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Centers and Buildings

• National Catholic Center for Holocaust Education
• Child Development Center
• Center for Family Therapy
• SHU Center for Orthodontics
• The Wukich Center for Entrepreneurial Opportunities
• Performing Arts Center
• Dance and Visual Arts Center
• Robert M. Brownlee Mathematics Enrichment Center
• Reeves Library
• Havey Dorm
• Visual Art Center
• Administration Building
• Maura Hall
• Lowe Hall
• Saint Joseph's Hall
• Sullivan Hall
• Ennis Hall

History of the Buildings

In 1889, the Administration building was built. Seton Hill Then and Now states, "Mother Aloysia had supervised every step, insisting at every turn on the best materials and workmanship – to the point that she and the Sisters became known for sitting or standing on any inferior materials delivered to the site to keep them from being used by the builders."

In 1896, Saint Joseph's Chapel was built. It was the first permanent chapel the Sisters had. It is housed in Cecillian Hall which was built at the same time as the chapel. This hall continues to serve Seton Hill as a venue for special events, performances, ceremonies and lectures.

In September of 1958, the Reeves Library was built. The library is named after the 5th president of Seton Hill, Rev. James A. Wallace Reeves. The library building also houses Reeves Theatre and Harlan Gallery.

In 1908, Maura Hall was built. The hall was originally named Saint Mary's Seminary because it was used to house the boys of Saint Mary's School. The hall is connected to 3 floors of the administration building and housed the boys until 1914.

In 1920, the 1st residence hall was built and was named after Mother Aloysia Lowe. In June the first junior class started the ivy planting and tree planting. The ivy would grow up the side of the Lowe building. This tradition was discontinued due to the ivy ruining the building but the juniors still do the tree planting.

In 1921, Saint Joseph's Dormitory was built. This new residence hall was built for the Sisters of Charity. This building is now called Saint Joseph's Hall and now contains faculty offices.

In 1924, Canevin Hall was built. This new residence building was named after the Bishop of Pittsburgh at the time, Archbishop J.F Regis Canevin. The Archbishop supported and encouraged the sisters in their pursuit of chartering Seton Hill as a college.

In 1929, Sullivan Hall was built. The building wasn't offically named until 1947 and is named after the 4th president of Seton Hill, Rev. Daniel Richard Sullivan. This building is known as the castle building because of it's Norman Chateau style. This building contained a gym, swimming pool, and then a bowling alley. The building now contains student lounges, athletic offices, cafes, and the university's bookstore.

In 1944, Ennis Hall was built. It was used as a residence hall and had one large classroom. Now this building is used exclusively by the Sisters of Charity.

In 1951, the Child Development Center was built. The Seton Hill Then and Now states, "The nursery school was opened at Seton Hill under the direction of the chair of the Psychology Department, Sr. Maurice McManama, and the chair of the Home Economics Department, Sr. Rose Angela Cunningham." In the fall of 1958, Havey dorm building was opened. The dorm building is named after the 1st president of Seton Hill, Mother Mary Joseph Havey. In 2015, Seton Hill built the Art Center located in downtown Greensburg. In the Trib Live article Bob Stiles states, “The visual arts center, the Palace Theatre and the university arts center create an “art corridor,” Ridge said.” The building has classrooms, studios for both dance and art, an art gallery, offices, design labs, and a lot more. This will allow art majors to be under the same roof. In 2019, the Sisters of Charity Hall was built in memory of the amazing Sisters at Seton Hill. The building houses about 145 upper classmen.The new residence hall is place near 3 of the university’s other residence halls to make a quad area. This residence hall was built to eliminate the need for off campus living for students.

History

After president JoAnne Boyle formalized the school's new status as a university, the teams' nickname was changed from "Spirits" to "Griffins," and several men's athletics teams were added, including football. In 2006, Seton Hill announced it was transferring to NCAA Division II and joining the WVIAC as a provisional member (with full WVIAC competition in 2007–08). Prior to that, they had belonged to the NAIA and in the American Mideast.

As of July 1, 2013, following the breakup of the WVIAC, along with the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown, also from the WVIAC, Seton Hill joined the PSAC.

In 2005, 60% of the entering class was male, due to an influx of male students who were interested in new sports programs such as football. In 2008, the football team had a 10–3 record. The football team and the men's soccer team each won the inaugural West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference's team sportsmanship award in 2008.

In 2006, the baseball team received a berth to the NAIA World Series in the program's third year of existence.

In 2014, the baseball team had its most successful season; winning the PSAC, the Atlantic Regional, and advancing to the College World Series. The team ended up finishing top six in the country.

In 2022, Seton Hill created their first Esports team. The team is co-ed and includes about 25 students. The Esports team of about 25 students and compete in tournaments for several games including Overwatch, League of Legends, Rocket League, Hearthstone and FIFA Soccer. These tournaments could last minutes or hours. The team is co-ed.

References

Napsha, Joe. "Seton Hill to Launch Coed Esports Program." TribLIVE.com, TribLive, 29 Oct. 2021, triblive.com/local/westmoreland/seton-hill-to-launch-coed-esports-program/. Accessed 13 Mar. 2024.

"Seton Hill Then & Now." Seton Hill University, www.setonhill.edu/about/identity-traditions/seton-hill-then-now/#:~:text=1958,in%20the%20fall%20of%201958. Accessed 1 Mar. 2024.

"Student Life." Seton Hill University, www.setonhill.edu/student-life/. Accessed 1 Mar. 2024.

Stiles, Bob. "/ccpa/." TribLIVE.com, TribLive, 29 July 2013, archive.triblive.com/local/westmoreland/seton-hill-breaks-ground-on-11-million-dance-and-visual-arts-center/. Accessed 13 Mar. 2024.

Himler, Jeff. "Seton Hill Names New Dorm After Sisters of Charity." TribLIVE.com, TribLive, 26 July 2019, triblive.com/local/westmoreland/seton-hill-names-new-dorm-after-sisters-of-charity/. Accessed 13 Mar. 2024.