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Nazareth College (New York)
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Nazareth College of Rochester, NY, is a private
liberal arts college
in Pittsford
, New York
, a suburb of Rochester
.
. At that 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 1942, the college moved to its present-day campus on East Avenue in Pittsford. In the 1950s, graduate programs were added. These were suspended in the 1960s, only to be reinstituted in the 1970s, with a 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 reorganization 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 a historically Catholic college or university to be not Catholic.
programs and a Doctorate
of Physical Therapy. This program combines Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral degrees in Physical Therapy into a six-year program.
The Nazareth College Arts Center is the home of Rochester Children’s Theatre and Bach Children’s Chorus as well as the performance home of Rochester City Ballet and Garth Fagan Dance. The Arts Center houses the Nazareth College departments of Art, Music, and Theatre Arts.
, 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 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 organized by the Casa include lectures, cooking and language classes, film nights, conferences, concerts, seminars, symposia, bocce tournaments, art shows, and trips to Italy.
. La Maison Française also offers a line-up of cultural events throughout the year. Such gatherings, which include French film nights, cultural and historical lectures, reader’s theater showcases, Francophone regional dinners and campus diversity dinners, occur on Thursday evenings and are prepared by the French department and the house residents.
Notable Nazareth alumni include:
Private university
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liberal arts college
Liberal arts college
A liberal arts college is one with a primary emphasis on undergraduate study in the liberal arts and sciences.Students in the liberal arts generally major in a particular discipline while receiving exposure to a wide range of academic subjects, including sciences as well as the traditional...
in Pittsford
Pittsford (village), New York
Pittsford is a village in Monroe County, New York, United States. The population was 1,418 at the 2000 census. It is named after Pittsford, Vermont, the native town of a founding father....
, New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
, a suburb of Rochester
Rochester, New York
Rochester is a city in Monroe County, New York, south of Lake Ontario in the United States. Known as The World's Image Centre, it was also once known as The Flour City, and more recently as The Flower City...
.
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 YorkRochester, New York
Rochester is a city in Monroe County, New York, south of Lake Ontario in the United States. Known as The World's Image Centre, it was also once known as The Flour City, and more recently as The Flower City...
. At that time, the college offered Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees, each with a liberal arts
Liberal arts
The term liberal arts refers to those subjects which in classical antiquity were considered essential for a free citizen to study. Grammar, Rhetoric and Logic were the core liberal arts. In medieval times these subjects were extended to include mathematics, geometry, music and astronomy...
core. In 1928, in response to increasing enrollment, the college moved to a larger facility, located at 402 Augustine Street.
In January 1942, the college moved to its present-day campus on East Avenue in Pittsford. In the 1950s, graduate programs were added. These were suspended in the 1960s, only to be reinstituted in the 1970s, with a 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 reorganization 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
Roman Catholic Diocese of Rochester
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Rochester is a diocese of the Catholic Church in the Greater Rochester region of New York State in the United States. The region that the Diocese comprises extends from its northern border on the south shore of Lake Ontario through the Finger Lakes region to its...
Matthew H. Clark. It was the second time since Pope John Paul II
Pope John Paul II
Blessed Pope John Paul II , born Karol Józef Wojtyła , reigned as Pope of the Catholic Church and Sovereign of Vatican City from 16 October 1978 until his death on 2 April 2005, at of age. His was the second-longest documented pontificate, which lasted ; only Pope Pius IX ...
issued Ex Corde Ecclesiae
Ex Corde Ecclesiae
is an Apostolic constitution issued by Pope John Paul II regarding Catholic colleges and universities.Promulgated on August 15, 1990 and intended to become effective in the academic year starting in 1991, its aim was to define and refine the Catholicism of Catholic institutions of higher education...
, the apostolic constitution on Catholic universities in 1990, that a bishop declared a historically Catholic college or university to be not Catholic.
Academics
Nazareth is organized into the College of Arts and Sciences, the School of Education, the School of Health and Human Services and the School of Management. Nazareth offers more than 40 four-year undergraduate programs, and more than 20 master's degreeMaster's degree
A master's is an academic degree granted to individuals who have undergone study demonstrating a mastery or high-order overview of a specific field of study or area of professional practice...
programs and a Doctorate
Doctorate
A doctorate is an academic degree or professional degree that in most countries refers to a class of degrees which qualify the holder to teach in a specific field, A doctorate is an academic degree or professional degree that in most countries refers to a class of degrees which qualify the holder...
of Physical Therapy. This program combines Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral degrees in Physical Therapy into a six-year program.
Majors and Programs
- Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies: American Studies, Asian Studies, Women and Gender Studies
- Biological And Biomedical Sciences: Biochemistry; Biology
- Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services: Accounting; Business Administration; Human Resource Management; Marketing
- Communication Sciences and Disorders
- Communication, Journalism And Related Programs: Communication and Rhetoric
- Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services: Information Technology
- Education: Art Education; Business and Marketing Education; Adolescent Education; Inclusive Childhood Education; Music Education
- Foreign Languages, Literature, And Linguistics: English; French; German; Italian; Spanish
- Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences: Communication Sciences and Disorders; Music Therapy; Nursing; Physical Therapy (D.P.T.)
