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101" Saint Martin’s was established in 1895 as a school for boys by monks of the 1,500-year-old Roman Catholic Order of Saint Benedict. They followed the order’s age-old tradition in providing an education of “mind, heart and character.” While Saint Martin’s at first offered what would now be considered high school to junior college curriculum, it evolved over the years into a full-fledged university in the modern sense of the word. It has been a continuously accredited university since 1937. The school's name was officially changed to Saint Martin’s University in August 2005, to more accurately reflect an institution that offers both undergraduate and graduate programs. For 110 years, monks of Saint Martin’s Abbey, which shares the school's campus, and their lay colleagues have provided an exceptional education grounded in the liberal arts. The University offers 21 baccalaureate and six graduate degree programs, among them highly regarded programs in education, engineering and business administration. The Saint Martin's community is shaped by its Benedictine heritage, characterized by a commitment to intellectual and spiritual growth, hospitality, service and creativity. Saint Martin’s has experienced substantial growth during the last two decades. Main campus enrollment is now at 1,250, and about 650 more attend classes at the university’s extensions. More than 220 people are employed at the university, which has an annual operating budget of just over $27 million. Physically, the Saint Martin’s campus occupies some 300 acres between the City of Lacey’s Pacific Avenue and Martin Way. The university recently renovated the Saint Gertrude Dining Hall and completed construction on a new residence hall named for former university president, David R. Spangler, Ph.D. Among the university’s buildings are: - Old Main, the university’s primary classroom and administrative building. - Saint Martin’s Pavilion, which is used for sports events, as well as large conferences, graduations and community events and festivals. - Norman Worthington Conference Center, adjoining the Pavilion, which is the site for numerous campus and community activities and meetings. - O’Grady Library, an outstanding new facility designed by renowned architect Michael Graves. - Saint Martin’s Abbey and Church, the campus’ spiritual center. For a tour of the Saint Martin’s University campus online, go to www.stmartin.edu/about/tour/index.htm return to TOP
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