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Centers and Buildings

• Administration Building
• Cecillian Hall
• Maura Hall
• Lowe Hall
• Saint Joseph's Hall
• Canevin Hall
• Sullivan Hall
• Ennis Hall
• Havey Dorm
• Reeves Library
• Child Development Center
• Brownlee Hall
• The Clay Frick Lynch Science Hall
• Bayley Hall

• National Catholic Center for Holocaust Education
• E-Magnify Building
• Farrell Hall
• Center for Family Therapy
• The Katherine Mabis McKenna Center
• DeChantal Hall
• Performing Arts Center
• The Wukich Center for Entrepreneurial Opportunities
• The Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM)
• SHU Center for Orthodontics
• The Center for Innovative Teaching
• Dance and Visual Arts Center
• The JoAnne Woodyard Boyle Health Science Center
• The Sisters of Charity Hall
• Robert M. Brownlee Mathematics Enrichment Center

History of the Building:

Administration Building (1889)

In 1889, the Administration building was built. The building was built in a Romanesque style by prominent Pittsburgh architect Joseph Stillburg. 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." The building wasn't finished until the spring of 1889.

Saint Joseph's Chapel and Cecillian Hall (1896)

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.

Maura Hall (1908)

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.

Lowe Hall (1920)

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.

Saint Joseph's Hall (1921)

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

Canevin Hall (1924)

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.

Sullivan Hall (1929)

A picture of Sullivan Hall at Seton Hill University.

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.

Ennis Hall (1944)

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.

The Child Development Center (1951)

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."

Havey Dorm and Reeves Library (1958)

In 1958, Havey dorm building was opened. The dorm building is named after the 1st president of Seton Hill, Mother Mary Joseph Havey. Also in 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.

Brownlee Hall (1965)

In 1965, Brownlee Hall was opened. The residence hall was named after the 1st dean of students Sr. Francesca Brownlee.

A picture of The Clay Frick Lynch Science Center at Seton Hill University.

The Clay Frick Lynch Science Hall (1970)

In 1970, the Clay Frick Lynch Science Hall was built. The hall is more commonly known as Lynch Hall. This building houses labs, faculty offices, and some of LECOMs lecture rooms.

Bayley Hall (1976)

In 1976, Bayley Hall The hall is located adjacent to Lowe Hall and it became the new economics building. It was named after Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton. Her maiden name was Bayley.

The National Catholic Center for Holocaust Education (1987)

In 1987, the National Catholic Center for Holocaust Education was built. It was built after Pope John Paul II said that we need to recognize the significance of the Holocaust. Pope John Paul II wrote “The very magnitude of the crime raises many questions. Historians, sociologists, political philosophers, psychologists, and theologians are all trying to learn more about the reality of the Shoah and its causes. Much scholarly study still remains to be done.”

The National Education for Women in Business (1992)

In 1992, the National Education for Women in Business was built. It was renamed in 2006 and became the E-Magnify.

2001 Renovations

In 2001, the Administration building was re-opened after 3 years of renovations. During the renovations 11 new classrooms were built and seminar rooms were constructed.

Farrell Hall and The Center for Family Therapy (2004)

In 2004, Farrell Hall was built. The residence hall was named after former president Eileen Farrell. Also in 2004, Seton Hill opened the Center for Family Therapy in downtown Greensburg.

The Katherine Mabis McKenna Center and DeChantal Hall (2005)

A picture of the McKenna Center at Seton Hill University.

In 2005, The Katherine Mabis McKenna Center was built. The building is a recreation center for students. The building has a gymnasium, indoor running track, aerobics and fitness facilities, weight and athletic training facilities, and athletic department offices. Also in 2005, DeChantal Hall was built. The new residence hall was named for Sister De Chantal Leis. She was a former Seton Hill alumna, former dean of students, and Seton Hill's first director of alumnae relations.

Performing Arts Center, Wukich Center for Entrepreneurial, and The Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) (2009)

In 2009, Seton Hill's Performing Arts Center in The Performing Arts Center is located in downtown Greensburg was opened. The new performing arts center has 2 main stage performance spaces, the William Granger Ryan Theatre, and the Carol Reichgut Concert Hall. Also in 2009, Wukich Center for Entrepreneurial was built. This building provides special services and programs to prepare students with entrepreneurial skills needed to succeed in an evolving global market. The center was named after the trustee who donated the money to build it, Daniel J. Wukich. Lastly in Fall of 2009, The Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) opened at Seton Hill.

Center for Orthodontics and The Center for Innovative Teaching (2010)

In 2010, Seton Hill opened the Center for Orthodontics. The building was built to train dentists to become orthodontists while providing direct services to local and regional community. Also in 2010, Seton Hill opened the Center for Innovative Teaching.

The Dance and Visual Arts Center and The JoAnne Woodyard Boyle Health Science Center (2015)

In 2015, Seton Hill built the Art Center The new Dance and Visual arts center is 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. Also in 2015, The JoAnne Woodyard Boyle Health Science Center was built. The Center was named after the 9th president of Seton Hill ,JoAnne Woodyard Boyle, she was the longest serving president of Seton Hill (1987- 2013). The Center features state-of-the-art technology and equipment, laboratories, and classrooms.

2017 Renovations

In 2017, Seton Hill renovated Lowe Dining Hall to accommodate the expanding student enrollment.

The Sisters of Charity Hall (2019)

In 2019, the Sisters of Charity Hall was built The hall was built in memory of the 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 competes 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.