# Slideshow: Memorial Church Celebrates New Student Oasis February 16, 2017 - [ News ](/news-categories/news) [Memorial Church Re-Opens With Fanfare](https://www.thecrimson.com/article/2017/2/13/memorial-church-reopens/) By [JORDAN E. VIRTUE](https://www.thecrimson.com/writer/1213324/Jordan_E._Virtue/), CRIMSON STAFF WRITER Harvard’s Memorial Church held a festive reception for around 90 students Friday night to celebrate the re-opening of the Church after months of renovations. In a ceremony punctuated by musical performances and speeches, invited students attended the ribbon cutting and a formal dinner in the new “student oasis,” the 2,500 square foot centerpiece of the revamped basement. The downstairs area also contains two newly designed conference rooms and a kitchen for student use. Click here to read more: See also:- [ Renovation ](/blog-categories/renovation) - [ News ](/news-topics/news) - [ Renovation ](/news-topics/renovation) - [ Renovation ](/renovation/renovation) Share on:- [ Facebook ](#) - [ Twitter ](#) - [ Linkedin ](#)