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  1. Admissions Walking Tour

    Misericordia University Upper Campus Self-Guided Tour

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    1. Mercy Hall

      For much of the University's history, this building was known as the Administration Building, but it was re-dedicated as Mercy Hall following major renovations in 2002. The original building was constructed when the Sisters of Mercy founded the university in 1924 and was expanded in 1932. The building is home to administrative offices, classrooms, computer labs and faculty offices.

       

      Mercy Hall's lower level contains three classrooms, labs for our Medical Imaging program, our Safety Office, IT Student Help Desk and offices for our Computer Services, Human Resources, and Finance and Administrative Affairs.

       

      The main entrance to the building takes you through a beautiful brass doorway into the main lobby, with its arched ceiling, gothic architecture and marble staircase. This area is a busy hub of activity. Many of the offices students need most regularly, such as Admissions, Financial Aid, Student Accounts and the Registrar, can be found on this floor in addition to the University chapel.

       

      The second floor was renovated in 2002. It formerly housed the library, but now contains several classrooms. Our University Advancement offices also reside on the second floor near the Founders Room, a lasting tribute to the University's founders, the Religious Sisters of Mercy.

       

      On the third floor you'll find more than a dozen classrooms, most of which are designed to accommodate between 10 and 30 students. Also found on this floor are two computer labs featuring virtualized work stations and state of the art VM ware, that are open from early morning to late evening. The fourth floor has four classrooms that provide a beautiful panoramic view of campus.

       

      Improvements to Mercy Hall continued with the 2003 completion of the Geraldine Ruth Daley Anderson Bell Tower. Dr. Robert S. Anderson, a former trustee and benefactor, donated $500,000 to MU for the project. The tower houses the University's new carillon (bell system) and connects all five floors of Mercy Hall with a walkway to the Mary Kintz Bevevino Library.

    2. Hafey-McCormick Science Building

      The Science Building has a number of features that benefit students in majors such as Chemistry, Biology and Biochemistry, as well as support for our health science majors.

       

      The lower level of the building has a gross anatomy facility. This is a state-of-the-art human cadaver lab which is used to teach gross anatomy to our students preparing for various careers in the healthcare field. Though rare at other institutions, MU offers this type of facility for use during undergraduate study.

       

      The main level of the facility contains a computer lab specifically geared toward the sciences. This lab allows access to chemical, biochemical, molecular biology and genetics databases. There are several mobile computers that can be interfaced with biology and chemistry lab instrumentation.

       

      This main floor houses the two main science labs which contain all equipment, instrumentation and specimens to teach anatomy & physiology, general biology, botany, and zoology. The labs contain high quality Nikon teaching microscopes, with one for each student.

       

      A student/faculty research lab on the main level has modern instrumentation for molecular genetics research, including cell disruption, cell fractionation, protein purification, protein electrophoresis, DNA isolation, cloning, DNA sequencing, Polymerase chain reaction (PCR), and cell growth. The multimedia tiered lecture hall, which seats 80 students and is the largest lecture hall on campus, is also on this floor.

       

      The third floor of the Science Building is primarily devoted to chemistry. It includes our instrumentation laboratory, which is used extensively for instrumental support of both upper level faculty and student research as well as student laboratory courses.

    3. Insalaco Hall

      Sandy and Marlene Insalaco Hall is a wireless, technologically smart learning environment. The $7 million structure houses the Assistive Technology Research Institute, classroom/conference space, and a contemporary art gallery. It connects directly to the newly renovated Lemmond Theater at Walsh Hall.

       

      The main level of the 28,500-square-foot building has four classrooms/conference rooms, a café, and a 2,600-square-foot art gallery. The lower level has three classrooms, a music ensemble room, several practice areas, a fine arts classroom and the Business Department offices.

       

      InterMetzo cafe is on the main level of Insalaco Hall. The cafe is available to students and staff that need a quick bite to eat or to relax at the cafe tables.

       

      Insalaco Hall classrooms are equipped with ample space for students. Faculty utilize the latest teaching technology as each classroom is equipped with a smart sympodium. This compliments the rich learning environment and comfortable atmosphere.

       

      The Pauly Friedman Art Gallery occupies more than 2,700 square feet of space on the main level of Insalaco Hall. The multipurpose gallery is used for performing arts as well as visual arts.

