Wilkens Science Center Booklet

90years

Building on

The Maureen Murphy Wilkens Science Center

distinctive academic programs

interactive learning

careers of the 21st century

The completion of the Maureen Murphy Wilkens Science Center during the College’s 90th

anniversary year reflects Emmanuel’s goal to build distinctive academic programs in the

liberal arts and sciences. Leveraging our unique location in Boston and in the heart of

the Longwood Medical and Academic Area (LMA), Emmanuel College seeks to prepare

students with the skills for the careers of the 21st century.

Featuring 14 laboratories for biology, chemistry, physics, biochemistry, neuroscience

and faculty research, as well as multipurpose classrooms, meeting spaces and common

areas, the four-floor Wilkens Science Center fosters the type of interactive learning and

community building that is the hallmark of the Emmanuel College educational experience.

Students have described the

Wilkens Science Center as

“Academics in Action.” The glass

façade, overlooking the quad,

gives our community a unique

view of the building’s activity.

1.

The Wilkens Science Center

expands opportunities for

interactive teaching and learning,

preparing students in the

sciences for high-growth fields

and graduate study.

2.

Multipurpose classrooms,

breakout rooms, computer

classrooms, seminar rooms

and meeting spaces provide

facilities for students from all

academic disciplines.

3.

2. 3.

1.

sustainability energy-efficient

enhanced green space

professional development

The Maureen Murphy Wilkens Science Center is a “green” building and speaks to the

21st century and sustainability in every way. This new building is energy-efficient and

its underground parking creates more green space on campus. The glass façade offers

a spectacular view of this enhanced green space and open atriums provide views of the

Emerald Necklace and the Boston skyline that are unmatched.

The Wilkens Science Center will also support teaching and learning at the K-12 level

through the Center for Science Education. This initiative will provide opportunities

for professional development for teachers and student programming with the goal of

enhancing science education, particularly in urban schools.

As viewed from the Wilkens

Science Center, Emmanuel

is located along the historic

Emerald Necklace, just across

from the Back Bay Fens and in

the heart of the city of Boston.

1.

Emmanuel’s unique partnership

with Merck Research Laboratories-

Boston has provided students

with internships, scholarships,

seminar series and cutting-edge

research equipment.

2.

The sciences are an integral part of

an Emmanuel education. Since the

early years of the College, we have

maintained a strong dedication to

these disciplines. The Wilkens Science

Center will strengthen this tradition.

3.

3.2.

1.

generosity and support

commitment to Emmanuel

dynamic learning environment

Honoring the Wilkens

Maureen Murphy Wilkens ’56 and Frank Wilkens continue to express their commitment

to Emmanuel College through their generosity and support. Their contributions have

had a great impact on the Emmanuel community. We are pleased to name the Maureen

Murphy Wilkens Science Center in their honor.

The Wilkens also generously supported the Jean Yawkey Center, which houses the

Maureen Murphy Wilkens Atrium, and offer financial support to students through the

Maureen Murphy Wilkens Scholarship Funds. We remain thankful for donors such as

the Wilkens who share our passion for offering students exceptional opportunities in a

dynamic learning environment.

Maureen Murphy Wilkens and

Frank Wilkens, in the garden

at their Cape Cod home, share

Emmanuel College’s commitment

to the promise of a liberal arts

and sciences education.

1.

Pictured here with Emmanuel

President Sr. Janet Eisner, SND and

Senator Edward Kennedy at the

dedication of the Jean Yawkey Center

in 2004, the Wilkens have been

longtime supporters of the College.

2.

Designed by Boston-based Goody

Clancy and constructed by Walsh

Brothers, the Wilkens Science

Center complements the historic

Administration Building and the

modern Jean Yawkey Center.

3.

1.

3.2.

Level One

Maureen Murphy Wilkens Science Center

Maureen Murphy Wilkens Lobby

Computer Classroom room 101

Daley Family Classroom room 102

Conference Room room 103

42-Seat Classroom room 107

Quinn Seminar Room room 110




Administration Building East Wing

Information Technology

Computer Classroom room 125

IT Helpdesk room 128

Level Two


Atrium

Breakout Room room 201

Alden Trust Lab room 202

Plant Biology and Ecology Lab room 203

Physics Teaching Lab room 204

Microbiology Lab room 208

Faculty Office Suites room 209

Academic Conference Room room 209e

Biology Lab room 210

Admissions Reception room 216


Admissions

Level Three


Connors Atrium


Faculty Research Lab room 302

Bioinformatics and Modeling Lab room 302a

Biochemistry and Genetics Teaching Lab room 303

Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Facility room 304a

Chemistry Super Lab room 308

Faculty Office Suites room 309

Academic Conference Room room 309e


Administrative Offices

Academic Advising room 320

Center for Mission & Spirituality room 322

Dean of Arts & Sciences room 325b

Level Four


Atrium


Faculty Research Lab room 402

Chemistry Teaching Lab room 403

Computer Room room 407

Organic Chemistry Teaching Lab room 408

Multipurpose Classroom room 409


Psychology Faculty

Education Faculty


Emmanuel College, founded by the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur in 1919,

is a coed, residential, Catholic liberal arts and sciences college located in the

heart of the city of Boston. Its beautiful 17-acre campus is neighbored by

a world-class medical center, two major art museums and Fenway Park. Its

unique location allows students and faculty opportunities to explore real

world experiences through internships, research and strategic partnerships

within the Longwood Medical and Academic Area and the city of Boston.

• Four floors

• 47,500 square feet

• Faculty/student research space and offices

• Student study areas

• New classrooms for all academic areas

• 120 underground parking spaces

• Energy-efficient

• Teaching laboratories for:

- Biology

- Biochemistry

- Chemistry

- Physics

- Psychology/Neuroscience


Quick Facts

Architect

Goody Clancy

Construction Manager

Walsh Brothers

Documents

Wilkens Science Center Booklet