Events

Events

Open House draws 100 for blessing, dedication of renovated library

With the help of generous alumnae/i and friends, the College transformed the first floor of its Ralph M. Besse Library last summer into a welcoming Learning Commons. In this renovated space, students now have one-stop access to services ranging from academic advising and tutoring to IT support and, of course, library services. They have meeting spaces for working on collaborative projects, quiet study spaces, individual computer access, a full computer classroom, and a coffee station. Father Donald Cozzens (at right with new Board member Jeanne Colleran) joined close to 100 students, faculty, alumnae, and guests when he blessed and dedicated the space during an open house event in September.

Justice Melody Stewart was Founder’s Day Speaker

Ohio Supreme Court Justice and former Ursuline adjunct faculty member Melody J. Stewart shared reflections on the centennial of women’s suffrage as guest speaker at Founder’s Day on Nov. 22, 2019. Stewart, the first African American woman to be elected to Ohio’s high court, is a graduate of Beaumont School and knows the Ursuline charism well. She talked about her career path and the workings of the Supreme Court, then answered questions from some 200 engaged audience members. Founder’s Day commemorates Mother Mary of the Annunciation Beaumont, who, in November 1871, signed the documents that established the College. The gathering is an annual donor appreciation event.

Suffrage centennial exhibition opening featured remarks by Mary Rose Oakar ’62

A century after women gained the right to vote, Ursuline College hosted a traveling exhibition celebrating that centennial. “Ohio Women Vote: 100 Years of Change” opened in November with a public reception that included remarks by former U.S. Rep. Mary Rose Oakar ’62.

One of Ursuline’s best known graduates, Oakar represented Ohio’s 20th District for eight terms, from 1976 until 1993. She spoke about the importance of voting and about her experience as an international elections monitor. Oakar regaled the audience with memories of her time in Congress, including when she introduced successful legislation to commemorate suffragist Susan B. Anthony on the $1 coin.

Ursuline’s Historic Preservation program Director Bari Oyler Stith, PhD, wrote a successful application to bring “Ohio Women Vote” to the College. Developed by the Ohio History Connection and made possible with generous support by Ohio Humanities, the exhibition comprised a series of panels examining the path taken by Ohio women to achieve the right to vote and exploring the history of civic action by a diverse spectrum of Ohio women throughout history. Students in Dr. Stith’s Material Culture class curated the panels along with garments from the College’s Historic Costume Study Collection.

Ursuline College’s presentation of Ohio Women Vote was made possible in part by a grant from the Ursuline Sisters of Cleveland.

Ursuline choir sang in Cleveland Orchestra Christmas Concert

Our very own Ursuline Voices choir performed under the direction of Francisco Prado in two Christmas concerts along with other community choirs and the Cleveland Orchestra and Choruses in December. Surrounded by the festive Yuletide splendor of Severance Hall, the Ursuline Voices truly made a joyful noise!

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Flying Arrows 5K: Ursuline College Scholarship Run Saturday, October 24, 2020

Lace up! Ursuline College will host its first community road race the morning of October 24. This event, which we hope will become annual, commemorates the Feast of St. Ursula on October 21.

The race route will start near the Sister Diana Stano Athletic Center and also end on campus. The 5k is chip-timed. All registrants will get an event t-shirt. And all 5k finishers will receive a finisher medal. Age group awards will be handed-out to the top three finishers. There will also be a one mile walk option. Registration details will be shared on our website at Ursuline.edu/race, in our e-newsletter, and on HermesCleveland.com.

Womens History Month Student Art Showcase February 28 - May 1, 2020

March is Women’s History Month and Ursuline College is celebrating with “Community: Together We Can, 2nd Women’s History Month Student Art Showcase” featuring student art work in a variety of media that celebrates women and their achievements. Co-sponsored by the Ursuline College Women’s Center and Wasmer Gallery.

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Tuesday – Friday: 12-5:00 p.m. Saturday & Sunday: 1:30-4:30 p.m.

ABOVE: Cassidy Way had a 1st place finish in 2019 with Janet Pow, acrylic on canvas

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