Viewbook by Saint Vincent College

300 Fraser Purchase Road Latrobe, Pennsylvania 15650

www.stvincent.edu

Of all there is to learn about a college, the most important is what it wants for its graduates.

Latrobe, Pennsylvania

When you graduate from Saint Vincent College, you’ll be prepared to make a difference for others by leading a Christian life of purpose and integrity.

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Perceptive 2 Small classes, accomplished faculty, and a rigorous curriculum help you deepen your understanding of the world and yourself.

26 Faculty 26 Curriculum 27 Majors

28 The Four Schools of Saint Vincent 28 Academic Resources 29 Special Opportunities

Accomplished 7 With many opportunities to gain professional and life experience, you’ll develop a strong work ethic — and a strong sense of ethics in your work.

30 Internships 32 Research

33 Study Abroad

Compassionate 11 The Catholic, Benedictine tradition welcomes you to explore your spirituality and give of yourself through service.

36 Community Service 34 The Rule of Saint Benedict 36 Campus Ministry and Worship

Dynamic 14 A thriving sports program, dozens of student organizations, and a full calendar of events make our campus a lively place to live.

38 Residence Life 39 Student Life

41 Athletics and Recreation

42 Career Services 43 Postgraduate Study

44 Careers 45 Alumni

Confident 19 With knowledge, wisdom, and cultural awareness, you’ll go on to make a difference in your profession and in the wider world.

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PERCEPTIVE A Focus on Ethics When can genetic testing go too far? What makes a just war? Should corporations charge more for products or pay lower wages to their employees? Such questions are explored during classes, lectures, and other events through Saint Vincent College’s Center for Ethics in Community. The emphasis on morals, in disciplines from business to science to education, gives you a solid background in ethical reasoning to draw on in an increasingly complex world.

Options for Learning Saint Vincent offers more than 50 degree programs with particular strengths in education, business, history, the natural sciences, and psychology. Through the liberal arts curriculum, you’ll study the subjects — English, philosophy, natural sciences, social sciences, math, and theology — that broaden perspectives and help bring the world into sharper focus.

Here, the journey toward truth and the quest to better understand the world can take you from discussing Saint Thomas Aquinas in the classroom to sequencing DNA in the lab to helping at the poorest missions in Brazil and India. As you explore important ideas and face humanity’s challenges, you’ll gain a wisdom that will drive you to keep learning and finding your own ways to make a difference in the world.

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A Passion for Teaching

Skills for Life

Your professors serve as inspiring teachers who spend time with you in and out of classes. They’re mentors, connecting you with internship, job, and research opportunities. And they’re life coaches, listening to your concerns and helping you explore possibilities for the future.

With a focus on critical thinking and writing that extends throughout the curriculum, you’ll be able to analyze situations and problems, to think independently, to defend your views, and to articulate your ideas effectively — skills valuable in any profession.

Unforgettable Conversations One group of students not only met Bill Nye, the “Science Guy,” but also discussed some of the wonders of science with him over dinner during his visit to campus. Throughout the year, you’ll engage in dialogue with world leaders, entrepreneurs, and headline makers. Recent visitors to campus include President George W. Bush, Jerry Greenfield (co-founder of Ben and Jerry’s Ice Cream), FBI agent Candice DeLong (who caught the Unabomber), and author and social commentator Jonathan Kozol.

“By chance, I tuned into the C-SPAN program that featured the debate at Saint Vincent College. I could not have been more impressed with the quality of the students, their articulateness, their fairness, and their humanity. Saint Vincent must be a very special place.” Sandy Springs, C- SPAN viewer

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ACCOMPLISHED Experiences that take you beyond the classroom open your eyes to new worlds, prepare you to take on any challenge, and increase your respect and understanding of people of different cultures, races, and life perspectives. When such experiences are put into context within a Catholic, Benedictine framework of values, you’ll also develop a work ethic and a sense of accountability that are sorely needed in today’s world.

Work Experience The majority of Saint Vincent students build up important work experience and clarify their career goals with internships locally, nationally, and abroad. Some do two, three, or even four internships. About 80 percent are paid internships; more than 50 percent result in full-time jobs.

Meaningful Internships Political science major Andrew Walz ’06 researched legislation and covered hearings on Capitol Hill as part of his internship with the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy. During an internship at Siemens Energy in Shanghai, China, international business and finance major Kathleen Rauscher ’07 helped implement a software system, practiced speaking Chinese, and learned about the local business customs.

“Learning professional demeanor, resolving difficult situations, and disseminating information are interpersonal skills I acquired through my two internships, one within a governmental office as an aide and one at a conservation district office. I realized the importance of learning to express my thoughts clearly and confidently.”

Cultural Awareness Last year, students extended their learning to many states and countries through service trips, study abroad, and internships. Here, you can tap into opportunities such as the Global Experience Club, in which students plan a trip to investigate business and culture in a different country each spring break.

Kristy Conn ’96, management major

Making Connections Saint Vincent College’s supporters and friends have helped put the College on the national map. Fred Rogers of Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood fame, who grew up in the area, laid the groundwork for the College’s $14 million Fred Rogers Center for Early Learning and Children’s Media. Golfing legend Arnold Palmer (pictured above) has supported Saint Vincent for years and helped create the adjacent Winnie Palmer Nature Reserve, which students use as an environmental education center. The chair of Saint Vincent College’s board of directors is Christopher Donahue, CEO of Federated Investors, one of the nation’s largest investment managers.

Conducting Research As part of his senior research project in biology, Thaddeus Pajak ’07 (above) logged more than 6,000 miles on his 1998 Volkswagen Jetta, powered by leftover vegetable oil from the dining hall. Working closely with his biology professors, he studied the genotoxicity in humans of diesel, biodiesel, and waste vegetable oil. Every student majoring in the sciences conducts a research project guided by a faculty member — and many present their results at national conferences.

Forward Learning Saint Vincent students go beyond what’s typically covered in an undergraduate curriculum. For instance, students in the Operational Excellence course study some of the same material as MBA students at Harvard. And economics students take a macroeconomics course that is modeled on a firstyear Ph.D. course at Princeton.

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Volunteering By graduation day, 64 percent of students have volunteered in some way. All student organizations do at least one service project each year.

COMPASSIONATE Saint Vincent is unabashedly Catholic — while welcoming to students of all faiths or none at all. The Catholic, Benedictine roots run deep, shaping the College from its mission to its focus on service. The campus fosters a nurturing, welcoming environment where, no matter what your religious persuasion, you’re free to deepen your spirituality, to live out your faith, and to unleash your compassion for others through service.

The Rule What does a 1,500year-old document have to do with today’s students? Everything. The Rule of St. Benedict is a unifying force on campus. This guide to living in community, which you’ll receive as an incoming student, covers topics such as humility, community, discipline, stewardship, and love. Its influence reaches far beyond campus: Amazon.com lists close to 2,000 books related to The Rule.

“I went to the Dominican Republic for a medical mission trip. I’m a biology major and want to be an optometrist, so this was a way I could incorporate the Benedictine values I’ve learned here while getting to see medical care in a developing country.” Kara Shirley, senior, biology major

Giving Back Locally and around the world, Saint Vincent students give to others. They help feed the hungry and homeless by preparing food and by harvesting corn for the county food bank. They serve as mentors to inner-city students in Newark. They build homes with Habitat for Humanity. During breaks, they serve at orphanages, schools, and clinics in Brazil and Haiti.

Learning from Mother Teresa Saint Vincent president Jim Towey recently led students on a trip to Calcutta, India, to work at Mother Teresa’s missions. President Towey knows the work of this internationally respected advocate for the poor and hopeless quite well: for two years, he cared for AIDS patients in her missions in Washington, D.C., and Mexico. And for a dozen years, he was Mother Teresa’s legal counsel.

Monks on Campus More than 170 Benedictine monks are members of Saint Vincent Archabbey, making it the largest Catholic monastery in the world. You’ll find that the monks, who teach classes and serve as advisors and mentors, add a sense of wisdom and serenity to life here.

Keeping the Faith Saint Vincent is a safe and nurturing place to strengthen your spirituality, whether you’re Catholic (as nearly 60 percent of students are) or not. Staffed by Catholics and non-Catholics, Campus Ministry welcomes everyone to take part in prayer groups, retreats, Bible study, service projects, and social events. Attendance at Mass is not required — but there are several Catholic Masses offered every day on campus.

