business exposure and perspective.

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Offerings in the Ciocca Center are open to students of all majors and class years. Advisors offer one-on-one guidance to connect you to the resources and tools that will enable you to achieve your individual career goals.

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Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS) works collaboratively with students to meet their mental health needs and to promote their academic success and personal growth. Our staff members are committed to meeting the highest ethical and professional standards in our provision of psychological services. We are dedicated to creating an affirming and inclusive atmosphere for individuals of all ethnicities, cultures, ages, sexual orientations, gender identities, gender expressions, abilities, national origins, immigration status, spiritual practices, socioeconomic backgrounds, ideological affiliations, and life experiences.

TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT, PLEASE CALL 508-793-3363

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TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT, PLEASE CALL 508-793-3363

CAPS staff members are here to assist and support you in the following ways:

If you are in distress and need to speak with someone urgently, an on-call crisis counselor is available by telephone to any currently enrolled student, regardless of residential location, 24/7 by calling 855-418-7282.

CAPS is open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.-noon and 1-5 p.m. and can be reached by calling 508-793-3363.

Telepsychotherapy, consultation, psychiatry, Urgent Care (Monday through Friday at 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.), and outreach are provided.

Clinicians are available to offer consultation to assist students and families in navigating how to access proximal therapeutic supports. In order to access consultation through CAPS, please call 508-793-3363.

For additional information, please call CAPS at 508-793-3363.

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Our vision is to create a culinary experience that provides students with delicious food that upholds our standards for optimal nutrition, environmental stewardship and resilience, and social responsibility. Holy Cross Dining offers full-service dining to the entire campus community including students, faculty, staff, alumni, parents and campus guests. Students are our first priority, and you will get to know us well during your years on The Hill. We firmly believe that today's hard-working college students should be rewarded with a dining experience that is palate-pleasing, healthy and entertaining.

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The Office of Distinguished Fellowships and Graduate Studies primarily guides students through highly competitive international and national scholarship competitions and secondarily counsels them about general graduate-study options.

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The Division of Justice, Equity, Belonging and Identity is committed to creating and sustaining an inclusive campus community that values and celebrates difference. We believe everyone deserves access to what they need to thrive and succeed at the College. We work to identify and address institutional barriers to equity and belonging and provide education, training, and support services that foster a climate of respect and belonging for all.

At the heart of our division is a vision of a campus community that embraces the rich diversity of our student body, faculty, and staff. We envision a community that celebrates difference and proactively addresses systemic barriers and inequities. We strive for a community that welcomes diverse perspectives, encourages open dialogue, and ensures an enriching and transformative student experience. By living out our Jesuit mission, we aim to create a campus that fosters a sense of belonging and prepares our students to be compassionate leaders in a global society.

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Gateways Orientation welcomes new students during their transition to the Holy Cross community – to the academic, spiritual and co-curricular experience of the College. In collaboration with student leaders, departments and offices, Gateways Orientation provides workshops and presentations to inform new students about the various educational and co-curricular opportunities and the responsibilities expected of them inside and outside of the classroom. Gateways Orientation introduces students to what is unique about a Jesuit, Catholic, liberal arts, undergraduate-exclusive education.

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Health Services provides quality health care that recognizes the individual needs of the students and supports their academic success. Healthcare professionals provide services, programs and wellness education to enable students to become well integrated in mind, body and spirit.

Holy Cross Health Services is accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care, Inc. (AAAHC) and has consistently met nationally recognized standards for quality health care set by the accrediting organization.

Health Services is conveniently located on campus in Loyola and provides urgent care, limited primary care, and specialty referrals to providers in the community. The system is designed so that every student may receive appropriate, professional, and timely health care services. Students are challenged as individuals and as members of the College community to examine and to improve health behaviors. Health not only refers to physical health, but emotional and spiritual health as well.

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Whether performing in world-class concert halls or historic athletic venues, the Holy Cross Bands are committed to serving and engaging the campus community with quality music, excellent people, and enjoyable experiences.

