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That’s right, the splendid St. Edwards University campus sits on a hilltop that overlooks downtown Austin. You not only get a great view; you get a great education, too. With the St. Edwards University Main Building as its historic landmark, the campus is a collection of architectural wonders of academic buildings and classrooms, outdoor parks and other recreation facilities. Established in 1878, St. Edwards University was named after the saint Edward the Confessor by its founder, Reverend Edward Sorin. History and faith is evident in much of the elements of the campus. In fact, the university’s Main Building is listed as an historical landmark in the National Register of Historic Places. It should be, having been designed by the famous architect of his time Nicholas Clayton, what with the building’s Gothic Revival theme. Inside the campus, all the amenities of a comfortable community life are available within walking distances. Social and sports events are continuously ongoing. For the health buff, there are fitness centers and jogging trails, not to mention the racket sports courts. There is the Casitas, an on-campus residence which allows students or visitors a great living environment, aside from apartments that dot the campus. A new residence hall, 119,000 square foot of it all with diners and coffee shops, is expected to be finished in 2009. For a closer view of the campus you can take the regular tours St. Edwards University offers. Registration can be done online and tours go from Mondays to Fridays except Wednesdays. The tours feature a one-hour and a quarter leisurely walk through the campus to view the academic buildings, the recreation facilities, the gathering nooks. Tour guides are available to answer all your queries. Or you may opt for the quieter weekend Saturday special tour. You will find that the St. Edwards University campus is one that has been planned carefully. It retained its classic architecture evident in the overall design of the buildings and the campus as a whole. In 2002, the 33,000 square foot Trustee Hall academic facility opened. There is also the Basil Moreau Residence Hall and the Jacques Dujarie Hall, both relatively new having opened in 2003 and 2005 respectively. You can visit the John Brooks Williams Natural Sciences Center, the first phase in the science complex development to house all natural sciences programs. A new chapel is in the drawing board, to be designed by 2004 Smithsonian Institution National Design Awardee Rick Joy. Ranked as one of the top 20 best colleges in America, St. Edwards University is a balanced mix of academic, historic, and contemporary campus life. With all its amenities and luxuries, students and visitors to the campus are assured of long-term or overnight stays. You can get directions online or from anyone in the downtown area on how to get to St. Edwards University. Public transport is available or you may arrange for your personal or hired vehicles to get there. At the end of your visit, you’ll definitely agree that St. Edwards University is worth the trip. About the Author:
Joe Cline writes articles for Austin real estate. Other articles written by the author related to Remax Austin and Lakeway Real Estate can be found on the net.
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