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DYNAMIC Lively Campus Life Students organize and run more than 50 groups on campus, from 11 honor societies to the Mythopoetic Society (storytelling) to the Pep Band to Human Rights Organization to Ultimate Frisbee.

When you visit Saint Vincent for the first time, what may strike you most as you walk across campus is the sense of community. Students and professors will smile and say hello; theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll hold doors open for you. Once you enroll here, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll find the sense of welcome goes much deeper. With a feeling of openness and trust that stretches from the residence halls to the student center to the athletic fields, this is where lifelong friendships are forged.

A Welcoming Community

Fostering Friendships With each new building on campus, Saint Vincent makes it easier for students to strengthen bonds of community. First-year students live in Saint Benedict Hall, completed in 2002, featuring 21 “pods” or neighborhoods, in which groups of 16 to 24 students live together and become good friends. The $12.5 million Carey Student Center, completed three years ago, is a hub of community life with its coffee shop, fitness center, gym, lounge, book center, performing arts center, gallery, and student chapel.

While most colleges offer orientation for only a few days, Saint Vincent College’s nationally recognized orientation lasts four weeks. Close to 10 percent of the student body gets involved as mentors, organizers, and helpers — and takes the lead in planning it. Throughout your first year here, an upperclassman serves as a Big Sister or Big Brother to show you the ropes.

A Full Calendar Students are the driving force behind the hundreds of events that fill the calendar each year, including big-name concerts (recent acts include OAR, Collective Soul, Goo Goo Dolls, FUEL, the Clarks, and Rusted Root), dances, service projects, dinners, parties, lectures, comedy shows, and more. Then there’s the Pittsburgh Cultural Series, which offers a taste of the symphony, opera, ballet, and theater, and more — for free.

A Competitive Spirit About a quarter of students play varsity sports on the 20 men’s and women’s NCAA Division III teams. And more than half of the students take part in the 10 intramural teams and several club teams. The facilities are top-notch: the Bearcats play on the same fields the Pittsburgh Steelers use for their summer training camp and use the same fitness center for their workouts.

“I missed Saint Vincent the minute I headed home for break. It’s the people I miss the most. It’s staying up until way after midnight and having dozens of your closest friends available at a moment’s notice. It’s having events on campus, whether I’m helping plan them or just there for a good time. It’s even the unlimited supply of food in the cafeteria.” Michele Angelo, first-year student, math major

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CONFIDENT Saint Vincent prepares you for a successful career â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and a rewarding life. Caring faculty and administrators push you to believe in yourself and reach for your best. Challenging classes help you build knowledge in many fields. Experiences off campus, whether service in the inner city or an internship abroad, make you adaptable and respectful of different cultures and traditions. Such strengths and abilities make you not only a valuable professional but also someone who can make a difference in the lives of others.

A Strong Alumni Network Career advice, internship possibilities, and job connections were plentiful during the recent Student Alumni Road Show, which brought together 50 students and two dozen alumni in Pittsburgh. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just one way that alumni reach out to current students to share their experiences as successful teachers, scientists, entrepreneurs, corporate leaders, and more.

Making a Difference Saint Vincent graduates go on to careers that help others. Jeff Street ‘07, a recent graduate, found a satisfying career at Adelphoi Village counseling youths who have troubled family lives.

Ready to Work Leading by Example Saint Vincent has graduated more CEOs than most other American colleges its size. More than 300 Saint Vincent alumni hold the title of president. Perhaps it’s because we have such high expectations for you, and because there are opportunities such as the Saint Vincent leadership program, which was named among the best nationwide in 2006.

By August of their senior year, some students have jobs already lined up — a full nine months before they graduate. For a college of its size, Saint Vincent also draws a remarkable number of employers who come to campus each year to recruit.

“Our graduates have an edge on their peers in the workplace because they not only end up getting a great education, they also benefit from the way of living they learn here. They appreciate the notion of community, they look out for each other, and they are honest, hospitable, and welcoming.” Father Brian Boosel, O.S.B., ’96, lecturer in history

Impressive Results Saint Vincent graduating seniors have an 82 percent acceptance rate into health professional schools, including the University of Pittsburgh, Virginia Tech, and the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences.

Learn more about how the Saint Vincent experience will help you become . . .

Perceptive Faculty The men and women who teach, mentor, and inspire.

Develop your powers of independent thinking in an academic environment that offers broad opportunities. Curriculum The Core Curriculum and 50 major programs

together create a comprehensive education.

Accomplished Internships Gain experience, make connections, and test the waters of a career.

The Rule of Saint Benedict These principles guide everyone in the Saint Vincent community.

Dynamic Residence Life Strong and enduring friendships are forged in the residence halls.

Confident Office of Career Services Take advantage of resources that help you chart your tomorrow.

Special Opportunities Expand your options with the Honors Program, independent study, and honor societies.

Take your learning beyond the classroom and enrich your life with hands-on experiences.

Research Collaborate with a faculty member or create your own path of inquiry.

Compassionate

Academic Resources Labs, library, nature preserve, and other facilities enhance learning.

Study Abroad Experience the world through the lens of a different culture.

Live out your faith through worship and service, reaching out to those who struggle against poverty and disease.

Campus Ministry and Worship There are many ways to explore your spirituality.

Service Learning Volunteering is a way of life here.

Become part of the friendly and lively community on campus. Student Life Follow your interests and passions through the more than 50 student-run groups.

Athletics and Recreation Catch the spirit through Division III competition, club

sports, and intramurals â&#x20AC;&#x201D; or explore the stunning wilderness in our own backyard.

With each day, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll gain the confidence that will launch you on a rewarding, meaningful path after your college years. Postgraduate Study Thousands of Saint Vincent students have continued their studies at top institutions across the country.

Careers Saint Vincent graduates bring leadership and a good work ethic to a range of professions.

Alumni Get to know the Saint Vincent graduates who maintain strong ties with the College.

Perceptive FACULTY

CURRICULUM

Saint Vincent faculty members are more than givers of knowledge at the front of the classroom. On this campus, where the sense of community is strong and teaching assistants don’t exist, they have the opportunity to help you figure out who you are and your purpose in life. In the classroom, they draw on their own experiences and research to engage you in the material.

The Saint Vincent education is built on a foundation known as the Core Curriculum. In addition to the requirements for your major, you’ll take classes in the humanities, fine arts, natural and social sciences, and mathematics. By the time you finish your core requirements, you’ll have grown physically, emotionally, intellectually, and spiritually — and be better prepared to launch a career or continue your studies in graduate school. The core provides a multidimensional understanding of the world — a bit like the

Saint Vincent professors are well qualified: they’ve earned degrees from institutions such as Catholic University, Cornell University, Stanford University, University of California, University of Chicago, University of Notre Dame, and Yale University. They conduct research that they share with the world in the form of books, journal articles, and professional conferences — and they encourage students to collaborate in their work. And because students are always their top priority, they win awards for their caring and innovative teaching.

difference between seeing something on a flat screen and experiencing it in person. Saint Vincent provides an interdisciplinary experience. You’ll explore topics that overlap history and politics, science and the arts. For example, to go beyond the superficial on the worldwide challenge of global warming, you not only need to understand the

“I help my students to become critical thinkers using different sets of knowledge — scientific, from other disciplines, and rooted in their personal values — that they can draw from simultaneously and weave together as they meet the challenges that will face them after graduation.” Matthew Fisher associate professor of chemistry

85 percent of classes have fewer than 30 students; only 1 percent include 40 or more students.

science behind it, you also need to explore the societal consequences, the economic impact, and the ethical implications. Some majors are, by their nature, multidisciplinary. One of the newest majors at Saint Vincent, bioinformatics, combines biology, chemistry, physics, and computer science. International studies students, meanwhile, take courses throughout the College, from languages to business to philosophy.

Core Curriculum Requirements English: 9 credits Fine Arts: 3 credits History: 6 credits Mathematics: 3 credits Modern and Classical Languages: 6 credits Natural Sciences: 8 credits Philosophy: 6 credits Theology: 9 credits Social Sciences: 9 credits

First-Year Seminar You’ll launch your experience of the Core Curriculum with the First-Year Seminar, which is a core class taught by a faculty member who is experienced in inspiring and energizing new students. Your professor will use dynamic teaching methods to get you started on the right foot as you step into your college career. Each week, the seminars include an experience beyond classroom teaching that develops students’ critical thinking and presentation skills.

What the Core Curriculum Can Do for You No matter where the future takes you, you’ll find yourself drawing on abilities you’ve built here, such as: • You’ll be able to think more logically and come up with your own conclusions, rather than rely on someone else’s opinion. •

You’ll be able to communicate your thoughts and ideas clearly and confidently (even the best ideas won’t get far if you can’t share them with others).