- History: History
- Mathematics And Statistics: Mathematics
- Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies: Peace and Justice Studies
- Natural Resources And Conservation: Environmental Science
- Philosophy And Religious Studies: Philosophy; Religious Studies
- Physical Sciences: Chemistry
- Psychology: Psychology, Gerontology (minor Program)
- Public Administration And Social Service Professions: Social Work
- Social Sciences: Anthropology; Economics; International Business; International Studies; Political Science; Sociology
- Visual And Performing Arts: Art (Studio); Art History; Music; Music/Business; Music History; Music Performance; Music Theatre; Music Theory; Theatre Arts
Campus
- 23 Buildings, including 11 residence halls, a 2,200 seat stadium and all-weather track, and the Golisano Academic Center
- The Nazareth College Arts Center, which houses the departments of Theatre Arts, Music, and Art, has entertained almost three million people at performances since it opened in 1967. The Arts Center was renovated in September 2009 to become a dance and performance venue. The Arts Center's theater programming is ranked 6th in the nation by the Princeton Review.
- On-campus clinics for speech and hearing, reading and physical therapy allow students to gain practical experience, and are also open to the Rochester community.
- Currently, the college is in the process of constructing a new academic building. The Integrated Center for Math and Science is scheduled to be completed in the Fall of 2012.
Nazareth College Arts Center
Renovated in 2009, the Nazareth College Arts Center is a state-of-the-art venue with spaces including:- Sands Family Pavilion, featuring a grand staircase leading to Callahan Theater;
- Jayne Summers Hall, a space for gathering before performances and during intermission;
- Fine Arts Gallery, a large space for Nazareth College, greater Rochester, and national exhibitions;
- Lipson Patrons Lounge
- Wegman Family Sculpture Garden, a four-season garden featuring three-dimensional artwork by Nazareth College faculty;
- Master’s Family Community Theater, a smaller space for community performances and events;
- Callahan Theater, a theater that seats approximately 1,000;
- Performance Studio, a space for dance and theater rehearsals, instruction, and creation;
- Wilmot Recital Hall, a space for student and faculty musical performances;
- Margaret Colacino Gallery, a space for student and faculty art shows, as well as national art exhibitions.
The Nazareth College Arts Center is the home of Rochester Children’s Theatre and Bach Children’s Chorus as well as the performance home of Rochester City Ballet and Garth Fagan Dance. The Arts Center houses the Nazareth College departments of Art, Music, and Theatre Arts.
Casa Italiana
The Casa Italiana (Italian House) is a center of Italian languageItalian language
Italian is a Romance language spoken mainly in Europe: Italy, Switzerland, San Marino, Vatican City, by minorities in Malta, Monaco, Croatia, Slovenia, France, Libya, Eritrea, and Somalia, and by immigrant communities in the Americas and Australia...
, literature
Italian literature
Italian literature is literature written in the Italian language, particularly within Italy. It may also refer to literature written by Italians or in Italy in other languages spoken in Italy, often languages that are closely related to modern Italian....
, 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
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
and Italy
Italy
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. The reading room 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 organized by the Casa include lectures, cooking and language classes, film nights, conferences, concerts, seminars, symposia, bocce tournaments, art shows, and trips to Italy.
Maison Française
La Maison Française (French House) is a home converted into a cultural center and residence hall for 13 selected foreign language majors. The French House offers a living environment and resource center for students who wish to immerse themselves in French culture and practice speaking FrenchFrench language
French is a Romance language spoken as a first language in France, the Romandy region in Switzerland, Wallonia and Brussels in Belgium, Monaco, the regions of Quebec and Acadia in Canada, and by various communities elsewhere. Second-language speakers of French are distributed throughout many parts...
. La Maison Française also offers a line-up of cultural events throughout the year. Such gatherings, which include French film nights, cultural and historical lectures, reader’s theater showcases, Francophone regional dinners and campus diversity dinners, occur on Thursday evenings and are prepared by the French department and the house residents.
Community service
Nazareth College has a 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 a campus ministry program to connect students to various volunteer organizations. In addition, over 60% of alumni are known to participate regularly in community service, compared with a national average of roughly 45%. In 2007, the college was named to the President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll (with distinction).Rankings
- Nazareth is among The Princeton Review's "The Best 373 Colleges" for 2011.
- The Princeton Review Names Nazareth College a "Best in the Northeast" for 2011.
- The Chronicle of Higher Education Names Nazareth a Great College To Work For in 2010.
- The U.S. News and World Report ranked Nazareth 25th in the "Universities-Masters, North" category for 2011.
- Included in 2008 U.S. News and World Report's Great Schools at Great Prices list.
- During the past decade, twelve Nazareth students and six faculty have been awarded Fulbright Scholarships.
- Fourteen Nazareth students have been awarded French Government English Teaching Assistantships by the French Ministry of Education and the Cultural Services in the past ten years.
Alumni
Nazareth has more than 28,500 alumni residing in 49 states and 38 countries around the world.- 93% of graduates are either employed or enrolled in graduate school.
- 81% of graduates are working in jobs related to their academic major.
- 75% of graduates participated in a career-related internship prior to graduation
Notable Nazareth alumni include:
- Jack Allocco, an Emmy award-winning composer, conductor, music producer, and music director whose career includes television, film and theater.
- Sean Ferrell, a novelist (author of NUMB).
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, Documentary Photographer - Maria Russo, Dramatic Soprano
- Barbara Staropoli, SSJ, Soprano, Nazareth Music Department Chair (1995-2003), Congregational vice-president, Sisters of Saint Joseph of Rochester
External links
- Nazareth College Homepage
- College History (primary source for the 'History' Section of this article)