College of Mount Saint Vincent
The College of Mount Saint Vincent (CMSV) is a private Catholic college in New York City. It was founded in 1847 by the Sisters of Charity of New York.
| Latin: Collegium ad Sancti Vincentii Montem | |
| Motto | Bonitatem et disciplinam et scientiam doce me. |
|---|---|
Motto in English | "Teach me goodness and discipline and knowledge." |
| Type | Private college |
| Established | 1847 |
Religious affiliation | Roman Catholic (Sisters of Charity of New York) |
Academic affiliations | ACCU CIC NAICU |
| Endowment | $25.0 million[1] |
| President | Susan Burns |
| Undergraduates | 1,527 |
| Postgraduates | 400 |
| Location | , U.S. 40°54′49″N 73°54′31″W / 40.9135°N 73.9085°WCoordinates: 40°54′49″N 73°54′31″W / 40.9135°N 73.9085°W |
| Campus | Urban |
| Colors | White, gold[2] |
| Nickname | Dolphins |
Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division III – Skyline |
| Mascot | Dolphin |
| Website | www |
The college serves over 1,800 students with professional undergraduate programs in nursing, business, communication, and education and graduate degree programs in nursing, business, TESOL and education. It is under the care of the Sisters of Charity of New York, one of several Sisters of Charity congregations of Catholic women that trace their lineage back to Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton.
History
The college was founded in 1847 as the Academy of Mount Saint Vincent, a school for women. It took its name from Saint Vincent de Paul, the 17th-century French priest who worked with the poor and founded the original Sisters of Charity, and from the geographic high point along Fifth Avenue in Manhattan known as McGowan's Pass. On April 25, 1865, the funeral train carrying Abraham Lincoln back to Springfield, Illinois passed by the college.[3]
In 1911, the academy became a degree-granting institution, and changed its name to the College of Mount Saint Vincent.
Campus buildings
Fonthill Castle
The castle housed the college library from 1942 to 1968. Fonthill once formed the architectural symbol of the college and housed the Office of Admissions and Financial Aid. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.[4] Today, Fonthill is vacated due to damage it has suffered throughout the years.
The Villa
One of the original buildings on site, the Villa (or gardener's cottage) was built of ashlar, sometime prior to 1856 in mid-19th century "bracketed" style.[5] From 1887 to 1911 the "Stone Cottage" (originally called "Lourdes Villa") housed the St. Aloysius Academy for Boys. Many of the boys attending had sisters who were students at Mt. St. Vincent Academy.[6] Today the Villa, is the home for several members of Sisters of Charity of New York.
Founders Hall
Founders Hall was built between 1857 and 1859 and subsequently expanded in 1865, 1883, 1906–1908, and in 1951. The original building is a five-story red brick building on a fieldstone base. It features a six-story square tower topped by a copper lantern and spire. The tower is flanked by five story gabled sections.[7]
The Administration Building was listed on National Registrar of Historic Places in 1980.
Today, The Administration Building has been renamed to "Founders Hall" in honor of all those who founded the college.
A fire started in half of Founders Hall in the summer of 2014 and the damage was restored later during the school year.
Maryvale
Maryvale was constructed in 1859; it originally served as a laundry. In 1906 the laundry moved to the newly constructed Rosary Hall and Maryvale housed science classes. In 1954, Science classes moved to the new science building and Maryvale became the Library Annex and Studio Annex. Today, it mainly houses the communications and fine arts departments. Maryvale features a radio studio and a TV studio. The radio shows streams live on livestream. The TV studio is where students film the school's news program, Mount Saint Vincent News.
Lourdes Grotto
In 1873 the Lourdes Grotto was built. It is now considered the oldest outdoor grotto still in existence in the United States. The grotto is situated on a little island in a small lake in an area at one time known as "Lourdes Park".[3]
Le Gras Hall
In 1911, with the opening of a parochial school in Riverdale, Le Gras was remodeled to house the college gymnasium with an auditorium on the second floor.[3] It also housed the commuter students' cafeteria. Today, Le Gras Hall is the headquarters for the Sisters of Charity of New York.
Rosary Hall
Today, several sisters from the Sisters of Charity of New York currently resided in Rosary Hall.
Grace Center
Peter Jay Sharp Athletic and Recreation Center
Opened in 2009, the Sharp Center offers 50,000 square feet of recreational space and houses the college's basketball courts, fitness center, and athletic offices. In 2016, the college placed solar panels on top of the roof of the Sharp Center.
