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Challenging Perspectives and Inspiring Growth
College is a time of growth and discovery, and Saint Vincent's academic centers, events series, and resources are essential in helping students explore new ideas, challenge perspectives, or solidify beliefs. By engaging with professionals and experts, students gain deeper insights, preparing them for thoughtful conversations and a well-rounded future.
School of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Centers
Center for Catholic Thought and Culture: Promotes interdisciplinary learning and intellectual rigor through programs in theology, philosophy, and other fields, guided by Catholic and Benedictine wisdom.
Center for Northern Appalachian Studies: Documents the heritage of the multi-faceted region of Northern Appalachia using tools provided by a variety of disciplines and community-oriented projects.
The Foster and Muriel McCarl Coverlet Gallery: Collects, preserves, interprets, and disseminates the history of weaving and folk traditions in the Northeastern region of the United States.
James and Margaret Tseng Loe China Studies Center: Fosters cross-cultural understanding between China and the United States through education and cultural exchange, inspired by the integration of American and Chinese moral principles to highlight our shared values.
Verostko Center for the Arts: Advances and integrates the arts through rotating exhibitions and a permanent collection of over 4,000 diverse objects, enriching the campus community with contemporary and historical works.
Event Series
Catholic Arts Biennial: This juried exhibition features contemporary artists whose work explores Christian themes and is held in the Verostko Center for the Arts.
The Charles G. Manoli Tribute Lecture Series: Honoring the legacy of Charles “Chuck” G. Manoli Sr., a beloved emeritus professor of history at Saint Vincent College who inspired students to question authority and the status quo, this free lecture series hosts authors, historians, politicians, and others to present lectures on a variety of topics.
Deely Lecture: Presented by the Deely Project, this lecture series celebrates the legacy of John Deely and Jacques Maritain, fostering global recognition of the College as a center for philosophical inquiry and semiotic thought.
John and Theresa Ragan Poetry Reading and Prize: Established in 1995 through a generous gift from Dr. James Ragan, C'66, who was the Director of the University of Southern California’s Graduate Professional Writing Program, this $250.00 cash award honors Dr. Ragan’s parents, John and Theresa Ragan, and is intended to encourage interest in poetry among Saint Vincent students.
Philosophy Department Colloquium Series: This series aims to enrich the intellectual formation of students interested in philosophy and other related fields by inviting speakers to campus.
Rabbi Jason Edelstein Lecture for Catholic-Jewish Dialogue: Given the shared spiritual heritage between Christianity and Judaism, this lecture seeks to promote mutual understanding and appreciation through open dialogue.
Ruth B. Bossie Scripture Lecture: The Ruth B. Bossie Fund for Biblical Literacy provides funding for an annual guest lecturer in Sacred Scripture for the Ruth B. Bossie Biblical Studies Lecture Series. Each year the department invites theologians with expertise in either the Old Testament or the New Testament to address students, college theology faculty, and seminary faculty on specific biblical topics.
Saint Vincent College Concert Series: World-class musical performances featuring internationally acclaimed artists and a diverse range of genres that enrich the local community and foster a vibrant cultural environment.
Saint Vincent Summer Theater: Dedicated to producing high-quality theatrical productions that engage, inspire, and transform audiences while enriching the community through artistic expression, SVST offers a season of captivating plays and musicals each summer, providing entertainment and cultural enrichment to the community.
Resources
The resources below provide "beyond the classroom" learning and experience opportunities to our students.
Fred Rogers Institute: Advancing Fred Rogers' legacy, the Fred Rogers Institute provides professional learning, community building, and resources to support the healthy development of children through the strengths of families and caring adults.
Eulalia Books: An independent publisher supported by Saint Vincent College offering a unique opportunity for English majors to engage with contemporary Latin American poetry. By publishing works that have not yet appeared in full-length English translations, Eulalia Books highlights the artistry of translators and fosters a discourse on translation and poetics. Students can gain hands-on experience in literary publishing, translation, and collaboration, making it an enriching addition to their academic journey.
Generation Magazine: The College’s student literary magazine and is produced every fall by students taking a course in magazine production.
Saint Vincent College Prevention Projects: The Prevention Projects offer a range of community and school-based programs across Westmoreland County and southwestern Pennsylvania. These initiatives include ATOD prevention education, training workshops for educators and professionals, preschool curricula promoting wellness, community programs targeting ATOD use, and special programs for parenting skills and at-risk children.
STEP-UP Enrichment Program Challenge Program: This program lets education students design and teach a ten-week course for home-schooled children, providing hands-on practice in curriculum development, classroom management, and instructional strategies.