SAINT JOSEPH'S UNIVERSITY

'Saint Joseph's University' is a private, coeducational Roman Catholic university located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the United States. The school was founded in 1851 as Saint Joseph's College by the Society of Jesus. Today, Saint Joseph's University is one of 28 member institutions of the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities. Saint Joseph's University educates over 7,000 students each year in over 40 undergraduate majors, 10 special-study options, 20 study abroad programs, 52 graduate study areas, and an Ed.D. in Educational Leadership. The school is one of 142 nationwide with a Phi Beta Kappa chapter and AACSB business school accreditation.
Saint Joseph's has grown in physical size and national scope in the new millennium. This has culminated in the University being ranked 8^th among Best Universities-Master’s (North) in U.S. News and World Report's "America's Best Colleges 2008" edition.

Background

History

On the morning of September 15, 1851, some thirty young men gathered in the courtyard outside Saint Joseph's Church, located in Willing's Alley off Walnut and Fourth Street, one block from Independence Hall. After attending High Mass and reciting the Veni Creator in the church, these young men were assigned to their classes in a building adjacent to the church. That September morning marked the beginning of a rich and exciting history for Saint Joseph's University.
As far back as 1741, a Jesuit College in Philadelphia had been proposed and planned by Rev. Joseph Greaton, S.J., the first resident pastor of Saint Joseph's Church. The suppression of the Jesuits (1773-1814) and lack of human and financial resources delayed for over a hundred years the realization of Fr. Greaton's plans for a college. Credit for founding the college is given to Rev. Felix Barbelin, S.J., who served as its first president. He, along with four other Jesuits, formed the first faculty of Saint Joseph's College. Before the end of the first academic year, the enrollment rose from fewer than forty to ninety-seven students. In the following year (1852), when the college received its charter of incorporation from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the enrollment grew to 126 students.
The University was also housed on Fibert Street and on Stiles Street before moving to its current location on City Avenue in 1927.
In the fall of 1970, the undergraduate day college opened its doors to women, bringing to an end its tradition as an all-male institution. Saint Joseph's was recognized as a university by the Secretary of Education of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania on July 24, 1978. The corporate charter was formally changed to reflect university status on December 27, 1978.

Recent developments and future plans

In 2005, the University agreed to purchase the Merion campus of neighboring Episcopal Academy. Once completed, the acquisition will add 38 acres containing 52 classrooms, eight laboratories, 113 offices, and 14.5 acres of playing fields. Subsequent to the announcement of the agreement, alumnus James J. Maguire '58 donated $10 million to help fund the purchase, and Saint Joseph's officials announced that the tract will be known as the James J. Maguire '58 Campus once the University takes possession of it, expected to be 2008 or 2009. Maguire's gift was later matched by a donation of the same amount by Brian Duperreault '69; the two donations are the largest single alumni gifts in Saint Joseph's history.[1]
In addition to the Maguire Campus, the University is currently building a large parking facility on 54th Street, next to Borgia and Rashford Halls. The facility will provide enclosed parking for students, faculty and staff, as well as two first-floor restaurants. The University Bookstore, which is currently located in the middle of campus, will be moving to the parking facility's first floor when the building is completed.[2]

Academics

College of Arts and Sciences

The goal of education in the College of Arts and Sciences is to "stimulate the mind to think more critically and more imaginatively; the heart to feel more compassionately; and the spirit to be more attentive to the intimations of the divine in the world." The College of Arts and Sciences is comprised of 16 departments, offering a wide array of majors as well as many interdisciplinary minors. These programs include actuarial science, aerospace studies (Air Force ROTC), Asian studies, biology, chemistry, computer science, criminal justice, economics, education, English, environmental science, European studies, fine and performing arts, foreign languages and literatures, gender studies, history, interdisciplinary health services, international relations, labor studies, Latin American studies, mathematics, Medieval and Renaissance Studies, philosophy, physics, political science, psychology, sociology, and theology.
Graduate degrees in the College of Arts and Sciences include biology, computer science, criminal justice, education, gerontological services, health administration, health education, nurse anesthesia, psychology, public safety and environmental protection, training and organizational development, and writing studies. Many of the programs offer post-master's certificates in a variety of areas. The College also offers a doctoral degree in education.