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With a solid foundation of history, you’ll look at the world through new eyes.

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When you’re reading a novel or a news site, listening to a podcast, or watching a movie, you’ll take in new information in a deeper, richer way and be able to analyze it on its own merits.

You’ll be able to use quantitative reasoning (mathematics) to improve your problem-solving skills. • You’ll have a better appreciation for beauty and the arts, one of humanity’s most elemental and powerful modes of expression. •

Interdisciplinary Writing Program As a first-year student, you’ll take “Language and Rhetoric,” in which you’re introduced to the six Saint Vincent principles of good writing: clarity, purpose, organization, coherence, support, and insight. Later, you’ll take “writingdesignated” courses that help you learn to communicate effectively in specific fields. For instance, in a writing-designated biology class, you’ll learn to write effective lab reports; in a writing-designated history course, you’ll learn to write essays and abstracts.

Saint Vincent has appeared regularly in Barron’s 300 Best Buys in College Education.

UNDERGRADUATE AREAS OF STUDY Majors and Minors Saint Vincent offers undergraduate majors in more than 50 fields. Double majors and minors are available. There are also graduate degrees in education and health care. Accounting Anthropology Art Education Art History Arts Administration Biochemistry Bioinformatics Biology Biotechnology Business Education

Catholic Theology Chemistry Communication Computing & Information Science Economics Education, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Secondary Engineering (3/2) English Entrepreneurship Environmental Chemistry Environmental Policy Environmental Science Finance Fine Arts French General Administration of Justice German Graphic Arts Health Science

History International Business International Studies Italian Latin Liberal Arts Management Marketing Mathematics Music Music History Music Performance Occupational Therapy (M.O.T.)* Pharmacy (Pharm D.)* Philosophy Physical Therapy (D.P.T.)* Physician Assistant (M.P.A.)* Physics Physics Education Political Science Psychology Psychology/Education

Public Administration Public History Public Policy Analysis Religious Education Sociology Spanish Studio Arts Theology * In cooperation with

Duquesne University

Pre-Professional Programs Pre-Chiropractic Pre-Dental Pre-Law Pre-Medicine Pre-Optometry Pre-Veterinary

THE FOUR SCHOOLS OF SAINT VINCENT The undergraduate program at Saint Vincent is organized into four schools, each with its own major and minor programs. Alex G. McKenna School of Business, Economics, and Government Students and faculty members tap into the resources of the School’s Center for Economic and Policy Education, which has one of the strongest lecture and conference programs in the country with 15 to 25 renowned speakers annually. The School also houses the Small Business Development Center, offering students internship opportunities in emerging businesses; the Kennametal Center for Operational Excellence; and Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE), whose members bring a wealth of business experience to campus. School of Social Sciences, Communication, and Education The newest addition to the School is the Fred Rogers Center for Early Learning and Children’s Media, which provides national leadership in child development and media.

The School also operates a drug and alcohol prevention project, which serves all county school districts.

of gene splicing and co-founder of Genentech, the nation’s leading biotechnology firm.

legendary golfer Arnold Palmer, who was born in Latrobe and still lives nearby.

pioneer Fred Rogers, a Latrobe native who was a friend of the College for many years.

School of Humanities and Fine Arts

ACADEMIC RESOURCES

Tapping into digital resources: No matter what your major, you’ll take advantage of the $5.1 million Instructional Technology Resource Center, with its multimedia classrooms, sophisticated computer lab, and media suite with acoustical isolation room.

Taking advantage of technology: The campus computer network, with fiber-optic cabling between buildings, links both students’ personal computers and public access computer labs. Wireless access points are available throughout campus. And 24 technology-equipped classrooms help bring new innovations to learning.

The School fosters an appreciation for the arts through its art gallery, concert series, and theatre. It also houses the Center for Northern Appalachian Studies, which documents the heritage of the region; the Loe China Studies Center; and the Center for Ethics in Community, which inspires dialogue about ethics across campus through courses in a range of disciplines, faculty development, lectures, and other events. Herbert W. Boyer School of Natural Sciences, Mathematics, and Computing The Boyer School has forged partnerships with the Applied Physics Laboratory of Johns Hopkins University for a major in bioinformatics and with ProLogic Incorporated to provide paid internships in software-related work. The School also offers several cooperative programs for students interested in health professions. It is named after Saint Vincent graduate Herbert Boyer, inventor

More than 40 Saint Vincent courses incorporate ethical reasoning.

Throughout campus, Saint Vincent offers a number of resources to expand and enrich your learning. Highlights include: Opening doors to discovery: The five-building Science Center includes specialized labs for students learning cell and molecular biology, organismal biology, and population biology; labs for analytical, organic, biochemical, physical, and environmental chemistry; and labs for astronomy, physical geology, optics, and atomic and nuclear physics. The Life Sciences Research Lab offers opportunities for faculty-student research. The complex also includes a 300-seat amphitheatre, a planetarium, a computer lab, classrooms, and a lounge. Learning from the land: If you’re interested in the environment, you’ll spend time studying and carrying out field research at the new environmental education center, located on the 50-acre Winnie Palmer Nature Reserve. The reserve is named for the late wife of

Common Texts The Common Texts Program lends an uncommon, yet unified, approach to learning. Classes from biology to philosophy to religion to business explore the same text from different viewpoints. Texts have ranged from Genesis in the Bible to Japanese film to Darwin’s The Origin of Species.

Exploring education: If you’re interested in how children learn, you may be interested in the Fred Rogers Center for Early Learning and Children’s Media. This $14 million center is expected to become one of the nation’s leading places where educators and scholars can explore how to use media to effectively teach children. The center is named after TV

Deepening knowledge at the library: Whether you’re looking for research resources or a comfortable and quiet spot to study, the Latimer Family Library offers both. Open 83 hours a week, the library offers access to more than a quarter million volumes; 99,000 microforms such as microfilm, microfiche, and cards; 3,000 musical scores; and 790 periodical subscriptions.

SPECIAL OPPORTUNITIES Honors Program If you’re looking to enhance your academic course work, the Honors Program offers a more rigorous, participatory, and creative experience. For instance, in one honors class, students wrote a

presentation in the form of a homily based on the text they were reading. In your junior or senior year, you’ll take a capstone seminar that encourages multifaceted exploration of a particular theme through works of fiction, biographies, and guest speakers. Honors students also take part in activities outside the classroom. Last year they went to Washington, D.C., where they got a behind-thescenes look at the Supreme Court. Independent Study Perhaps there’s a topic mentioned in a class that’s captured your imagination. You may be able to pursue independent work under the supervision of a faculty member, earning credit while taking on a special project. Academic Honor Societies Saint Vincent has three general honor societies, along with honor societies in business, communication, economics, education, English, history, physics, political science, and psychology. Students who excel academically join the societies to advance professionally and to develop their leadership skills.

More than one-fifth of the full-time faculty members at Saint Vincent are Benedictine monks.

Accomplished Life doesn’t happen only in a classroom. That’s why Saint Vincent encourages you to get out of the classroom and into real-world situations through internships, research, service learning, and learning abroad. Such experiences enrich your learning, expand your view of the world, and give you an advantage when it comes to applying to graduate school or launching a career. The College has a full-time administrator who will help you earn academic credit for your out-of-classroom experience.

INTERNSHIPS

Expand your network. A colleague or supervisor could become a valuable professional contact, mentor, or a reference for a future job. Challenge yourself. You’ll see how what you’ve been learning in the classroom applies to the real world and have the opportunity to contribute to the success of a company or organization. Earn money and/or credit. At Saint Vincent, most internships offer paid compensation or academic credit — or both.

Exploring Career Options Saint Vincent students have had internships locally and globally. A few examples: Making his goals: During a semester in London, David Lauteri landed an internship with the Crystal Palace Football Club. The opportunity to be part of a soccer club was a dream come true for David, a forward on the Saint Vincent soccer team. The political science major ended up writing the preview match summary article for the team’s Web site each

Top Benefits of an Internship Narrow your career search. Working in an area you’re interested in can help you finalize your career direction — or discover new opportunities. Gain experience. From taking part in meetings to collaborating with others, learning the ropes in an actual workplace helps you build up the kind of skills you’ll use forever.

