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Marywood University, located in Scranton, Pennsylvania, is a coeducational, comprehensive, residential, and Catholic Liberal Arts University. Founded in 1915 by the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary (Scranton), the University serves men and women from a variety of backgrounds and religions. The University enrolls approximately 3,000 students, most of whom are in undergraduate programs. In 2008, the Board of Trustees approved a comprehensive new branding campaign. A new motto, "Marywood University: Lead On, the World Awaits" will become the keystone of University advertising. A new, state of the art website is slated for the fall of 2008. The current President of Marywood University is Sister Anne Munley, Ph.D., IHM.
[edit] Location
Marywood's 115-acre (0.47 km²) campus is in the city of Scranton in northeastern Pennsylvania.
[edit] Campus Buildings and Landmarks
- Center for Natural & Health Science, is home to several majors including, Math, Science, Nursing & Public Administration and Physician Assistant.
- Center for Spiritual Life
- Fricchione Day Care Center, built in 1991, is a child development center that is open to the children of Marywood's staff, faculty and students.
- Health & Physical Education Center, includes a swimming pool, fitness center, basketball/volleyball court, racquetball courts, aerobic room, gymnasium, saunas, and training room.
- Immaculata Hall, was built in the 1950s. It was originally called Alumnae Hall, but it was later renamed to honor Sister M. Immaculata Gillespie, Marywood's first dean. It is the home to the Undergraduate Admissions Office, the Institutional Research Office, and the President's office.
- Insalaco Center for Studio Arts, built from 2000-2001, houses various artistic disciplines.
- Learning Resources Center (LRC), built from 1964-1968, houses library services, instructional technology services, and computer training and user support services.
- Liberal Arts Center (LAC), is home to many University Departments including: Religious Studies, Philosophy, Social Sciences, English, and the Foreign Languages Department.
- Maria Hall, was one of the original campus structures. It now houses the Development area of University Advancement.
- Media Center, is the home to TV Marywood, WVMW-FM 91.7, Instructional Technology Services and Distance Education and e-Learning.
- Mellow Center for Athletics and Wellness, includes a 1,500 seat arena, a 5,000 square foot fitness center and other athletic facilities.
- Memorial Arch, built in 1902, marks the entrance to the original Motherhouse, which was the location of St. Mary's Seminary.
- Memorial Commons, built in 1975 as a remembrance of the original IHM Motherhouse that burned down in 1971 where the building once laid.
- Nazareth Student Center, built in 1964, houses a lounge, a game room, the university Bookstore, the Office of Student Activities and Leadership Development and other University offices.
- O'Neill Center for Healthy Families, built in 2002, It joins together academic programs and research activities along with community programs and needed health care services.
- Printing/Mailing Center, is one of the original structures on campus. It houses Marywood's post office and the campus print shop.
- The Rotunda, contains Marywood's Liberal Arts Center.
- Sette LaVerghetta Center for Performing Arts (PAC), built in the 1950s as Assumption Hall. In 1998, it was rededicated in honor of Sette LaVerghetta. It is home to the Communication Arts and Music Deptartments.
- Tony Domiano Early Childhood Center, built in 2000, provides about 60 children in pre-school and Kindergarten.
- Shields Center for Visual Arts, serves Marywood's art students. It has lab space for computer graphics, art history, and art therapy. On the first floor is the Mahady Gallery which has changing exhibits on a monthly basis.
- William G. McGowan Center, renovated in 1998, was previously known as the Center for Human Services. It is home to the College of Education and Human Development along with the Counseling/Student Development Center and the School of Continuing Education.
[edit] Housing
- Woodland Townhouse Apartments
[edit] Academic Program
Marywood's programs are administered through four degree-granting colleges. Undergraduate degrees are offered in over 50 academic programs including the arts, sciences, business, music, fine arts, social work, and nursing. All students are required to complete a core curriculum in the liberal arts in addition to the courses in their major. Opportunities for undergraduates abound through double majors, honors and independent study programs, practicums, internships, and study abroad. Army and Air Force ROTC programs are available.
[edit] Athletics
Marywood University belongs to the NCAA Division III, Pennsylvania Athletic Conference (PAC). The official name given is the Marywood Pacers. Marywood currently competes at the varsity level in baseball, basketball, cross-country, field hockey, lacrosse, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis and volleyball.