The first band at Holy Cross was founded in 1845, as the "College Brass Band." Since our inception, bands at Holy Cross include the Goodtime Marching Band and the Holy Cross Pep Band, supporting Athletics and the Holy Cross community.

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College Marketing and Communications is responsible for overseeing communication with students, parents, alumni, faculty, staff, news media and the general public via publicity, the Holy Cross website, Holy Cross social media channels, multimedia projects, and other marketing efforts that uphold the image, integrity and mission of the College.

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The Ignite Fund empowers students to accomplish independent goals by providing funds and administrative support. Students propose projects oriented toward a concrete problem or challenge on our campus, in our community, or around the world, and aspire to provide an actionable response.

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The Help Desk offers the College community a central line for questions and problem resolution. The Help Desk is here to answer student, faculty and staff questions on College supported software and network problems including PCs, Macs, printers, and network connections.

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The J.D. Power Center for Liberal Arts in the World helps students identify and pursue opportunities outside of the classroom, and to better articulate the value of these opportunities as part of a Holy Cross education.

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The Rev. Michael C. McFarland, S.J. Center for Religion, Ethics and Culture sponsors and supports programs that explore basic human questions of meaning, morality and mutual obligation.

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The New York Semester Program is a highly competitive, semester-long program offered in New York City through Holy Cross. Students work and study in New York City, integrating the lessons they have learned in the classroom with their experiences in the greatest city in the world.

The program welcomes students from all disciplines to connect their academic learning with direct, professional experience in their major fields, providing them with dynamic opportunities for intellectual, personal and professional growth and development. Through the New York Semester Program, students have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge firms in the areas of finance, marketing, the arts, and politics; engage in a collaborative capstone project with their peers; study principles of leadership; and live in the exciting environment of New York.

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Coming together to give our best is what makes Holy Cross special. Crusaders spend four years as students and the rest of their lives as alumni family members. The College offers countless opportunities for lifelong involvement — get involved!

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The mission of our student philanthropy efforts is to provide students a perspective on giving back, to promote awareness of the ways alumni generosity impacts student life, and to the legacy of philanthropy, that enhances all facets of a Holy Cross education.

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Recreation is an important part of each person's individual wellness and at Holy Cross we strive to offer opportunities for you to get involved in a wide array of activities outside of Division I athletics. The Office Campus Recreation offers a range of recreational activities through competitive, instructional, informal and recreational leadership opportunities.

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If you are interested in student employment opportunities with the Office of Campus Recreation, please visit the Student Employment Website (SEWS) https://apps.holycross.edu/sews/login for more information and applications.

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The Office of Student Involvement offers a well-balanced co-curricular program that enriches the college experience and contributes to the development of the whole person – mind, body, spirit, and community. The department collaborates with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders (including the student government association, recognized student organizations, multicultural student organizations, athletics, chaplains, deans, faculty, staff, administrators, and community members) to create thoughtful and well-designed experiences that will expand student learning outside of the classroom and the development of their strengths, skills, and leadership that will serve them during college and beyond.

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At Holy Cross, sustainability isn't a buzzword — it's our collective responsibility. Safeguarding the environment for future generations reflects our Jesuit mission. We embrace this challenge at all levels of our institution — from College-wide initiatives that reduce electrical usage to student-driven programs that promote climate-friendly practices.

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Inspired by our Jesuit identity and mindful of the realities of our age, the College Chaplains affirm the value of integrating faith and the intellectual life. In a spirit of hospitality and dialogue, we invite all members of the Holy Cross community to grow in faith through worship, contemplation, study, service, and solidarity.

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Are you interested in volunteering to serve the local community? Or going on an overnight retreat to reflect on your life and relationship with God and to build friendships with other Holy Cross students? Do you want to participate more fully in the liturgical ministry or interdenominational services? The programs at the Chaplains' Office will guide you in developing your faith and enable you to provide service and promote justice in your community and around the world. Join us!