“Interning as the Western Pennsylvania Campus Volunteer Coordinator for a political campaign was a demanding but very fulfilling experience. I networked with professionals and elected officials at all levels of government. I exercised my passion for motivating young voters to be politically educated and active. I look forward to my next internship at the courthouse this fall.” Roxanne Ruminski, junior, political science major

About 80 percent of the internships taken on by Saint Vincent students include a paycheck.

Internship Sites Adams Memorial Library Adecco Adelphoi Village, Inc. Altru Physical Therapy Alfred J. Ferraro Accounting Auberle Babcock Lumber Bononi & Bononi, P.C. Cerini Harley Davidson/Buell Compass Inn DiCesare Real Estate Excela Health Procurement Office Holy Family Parish Integrated Health Systems Inc. KDKA-TV KQV Radio Kennametal Inc. Land-Grant College Review Latrobe Area Hospital Latrobe Steel Laurel Legal Services, Inc.

Ligonier Valley Historical Society Lincoln Highway Heritage Corridor McGee Maruca & Associates, P.C. Mt. Pleasant Area High School Overly Door Company Pittsburgh Cultural Trust ProLogic Inc. Puskar Mansfield Financial Services Rachel Carson Homestead Association R. E. Uptegraff Manufacturing Saint Vincent Small Business Development Center SCORE Social Security Administration Studio 2 Advertising U.S. Steel Corporation Westmoreland County Courthouse WTAE-TV

week. “I’ve gotten the opportunity to work on a national award-winning game-day program as well as an internationally viewed Web site,” he said. “This has opened my eyes to not only the intense world of English football, but the strict deadlines of journalism.” Trading up: Alexandra Brunory’s summer interning with the Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security in Washington, D.C., whetted her appetite for more. She spent another semester learning the ins and outs of exporting at U.S. Commercial Services in Pittsburgh. The political science major did research and wrote reports about opportunities for U.S. businesses to export products overseas. She also went to trade seminars and spent time with clients. “I think my internships will benefit me greatly because I do want to eventually become a civil servant and pursue a career in government,” she said. Communicating success: Communication major Katie Romano ’05 spent a summer interning for the marketing department of the

“Even though we’re on a small campus, I’ve seen a lot of the world. I’ve been to New York City twice with the business school. I went to Poland and Austria during spring break with the Global Experience Club. I had an internship in Florida in fashion marketing. And I’m going to London at the end of May.” Rachel Mazur, junior, marketing major

Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, which promotes the city’s cultural district. For Katie, it was a perfect way to combine her love of performing arts with her interest in communications. She worked closely with the media and even had the opportunity to do a live radio interview. The experience paid off: After graduation, she began a full-time position as an internal communications specialist with Medrad, a medical manufacturing company. Smooth sailing: Brook Chernet, a biology major from Addis Aababa, Ethiopia, completed an internship last summer at the Immune Tolerance Network (ITN) in Pittsburgh, which is a collaborative research network funded by the

National Institutes of Health (NIH). “ITN gathers clinical data related to different diseases and drug administration,” he said. “My primary duty was to analyze these data and make sense out of them. For instance, I worked on a set of data gathered from blood samples of people affected by an allergic disease and I was able to determine which components of blood, such as different antibodies, show variance during infection. My internship went smoothly because of the medical bioinformatics class I took a semester before. In class, we learned concepts, such as flow cytometry data analysis, that I was able to apply directly to my internship.”

Nearly all chemistry majors present the results of their research at a national chemistry conference.

RESEARCH Whatever your field of interest, there’s something special about conducting original research and exploring new lines of inquiry. Such research challenges your powers of perception, analysis, understanding, and communication. That’s why every science major conducts research spanning three semesters under the guidance of a faculty member — and why research opportunities are available for students in all majors. Supporting Student Research To encourage students to forge their own paths to discovery, Saint Vincent offers funding — from $200 to $2,000 — to help pay for travel or other expenses so students can conduct research or share their results in the arts, sciences, humanities, social sciences, and professional programs. A few examples of how these A.J. Palumbo Student Research Endowment Grants have helped students: •

Biology major Kate Barkowski went to San Francisco for a meeting of the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology to present research on nicotine.

History major Jacob Hoone took a research trip to Hawaii, where he investigated the effects that race has had on remembrances of Pearl Harbor. • Michelle Kozusko, a liberal arts major, went to Slovakia to research living conditions of the Roma population (once known as gypsies). • Matthew Tarallo, a management major, spent his spring break in the Czech Republic, studying management styles of international business. • Becky Polaski spent 10 days in New Mexico digging through the state archives for her research on famed outlaw Billy the Kid. •

Senior Projects In many majors, students bring four years of learning together through a senior project, which can take the form of a research paper, artwork, or recital. Recent examples: • Media

Exposure and Aggression • Does Exposure to Advertisements with the Idealized Body Physique Affect Self-Concept and Body Dissatisfaction? • The Effects of Fluoride on Dental Erosion Caused by a Sports Drink Solution • Parenting Style as a Predictor of Self-Esteem

“Attending a major, international biology meeting provided me with the opportunity to experience how scientific research is presented on the global scale. I had the chance to interact with experts in this field of research and to represent to the scientific community the research being done at Saint Vincent College.” Kate Barkowski, senior, biology major

Every Boyer School science major completes a senior research project. Most result in publication.

STUDY ABROAD Experiencing Different Cultures In today’s world, it’s more important than ever to know how to interact with and respect people of other cultures. A growing number of employers look for international experiences on the résumés of recent college graduates, because they know that such a graduate is likely to be more confident, selfreliant, and able to adapt quickly to changing conditions. Learning about other cultures also enriches your life and deepens your understanding of your own culture. In addition to study abroad, Saint Vincent offers a range of international experiences, including: The Global Experience Club: Each spring break, students take off for a different city to explore its business and culture, visiting exchanges, firms, and factories, along with museums and attractions. They’ve been to London, Prague, Seville, Vienna, and Krakow. The China connection: The College has affiliations with nine Chinese colleges and universities, making it easy to study abroad in this growing economic power. The College also

“I went to Brazil this year. We spent a lot of time with kids and went to an AIDS clinic. I never imagined myself going outside of the country and doing something like this.” Lauren Ziegenfus, junior, biology major

offers classes in Chinese, and the new Loe China Studies Center will offer expanded opportunities to experience the Chinese culture. The College’s link to China goes back quite a ways: in 1925, monks from Saint Vincent launched the first Catholic university in China. Asian study tour: Each spring after classes end, students can take part in a three-week study tour of China, visiting temples, museums, business districts, and high-tech showrooms and meeting local university students. Before the tour, they take part in orientation sessions to introduce them to the languages and social customs.

Learning Around the World Saint Vincent students have studied, volunteered, and interned in countries around the world, including: Argentina Australia Botswana China Costa Rica Cuba Egypt France Germany Great Britain Greece India

Ireland Italy Japan Kenya Peru Poland Russia South Africa Spain Taiwan Turkey

Spanish immersion: Students can go in-depth with their Spanish language skills for the summer or a semester at Cuauhnahuac Institute of Language and Culture in Cuernavaca, Mexico.

95% of study-abroad students said that their confidence was bolstered and their worldview changed.

Compassionate Catholicism and the foundations of the Benedictine tradition have shaped the kind of college Saint Vincent is and the kind of students it graduates — both Catholics and non-Catholics alike. The campus fosters a nurturing, welcoming environment where students of all faiths are free to explore their spirituality and live out their faith by helping others.

the first document to talk about the importance of recreation being a part of one’s daily routine. (Maybe that’s why sports involve so many students at Saint Vincent.) The Rule helps foster the kind of community where respect is a top priority — which is why you’ll see so many people on campus smile, open doors for each other, and listen to differing views closely and respectfully.

THE RULE OF SAINT BENEDICT

Hallmarks of a Benedictine Education

It may be 1,500 years old, but there’s something — or perhaps a lot of things — about The Rule of Saint Benedict that has given it great staying power over the years. Written by Saint Benedict, this document is simple, yet compelling. Although Benedict wrote The Rule as a guide for Benedictine monks living in community, the spirit of his words have become a model for education at Saint Vincent, guiding students’ spiritual, moral, and intellectual development so they can live more fully in today’s world. The focus of The Rule is on study, prayer, and recreation, and finding a balance among them. Actually, some scholars say that The Rule was

Prayer: The Saint Vincent campus includes spots for prayer because it’s an important part of life for many of our administrators, faculty members, and students. Some classes and meetings begin with a brief prayer.