Erivan K. Haub School of Business

The mission of the Haub School of Business is to "support the aspirations of students to master the fundamental principles and practices of business in a diverse, ethical, and globally aware context. All degree programs stress the development of the knowledge, skills, abilities, and values that prepare our graduates to assume leadership roles in organizations of all sizes and types."
The HSB is ranked 23^rd among the nation's part-time MBA program and the best in Philadelphia, according to a 2007 U.S. News and World Report survey. The MBA program offers concentrations in Accounting, Decision and System Sciences, Finance, Health and Medical Services, Human Resource Management, International Business, International Marketing, Management, and Marketing.
Undergraduate programs include Accounting, Decision and System Sciences, Finance, Food Marketing, International Business and Marketing, Management, Marketing, and Pharmaceutical Marketing.
In addition to the MBA program, HSB offers graduate degrees in Human Resource Management, Financial Services, International Marketing, Decision & System Sciences, an Executive MBA, Executive MS in Food Marketing, Executive MBAs in Food Marketing and Pharmaceutical Marketing, and a number of China Programs. The school also offers post-MBA certificate programs

University College

The University College is Saint Joseph's undergraduate continuing studies division. As early as 1852, the administration at Saint Joseph's organized educational opportunities for adults. A regular series of non-credit courses in several areas was offered beginning in 1942, and beginning in 1946, the Evening Division, which would eventually be known as University College, was formally established. In addition to traditional on-campus programs and majors, University College offers accelerated degree programs in English and professional communications, health administration, and leadership. Adult students wishing to pursue a degree during the day take advantage of the division's bridge program, and professionals in certain areas can take part in off-campus programs in professional communications, criminal justice, food marketing, and purchasing and acquisitions.

Campus

Saint Joseph's University is located on City Avenue, which splits the University between the northwestern edge of Philadelphia and Lower Merion Township. Its 65 acres are concentrated from Cardinal Avenue to 52nd Street and Overbrook Avenue to City Avenue, but also includes individual buildings separate from the main campus.

Buildings

Saint Joseph's most recognizable building is Barbelin Hall, opened in 1927 when the University moved to its current location. The hall is known for its Gothic architecture, particularly the gargoyles that mark the quadrangle and the tall, four-spired bell tower that can be seen from miles away. The bell tower that sits atop Barbelin served as the University's logo for several years and is located upon Philadelphia's highest geograhical location.
Barbelin, and adjacent Lonergan Hall, are one of six dedicated classroom buildings on campus. Other class buildings include John R. Post Hall, Mandeville Hall, Bellarmine Hall, the Science Center, and Boland Hall, the University's fine arts building. Classes are also held in Claver Hall, the home of the Honors Program; McShain Hall, a residence center; and the ELS building for international students.
The University has three dormitory-style residence halls: McShain, Sourin Hall, and LaFarge Residence Center. Students also live in several campus houses, including Barry, Flanigan, Hogan, Jordan, Quirk, St. Albert's, St. Mary's, Simpson, Sullivan, Tara, and Xavier Halls and the Morris Quadrangle Townhouses. Apartment-style living is available on campus at Ashwood, Borgia, Merion Gardens, Rashford, and Wynnewood. Rashford and Borgia Halls are the newest campus residences, opened in 2004.
Many of the campuses houses are located on Lapsley Lane, which features a number of campus offices housed in the former homes of Lower Merion residents. These include Bronstein Hall, Regis Hall (Office of the President), and St. Thomas Hall.

Athletics

Saint Joseph's University is home of the Hawks, the University's athletic program. It fields teams in 20 varsity sports in Division I of the National Collegiate Athletic Association. The Hawks are part of to the Atlantic Ten Conference; because the Atlantic 10 does not support men's lacrosse, the Hawks play that sport in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference. Along with the Atlantic 10, Saint Joseph's is a member of the Philadelphia Big 5, enhancing rivalries with Temple University and Villanova University.
In 2004, the Saint Joseph's men's basketball team finished with a undefeated regular season suffering their only loss to Xavier University in the Atlantic 10 tournament. In the NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Championship that year, they lost to Oklahoma State by two points in the Elite Eight.
The Saint Joseph's basketball teams play most of their home games at Alumni Memorial Fieldhouse on the school's campus, while some games are played at the Palestra on the campus of the University of Pennsylvania. Saint Joseph's University also offers 30 intramural and recreational programs. Their historic rival has been the Explorers of La Salle University, Their recent major rival, especially in men's basketball, is Villanova University (known locally as the Holy War).
Fans of the Hawks often chant "The Hawk Will Never Die!". Since the school's "undefeated" season, this chant has gained familiarity with the team's opponents. In 2003, Sports Illustrated listed that cheer among ''The 100 Things You Gotta Do Before You Graduate (Whatever the Cost)'', calling it "the most defiant cheer in college sports"^[1].
Saint Joseph's University will host first and second round games of the 2009 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament. The games will be played at the Wachovia Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on March 19 and March 21.

