In 1988, Marywood began the most ambitious development effort in its history-IMPACT 2000. The campaign with an initial goal of $55 million successfully concluded with more than $58.5 million in commitments to the University.

Phase One of IMPACT 2000 was completed in June 1996. With contributions of more than $30.2 million coming from alumni, friends, trustees, parents, and the I.H.M. Congregation, the commitments to Phase One supported a variety of critical programs and resources at Marywood, including…

Increased scholarship assistance for qualified students :	Installation of a campus-wide computer network system

The Fricchione Day Care Center is located on a hilltop on the campus of Marywood University. The Center was made possible through the generosity of the Fricchione family in memory of their parents and opened in September 1991 as a model for effective multi-dimensional care for the children of students and working parents.

The Fricchione Center is licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare and has been accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children since 1992, a distinction, which only 5% of day care centers nationwide have achieved.

Children enrolled at the Fricchione Center benefit from many Marywood campus resources such as the library, curriculum lab, gymnasium, art galleries, theater and media center for regularly scheduled weekly activities. The children also benefit from Marywood students currently enrolled in elementary education, music therapy and foreign languages who provide additional learning opportunities. The Fricchione Center serves as a placement site for practicum experience for Marywood's Early Childhood Education students.

Essential renovation and additions to the Center for Natural and Health Sciences, which more than doubled in size and acquired new state-of-the-art equipment. Today it houses a Molecular Cellular Biology lab, Microbiology lab, Chemistry lab,

Anatomy and Physiology lab, greenhouse, computer laboratories and a multimedia auditorium.

Phase Two of IMPACT 2000, which ended June 30, 2002, realized an additional $28.3 million in commitments and enabled Marywood to accomplish additional critical projects:

Support for the newly renovated and expanded William G. McGowan Center for Graduate and Professional Studies, which houses the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, Marywood's doctoral programs, International Programs, the Speech and Hearing Clinic, the School of Continuing Education, and the Education, Psychology, Communication Sciences, and Special Education departments.

Renovation of Regina Hall including installation of central air conditioning.

 

The Dolores and Michael Insalaco Center for Studio Arts opened in 2001, bringing to over 100,000 square feet the space at Marywood dedicated to the visual arts.

One of the largest visual arts centers on the East Coast, the facility includes a variety of sophisticated equipment for art studies at Marywood: a foundry with metalworking facilities, sculpture and painting studios, weaving looms, blueprint machines, a photography studio with B&W and color darkrooms, an advanced lighting studio, a ceramics studio, and computer labs with all the latest design and graphics software.

The Tony Domiano Early Childhood Center is located on the campus of Marywood University. It serves approximately 60 children in pre-school and kindergarten classes.

Founded in 1976, the Domiano Center provides children with a "prepared environment" that fosters their abiding curiosity and presents learning as a joyous and happy experience. The Domiano Center teaches a diverse mix of subjects including foreign languages, math, classical music, art appreciation, cooking, sign language, art and crafts, language arts and prayer geared toward children's understanding.

The Keith J. O'Neill Center for Healthy Families was dedicated in October, 2002. It is the first of its kind in Northeastern Pennsylvania. The Center provides programs and opportunities for university/community collaboration and includes a state-of-the-art Human Performance Laboratory to enhance the learning experiences of health profession students.

The Center for Healthy Families provides needed equipment for health-related research. Students from Marywood's nursing, nursing administration, athletic training, physician assistant and nutrition and dietetics programs utilize the laboratory.

The Center for Healthy Families was made possible in part by a federal grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). Senators Arlen Specter (R-Pa), Rick Santorum (R-Pa) and Congressman Don Sherwood played significant roles in securing the $1.36 million grant from HRSA. It is a joint effort of Marywood University and the Northeast Pennsylvania Women's Health Alliance, a cooperative effort of Marywood University, Maxis Health Care/Marian Community Hospital and Mercy Hospital.

Additionally, the center integrates academic programs, community outreach and research and provides critically needed, affordable outpatient health care services to underserved residents. Outpatient health care services include cardiac rehabilitation, physical therapy, nutrition and weight control assessment, detection and treatment of osteoporosis, and nutrition counseling.

• Enhancement of the Endowment Fund.

Campus Master Plan

As we approach our 90th anniversary, the challenge of recruiting the best and brightest students to Marywood requires that we support excellence in all areas of our institution's mission - teaching, service, state-of-the-art facilities and technology. In January 2002, the Marywood Board of Trustees approved a new Campus Master Plan, a blueprint for new construction, infrastructure, renovations and campus enhancement for the next ten years.

The master plan acknowledges the importance of Marywood's tradition and the spirit of its campus culture through its integrated approach. Highlights of the Campus Master Plan include:

New facilities

• A new Chapel, currently being renovated in Loughran Hall, is designed to reflect the importance of Marywood's identity as a Catholic University. This new chapel is scheduled for dedication in Spring 2007. The current chapel space in Regina Hall will be reassigned.
• A new athletic facility, the Robert J. Mellow Center for Athletics and Wellness, has been completed.
• A new student residence, Loughran Residence - a part of Loughran Hall, has been completed. This facility houses 325 resident students in suite style accommodations. The residence includes student lounges, a 24-hour computer lab, and it allows immediate access to the University Chapel.
• A new Conference Center is being completed as part of the Loughran Hall renovations. This space will provide state of the art facilities for the University's growing conferencing operations.
• A new Center for Learning Resources will serve as a central information center on campus, providing additional support for academics. Located in the heart of the campus, it will be designed to create and reflect community at Marywood.
• A new Welcome Center will be built at the front entrance to campus.

Renovations

• The Liberal Arts Center will be completely renovated.
• Nazareth Hall will be renovated to provide additional services for students including activities, foodservice and retail operations.
• The first floor of Immaculata Hall will be converted back to its original use as residential space for students.
• The first floor of Regina Hall will be renovated.
• Enhancements to campus "green space" will include improved pedestrian pathways, the creation of gathering spaces throughout the campus and creating outdoor space for community interaction.
• There will also be enhancements to the entrance to campus on Seminary Avenue.

For more information, contact Kevin M. Edwards, Assistant Vice President for Development, (570) 348-6238, or e-mail kedwards@es.marywood.edu