The Center will be the central gathering place for the entire community of students, faculty, and staff to come together for:

• Mass and other faith-based activities

• Rallies that foster school pride and unity

• Assemblies in which students share their diverse talents and cultures

• Celebrations that honor school traditions

• Events with alumni, parents, and the broader community

• The Drama Studio will provide space for classroom instruction, rehearsals, and intimate performances.

• The Music Studio will provide space for professional instruction, practice, and recording for soloists and jazz, string, and symphonic ensembles

• The Gymnasium will include a full-size court and triple current seating capacity. This will allow O’Dowd to host post-season games with ample space for fans, friends, and families.

• The Athletic Performance Lab will feature enhanced strength and conditioning equipment and sports medicine under one roof to accommodate more than 3,000 annual visits from students at every stage of fitness.

• A multi-purpose classroom that can accommodate 50-60 people with advanced audio-visual presentation capabilities will serve as a flexible space for instruction, presentations, and events.

• An additional, much-needed classroom to enhance student learning