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The Office of Parent and Family Engagement recognizes families as important influencers in students' lives and achievement. Students drive their Holy Cross education, but family involvement can be an important factor as they navigate emerging adulthood. We seek to engage, educate and inform parents and families so they can offer effective coaching and support to their developing student(s). We are committed to fostering relationships between parents and the College as we work toward the shared goal of promoting student learning, well-being, holistic development and success.

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REST is a collective group made up of students, faculty and staff who are working to cultivate the value of rest at Holy Cross. Rest is taking and honoring the space and time to resist "grind culture." Rest is giving ourselves and each other permission to let go of the need for constant striving, productivity, busy-ness, and the display of busy-ness. Rest is an act of healing that nurtures our community's sustainability, resilience and growth

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The Sader Center serves as a source of recreational activities, art supplies, and supplies for clothing maintenance. Stop by to check out any items completely free of charge!

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Informed by our Jesuit tradition and in the context of a residential environment, the Division of Student Affairs provides opportunities for students to develop intellectually, psychologically, socially, spiritually, culturally, morally, physically, and vocationally. As educators, we engage students—through our programs and services—to develop knowledge and strategies which enable them to live purposeful and balanced lives. We teach students to exercise leadership in service to others, and to participate in and promote a diverse community characterized by caring and respect for the worth and dignity of every human being. Through shared responsibility with all members of the College community, we foster an environment in which the pursuit of excellence and continuous improvement permeate our efforts. Consistent with the College Mission Statement, Student Affairs aspires to educate students to become exemplary citizens who apply their talents and abilities in service, faith, family, and community.

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The Office of Student Student Accessibility Services (formerly named Disability Services) encourages the "development of the whole person" by helping students identify and appreciate their unique characteristics and request appropriate accommodations when necessary. We also work to improve the atmosphere for and expand opportunities among diverse populations and individuals by working directly with the campus community to better understand and accommodate students with disabilities.

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The Office of Student Integrity and Community Standards aims to both challenge and support students as they explore newly acquired freedoms against the backdrop of an uncompromising expectation to contribute positively to a College community marked by mutual respect, civility and self-regulation.

As a Jesuit, Catholic institution, Holy Cross is committed to the holistic development of every student. An integral part of the Ignatian principle cura personalis — care for the whole person — includes education on, and reinforcement of, the institution's student behavioral standards. The College's Community Standards Process and Procedures governs student behavior and outlines the accountability process that addresses allegations of misconduct. Most students who interact with the office are able to apply challenging experiences and lessons learned as motivation for growth and development.

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The Ignatian ideal of cura personalis—care of the whole person—guides the work in the Office of Student Wellness Education (SWEll). SWEll creates structures for wellness enhancement and risk reduction. Using evidence-based practices and collaborating with a range of campus partners, SWEll works collectively to provide initiatives, services, and resources that supports the well-being of students.

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Alcohol and Drug Education and Prevention: The office coordinates a comprehensive and evidence-based alcohol and drug prevention program on campus that works to: change the culture/environment on campus regarding substance use; encourage and support appropriate norms and student expectations; challenge student attitudes and behaviors regarding alcohol and drugs; and support students across the substance use spectrum, from those who choose to abstain to those in recovery.

Students who abstain and/or are in recovery:
Holy Cross is working to provide a safe and welcoming community where students in recovery from substance use are empowered to advance their academic, personal, and professional potentials and students who choose to abstain from substances for any reason, feel comfortable, safe, and free from stigma on campus. Programs and resources are
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Sexual and gender-based violence education and prevention: The office is responsible for the development, implementation, and evaluation of a comprehensive, empowerment-based, and trauma-informed violence prevention, and intervention program for Holy Cross students. Staff and students are often available to build, collaborate, and implement programs that help educate and train our community around sexual violence, prevalence, language, policy, bystander intervention, trauma-informed practice, and more. The Relationship Peer Educators (RPE) are peer educators who receive specialized training to educate the campus community on issues of sexual assault and misconduct, consent, and other forms of interpersonal violence.

