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EMMANUEL COLLEGE A Catholic, liberal arts and sciences college in Boston, Emmanuel College prepares men and women with the skills to succeed in tomorrow’s world and the social conscience to make a difference in that world. Founded in 1919 by the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, Emmanuel has a vibrant campus in the heart of the city. The 17-acre campus is located at the crossroads of the city’s medical, academic, scientific and cultural communities. Within walking distance from landmarks such as the Museum of Fine Arts, Fenway Park, Symphony Hall and renowned medical institutions, Emmanuel College’s location gives students access to the ultimate extended classroom, including many opportunities to become active members of the community and to participate in internships with the city’s most prestigious, leading-edge employers. A unique partnership with Merck & Co. Inc., whose Boston-area research laboratories are housed on the Emmanuel campus, provides unprecedented opportunities for students and faculty including lecture series and summer internships for Emmanuel students.

Emmanuel offers an undergraduate liberal arts and sciences program as well as graduate and professional undergraduate programs. Students receive a supportive yet challenging educational experience with a wide-range of major and minor programs taught by an accomplished faculty. At Emmanuel, students become engaged learners in small interactive classes and develop leadership skills through participation in campus life. The Honors Program enables highly motivated students to participate with members of the faculty in explorations of issues of current concern and interest. A strong internship and career development program also defines the Emmanuel College experience.

Emmanuel is a founding member of the Colleges of the Fenway consortium, comprised of six neighboring colleges in Boston – Emmanuel, Massachusetts College of Art and Design, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Simmons College, Wentworth Institute of Technology and Wheelock College – that together offer students more than 2,300 courses and jointly sponsors a number of events throughout the year.

Student Life is a vibrant part of the Emmanuel experience. Most students live on campus and participate in student organizations and/or on athletic teams. Nearly all are involved in volunteer service including the City Year Serve-a-thon, Alternative Spring Break, after-school tutoring programs at area schools and countless service opportunities.

The Jean Yawkey Center houses athletic, recreational and dining facilities, as well as the Jean R. Yawkey Center for Community Leadership. This center focuses on developing service and leadership skills for Emmanuel students and building connections with the young people of the City of Boston through after-school and summer programs. The Carolyn A. Lynch Institute at Emmanuel College strengthens this connection by enabling the development and retention of teachers in urban school systems, focusing on training in math, science and technology.

The Maureen Murphy Wilkens Science Center opened at the start of the 2010-2011 academic year. Designed to advance the educational mission of the College, the Wilkens Science Center increases opportunities for interactive teaching and learning and enables the College to better prepare students in the sciences and other fields. This state-of-theart facility enhances the academic experience for students and faculty and optimizes the use of space to build community and foster collaboration. As a “green” building, the Science Center also maximizes energy efficiency and emphasizes sustainability.

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