       

      The second floor lounge offers window seating that provides a great view of other campus buildings. New murals highlighting the charisms of mercy can be found on each wall near the seating area.

    4. Banks Student Life Center

      Banks is the only one-story building on campus. Recent expansion has included doubling the size of the bookstore, adding large, flat screen TVs and furniture in a modern lounge, and renovating the John and Mary Metz Dining Hall.

       

      This is the social center of life on campus. There is a huge student lounge area, complete with skylights and a fireplace. It's a great place to relax, study or link up with friends.

       

      Students can relax or study with friends in the large lobby of Banks. The Dean of Students, campus post office, Cougar Radio, SOAR, Student Government, Student Activities, Highlander student newspaper offices, and Campus Ministry are all found in Banks as well.

       

      The John and Mary Metz Dining Hall fills the center of the building. It features expanded hours for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Students can choose from several entrees, a line for burgers and fries at J. Clarke’s Grill, a full salad and sandwich bar, dessert bar, as well as special stations that offer pasta, tacos, and stir-fry, among other things. Vegetarian and dietary accommodations are available. The Dining Hall also contains the John and Cindy Mulloy Dish Room. It was named for two employees who have given over 65 years to the University.

       

      Cougar Radio broadcasts live from the Banks Center every weekday. Music is streamed over the Internet through the student portal, or via www.cougarradio.net .

       

      The MU Bookstore is convenient. In addition to purchasing books and supplies, you can grab a snack or soda and buy a lot of clothes and other Misericordia items for the gang back home.

    5. Gildea Hall

      Gildea was opened in 1995 as an alternative residence option for upperclassmen. Instead of the standard double room, Gildea is a series of suites.

       

      Gildea Hall is a fully modern, air-conditioned facility with four floors of suites.

       

      Each suite contains a full bath and several bedrooms grouped around a common living room. Bedrooms are either single, double or quadruple occupancy and contain a telephone, desk, and ample closet and drawer space. Suites generally house three, six or seven occupants.

       

      The great thing about Gildea is that it creates the opportunity to live with a group of friends. It offers the feel of an apartment with the safety and community of a residence hall, while being right in the heart of campus.

       

      The building is elevator accessible and has a television in each floor lounge, with a small common kitchenette nearby. Gildea hall is close to classrooms, the dining hall, and campus recreational facilities.

       

      Housing in Gildea, as with the other residence halls, is done on a lottery basis. Because of this, sophomores and juniors, as well as some seniors, live in this residence. Like the other residences, Gildea has several Residence Assistants that provide guidance and support for those living in the building.

    6. Metz Field House

      The John and Mary Metz Field House was built in 2012 to accompany the new fields in the Anderson Complex. The 21,750 square foot facility offers new meeting and locker room space for Misericorida's outdoor sports teams and visitors.

       

      The field house is located next to Mangelsdorf and Tambur Athletic fields.

       

      The football team has a dedicated locker room, which is right next to the doors leading out to Mangelsdorf Field, underneath the bleachers.

       

      The Metz field house will not only have locker rooms, but also a weight room, and room for team study halls, which occur a few nights a week, and film sessions.

       

      Within the facility, there are multiple locker rooms, for both home teams and visitors. Each locker room has a restroom and shower facility directly attached to it, and ample space in the event that various sports teams need to use the locker rooms at the same time.

    7. McHale Hall

      If you are entering Misericordia as a freshman, you are likely to spend your first year on campus in McHale Hall.

       

      McHale is a traditional dormitory-style facility, housing both men and women. It's close to classrooms, athletic and recreation facilities, and the Banks Student Center. Room dimensions in McHale are 10 feet x 17 feet. McHale, like all the other residential areas, is led by a full-time professional Residence Hall Director and has student Resident Assistants on every floor.

       

      The ground floor houses 27 students in McHale. This floor also has the Fireside Lounge, which students use to gather and relax.

       

      Fireside Lounge is a popular hangout with a big screen TV, comfy couches, ping-pong and foosball tables, and a full kitchen.

       

      The upper three floors house both men and women. Rooms are air-conditioned and elevator accessible. Each room has a large closet, ample drawer space, desk, and a sink. Separate men's and women's bathroom and shower facilities are located on each floor.