Humility: Benedict’s word for wisdom, humility is about accepting reality in the people, events, the world around us — and ourselves. It means acknowledging your own and others’ strengths and weaknesses. Obedience: Obedience is not so much about following orders, but more about listening intently to others. Community: In the Benedictine tradition, community refers not only to how people get along on campus, but also in the world — and how important it is for everyone to contribute to the sense of community. Stability: Saint Vincent is the kind of place where you tend to grow roots. Even after your four years here, you’ll always be part of the

“So Is Everybody Catholic at Saint Vincent?” While Saint Vincent prides itself on its Catholic heritage, and about 60 percent of students here are Catholic, the campus community is welcoming to students of all faiths. If you’re looking for a place to explore your spirituality, no matter what your religious tradition, Saint Vincent provides ample opportunity. In addition to the Catholic Masses on campus, there are more than a dozen places of worship in the area. Campus Ministry can help arrange transportation to those places so you can attend their services.

Students have the opportunity to worship any day of the week at the chapel in the student center.

“The Benedictine values instilled in this place really mean something to me. It’s these values that makes this school a special place to live, learn, and serve. ” Shane Seremet, sophomore, political science and history major campus community. You’ll see that throughout the year, from Homecoming to the many ways that alumni support the College. Hospitality: The Saint Vincent community is distinctive in the way it respects and warmly accepts everyone. It’s also about respectfully listening to new ideas and new perspectives, even when they don’t agree with your own.

Leaving Something Behind in Calcutta, India The city of Calcutta, India, where Mother Teresa began her outreach to the poor, was the destination for a dozen Saint Vincent students and the College president Jim Towey. While it was the first trip to India for all the students, it was President Towey’s eighth. He had served as Mother Teresa’s legal counsel for a dozen years. During the 10 days in the city, students worked with orphans and disabled children and reached out to men and women at the Home for the Dying. The students returned with hearts and minds filled with unforgettable images of poverty, generosity, and humanity. Their bags, though, were much lighter: many of them left their own clothes, shoes, and supplies in Calcutta.

Discipline: At Saint Vincent, you’ll develop self-discipline, setting and meeting goals for yourself in everything from academics to sports to campus activities. (In other words, you might give up watching your favorite TV show in order to study for an upcoming test.) Conversatio: This Latin word refers to formation and transformation. The education here is all about the willingness to change, to grow, to become more fully human. Stewardship: The College fosters an ethic of caring for all creation. This refers not only to the natural world, but the importance of wisely using material items, which fits nicely into the movement to reduce, reuse, and recycle to create a sustainable environment. Love: A sense of genuine respect and self-giving is found among the administration, faculty, staff, and students.

Sharing The Rule The Rule of Saint Benedict doesn’t just sit on a shelf in the library. It’s used actively and discussed widely throughout campus. Here’s how: • Every new student receives a copy of the small, 96-page book to keep. It becomes the focus of exploration in the class “Exploring Religious Meaning.” • Students and faculty members join in on Breakfast with Benedict, a six-week program on topics relevant to Benedictine life such as stability, reverence in prayer, and silence. • Campus Ministry’s Neighborhoodto-Neighborhood program invites students to join the Benedictine monks on campus for vespers (an evening prayer service) and dinner. • Retreats have shown students how they can adopt Benedictine customs and traditions to enrich their own lives. • Some classes other than religion have explored The Rule; for example, students in an ecology class studied how The Rule can be applied to stewardship of the land.

In the last four years, over 150 students have traveled abroad to serve.

CAMPUS MINISTRY AND WORSHIP Campus Ministry If the Student Center is the heart of campus, then Campus Ministry is the soul. Campus Ministry offers students — Catholic and nonCatholic alike — ways to deepen and live out their faith through Bible study, worship opportunities, service projects, retreats, and more. Taking Part in Worship Students play an important role in how the Catholic faith is shared on campus. They play a role in many of each week’s Masses — both at the chapel in the Student Center and the Basilica — serving as musicians, Eucharistic ministers, lectors, and more. Such involvement gives them a chance to deepen their spirituality and learn more about the Catholic faith.

COMMUNITY SERVICE Why Serve? Built on the Catholic tradition of social justice, community service is an important part of life at Saint Vincent. It’s all about giving back — but gaining much for yourself in return. At Saint Vincent, service

happens through classes, student organizations, residence halls, and Campus Ministry. Some opportunities last one day; some are intensive weeklong experiences; some are ongoing. It might be as simple as offering a smile and a hug to an orphan in Brazil. Or tutoring inner-city schoolchildren. What’s important is to be open to the experience — and the education you’ll get in humanity. And don’t be surprised if service opens you to new worlds, shifts your career direction — and changes your life. Giving Back — Across Town and Across the World Saint Vincent students give of themselves in countless ways in many places. Some examples from the past year: Twenty-five students spent spring break in Sao Paulo, Brazil, volunteering at an AIDS clinic and at a school operated by the Missionary Sisters of Christ. For some students, it was their second trip to the country. • During last year’s on-campus day of service, 50 students spent the day planting flower bulbs and picking up trash on campus. •

“Through service, you become more aware of our common link in humanity. With the world becoming such a global society, these are not some distant problems in a far-off land. These people are just like us.” Amy Hendry, junior, psychology major On Friday nights, students head to Pittsburgh to prepare and distribute hot meals to the homeless and disadvantaged through Campus Ministry’s Meal on the Boulevard program. • Twenty students spent a week with Habitat for Humanity in Mobile, Alabama, helping to build a house for a family affected by Hurricane Katrina. • Nine students mentored and tutored inner-city students at Saint Benedict Prep School in Newark, New Jersey, during a week of their winter break. •

Last year 300 students and 14 faculty members took part in some form of community service.

The Stately Basilica From its twin 55-foot spires to the soaring arched ceilings and the modern art in the crypt, the Basilica offers a beautiful place to pray, reflect, or just take some quiet time. Saint Vincent is one of only 60 basilicas in the nation. It took 40 monks more than a dozen years to build the dramatic structure, completed in 1905. With 800 seats, the Basilica is where first-year students and their parents attend opening day Mass and where graduates and their families give thanks on the eve of commencement. The Basilica draws visitors and worshippers from across campus and across the region.

Dynamic RESIDENCE LIFE Life in the Residence Halls As a first-year student, you’ll live in Saint Benedict Hall, the newest of the six residence halls on campus. Designed to foster friendships, the hall is organized into 21 “pods” or neighborhoods of 16 to 24 students each. In the first few days on campus, you not only have your roommate as a first friend, you’ll also have 16 or so others who share the lounge in your pod. All the residence halls are managed by prefects (similar to resident assistants). These

specially-trained upperclass students organize fun and informative programs for the 70 percent of students who live on campus. They’re also there if you have issues or problems. Either they can help you or they can direct you to someone else who can. Each residence hall also has a residence hall director and an assistant hall director. Features of the Residence Halls Each residence hall is a little different, but all of them feature: Internet and e-mail access Cable television service • Telephone and voice mail service • Central heat • Air conditioning (sometimes central, sometimes optional window units) • Lounges with televisions • Unlimited laundry • •

Orientation: Making the Transition to College Life The nationally recognized orientation program at Saint Vincent doesn’t end with the first day of classes. It continues for four weeks with mixers, events, and trips, offering a lot of support and fun to help you meet new people. Much of the campus gets involved: about 140 students help plan and run the orientation events. That means that as a first-year student, you’ll get to know upperclassmen right away. Plus, for your entire first semester at Saint Vincent, you’ll be matched with a Big Sister or Big Brother. Your new sibling will show you the ropes, offer advice, and give you the insider’s view of campus.

What You’ll Eat In the mood for some hand-tossed, hearth-baked pizza? Or Belgian waffles with all the fixings? How about a do-it-yourself banana split bar? You’ll find all that and more in the Community Center Dining Hall.

“One of my favorite things about Saint Vincent is the pods. I love knowing that I have a group of girls that I can hang out with to watch a movie or just to watch Grey’s Anatomy on TV. It’s been a great way to meet new people and has really helped me feel at home.” Colleen Keelan, first-year student, psychology major The main dining hall features woodfired pizza ovens, a salad bar, a café, a diner, a deli, and demonstration cooking, along with plenty of healthy choices through the Whole Body Program. You can also pick a quick bite to eat at the Barista Café or the Shack snack bar in Carey Student Center, or head to the coffeehouse in the Gristmill.

More than 70 percent of students live in six residence halls.

