Welcome to St. Gregory's University

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Welcome

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Welcome to St. GregoryÕs University, a small Roman Catholic liberal arts university established in 1875 and located in Shawnee, Oklahoma. The 640-acre St. GregoryÕs Abbey, a monastery founded by French monks, surrounds the 75-acre rural campus of the university. St. GregoryÕs University consists of the College of Arts and Sciences, and the College for the Working Adults, the latter of which has an additional campus in Tulsa.

Benedictine Hall

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Benedictine Hall is the most recognizable and prominent building on campus; most of St. GregoryÕs classes take place on one of its five floors. The Tudor revival structure was completed in 1915 and once provided space for both a church and gymnasium. Today, in addition to its many classrooms, Benedictine Hall houses administrative offices and the main library on the second floor. It is currently undergoing a restoration for damages suffered during a 2011 earthquake.

Monastery

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The four-story Monastery serves as the home to the universityÕs monks; inside are their private dwellings, infirmary rooms, and a library. The latter is full of volumes related to theology, monastic history, and spirituality. The Monastery is conveniently connected to the Abbey Church, as well as to a dining hall. An ornate Òcloister gateÓ illustrates important Benedictine symbols and dates in monastic history.

Mark Braun Hall

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One of three residence halls on campus, Mark Braun Hall provides housing for all first year male students. It was the first dorm constructed and features both single and double rooms, with shared bathroom facilities on each floor. Mark Braun Hall is home to Residence Life staff members who support students, help with dorm-related issues, and plan fun activities and events.

Patricia Flanagan Rockwood Center

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Named after the Rockwood family, who sent six children to St. GregoryÕs, the Patricia Flanagan Rockwood Center is the social epicenter of campus. This student center was constructed in 2000 and includes spaces like a common lounge, computer lab, meeting rooms, the Cyber Caf�, and the bookstore. Most student organizations make their headquarters here, with the honor societies, Student Government, and Pro-Life Team being some of the most popular groups.

Duperou Hall

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All students are required to live on campus and choose from one of several meal plans. There are three residence halls at St. GregoryÕs, all of which seek to foster a close-knit community based on Catholic virtues and moral principles. The three-story Duperou Hall is an all-male dorm for sophomores, juniors, and seniors. It consists of suites with a bathroom and two bedrooms, either of which may be single or double occupancy.

Mabee Aerobic Center

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The Mabee Aerobic Center is a large athletic complex that supports the health and wellbeing of every member of the St. GregoryÕs community. The Cardio Room features weight-resistance machines and a variety of fitness machines. Two attached gymnasiums allow students to play soccer, basketball, and volleyball. This facility is also home to racquetball courts, an indoor swimming pool, and a hot tub.

W.P. Wood Fieldhouse

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Spectators flock here to the W.P. Wood Fieldhouse on game days to cheer on the ÒCavaliersÓ in sports like basketball and volleyball. Part of a larger athletic complex, this fieldhouse or gymnasium features a running track on the upper deck; walkers and runners enjoy exercising in this temperature-controlled track area when the weather outside is not conducive.

Statham Stables

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The Statham Stables can be found on the southwest end of campus, just below the athletic fields. Students enrolled in the ÒFundamentals of EquestrianÓ take the non-lecture part of the course here; they learn basic riding skills, grooming techniques, first aid, and stable management. The stables are also the site of events like the Halloween fundraiser, ÒHaunted Barn and Trail.Ó

Abbey Church

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Daily Mass is celebrated here at the Tudor-Gothic style Abbey Church, where spiritual life at St. GregoryÕs makes its home. The beautiful stained glass windows depict a variety of saints as well as events of the liturgical year. The campus pro-life club facilitates the saying of the Rosary twice a week before Masses that are primarily geared towards students. In addition to these services, Eucharistic Adorations, Confessions, and evening prayers are frequently on the calendar.

Sarkeys Performing Arts Center

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Adjacent to the art museum is this facility, the Sarkeys Performing Arts Center. It serves as the primary venue for the Fine Arts DepartmentÕs theatre and dance performances as well as events that require a large space. With seating for 250 people, Sarkeys has hosted operas, jazz bands, chorus groups, and dance troupes. Theatre students can pursue a major and minor degree, with options to study acting, scenic and lighting design, playwriting, and aerial dance, just to name a few.

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