International Festival – A Photo Essay
Old Dominion's sixth annual International Festival, showcasing a melting pot of vibrant cultures from throughout Hampton Roads, attracted thousands to the Ted Constant Convocation Center Sunday afternoon. The free five-hour global extravaganza featured more than 20 performances as well as numerous international food, merchant and education vendors.
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Across the Campus – A Photo Essay
The Ted Constant Convocation Center was a happening place last weekend, with Admitted Student Day on Saturday and the annual International Festival the following day. More than 4,000 students and parents visited the campus for Admitted Student Day. Elsewhere around the grounds, there was much activity as well over the past few days.
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Photo: David Hollingsworth
Spring is slowly but surely making its presence known across the campus, as evidenced by the appearance of a wide variety of buds and blooms, such as the blossoms on this flowering cherry tree near Webb Center.