St. Philip’s 大学 Host Legacy Day: The Legacy Continues

St. Philip’s 大学 (SPC) hosted Legacy Day: The Legacy Continues on Friday, Aug. 16, to celebrate the feast day of the college's founding president, 圣艾特米娅·鲍登, and unveil three newly renovated campus buildings.

圣艾特米娅·鲍登 was canonized by the Episcopal Church in 2015. Her feast day is recognized worldwide on Aug. 18 in the Episcopal calendar. The same year she was elevated to sainthood, she was named President Emeritus by the 澳门正规博彩十大排行平台区 in recognition of her leadership and service to SPC.

The three-hour event showcased the revitalization of the Cybersecurity Innovations Center, 鲍登遗产大厦, and the Applied Science Building, while highlighting the college’s rich history with a ribbon cutting and tour of each building.

The Cybersecurity Innovations Center, previously named the Campus Center, has been transformed into a central hub for government, 大学, and industry partners in the cybersecurity field. 在过去的70年里, this building underwent four renovations, enlarging its capacity in 1970, 1978, 1987, 和2022年.

鲍登遗产大厦, constructed in 1954 on the original land purchased by Artemisia Bowden in 1922, 现在是圣. Philip’s 大学 Early 大学 High School with 圣安东尼奥 ISD. This building honors the college’s founder, continuing her legacy of inspiring future generations.

The Applied Science Building has been a hub of innovation and hands-on learning since its construction in 1992. Renovations have expanded the college’s program offerings in Automotive Technology, 组织学, 生物医学工程, 视力保健, 护士助理.

Legacy Day activities included check presentations, 点心, a cornerstone ceremony by area Masonic lodges, 纪念这个节日的礼物, and remarks by special guests, including 圣艾特米娅·鲍登’s great-great-niece, 詹妮弗•沃克. To connect the three locations there was a New Orleans-style Second Line Parade, 由SPC啦啦队带队, Student Government Association student leaders, employees with decorated umbrellas, 还有鼓线.

“As we celebrate the transformation and expansion of St. Philip’s 大学, we remember our 126-year heritage and history,” said St. Philip’s 大学 President Dr. 阿黛娜·威廉姆斯·罗斯顿. “在这个遗产日, we honor the unwavering determination of one woman—our founding president, 圣艾特米娅·鲍登. Her 52 years of devotion to the college leaves us with a sense of pride that challenges us to strive for greatness.”