University of Mary
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|website =[http://www.umary.edu/ www.umary.edu]
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The '''University of Mary''' (abbreviated '''U-Mary''', '''U of M''') is a four-year [[Catholic]] [[university]] near [[Bismarck, North Dakota]].
The university is the largest degree granting institution in Bismarck. It also operates accelerated degree programs at satellite locations in [[North Dakota]], [[Montana]], [[Wyoming]], [[Kansas]], and [[Missouri]].
==History==
The University of Mary was founded in 1955 by the Sisters of [[Benedict of Nursia|St. Benedict]] of Annunciation Monastery as a two-year school (the same sisters also established [[St. Alexius Medical Center]]). The school incorporated as Mary College, a four-year college, in [[1959]]. The school moved to its own, current campus in [[1968]]. Accredited by the [[North Central Association of Colleges and Schools]] in 1969, it changed its name to the University of Mary in [[1986]]. The University conferred its first [[doctorate]], a [[Doctor of Physical Therapy]], in 2006.
==Campus==
The University of Mary is a rural campus located about four miles south of Bismarck and sits on a hill overlooking the "Capital City." The campus includes ten different buildings, with an eleventh on the way. Several of the buildings on campus were designed by renowned architect [[Marcel Breuer]].
===Southern campus===
The [[Harold Schafer]] Leadership Center is home to an optional business leadership program that the University offers. The upper floor usually holds conferences and some meetings while the lower floor is home to two computer labs. In fall of 2008, this will become a starting out point for more classrooms as part of the [[Gary Tharaldson]] School of Business.
The Benedictine Center for Servant Leadership is one of the oldest buildings on campus since it previously served as part of a library and a priory for the Sisters. It primarily houses the University's business office including admissions, alumni, and financials among others. It is also home to the smaller of two campus cafeterias and a theater.
Boniface Riverview Residence is primarily a residence for Sisters that work at U-Mary or [[St. Alexius Medical Center]]. The lowest level of the building houses the Theology and Business departments and classrooms.
Boniface Hall houses the office of student life, some classrooms, the only Mac computer lab on campus, and women's dorms.
The Welder Library was built in 1990 and is named for the University's current president. This library houses a number of books and other media including DVD's. The library building is also home to the English and Education departments. Greg Butler Hall is a women's dorm located just southeast of the Welder Library. Hillside Hall is a men's dorm located just northeast of the Welder Library. An outdoor track and baseball field are located east of both halls.
===Northern campus===
The McDowell Activity Center is the center of the athletics department and includes offices and lockers on the lower level and a weight room and swimming pool on the upper level. The main use for this center is for the men's and women'sbasketball teams and the women's volleyball team. The McDowell Activity Center is located just north of Hillside Hall.
The Leach Fieldhouse and the Leach Center for Student Life is a complex located just across the road from the McDowell Activity Center and houses an indoor track and other health and fitness offerings. The track area holds many events throughout the school year and is also leased to the [[North Dakota High School Activities Association]] for various events such as an indoor track meet each year. Chick's Place, located on the upper level, is a hangout for students if they want to get a quick lunch and don't have a meal plan or for a late night snack. Chick's is also home to student life events. A fitness center and racquetball court are located below Chick's Place.
University Hall is located adjacent to the Leach Center for Student Life. The upper floor houses the University's main cafeteria. The lower floor includes areas where students can watch TV, study, hold meetings, or play games. This floor also houses the student government, a campus store, and a student health center operated by Mid-Dakota Clinic. The North Campus Residence Hall houses both men and women and is attached to University Hall.
The Science Center Complex is a group of buildings that house the Science, Math, Music, Theater, and Nursing departments and a computer lab. This complex is connected to the east side of University Hall. Arno Gustin Hall includes the main auditorium for the campus and houses the Theater department. The Clairmont Center houses a portion of the Music department as well as some classrooms, Campus Ministry, and Heskett Hall which is a small performing stage and home to a few other classes. The Harold J. Miller Science Center is one of the main buildings of the complex and one of the oldest. This building holds the University bookstore as well as the Science and Math departments. Some Accounting classes are also held in this building. The Casey Center for Nursing Education holds the Nursing department. In addition, the information desk is located here as well as a lounge just east of the information area. Tennis courts are accessible just outside the north end of this part of the building.
Deichert and Boyle Halls are student apartments located at the far north end of campus. A baseball field is located just northeast of Deichert Hall.
===Off-campus===
The University of Mary operates an off-campus building on South 7th Street in Bismarck. This is home to some Nursing Education classes during the day and night classes during the evening.
==Athletics==
The university's athletic teams are known as the Marauders. The athletic program was formerly a part of the [[NAIA]]'s [[Dakota Athletic Conference]], but is now be a part of [[NCAA]] [[Division II]]'s [[Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference]]. The team colors are blue, orange, and white. The Marauders field teams in 19 varsity sports, including football, soccer, track and field, volleyball, baseball, softball, basketball, wrestling, and tennis.
==See also==
*[[Catholic Colleges in the United States]]
==External links==
*[http://www.umary.edu/ University of Mary website]
*[http://www.umary.edu/UM/StudentServices/CampusMap/ Campus Map]
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