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Graphic Classroom: Many students at St. Edward’s University have replaced their paintbrushes and canvases with computer mice and monitors. The new graphics lab features state-of-the-art computers and scanners, and all the design software a student needs to be successful in graphic design.
Campus Cam: The Campus Cam allows students, parents and alumni to log on to the St. Edward’s website and get a bird’s eye view of what is happening on campus. The Campus Cam is currently mounted outside Sister Marie Andre Walsh’s office window facing the fountain in Ragsdale Plaza, and the image is updated every five minutes. With the campus gearing up for the addition of several new buildings future plans for other campus cams are in the works.
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Buying Books Online: In the fall of 2000 the St. Edward’s Bookstore launched its online bookstore at www.stedwardsbookstore.com. Graduate, New College and PACE students can now log on to purchase new and used textbooks for their classes while avoiding long lines, and commuting to campus to purchase books. “It has cut down on the traffic in the bookstore and overall students find it to be very convenient, especially our distance learning students in Dallas,” said Tessa Crumley, office specialist for the bookstore who maintains the bookstore’s website.
Virtual Reality Tours: In keeping with the changing times, St. Edward’s University has developed virtual campus tours online. The “e-tours” include pictures of Main Building steps, Main Building interior and Ragsdale Plaza. The tours were designed with prospective students in mind. Some are unable to visit campus so St. Edward’s has utilized technology in order to bring the campus to them.
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Digital Editing Bay: Now St. Edward’s University students and faculty who receive proper training can convert traditional video footage into compressed digital videos in this facility. This technological breakthrough can be a valuable tool in teaching on-line courses and in creating student web pages containing video links.
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Traditional Classrooms: Traditional undergraduate, New College and graduate students still enjoy the dynamic classroom experience that has been the hallmark of the St. Edward’s University experience for more than 100 years. The small class sizes and personal relationships with professors continue to be the primary reason students are drawn to the hilltop.
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Advising Services: Even though WebReg is available to meet most of the students’ registration needs, the advising office continues to offer personalized assistance to those who have questions about the various classes or majors available at St. Edward’s University. All traditional undergraduate students must meet with an advisor prior to registering each semester and advisor approval is still needed to obtain clearance to register.
School Spirit: Over the years, St. Edward’s University students have always possessed an intense school pride. Led by the St. Edward’s University Elite Dance Team, St. Edward’s University Cheerleaders, and Rowdy Hilltoppers, students still fill up the RCC to cheer the Hilltoppers on to victory year after year.
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