Wilkens Science Center Booklet

90 Building on

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The Maureen Murphy Wilkens Science Center

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Students have described the

The Wilkens Science Center

Multipurpose classrooms,

Wilkens Science Center as

expands opportunities for

breakout rooms, computer

“Academics in Action.” The glass

interactive teaching and learning,

classrooms, seminar rooms

façade, overlooking the quad,

preparing students in the

and meeting spaces provide

gives our community a unique

sciences for high-growth fields

facilities for students from all

view of the building’s activity.

and graduate study.

academic disciplines.

distinctive academic programs

interactive learning

The completion of the Maureen Murphy Wilkens Science Center during the College’s 90th anniversary year reflects Emmanuel’s goal to build distinctive academic programs in the liberal arts and sciences. Leveraging our unique location in Boston and in the heart of the Longwood Medical and Academic Area (LMA), Emmanuel College seeks to prepare students with the skills for the careers of the 21st century.

Featuring 14 laboratories for biology, chemistry, physics, biochemistry, neuroscience and faculty research, as well as multipurpose classrooms, meeting spaces and common areas, the four-floor Wilkens Science Center fosters the type of interactive learning and community building that is the hallmark of the Emmanuel College educational experience.

careers of the 21st century

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As viewed from the Wilkens

Emmanuel’s unique partnership

The sciences are an integral part of

Science Center, Emmanuel

with Merck Research Laboratories-

an Emmanuel education. Since the

is located along the historic

Boston has provided students

early years of the College, we have

Emerald Necklace, just across

with internships, scholarships,

maintained a strong dedication to

from the Back Bay Fens and in

seminar series and cutting-edge

these disciplines. The Wilkens Science

the heart of the city of Boston.

research equipment.

Center will strengthen this tradition.

sustainability

energy-efficient

enhanced green space

The Maureen Murphy Wilkens Science Center is a “green” building and speaks to the 21st century and sustainability in every way. This new building is energy-efficient and its underground parking creates more green space on campus. The glass façade offers a spectacular view of this enhanced green space and open atriums provide views of the Emerald Necklace and the Boston skyline that are unmatched.

The Wilkens Science Center will also support teaching and learning at the K-12 level through the Center for Science Education. This initiative will provide opportunities for professional development for teachers and student programming with the goal of enhancing science education, particularly in urban schools.

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Maureen Murphy Wilkens and

Pictured here with Emmanuel

Designed by Boston-based Goody

Frank Wilkens, in the garden

President Sr. Janet Eisner, SND and

Clancy and constructed by Walsh

at their Cape Cod home, share

Senator Edward Kennedy at the

Brothers, the Wilkens Science

Emmanuel College’s commitment

dedication of the Jean Yawkey Center

Center complements the historic

to the promise of a liberal arts

in 2004, the Wilkens have been

Administration Building and the

and sciences education.

longtime supporters of the College.

modern Jean Yawkey Center.

generosity and support

commitment to Emmanuel

Honoring the Wilkens Maureen Murphy Wilkens ’56 and Frank Wilkens continue to express their commitment to Emmanuel College through their generosity and support. Their contributions have had a great impact on the Emmanuel community. We are pleased to name the Maureen Murphy Wilkens Science Center in their honor.

The Wilkens also generously supported the Jean Yawkey Center, which houses the Maureen Murphy Wilkens Atrium, and offer financial support to students through the Maureen Murphy Wilkens Scholarship Funds. We remain thankful for donors such as the Wilkens who share our passion for offering students exceptional opportunities in a dynamic learning environment.

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Level One Maureen Murphy Wilkens Science Center Maureen Murphy Wilkens Lobby Computer Classroom room 101 Daley Family Classroom room 102 Conference Room room 103 42-Seat Classroom room 107 Quinn Seminar Room room 110 60-Seat Classroom room 111 42-Seat Classroom room 112 Conference Room room 113

Administration Building East Wing Information Technology Computer Classroom room 125 IT Helpdesk room 128

Level Two Maureen Murphy Wilkens Science Center Atrium Breakout Room room 201 Alden Trust Lab room 202 Plant Biology and Ecology Lab room 203 Physics Teaching Lab room 204 Microbiology Lab room 208 Faculty Office Suites room 209 Academic Conference Room room 209e Biology Lab room 210 Admissions Reception room 216

Administration Building East Wing Admissions

Level Three Maureen Murphy Wilkens Science Center Connors Atrium Breakout Room room 301 Faculty Research Lab room 302 Bioinformatics and Modeling Lab room 302a Biochemistry and Genetics Teaching Lab room 303 Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Facility room 304a Chemistry Super Lab room 308 Faculty Office Suites room 309 Academic Conference Room room 309e

Administration Building East Wing Administrative Offices Academic Advising room 320 Center for Mission & Spirituality room 322 Dean of Arts & Sciences room 325b

Level Four Maureen Murphy Wilkens Science Center Atrium Breakout Room room 401 Faculty Research Lab room 402 Chemistry Teaching Lab room 403 Computer Room room 407 Organic Chemistry Teaching Lab room 408 Multipurpose Classroom room 409

Administration Building East Wing Psychology Faculty Education Faculty Conference Room room 423

Maureen Murphy Wilkens Science Center Quick Facts •

Four floors

Architect

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47,500 square feet

Goody Clancy

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Faculty/student research space and offices

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Student study areas

Construction Manager

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New classrooms for all academic areas

Walsh Brothers

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120 underground parking spaces

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Energy-efficient

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Teaching laboratories for: - Biology - Biochemistry - Chemistry - Physics - Psychology/Neuroscience

Emmanuel College, founded by the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur in 1919, is a coed, residential, Catholic liberal arts and sciences college located in the heart of the city of Boston. Its beautiful 17-acre campus is neighbored by a world-class medical center, two major art museums and Fenway Park. Its unique location allows students and faculty opportunities to explore real world experiences through internships, research and strategic partnerships within the Longwood Medical and Academic Area and the city of Boston.