Science Hall
In 2013, the college renovated the building making state of the art.
Elizabeth Seton Library
In 1968, the new Elizabeth Seton Library, or Seton Library, was opened. The library is named after Saint Elizabeth Seton, the first native-born American to be canonized. Elizabeth Seton founded the Sisters of Charity.
Corazon C. Aquino Hall
Opened in 2021, Aquino Hall serves as a residence hall and also houses the Mount's Nursing Program and Physician Assistant Program.[8]
Residence halls
- The corner stone of the Italian Renaissance-style Seton Hall was set by John Cardinal Farley in November 1911.[3]
- In 1962, the cornerstone was laid for Spellman Hall.
- The cornerstone was laid for the Alumnae Hall in 1965.
- Matronardi Hall was built in 2007 and houses over 190 students.
Academics
CMSV is registered by the New York State Education Department, Office of Higher Education, in Albany, New York, and is independently chartered to grant degrees by the Regents of the State of New York.
The student-faculty ratio at CMSV is 13:1.[9]
Athletics
Mount Saint Vincent teams participate as a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association's Division III. The Dolphins are a member of the Skyline Conference. Men's sports include baseball, basketball, cross country, lacrosse, soccer, volleyball, tennis and wrestling, while women's sports include basketball, cross country, lacrosse, soccer, softball, and volleyball.
Notable alumni
- Corazon Cojuangco-Aquino, President of the Philippines, 1986–1992, first female elected head of state in Philippines; Leader of the first successful non-violent revolution for democracy against dictatorial rule; Laureate of the Eleanor Roosevelt Human Rights Award, United Nations Silver Medal, Prize for Freedom Award, Ramon Magsaysay Award, and Pearl S. Buck Award
- Wendy Craigg, first woman Governor of the Central Bank of the Bahamas
- Noreen Culhane, former Executive Vice President, New York Stock Exchange Euronext, Inc.
- Gail Dinter-Gottlieb, former president of Acadia University in Wolfville, Nova Scotia
- Aline Griffith, Countess of Romanones, author of The Spy Wore Red[10]
- Bernard McGuirk, co-host of Bernie and Sid in the Morning and former executive producer of Imus in the Morning
- Miriam Naveira, first Chief Justice on Supreme Court of Puerto Rico
- Desus Nice, former co-host of Viceland's Desus & Mero and current co-host of Showtime's Desus & Mero
- Ethelinda V. Soliven, Filipino journalist and former lifestyle editor of the Manila Bulletin
Notable faculty and staff
- Ron Scapp – educator and author of "Teaching Values" and other works
- Joseph Skelly – author and Bronze Star recipient; veteran of the current war in Iraq
- Roberto Villanueva – dancer and professor of dance; artistic director of BalaSole Dance Company and recipient of the Distinguished Alumni Award from University of Buffalo[11]
References
- ^ "Endowment for Scholarships". Retrieved June 29, 2020.
- ^ "College of Mount Saint Vincent". Retrieved April 24, 2016.
- ^ a b c d Brunowe, Marion J. (1917). "Brown, Mary Josephine. College of Mount Saint Vincent: A Famous Convent School, P.J. Kenedy & Sons, New York, 1917". from the original on December 26, 2018. Retrieved November 2, 2016.
- ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
- ^ "Lehman College Art Gallery: Architecture/College of Mount Saint Vincent". from the original on March 13, 2016. Retrieved April 24, 2016.
- ^ "Eugene O'Neill". from the original on May 10, 2013. Retrieved April 24, 2016.
- ^ "Hilborne L. Roosevelt", The New York City Organ Project July 3, 2014, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Barbu, Ana (November 27, 2018). "Construction Begins: Aquino Hall". College of Mount Saint Vincent. Retrieved July 22, 2022.
- ^ "College of Mount St. Vincent – Mount St. Vincent College – Academic Life – Best College – US News". from the original on December 16, 2012. Retrieved April 24, 2016.
- ^ "The Countess of Romanones Commands a Dazzling Cast in Her Second Memoir of Espionage, the Spy Went Dancing". from the original on March 3, 2016. Retrieved April 24, 2016.
- ^ "Balasole Founder and Fine Arts Instructor Roberto Villanueva Receives Distinguished Alumni Award - College of Mount Saint Vincent". College of Mount Saint Vincent. November 21, 2013. from the original on September 15, 2017. Retrieved September 15, 2017.
External links
- Official website