       

      The rooms are equipped with large closets, desks and dressers. Individual sinks are also located in all of the rooms on the second, third and fourth floors. Cable and internet access are available in each room.

    8. Anderson Sports and Health Center

      Constructed in 1993, the Anderson Sports and Health Center is a massive 78,000 square-foot multi-purpose facility surrounded by tall oaks and pines in the north corner of campus. Anderson is a building that is a key part of athletic activities on campus.

       

      As you approach the building you'll see a 1,500 pound limestone Cougar statue. In honor of the university's mascot, the statue was dedicated as part of MU's 2004 homecoming festivities. Also right by Anderson is an outdoor tennis complex. This six-court facility is home to the men's and women's varsity tennis programs and can also be used by students for recreational play.

       

      Upon entering the building, you'll find a huge lobby that overlooks both the arena floor, synthetic track and pool. Directly behind the lobby is a dance/aerobics. It is frequently used for a variety of activities and fitness classes for the community.

       

      To the right of the gym floor is the six-lane, NCAA competitive pool with an observation deck. Also on the upper level of the building, you can find the Athletic Department offices.

       

      Fitness Center features state-of-the-art equipment including iPod enabled treadmills, wide screen TV's, and a much larger work out area to accommodate its popularity with students. The lower level has both athletic and student locker rooms, a state-of-the-art sports injury rehabilitation center, and three racquetball courts. The facilities are open from early morning to late evening for student recreational use.

    9. MacDowell Hall

      Michael and Tina MacDowell Hall is the newest dormitory hall on campus. MacDowell Hall is a 37,000-square foot, three-story structure near the North Gate of campus and across the parking lot from the Anderson Sports and Health Center. Michael and Tina MacDowell Hall offers 118 beds for student housing and three academic classrooms. It also provides suite-style residence space with kitchens, living rooms, bathrooms, and appliances.

       

      Each floor contains laundry facilities and architecturally significant study lounges at the east end. The glass enclosures, otherwise known as "lanterns," face McHale Hall and illuminate the sprawling green space of the upper campus at night.

       

      The five person rooms in MacDowell Hall will feature a common room, similar to Gildea Hall, in which students can relax, and enjoy their free time.

       

      Each floor of MacDowell Hall is equipped with a study lounge in which students can engage in small groups to relax or study together.

       

      The three modern classrooms in MacDowell Hall offer a comfortable learning environment with special modular seating that can be arranged to accommodate various class sizes and arrangements. One classroom also features special kitchen and craft space for teacher education classes.

    10. Bevevino Library

      The library is named to honor Mary Kintz Bevevino, a 1987 alumna of the university. The library is located at the heart of the campus. The building encompasses 37,500 square feet and houses stacks for 90,000 volumes. A variety of study environments are available for students' use, including casual seating, study tables, individual carrels, group study areas and a video viewing room.

       

      Books, reserve materials, DVDs and other library resources may be checked out and returned at the circulation desk on the first floor. Also on the first floor, you will find computers to access the library catalog. Friendly library staff members are always available to answer questions and provide service.

       

      Data and power connections for laptops are located throughout the library, or you can go wireless with a Wi-Fi enabled computer. Don't have one? You can borrow one from the front desk. Ten iPads are also available for students, staff and faculty to borrow for up to 1 week.

       

      The centerpiece to the first floor is the Alden Trust Computer Teaching Laboratory. It is a high-tech teaching classroom that enhances the teaching and learning process for the students. The room features a 65 inch HD screen connected to a SMART Sympodium. This setup allows the instructor to write on a touch screen so that graphics and text will be displayed on the large screen. The instructor can assume control of any individual PC in the classroom.

       

      The second floor houses the Research Computer Lab, the Periodicals, Reference collection and Children's collection, as well as a micro-film viewer, printers and copy machines.

       

      On the third floor you will find the Catherine Evans McGowan Center, a fully-networked conference center used for seminars, conferences, community meetings and other activities.

    11. Anderson Bell Tower

      If you're at the main entrance to the Bevevino Library, you should see the Bell Tower, with its carillon (bell system). You may even hear the bells playing. You can return to Mercy Hall's main lobby by using the Tower entrance and going up the steps.