Nazareth College (New York)

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Nazareth College
Nazareth College Logo
Motto: "The Heart of Excellence"
Established: 1924
Type: Private
President: Daan Braveman
Faculty: 143 full-time
Undergraduates: 1,972
Postgraduates: 1,062
Location: Pittsford, NY, USA
Campus: Suburban
Colors: Purple & Gold
Mascot: Golden Flyer
Website: www.naz.edu

Nazareth College is a private liberal arts college in Pittsford, New York. It is also known as Nazareth College of Rochester.[1]

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[edit] Mission Statement

"The mission of Nazareth College is to provide a learning community that educates students in the liberal arts, sciences, visual and performing arts, and professional fields, fostering commitment to a life informed by intellectual, ethical, spiritual, and aesthetic values; to develop skills necessary for the pursuit of meaningful careers; and to inspire dedication to the ideal of service to their communities. Nazareth seeks students who want to make a difference in their own world and the world around them, and encourages them to develop the understanding, commitment, and confidence to lead fully informed and actively engaged lives."

[edit] History

Nazareth was founded in 1924 by the Sisters of St. Joseph. The first class, comprising 25 young women, began their studies in a large mansion on Lake Avenue in Rochester, New York. At this time, the college offered Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees, each with a liberal arts core. In 1928, in response to increasing enrollment, the college moved to a larger facility, located at 402 Augustine Street.

In January of 1942, the college moved to its present-day campus on East Avenue in Pittsford. In the 1950s, Graduate programs were added. These programs were then suspended in the 1960s, only to be reinstituted in the 1970s, with a more directed focus on teacher education. The 1970s brought much change to the college. On a fundamental level, the college become co-educational and independent of the Sisters of St. Joseph. Many members of the Order would continue to work at the college, but there was no official affiliation between the College and the Order. Study Abroad programs were also added in the 1970s. In addition, intercollegiate sports teams debuted in 1974.

In the 1980s, the school of human services was expanded, and a five-year degree program in Health Sciences/Physical Therapy was added. In 1994, a Master of Science degree program was added to the Graduate curriculum. In the early 2000s, the college purchased adjacent land from the Sisters of St. Joseph, including the former motherhouse. This acquisition doubled the campus size. The College also underwent a reoganization of its academic departments.

In 2003, Nazareth College was removed from The Official Catholic Directory, having been declared to no longer be a Catholic institution by Rochestor Bishop Matthew H. Clark. It was the second time since Pope John Paul II issued Ex Corde Ecclesiae, the apostolic constitution on Catholic universities in 1990, that a bishop declared an historically Catholic college or university to be not Catholic.New York Archdiocese Says Marist College 'No Longer Catholic'. Retrieved on 2007-09-14.</ref>

[edit] Academics

Nazareth offers more than 40 four-year undergraduate programs, and more than 20 masters degree programs and a Doctorate of Physical Therapy. This program combines Bachelors, Masters, and Doctoral degrees in Physical Therapy into a six-year program.

[edit] Casa Italiana

The Casa Italiana (Italian House) [2] is a center of Italian language, literature, and culture. It serves as a cultural center for both the college and the general public.

Built with the help of the Italian-American community of the greater Rochester area in 1978, the Casa promotes traditional and contemporary Italian culture, explores the Italian-American experience, and seeks to enhance exchanges between the United States and Italy. The reading room[3] at the Casa provides both the college and the community with language and culture ressources, and the classroom provides an environment in which both students and community members alike can study the Italian language. Cultural events[4] organized by the Casa include lectures[5], cooking and language classes[6], film nights, conferences, concerts, seminars, symposia, bocce tournaments, art shows[7], and trips to Italy.

The Casa Italiana is one of three languages houses and cultural centers on the Campus of Nazareth College.

The bocce court at the Casa Italiana.

The downstairs entrance to the Casa Italiana, decorated for the Casa's annual Open House.

[edit] Community Service

Nazareth College has a strong reputation in the Rochester area for community service. Over 90% of its students participate in some form of community service during their college careers, and the school has an active campus ministry program to connect students to various volunteer organizations. [8] In addition, over 60% of alumni are known to participate regularly in community service, compared with a national average of roughly 45%.[citation needed] In 2007, the college was named to the President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll (with distinction). [9]

[edit] Notable Alumni

[edit] External links

[edit] Notes and references

  1. ^ Pittsford is a suburb of Rochester, New York and the college was once located in the city. Despite its location in Pittsford, it retains a Rochester address.
  2. ^ Nazareth College Casa Italiana
  3. ^ Nazareth College Casa Italiana: Events & Activities
  4. ^ Nazareth College Casa Italiana: Events & Activities
  5. ^ Nazareth College Casa Italiana: Casa Lectures
  6. ^ Nazareth College Casa Italiana: Culture Courses
  7. ^ Nazareth College Casa Italiana: About Festeggiamo le Arti
  8. ^ Nazareth College Undergraduate Admissions: Fast Facts. Retrieved on 2008-02-21.
  9. ^ Learn and Serve America. Retrieved on 2008-02-21.
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