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Catholic Character

Immaculata University is a Catholic, comprehensive, coeducational institution of higher education sponsored by the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Its programs, rooted in academic rigor, ethical integrity and Christian core values, encourage a commitment to lifelong learning and professional excellence. With belief in the dignity and potential of all men and women, Immaculata integrates students into a community of service and empowers them to assume meaningful roles in a diverse and changing world.

Contributing to the development of the whole person of any faith, Immaculata affirms liberal education as an integrative process in the formation of a truly educated person who is value-oriented and committed to truth, service, justice, and peace.

Throughout its nine decades of existence, Immaculata University has remained true to its Latin motto, Scientia floret virtute, translated as knowledge flourishes in virtue. The motto is emblazoned on the University Seal.

At the same time, this four-year private institution rooted in the Catholic liberal arts tradition has embraced the changing needs of its students and society.

Partial quote from an article written by Sr. M. Carroll Isselmann in 2007 http://www.universitybusiness.com/viewarticle.aspx?articleid=910 

Core Values Faith, Caring, Service, Integrity, Learning, Teamwork


 * Remain faithful to the Christian values espoused by the University;
 * Demonstrate ongoing care in respect to one another and to our students;
 * Provide service to the University through courses provided for majors and non-majors and through our extra- and co-curricular activities;
 * Maintain integrity in the quality of our programs and courses;
 * Remain current in our field as both learners and teachers;
 * Hold teamwork as an integral value within our department.

Immaculata University Vision Statement

In the IHM tradition, Immaculata will be a growing community of faith, learning and service.

The goals and objectives of Immaculata University’s strategic plan help the University community achieve the vision. One of the five goals speaks specifically to the Catholic character: Immaculata' 'University will promote recognition of its Catholic identity and encourage lived Christian values supported by the IHM charism and the corresponding objectives are:


 * Maintain Immaculata’s Catholic identity in curriculum and marketing.
 * Enhance awareness of our Catholic identity and strengthen university programs that encourage Catholic Christian values, spirituality, and service.
 * Communicate and celebrate the history of Immaculata and the IHM charism that supports her.

 The charism of love, creative hope, and fidelity continues to motivate, energize and inspire everyone who is associated with the University.

Campus Ministry

Campus Ministry at Immaculata University encourages students to:'''

'''• grow in faith through prayer and worship;

• form and inform their conscience according to the Gospel;

• develop leadership through service to others;

• foster community;

• see and understand the world through the lens of Christian faith;

• work for justice.

Campus Traditions in the IU Community

Carol Night is an annual gathering in the Villa Maria Rotunda around the giant Christmas tree where the campus enjoys the IU music and chorale students singing time-treasured Christmas carols celebrating Jesus’ incarnation.

Spirituality Under the Dome is a program that is designed to provide space for prayer, presenters, and performers on the IU grounds as a way of nourishing and supporting people's expressed desire to live in meaningful relationship with God and neighbor.

The Immaculata Leadership Institute is a program which combines proven leadership principles with the spiritual traditions and charism of the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, the founding congregation of Immaculata University.

Links

http://www.ihmimmaculata.org/

The word Catholic (katholikos from katholou — throughout the whole, i.e., universal)