Welcome to Holy Names University

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Welcome to Holy Names University
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Holy Names UniversityOne of the Finest Places
on Earth

• Students from 22 States and 13 Nations
• 131 Student to Faculty Ratio
• Safe Haven Extremely Beautiful Study Atmosphere
• Hands-on Learning through Social Justice and
  Service

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The HNU Experience

• Liberating the Spirit in Oakland since 1868

• Founded in 1868 by six Sisters of the Holy Names
  traveling from Canada, the University has grown
  to more than 1200 students

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Core Values of the Sisters of the Holy Names

• Full Development of the Human Person
• Education in the Faith
• Hospitality
• Dedication to Women and Children

• Dedication to Justice
• Service to People who are Poor or Marginalized
• Commitment to Liberating Action
• Love for the Names of Jesus and Mary

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The HNU Experience Your Success, Your Full
Potential
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The HNU Experience Social Justice and Service
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The HNU Experience Radical Hospitality
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The HNU Experience Diversity
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HNU Undergraduates Incoming First-Year Students

• A Quick Look
• Approximately
• 70 - families earn less than 70,000 annually
• 70 - have at least one parent who did not earn a
  college degree
• 70 - report HNU as their first or second choice
  of a college
• 30 - indicate English is not the first language
  spoken in the home
• 80 - indicate their political views are middle
  of the road to far to the left
• Less than 5 had a parent graduate from HNU

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The HNU Educational Experience

• Engaging, personal, small classes
• Approachable, available, competent,
  professors
• Wireless campus
• Computer labs
• Library Commons
• Science labs

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The HNU Educational Experience Undergraduate
Programs

• Biological Science
• Business
• Criminology
• English
• History
• Humanities
• Human Services
• Intercultural Peace and Justice
• International Relations
• Latino/Latina Studies

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The HNU Educational Experience Undergraduate
Programs

• Liberal Studies
• Music
• (RN to BSN, 22)
• Philosophy
• Psychobiology
• Psychology
• Religious Studies
• Sociology
• Sports Biology
• ISAC

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The HNU Educational Experience Graduate Programs

• Business Administration
• Counseling Forensic Psychology
• Culture Spirituality (Sophia)
• Education
• Music
• Nursing
• Pastoral Ministries

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The HNU Educational Experience New
Undergraduate Programs

• 2008-2009
• Multimedia Arts and Communication
• Business Concentration in Sports Management
• 5 year BA to MBA program in Business
• Latin American Latino/a Studies

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The HNU Educational Experience New
Undergraduate Programs

• 2009-2010
• Child Development (22 or stand alone)
• Sports Biology/Kinesiology
• Intercultural Peace and Justice

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The HNU Educational Experience New Graduate
Programs

• 2008-2009
• MBA Concentration Sports Management
• Bilingual Authorization for Multiple and Single
  Subject Credentials
• Fast Track for Educational Therapy for those with
  Mild Moderate Credentials

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The HNU Educational Experience New Graduate
Programs

• 2010-11
• MSN/Forensic Counseling
• Autism Authorization for Teaching Credential
• Vocal Pedagogy Certificate

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The HNU Experience Personal Outcomes

• Critical Thinker
• Life-Long Learner
• Advocate for Social Justice
• Dedicated to Personal Responsibility
• Culturally Competent
• Leader for Positive Good
• Effective Citizen

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The HNU Experience Athletics Outcomes

• 45 Conference Championships
• 32 National Tournament Appearances
• 28 Academic All Americans
• 30 Athletic All Americans

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Outcomes of The HNU Experience Educational
Opportunities

• Graduate Schools
• Georgetown University Jonathan Allen 10
• Florida AM University College of Law Marlow
  Hooper 10
• University of Massachusetts Gregory Coleman 06
  
• UC Hastings College of Law Mimi Victoria Zobairi
  06
• Fielding University Araceli Covarrubias 03
• New York University, Robert F. Wagner School of
  Public Service Henry Gascon 98
• Sarah Lawrence College Seana OShaughnessy 95

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Outcomes of The HNU Experience Educational
Opportunities

• Nursing
• In 2010, 27 students moved on to pursue their
  nursing license at Samuel Merritt University
  after completing liberal arts and science courses
  at HNU

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Outcomes of The HNU Experience Employment

• From teachers, nurses, and public servants to
  business executives
• 45 of HNU alumni are working in the education
  field - helping to prepare a new generation of
  students for success
• 20 of HNU graduates are employed in the Business
  sector
• 14 in the Healthcare sector

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Outcomes of The HNU Experience Employment

• A diverse array of local and national
  organizations
• Transplant Coordinator, Kaiser Hospital, Oakland,
  CA
• Client Relations Manager, Total Rewards Software,
  Rockland, CA
• Special Education Teacher, Loveland Academy, HI

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The HNU Experience The Total Educational
Experience

• Learning extends beyond the classroom
• Development of the total person
• Commitment to the other
• Applying what you learn developing your own
  voice
• Learning with classmates with different learning
  styles, backgrounds, and goals make, learning at
  HNU exciting, rewarding, and real

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The HNU ExperienceThe Connections Project

• Becoming a Successful Learner and Competent
  Citizen

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The Student Success Center

• Academic Advising
• Career Services
• Disability Support Services
• Tutoring
• Counseling
• Health Education Wellness
• Internships
• On-Campus Employment
• Study Abroad

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Center for Social Justice and Civic Engagement

• Community-based Leadership Programs
• Service Learning
• Social Justice Cafes

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Campus Life

• Residence Life
• Intercollegiate Sports
• Soccer (M W)
• Basketball (M W)
• Volleyball (M W)
• Cross-Country/Track Field (M W)
• Golf (M)
• Softball (W)

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Campus Life

• Leadership Programs
• Student Government
• Student Activities, Clubs and Organizations

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Campus Ministry

• Student Ministries and Leadership
• Interfaith Prayer Meditation
• Religious Education, Reflection Retreats
• Spiritual Direction, Pastoral Care, Gifts
  Discernment
• Service, Justice, Peace Opportunities

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Top Ten Things to do _at_ HNU When You are Done
Studying

1. Hang out in the "Long Lounge near the Student
   Success Center
2. Get lunch in the Public Market and eat in the
   Hawk's Nest or Mealy Living Room while you play
   pool or watch TV
3. Pursue social justice work on your own or through
   the Center for Social Justice and Civic
   Engagement

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Top Ten Things to do _at_ HNU When You are Done
Studying

• Enjoy Coffee in Rosie's Cafe or lunch near the
  Grotto in the St. Francis Courtyard
• Relax in one of the seven courtyards on campus
• Enjoy the stunning views of Oakland, San
  Francisco, and the Bay from the balcony of the
  Chapel or watch the deer and the sunset from the
  Rose Garden

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Top Ten Things to do _at_ HNU When You are Done
Studying

• Experience HNU's longstanding traditions
• Workout in the Fitness Center
• Attend an intercollegiate athletic contest
• Connect with your friends on Facebook from
  anywhere on campus

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Questions