STUDENT LIFE Student Organizations Students are the driving force behind close to 50 organizations on campus, reflecting students’ wideranging interests from academics to service to creative pursuits and more. A sampling: • Anthropology Club • Art Club • Ballroom Dancing • Bearcats Against Destructive Decisions • Best Buddies • Broadcast Club • Cheerleaders • Chess Club • China Club • College Democrats • College Republicans • Commuter Club • English Club • Fencing Club • Finance Club • Gilbert and Sullivan Club • Global Experience Club • Habitat for Humanity • Health and Fitness Club • Human Rights Organization • International Student Union • Italian Club

• Life Science Club • Marketing Club • Minority Student Coalition • Music Club • Mythopoetic Society • Peer Career Advisors • Pep Band • Physics Club • Respect Life Club • Scrapbooking Club • Student Government Association • Sociology Club • Students for Social Justice • SVC Alley Cats • SVC Cycling • SVC Shakespeare Club • Swing Dance Club • The Company • Ultimate Frisbee • Women in Business

“Getting involved on campus was easy. I’m now a member of the Activities Programming Board, I’ve joined the Psychology Club, and I spend time working with the Admission Office. Clubs are awesome ways to make friends, and sometimes you even get a free T-shirt out of it!” Megan McKinney, first-year student, psychology/sociology major

It’s easy to make new friends on the safe and welcoming 200-acre campus in Latrobe.

Campus Events From the enlightening to just plain fun, you’ll find options for things to do nearly every day of the academic year. Student favorites include: Residential Living Week: This weeklong event includes residence hall tours and fun programs (prizes include lottery tickets for the top housing spots). Big-name concerts: The big acts draw thousands from on campus and around the community. Recent acts include O.A.R., Rusted Root, Goo Goo Dolls, Collective Soul, the Clarks, and FUEL. Halloween Dance: Alcuin Hall turns into a taste of fall with pumpkins, bales of hay, ghosts, and more. Everyone comes in costume and dances the night away. Founders’ Day: The entire campus community — students, faculty members, seminary students, and monks — gathers after Mass for a candlelit Thanksgiving dinner. Then everyone heads outside to Melvin Platz to watch the lighting of campus for the holidays. The night ends with a fireworks display.

Sharing in the Steeler Nation Thousands of fans descended on the Saint Vincent campus in 2007 to help dedicate the 1,050-seat Chuck Noll Field. The facility is named after the legendary Pittsburgh Steelers head coach, the only coach to win four Super Bowls, who brought his team to the Saint Vincent campus each year for summer training camp. The more than 40-year tradition of Steeler summers at Saint Vincent continues today.

“I really can’t imagine what it is like for my friends who went to huge colleges. I would feel like I was alone. Here, it’s totally opposite. Everywhere I go, I see people I know. It’s a pretty good feeling.” Gabe Jakubisin, sophomore, philosophy major

Game shows galore: Remember Double Dare and the slime? Or MTV’s Singled Out? The Activities Programming Board puts its own spin on some of those great game shows (they even contacted Double Dare executives to find out the recipe for the slime). Others include Deal or No Deal, Price Is Right, and Wheel of Fortune. Dances: Throughout the year, students take to the dance floors on campus and off with several informal and semiformal dances, including Spring and Fall Cotillion, black light dance, laser dance party, luau, and even a wild west dance. Fests: At Homecoming in the Fall and at Spring Fest in conjunction with Earth Day, all clubs have an opportunity to do fun free booths for the community.

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Chances are, you’ll cross paths with friends at least once a day in the Robert S. Carey Student Center, a $12.5 million building, completed in 2004. While you’re there, you can:

Lacrosse Soccer • Swimming • Tennis • Track

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Club and Intramural Sports

• Take a nap or study in the lounge

Join the fun and competition of club sports or intramural sports. Club sports include men’s ice hockey, equestrian, and ultimate Frisbee. Or put together a team with friends on your floor or in your pod and join in the intramural program (as close to three-quarters of students do). Intramurals have included basketball, dodgeball, flag football, Frisbee golf, kickball, soccer, softball, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, and volleyball.

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the book center • Recaffeinate in the Barista Café • Cheer for Bearcat basketball • Catch a show or musical act • Muse about art in the gallery • Take part in a midday or evening

Mass at Mary, Mother of Wisdom Student Chapel • Practice your tunes in one of the

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art studios

Double Dare is just one of the game shows that Saint Vincent students recreate for fun.

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Basketball Cross Country • Field Hockey • Golf • Lacrosse

Soccer Softball • Swimming • Tennis • Volleyball

One quarter of the student body participates on the 20 NCAA Division III athletic teams.

Confident OFFICE OF CAREER SERVICES From your first semester on campus, Saint Vincent helps you explore and plan for the future. Even if you’re not sure what direction you want to go, Career Services will help you investigate the options and develop a plan. Throughout the year, several programs and events help you learn more about yourself and your strengths, discover many career opportunities, get ready for graduate school or full-time employment, and start you on a path to success. The Office of Career Services offers a variety of programs for all Saint Vincent students, including: Professional Development Series: Each week of the series provides

On the Field, in the Field Career Services doesn’t take off in the summer. When the Pittsburgh Steelers are on campus for their summer training camp, Career Services invites employers to campus to not only check out the action on the field, but also to attend a workshop about the advantages of hiring Saint Vincent students.

knowledge, people, and resources to explore a topic in-depth. For instance, one week focuses on the job interview, when alumni and employers will help you polish your skills. Graduate and professional schools are the topic for another week, when admission representatives, faculty members, current graduate students, and professionals come to campus to answer questions about medical school, law school, and other postgraduate education. Workshops: Short sessions give you tips on how to explore career options, navigate a job fair, find a meaningful internship, and more. Up Close and Personal: Alumni and other professionals come to campus to meet with students interested in learning more about a particular profession. Since the groups are limited to about 10 students, you get ample opportunity to ask all the questions you want. Career Expo: Each year, Career Services hosts its own job fair, large for a college the size of Saint Vincent, that draws more than 70 companies interested

POSTGRADUATE STUDY

in recruiting students. Students and alumni make connections that lead to many full-time and internship opportunities. On-campus recruiting: In addition to the Career Expo, more than 50 employers come to campus annually, looking to hire graduating seniors for positions in their firms or organizations. Off-Campus Federal Work-Study: Most colleges offer work-study programs in which students work on campus. Saint Vincent expands the possibilities by offering work-study for off-campus positions in non-profit and government organizations. For instance, if you’re a history major, you might work at a museum — a position that would normally be an unpaid internship — and receive work-study compensation through PHEAA (the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency).

A ropes course is one of the highlights of the nationally acclaimed leadership program.

Saint Vincent students have impressive acceptance rates at graduate and professional schools. Why? The quality of the Saint Vincent education and the opportunities for learning in and out of the classroom play a part — so does the close-knit community. Because faculty members get to know students well, they can write detailed and compelling recommendation letters when it’s time to apply to graduate or professional school. Graduate Schools Saint Vincent graduates have gone on to some of the top graduate and professional schools, including: Brandeis University Bowling Green State University Carnegie Mellon University Clemson University Duquesne University Edward Via Virginia Tech College of Osteopathic Medicine George Mason University George Washington University Georgetown University Law School Harvard University Law School

“Since I started at Saint Vincent in 1984, every economics student who has applied to a Ph.D. program has been accepted. And every one received a full-tuition waiver and an assistantship on top of it.” Gary Quinlivan, professor of economics; dean, McKenna School of Business, Economics, and Government

Howard University Law School Indiana University at Bloomington Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine London School of Economics and Political Science Miami University of Ohio Middle Tennessee State University North Carolina State University Ohio State University Ohio State University Law School Pennsylvania College of Optometry Pennsylvania State University Pittsburgh Theological Seminary Princeton University Purdue University Saint John’s University Saint Joseph Seminary Saint Mary of the Lake Seminary Saint Vincent College Saint Vincent Seminary State University of New York at Buffalo

Syracuse University Texas Tech University Touro Jacob D. Fuchsberg School of Law University at Albany, SUNY University of Chicago University of Dayton University of Kent at Canterbury University of Maryland University of Missouri University of New Orleans University of Pittsburgh, GSPIA University of Pittsburgh Law School University of Pittsburgh Medical School University of Pittsburgh, Katz School University of Virginia Villanova School of Law Virginia Commonwealth University Washington University in St. Louis Washington University Law School

Nearly every 2006 graduate was employed or studying within 6 months of graduation.

