Marian Hall Facilities
Marian Hall houses the Nursing Program on the 2nd and 3rd floors for nursing skills labs and simulation labs.
- Students are not to be in the simulation labs or storage areas other than during their scheduled lab times.
- Door codes to labs and storage areas are for faculty and staff only.
- Nursing Faculty should consult with the Lab & Simulation Coordinator to use Simulations Labs.
Faculty and staff must obtain individual codes for the keypads in Marian Hall from the Director of Nursing.
Please be aware that doors will be locked after 7 pm. The glass door of the main lobby of Marian Hall is to be kept locked at all times.
Parking
For access to simulation and skills labs - Students and Faculty may park in the lot adjacent to Marian Hall on Taurome Street as space allows.
Parking is also available in the Donnelly covered parking garage.
Nursing Student Lounge
The Nursing Student Lounge and study area is located on the1st floor in Marian Hall. It is a comfortable, well-lit area to study, do group work, and take a break. There is a conference room adjacent to this room that can be used to gather and study as a group. There are also student lounge areas in the Academic Building on 1st floor and study areas throughout the Academic Building.
Faculty Lounge
There is a 4th floor lounge in Marian Hall for faculty only which contains a refrigerator, a cabinet with basic office supplies, a coffee maker, a desk, that can be utilized in staff meetings or in classroom settings and a table and chair area for working and meetings, etc.
Computer Lab
3rd floor of the Academic Building.
Classrooms
Most classes are taught in the Academic Building. Many of our classrooms are equipped with Smart Boards and Projectors. Please make sure to use only Smart/White Board safe Markers on any of the White Boards in our classrooms. If you are unable to locate Smart/White Board Markers please feel free to check the supply cabinet in the Resource Room or to ask the Nursing Administrative Coordinator for help in locating them. You are encouraged to use this technology to enhance your courses. Please check with the Director of Nursing or the Registrar for room availability. Please feel free to contact the Director of Nursing for training concerning this technology.
The Significance of the Name, Marian Hall:
The name Marian is derived from the Latin Marianus which means belonging to Mary. The Catholic Church has a deep devotion and theological understanding of Mary, the mother of Jesus, recognizing her unique role as Mother of God and Mother of the Church. Mary is seen as a powerful intercessor, the first Christian and first disciple of Christ and is often asked to intercede/pray for people and situations.
Mary serves as a cornerstone for Catholic devotion, theology, and identity. She is honored through special prayers like the Rosary and church feast days that focus on her example of holiness and her connection to Christ. Many Catholics strive to imitate Mary’s virtues and strength.