2011 L A C R O S S E - Bellarmine University Athletics

ellarminelouisville, kyBellarmine UniversityBellarmine University is a vibrant community of educationalexcellence and ethical awareness that consistently ranks amongthe nation’s best colleges and universities. Our students pursuean education based in the liberal arts – and in the distinguished,inclusive Catholic tradition of educational excellence, the oldestand most rewarding in the western world. It is a lifelong education,worthy of the university’s namesake, Saint Robert Bellarmine, andof his invitation to each of us to learn and live in veritatis amore -- inthe love of all that is beautiful, true and good in life.BELL-er-munBellarmine is growing rapidly, not only with great new campusamenities and academic programs, but also in regional and nationalprominence. As we grow, more and more people are adding “Bellarmine”to their lists of top schools. Around here, we say “BELLer-mun”in “LOU-a-vuhl.” This is one of the friendliest campusesand places in the world, so we’ll still love you no matter how youpronounce these names. BU is named after Roberto Bellarmino(1542-1621), the brilliant Jesuit, who was a Cardinal and who wascanonized in 1930.A Campus on the MoveOur lush, 135-acre campus currently comprises more than 30buildings, including the world-class W.L. Lyons Brown Library, the Norton HealthScience Center, and halls that are home to the nursing, education, and the artsand sciences. Bellarmine boasts seven residence halls (with an eighth currentlyunder construction), a pristine architectural gem of a chapel, campus center, anduniversity quadrangle. Our recreational facilities include indoor and outdoor tenniscourts; fitness center; and athletic fields including a state-of-the-art Frazier Stadiumthat’s home to lacrosse, soccer, field hockey, and track & field. Our campuson three hills and our award-winning architecture, evoke the beautiful Italian hilltowns of Tuscany, birthplace of our patron.Student ExcellenceA diverse student body from 30 states and 17 foreign countries attend Bellarmine.Our total enrollment is 3,132 of which approximately 2,400 are full-timeundergraduate students. Fifty-one percent of our students ranked in the top 25percent of their class. ACT scores range from 22 to 27 for the middle 50 percentof students; SAT scores range from 1020-1230 for the middle 50 percent.A Human Scale Learning EnvironmentOur student/faculty ratio is 12 to 1. Our average class size at Bellarmine is19. There are 29 students or fewer in 86 percent of our classes. Teaching andlearning like this just doesn’t take place at the megaversities, and it shows inLouisville, KENTUCKYThe Kentucky Derby may put this city in the international spotlight, but thefamous horse race isn’t all Louisville has to offer. Nestled on the banks of theOhio River, this vibrant city combines Southern hospitality with big city amenities,a cosmopolitan riverfront district, a diverse art scene, and a growing foodiereputation with two Restaurant Rows. Sports lovers should make a stop at theLouisville Slugger Museum; history lovers can sip mint juleps on a river cruiseaboard the Belle of Louisville, a National Historic Landmark.Key AttractionsBoxing fans have certainly heard Muhammad Aliproclaim Louisville as “the greatest city in the world.”And that’s just one of the many reasons he chose hishometown as the site for his living legacy. The MuhammadAli Center, near Sixth & Main Streets along thecity’s Museum Row, offers an unparalleled experiencechronicling the journey of an extraordinary man. You’llbe knocked out by the story it tells.Visitors don’t have to be fans of America’s favoritepastime to appreciate the enormity of the world’s largestbat marking the entrance to another one-of-a-kindattraction, the Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory.The museum tour begins with an inspiring look at thesport of baseball and its heroes in “The Heart of the Game” film, followed by atour of the factory where the Official Bat of Major League Baseball is made. Acelebrated American tradition more than 120 years old, every visitor leaves withtheir very own miniature Louisville Slugger.knights 2011our high four-year graduation rates and in the successful careers of our 16,000graduates throughout the world.The World is Also Our CampusBellarmine offers semester, yearlong and summer study-abroad programs in48 countries on six continents. There are more than 148 programs of study. Morethan a third of our junior class engages in an international experience abroad,compared to the national average of just over 1%.What’s Your Major?We offer more than 50 majors in the arts and sciences, business, education,nursing and health sciences. We encourage double majors. Graduate degreesinclude MBA, Executive MBA, MSN, MA in Communication, MA in Education, MAin Teaching, MSLA (Laboratory Science), MAIT (Applied Information Technology),MA Spirituality, Doctor of Physical Therapy and Doctor of Nursing Practice.The Bellarmine KnightsBellarmine student athletes play 18 varsity sports in NCAA Division II, plusNCAA Division I lacrosse. We also offer a variety of intramural sports. Womencompete in Basketball, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Tennis,Volleyball and indoor and outdoor Track. Men play Baseball, Basketball, CrossCountry, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Tennis, and indoor and outdoor Track. One inevery four freshmen participates in a varsity program.The Frazier International History Museum opened its doors to worldwideacclaim, largely due to its unique partnership with the Royal Armouries of GreatBritain. Visitors are treated to an array of arms, artifacts, stories and interpretationsthat span 1,000 years of European and U.S. history. Live interpretations ofsome of America’s most colorful historical figures are performed daily from AnnieOakley to Wild Bill Cody. See Teddy Roosevelt’s legendary “Big Stick,” GeneralCuster’s rifle and Geronimo’s bow.These are just a few of the museums housed onLouisville’s Museum Row and nestled in the city’sthriving theatre district. North, south, east or west –Louisville offers a wealth of attractions and historic architecture.Check out the East Market district, FrankfortAvenue and Highlands neighborhoods for enclaves ofboutiques, dining and entertainment options galore. Atnight the city comes alive, anchored by downtown’sFourth Street Live! entertainment district.A visit to the “Derby City” would not be completewithout a tour of the Kentucky Derby Museum, locatedat the main entrance to legendary Churchill Downsracetrack. At the newly renovated Museum, visitorscan experience the power and speed of three-year-oldThoroughbreds as they compete in the “fastest two minutes in sports.” Start withthe 360-degree high-definition “The Greatest Race,” which takes you behind thescenes from dawn to dusk on Derby Day. Explore the exhibits to capture the pride,tradition and excitement that is the Kentucky Derby!38