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Saint Vincent graduates make a difference around the world in a range of fields. They’re leading firms, teaching children, launching their own businesses, making scientific discoveries, ministering to others, creating art and music, working in financial markets, raising families, making a difference through nonprofit organizations, and much more. Wherever they go and whatever they do, their bonds with Saint Vincent endure.

Graduates work in organizations large and small, including:

Why Employers Like Saint Vincent Graduates We hear it time and again from employers: They hire Saint Vincent students and graduates, and then they come back for more. Why? Employers tell us that our students are more prepared than most for the professional world, and bring a sense of personal accountability, dependability, and integrity — along with a good work ethic — that’s not so common among young graduates these days. This is how our Benedictine values play out in the real world.

Alcoa Allegheny Energy American Express Andersen LLP AT&T Bank of America Bayer Corporation Booz Allen Hamilton Borden Inc. Chubb Corporation Cintas Corp. CitiCorp Citizens Bank Delisi & Associates, PC Deloitte & Touche LLP Department of Justice: FBI Dominion (CNG) EMC Ernst & Young LLP Federated Investors GNC Goldman Sachs Hill, Barth & King, LLC H.J. Heinz Honeywell Inc. Horner, Wible & Associates International Business Machines IT Group Latrobe Specialty Steel Kennametal Inc. Kinetic Concepts Inc.

Kirkpatrick & Lockhart, LLP KPMG, LLP Medrad Mellon Bank Merrill Lynch Microsoft Morgan Stanley Mutual of Omaha Nabisco, Inc. Nationwide Mutual Insurance Co. Northwest Mutual Oscar Mayer & Company Peace Corps Pfizer Philip Morris Phillips Petroleum Pittsburgh Steelers Sports PNC Bank PPG Industries, Inc. PricewaterhouseCoopers SBC Communications Sears Social Security Administration Sony Transtar, Inc. Travelers Insurance Company Under Armour Unisys University of Pittsburgh UPMC Health System U.S. Steel Walt Disney World Wausau Benefit Inc. Wells Fargo Wilder & Co. Xerox Corporation

In surrounding school districts, more than 60 percent of physics teachers are Saint Vincent grads.

ALUMNI Graduation isn’t the end of the Saint Vincent story. For many graduates, it simply means that their role has changed: they become the mentors and guides for a new generation of students. They go out of their way to offer career advice, internship and job opportunities, networking, and more.

“We have many alumni who really want to help the students — help them with an internship, help them with a part-time or full-time job.” Courtney Baum, director of Career Services

Alumni Achievements The more than 14,000 men and women who have earned their degrees at Saint Vincent live in all 50 states and 28 countries. They’ve found success in a range of fields including business, education, medicine, religion, law, and government. A few examples: • Research by 1996 graduate Brian Geisbrecht could mean new treatments for hospital-related infections that are seen as a growing threat to public health. Dr. Geisbrecht, who graduated with a chemistry/biochemistry degree, is an assistant professor at the University of MissouriKansas City. • Mary Wnek ’90 earned her bachelor’s in psychology and is safety coordinator for the Pennsylvania Department

of Transportation, where she specializes in employee safety issues. • As an undergraduate, Daniel Piccuta ’77 studied abroad at Fu Jen University in Taipei, when study abroad was uncommon. He’s now second in command at the U.S. Embassy in Beijing. • While at Saint Vincent, Brian LaSitis ’03, a computing and information science major, worked as a Windows administrator for the Computing and Information Science Department and graduated with a 3.9 cumulative average. He’s now a senior consultant at Allin Consulting in Pittsburgh. • The School of Natural Sciences, Mathematics, and Computing at Saint Vincent is named in honor of

Herbert Boyer ’58, who invented the process of gene splicing and co-founded Genentech Corporation, which launched the biotechnology industry. • A few weeks after graduating, Michael Antonacci ’07, a physics and mathematics double major, began studies to become a Benedictine monk. He converted to Catholicism at Saint Vincent and joined service trips to Brazil. • Herman Dupre ’53, chemistry major, holds several patents. He invented the technology that produces artificial snow, and his family founded the Seven Springs Mountain Resort. • Saint Vincent equipped him well for business, says Joseph A. Scarpo, Jr. ’84, the chief executive officer of Private Wealth Advisors, Inc. “I was extremely well prepared to hit the ground running.”

Strong Support from Alumni Some say the success of an undergraduate college can be measured by how many alumni support their alma mater. More than 60 percent of alumni have given to Saint Vincent.

Herb Boyer ’58, co-founder of Genentech, met with Saint Vincent students in the digital imaging lab.

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Admission Admission to Saint Vincent is competitive. We’re interested in evaluating your academic ability, character, motivation, and promise — and most important, your academic potential. We’ll take into account: • Level and number of academic courses • Grade point average • Class ranking • Standardized test scores • Admission essay • Extracurricular activities • Recommendations FIRST-YEAR PROFILE

DIRECTIONS TO CAMPUS

From Pittsburgh, Ohio, and points west: Take the Pennsylvania Turnpike, I-76 east, to exit 67 Irwin/North Huntingdon, bear right at the exit ramp, and take U.S. Route 30 East 15 miles. At the stop light at Saint Vincent Drive, turn left, go 1/2 mile to the campus entrance sign, and turn left onto campus. Stop at the Entrance Booth for parking information and further direction.

Accepted students are invited to spend a night on campus (Monday–Thursday) with a student host. Most overnight visits also include the opportunity to attend a class or two. Arrangements can be made by calling 800-782-5549 at least a week in advance of your visit.

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Make an appointment for an interview and campus tour by calling the Saint Vincent Office of Admission and Financial Aid at 800-SVC-5549 or 724-805-2500. Once you have applied and been accepted to Saint Vincent College, we invite you to contact us about participating in one of our Classroom Observation Day Programs.

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Sit in on a series of short talks on academics, college life, the admission process, and financial aid. Take a tour of campus led by a current student. For information on upcoming open houses, go to www.stvincent.edu/admission/ visit. You can also register online.

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Visiting Get to know us better. Come to our campus in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, and check out the residence halls, classroom buildings, student center, and more. You’ll also have the opportunity to meet current students, coaches, and faculty members. Here’s how:

From Harrisburg, Philadelphia, New Jersey, and points east: Take the Pennsylvania Turnpike, I-76 West, to exit 91 Donegal, take Pennsylvania Route 711 North to junction with U.S. Route 30 in Ligonier, take Route 30 West 10.4 miles to the stop light at Saint Vincent Drive, turn right, go 1/2 mile to the campus entrance sign, and turn left onto campus. Stop at the Entrance Booth for parking information and further direction. From Erie, Buffalo, and points north: Take Interstate 79 south to its junction with I-76, the Pennsylvania Turnpike, at exit 28 Cranberry/Perry Highway. Take I-76 east to exit 67 Irwin/North Huntingdon, bear right at the exit ramp, and take U.S. Route 30 East 15 miles. At the stop light at Saint Vincent Drive, turn left, go 1/2 mile to the campus entrance sign, and turn left onto campus. Stop at the Entrance Booth for parking information and further direction. From Baltimore, Washington, and points south: Take Interstate 70 west to its junction with I-76, the Pennsylvania Turnpike; at exit 161 Breezewood, proceed on I-76 West to exit 91 Donegal; take Pennsylvania Route 711 North to its junction with U.S. Route 30 in Ligonier, take Route 30 West 10.4 miles to the stop light at Saint Vincent Drive, turn right, go 1/2 mile to the campus entrance sign, and

turn left onto campus. Stop at the Entrance Booth for parking information and further direction. By Plane Saint Vincent College is within convenient driving distance of two airports. The Arnold Palmer Regional Airport, located in Unity Township near Latrobe, about 1/4 mile east of the campus on U.S. Route 30, accommodates private and corporate aircraft and provides scheduled commuter air service throughout the day to and from Detroit Metropolitan Airport via Northwest Airlines (www.nwa.com, 800-225-2525). Call a taxi (Veterans Cab, 724 537-7708) for shuttle to campus. The Pittsburgh International Airport is located about 60 miles west of campus. From Pittsburgh International, follow the signs for Pittsburgh (I-279 North), and after going through the Fort Pitt Tunnel, stay in the right lane and take I-376 East, known as the Parkway East, to its junction with I-76, the Pennsylvania Turnpike, in Monroeville. Take the Pennsylvania Turnpike, I-76 East, from Pittsburgh/ Monroeville, which is exit 57, to exit 67 Irwin/North Huntingdon, bear right at the exit ramp and take U.S. Route 30 East 15 miles. At the stop light at Saint Vincent Drive, turn left, go 1/2 mile to the campus entrance sign, and turn left onto campus. Stop at the Entrance Booth for parking information and further direction. Lodging For a listing of area accommodations, go to www.stvincent.edu/ general_info/maps or contact the Laurel Highlands Visitors Bureau at www.laurelhighlands.org or 800-333-5661.