Notable alumni

★ William A. Barrett - former member of the U.S. House of Representatives

★ Mike Bantom - former NBA player for the Phoenix Suns, Seattle SuperSonics, New York Nets, Indiana Pacers, and Philadelphia 76ers; silver medalist with the United States national basketball team in the 1972 Summer Olympics

★ Debbie Black - former player for the Connecticut Sun of the WNBA; assistant coach, Ohio State University's women's basketball team

★ William T. Cahill - Six term United States Congressman and 46th Governor of New Jersey

★ Megan Compain - Member of the 2000 and 2004 New Zealand Women's Olympic Basketball Team

★ Charles J. Dunlap, Jr. - Deputy Judge Advocate General, Headquarters United States Air Force, Washington, D.C.

★ Andrew von Eschenbach - Acting Chairman of Food and Drug Administration (FDA), former Director of the National Cancer Institute

★ Thomas M. Foglietta - Former Member of Congress and U.S. Ambassador to Italy

★ Matt Guokas - Former NBA player, head coach of the Philadelphia 76ers and Orlando Magic, and television broadcaster

★ Michael J. Hagan - CEO of NutriSystems, Inc.; Forbes magazine 2006 Entrenpreneur of the Year

★ Richard J. Hughes - Former Governor of New Jersey, Former Chief Justice of the New Jersey Supreme Court, Chairman of the Credentials Committee - 1968 Democratic National Convention

★ Gerald Hunsicker - executive with Major League Baseball's Tampa Bay Rays; former general manager of the New York Mets and Houston Astros

★ Dwayne Jones - Forward-Center, Cleveland Cavaliers

★ Ronald T. Kadish - Lieutenant General, United States Air Force; former director of the Ballistic Missile Defense Organization and the Missile Defense Agency

★ John F. Lehman - Secretary of the Navy under President Ronald Reagan, author, and member of the 9/11 Commission

★ Frank LoBiondo - United States Congressman

★ Jim Lynam - Former NBA head coach of the San Diego/Los Angeles Clippers, Philadelphia 76ers, Washington Bullets

★ Joseph W. Mahoney, Jr. - Executive Vice President of the Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce

★ Kathleen A. McGinty -- secretary, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection; former advisor to Vice President Al Gore

★ Joseph McKenna - Former Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court

★ Jack McKinney - Former NBA head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, Indiana Pacers (1981 Coach of the Year), and Kansas City Kings

★ Jamie Moyer - Pitcher for Major League Baseball's Philadelphia Phillies.

★ Francis J. Myers - Democratic Senator and Congressman

★ Jameer Nelson- 2004 Naismith College Player of the Year and current guard for the Orlando Magic.

★ Jim O'Brien - current head coach of the Indiana Pacers and former head coach of the Philadelphia 76ers and Boston Celtics of the NBA

★ Vince Papale - Former professional football player for the Philadelphia Eagles and inspiration for the Disney movie ''Invincible''

★ Mary Lou Quinlan - Founder and CEO, Just Ask a Woman; author ''Just Ask a Woman: Cracking the Code of What Women Want and How They Buy''

★ Jack Ramsay - Hall of Fame basketball coach; former NBA head coach of the Philadelphia 76ers, Buffalo Braves, Portland Trail Blazers, and Indiana Pacers

★ Sr. Mary Scullion - co-founder and executive director, Project H.O.M.E.

★ Mike Teti - 3-time Olympic rower, 12-time national team member, Current USRowing Men's Coach (1997-present), 3-time Olympic Rowing Coach (1996 - MLW4-, 2000 - M8+, 2004 - M8+)

★ Delonte West - Guard, Seattle SuperSonics.

★ Paul Westhead - Former NBA head coach for the Los Angeles Lakers, Chicago Bulls, and Denver Nuggets and current Head Coach of WNBA Phoenix Mercury

★ Jack Whitaker - Emmy award-winning sports broadcaster, CBS & ABC

References

1. The 100 Things You Gotta Do Before You Graduate (Whatever the Cost), ''Sports Illustrated''

External links

★ Saint Joseph's University

★ Saint Joseph's University History

★ Saint Joseph's Athletics

★ The Hawk Newspaper

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