Mindfulness and Meditation: SWEll works with students, staff, and faculty to bring mindfulness and meditation opportunities to students on campus. Stress, anxiety, and social connectedness can affect college students greatly. Through these opportunities, students learn skills that help them be in the present moment, breathe, reflect, and practice self-compassion.

Online Education: All students are required to complete courses in the Ever-Fi suite (Alcoholedu, Sexual Respect, and Recreational prescription drug use, Mental Well-Being, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion). These courses are evidence-based, interactive online modules that are designed to develop critical skills to make more thoughtful and intentional choices, reduce the negative consequences of substance use and sexual violence, and prepare students to join a strong community of individuals working to make Holy Cross safer, healthier, and more inclusive.

Individual Meetings: BASICS (Brief Alcohol Screening and Intervention for College Students) & CASICS Brief (Cannabis Screening and Intervention for College Students), are nationally recognized best practice tool for alcohol and cannabis interventions with multiple research studies supporting its effectiveness. BASICS/CASICS is delivered in a 1:1 educational intervention model rooted in harm reduction that emphasizes personal responsibility and self-efficacy.

Consultation: A professional is available to provide consultations to members of the College community who desire advice concerning students substance use issues. Concerned friends, roommates, family or the student themselves, can access this resource
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Outreach Programs: A variety of workshops and training for students are offered on topics regarding alcohol and other drug use such as athlete-specific information, marijuana, vaping, recreational prescription drug use, etc. The Students for Responsible Choices (SRC) are peer educators who provide students with information about the risks of substance use, while offering healthy and fun opportunities to promote responsible choices.

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In the liberal arts tradition, we believe theatre is a vital, dynamic medium qualified to participate in a dialogue about the human condition. Holy Cross theatre explores the spiritual aspects of our collective experience, examining compelling issues and ideas in a provocative and entertaining manner.

As a fully accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Theatre, the Holy Cross theatre program is highly regarded regionally and nationally. Our teaching and programming has been reviewed and certified as meeting all national standards for formal theatre training.

Visit https://www.holycross.edu/academics/programs/theatre-and-dance/current-season-schedule for what is currently playing.

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Through participation in our award-winning Moot Court, Mock Trial, and Mediation teams, students put their critical thinking and oral communication skills into action, gaining valuable "practice" experience in analyzing cases, presenting arguments, examining witnesses, negotiating compromises, and advocating for clients.

Participation in Trial Teams is not limited to students interested in law school. Successful team members represent a wide variety of majors and interests, and the skills that are developed through this experience are valuable for today's professionals in any career. Trial Team participants hone their skills in public speaking, negotiation, teamwork, research, and strategic thinking.

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Vocare is an initiative rooted in the Jesuit principle of discernment that draws together programming collaborators from across campus to develop ways to help our students be:

-intentional about their curricular and cocurricular choices,
-reflective about their experiences inside and outside of the classroom, and
-articulate in describing these experiences to others as they move on from the College.

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The Washington Semester Program is a highly competitive, semester-long program offered in Washington, D.C., through Holy Cross. The program welcomes students from all disciplines to connect their academic learning with direct, professional experience in their major fields, providing them with dynamic opportunities for intellectual, personal and professional growth and development. Through the Washington Semester Program students have the opportunity to work with national leaders, engage in independent research, and live in the stimulating environment of Washington, D.C.

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The nine-week Weiss Summer Research Program enables students to work closely with a mentor on their own research or to dive deep into a problem of their own devising. Although this is an ideal experience for students interested in pursuing graduate studies, it also provides valuable experience in planning and executing an extensive project, budgeting project expenses, teamwork, and written and oral skills — all experiences valued by employers in a variety of fields. Students also develop real substantive expertise in ways that cannot be matched in the classroom.

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Check out events here to see some of what's happening in and around Worcester!

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