The class entering Saint Vincent in fall 2007: • Earned SAT scores between 980 and 1170 (25th and 75th percentiles). • 45.2% were in the top 20% of their high school graduating classes. • Hail from 18 states. APPLYING

Apply online at secure.stvincent.edu. Saint Vincent also accepts the Common Application. EARLY ADMISSION

If you have an exceptional record, you may be able to begin your degree program after your junior year in high school. An interview with the Office of Admission and Financial Aid is required. TRANSFER STUDENTS

We’ll review your academic achievement and personal history at the post-secondary schools you’ve attended, along with your secondary school record, as background information for academic counseling. A Saint Vincent transfer counselor will evaluate your transcripts at your request — even before you apply. INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

In addition to the Application for Admission, you must also complete the Supplemental Application for International Students. For details, go to www.stvincent.edu/admission10. APPLICATION DEADLINES

Saint Vincent has a rolling admission policy. We’ll notify you of the admission committee’s decision shortly after we’ve received all your credentials. QUESTIONS?

If you have questions, e-mail us at admission@stvincent.edu or call us at 1-800-782-5549 or 1-724-805-2500.

Find out who your admission counselor is in your state at www.stvincent.edu/ admission/meet_your_ admission_counselor. You can send your counselor an e-mail, or, if he or she is online, an instant message.

Financial Aid We encourage you to apply for financial aid. Approximately 90% of students receive some type of aid in the form of grants, scholarships, loans, and/or work-study. TYPES OF FINANCIAL AID

Saint Vincent offers aid based on merit and aid based on need. The College does not offer athletic scholarships. Grants: Grant aid does not need to be paid back. Funds are provided by the federal and/or state government, by Saint Vincent College, or by other organizations. To apply, fill out the FAFSA. Scholarships: Scholarships do not need to be paid back. Saint Vincent scholarships are typically awarded by the Admission and Financial Aid Office. You do not need to fill out a separate application to apply for Saint Vincent scholarships. Loans: Loans must be paid back after you graduate. To apply for federal loan programs, fill out the FAFSA. For details on the types of loans available, go to www.stvincent.edu/financial_aid5. Federal Work-Study: If you qualify, you can work up to 15 hours per week in an on-campus or off-campus position. While your earnings are paid directly to you, Federal Work-Study is counted as financial aid.

APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID

To apply for need-based aid, which includes federal, state, and institutional grants and loans, you and your parents must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). If you took the SAT test as a high school junior, you should automatically receive the application in the mail. If not, you can ask your high school guidance office — or contact us and we’ll mail one to you. Saint Vincent College’s Title IV School code is 003368. FINANCIAL AID DEADLINES

Complete and mail the FAFSA as soon as possible after January 1. Our preferred deadline is March 1. To be considered for the state grant (for Pennsylvania residents only), you must file before May 1. 2007-08 COSTS • Tuition: $23,456 • Room and Board: $7,940 • Fees: $985 • Total: $32,381 FINANCIAL AID QUESTIONS?

Call us at 724-805-2500 or toll-free at 800-782-5549.

Facts CHARACTER

Saint Vincent College is a coeducational, liberal arts college rooted in the tradition of the Catholic faith. It was founded by Benedictine monks in 1846. MISSION

The College’s mission is to provide an education that allows students to integrate their professional aims with the broader purposes of human life. LOCATION

Located in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, 35 miles east of Pittsburgh, in the foothills of the Alleghenies, the College is nestled in the Laurel Highlands, which offers recreational activities such as skiing, hiking, and camping. CAMPUS

The 200-acre campus is known for its beauty, friendliness, and safety. More than $40 million has been invested in campus facilities during the past five years, including a first-year student residence hall and the Robert S. Carey Student Center. STUDENTS

Saint Vincent College’s 1,652 undergraduates come from 25 states and 13 foreign countries. 48% are men, 52% are women. Over 100 students are African-American, Latino, Asian, or Native American. FACULTY

The 106 faculty members make classroom teaching their top priority. Nearly 75% have earned doctorates or terminal degrees at such schools as Catholic University, Cornell, Ecole Biblique, Notre Dame, Stanford, University of California, University of Chicago, and Yale. CURRICULUM

Saint Vincent College’s liberal arts curriculum requires students in all majors to take basic courses in philosophy, English, social sciences, natural sciences, mathematics, and theology. For students looking to intensify the intellectual experience, Saint Vincent also offers an honors program with opportunities for independent scholarly work.

MAJORS/MINORS

PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS

STUDENT LIFE

Saint Vincent offers undergraduate majors in more than 50 fields. Double majors and minors are available. There are also graduate degrees in education and allied healthcare.

Pre-Chiropractic Pre-Dental Pre-Law Pre-Medicine Pre-Optometry Pre-Veterinary

On campus are more than 40 student-run clubs and organizations, an active campus ministry, and a programming board that brings nationally known speakers and bands to campus.

CAMPUS RESOURCES

CAREER ADVISING

Specialized laboratories include astronomy, bioinformatics, digital imaging, ecology, genetics, geology, human anatomy, life sciences, microbiology, optics, organic chemistry, and physiology. Students also make use of the astronomy observatory, planetarium, and radio-telescope. There are 24 technology-equipped classrooms. Wireless access points are available throughout campus.

Saint Vincent offers career advising for all students, a strong alumni network, and internship and job placement opportunities. Recent acceptance rates to professional schools: law 100%; medical 70%; dental, osteopathy, physical therapy, podiatry, pharmacy, and veterinary 95–100%; 3/2 engineering 100%.

Accounting Anthropology Art History Art Education Arts Administration Biochemistry Bioinformatics Biology Biotechnology Business Education Catholic Theology Chemistry Communication Computing & Information Science Economics Education, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Secondary Engineering (3/2) English Entrepreneurship Environmental Chemistry Environmental Policy Environmental Science Finance Fine Arts French General Administration of Justice German Graphic Arts Health Science History International Business International Studies Italian Latin Liberal Arts Management Marketing Mathematics Music Music History Music Performance Occupational Therapy (M.O.T.)* Pharmacy (Pharm D.)* Philosophy Physical Therapy (D.P.T.)* Physician Assistant (M.P.A.)* Physics Physics Education Political Science Psychology Psychology/Education Public Administration Public History Public Policy Analysis Religious Education Sociology Spanish Studio Arts Theology * In cooperation with Duquesne University

SERVICE LEARNING/STUDY ABROAD

Saint Vincent emphasizes service learning and study abroad opportunities that expand horizons and leave students more attuned to their community and world. On recent service trips, students volunteered in Newark, New Orleans, Brazil, and Calcutta. Students can also study abroad for a semester, academic year, or summer in such countries as Argentina, China, Egypt, Great Britain, France, India, Italy, Japan, Poland, Russia, South Africa, Taiwan, and Turkey. LIVING ON CAMPUS

Nearly 80% of students live on campus in six residence halls. Saint Vincent College’s residential life compares to the best in the nation. ATHLETICS

Saint Vincent athletes compete in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division III in the Presidents’ Athletic Conference. 25% of Saint Vincent students participate in intercollegiate athletics and more than 75% in club and intramural programs.

ALUMNI

Saint Vincent takes pride in its more than 12,000 alumni who live in all 50 states and 28 foreign countries. Many have achieved national prominence in the fields of business, education, medicine, religion, law, government service, and others. HONORS AND RANKINGS

Saint Vincent has been regularly ranked in national publications including Barron’s 300 Best Buys in College Education, All-American Colleges, Money magazine (top 15 best values in the U.S., small liberal arts schools), U.S. News & World Report Guide to America’s Best Colleges, National Review: Guide to America’s Top Liberal Arts Colleges (top 60 in the nation), and Princeton Review. Saint Vincent College subscribes to a policy of equal opportunity and does not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, age, veteran status, ethnic origin, or disability in any of its programs, activities, or employment decisions. NCSDO S27005 6102 15M 10/07

Men’s teams: baseball basketball cross country fencing (club) football golf ice hockey (club) lacrosse soccer swimming tennis track

Women’s teams: basketball cross country equestrian (club) fencing (club) field hockey golf lacrosse soccer softball swimming tennis volleyball