Navigating Rockhurst University: A Comprehensive Campus Portal Guide

Rockhurst University, situated in the heart of Kansas City's cultural district, offers a vibrant environment for study and relaxation. Its 60-acre campus blends rustic stone architecture with contemporary classroom buildings, all connected by shaded walkways. This guide provides a detailed look at the campus and its resources, with a special focus on the campus portal and other essential facilities.

Academic and Administrative Hubs

Sedgwick Hall (1914): One of the university's original buildings, it stands as a testament to Rockhurst's rich history.

Conway Hall (1938): This hall is the home of the Helzberg School of Management, offering a range of undergraduate business and economics programs, as well as graduate programs, including the prestigious Helzberg Executive Fellows MBA.

Van Ackeren Hall (1954): This building houses administrative offices for the College of Arts and Sciences and the School of Graduate and Professional Studies. It also contains psychology and education laboratories, as well as space for the physical therapy, occupational therapy, and communication sciences and disorders programs.

Massman Hall (1957): A central hub for campus life, Massman Hall provides facilities for students, faculty, administration, alumni, and guests. It features the Thomas More Dining Room, which serves as a dining hall, banquet facility, and meeting room. Other amenities include private dining rooms, the Mabee Chapel, the Rock Room (offering Planet Sub and Starbucks), an on-campus student pub, and general meeting rooms.

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Greenlease Library (1967): Containing approximately 400,000 items, Greenlease Library provides study and reading areas for 500 students. Group study areas, a computer laboratory, and University archives are located in the library.

St. Ignatius Science Center (1996): This modern science center houses lecture halls, laboratories, and student resource centers for physical therapy and occupational therapy, and faculty offices. The biology, chemistry, math, and physics departments are located here.

Arts and Culture

Pedro Arrupe, S.J., Hall (2015): Rockhurst’s newest building on campus. It is home to our new 500-seat auditorium, The Roasterie, The McMeel Family Art Gallery, and Wisdom Sacred Space.

Greenlease Art Gallery (2000): The Greenlease Gallery houses the University’s Van Ackeren collection of religious art. This collection features works from the 15th to 18th centuries, including sculptures, textiles, paintings, and altar pieces from the Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque periods. The gallery also hosts temporary exhibitions throughout the year.

Campus Life and Recreation

Student Activities Hall (2000): This spacious hall is available for student and university-sponsored events.

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Bell Tower and Pergola (2000): Added as part of a major campus improvement plan, the 93-foot bell tower, pergola, and fountain create an attractive gathering place and extend the central quadrangle.

Kinerk Commons (2006): The campus quadrangle was dedicated as the Kinerk Commons to honor the Rev. E. Edward Kinerk, S.J., for his eight years of service as Rockhurst University President.

Mason-Halpin Fieldhouse (1938): Home to varsity basketball, volleyball, and the athletic training room.

The Convocation Center (1973): Adjacent to the Mason-Halpin Fieldhouse, this facility contains a 10,065 square foot multipurpose room for basketball, volleyball, and general physical education activities. It also houses a weight room and two handball/racquetball courts.

Student Housing

Wilfred C. Xavier-Loyola (1958), Corcoran (1962) and McGee (1966) Halls: These residence halls accommodate 640 students in double rooms. Each building contains a laundry, lounge, chapel, and computer facility.

Town House Village (1994): This housing option features residence for 200 students with priority given to upperclass and graduate students. The townhouses offer a mixture of apartment-styled units with one, two or three bedrooms.

On-Campus Houses (2006): Provide additional housing options for students.

Claver Jesuit Residence (1991): Housing for Jesuit priests and members of the community.

Infrastructure and Technology

North Garage (2012): The 423 parking stall garage provides much-needed parking capacity to the campus. Completed in early 2012, it includes over 10,000 square feet of commercial retail space to support the campus as well as the surrounding neighborhoods.

St. Francis Xavier Church (1950): A central place of worship on campus.

Science Facilities: Major grants have enabled the University to provide modern facilities for teaching and research in the Division of Natural, Applied and Quantitative Sciences. The science center houses the faculty and laboratories of the Departments of Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics. The Department of Chemistry maintains instructional and research laboratories with equipment such as nuclear magnetic resonance, infrared, ultraviolet, visible and mass spectrometers. The Department of Mathematics and Physics maintains laboratories for general and advanced physics.

Greenlease Library Resources: The Greenlease Library is a member of MOBIUS, a consortium of more than 60 academic libraries in Missouri. The library’s physical items include books, DVDs, CDs, videocassettes, audiocassettes, journals, newspapers, microfilm, microfiche, slides, and artwork. The electronic collection includes databases, periodicals, and electronic books. The library is a member of the Federal Depository Library Program and receives government documents. Additional services include university archives, research assistance, interlibrary loan, online research guides and tutorials, a computer lab, wireless Internet access, an assistive technology workstation, collaborative group study areas, and photocopiers/printers.

Carl R. Ferris Medical Library: Located at Research Medical Center, this library stocks reference materials and print journals related to nursing and book titles in all areas of medicine.

Network Infrastructure: The infrastructure at Rockhurst University is a hybrid system, providing both wired and wireless networking access from any building on campus. Every residence hall has a wired network port for every student, along with wireless access. The Rockhurst community has access to thin client computers running Windows and Office in various labs across campus. There is a campus-wide wireless network and twenty-four hour computer labs. Access to the campus network is available anywhere on campus thanks to a secure web-based VPN solution for all faculty and staff.

The Campus Portal: Your Gateway to Resources

Computer Services focuses on making technology assets available at any time and from anywhere. One of the main focuses for Computer Services is making any technology asset available at any time and from anywhere. Computer Services also offers single sign-on access to all the most important web resources available in one place called the campus portal. This portal serves as a centralized hub for students, faculty, and staff to access essential online resources.

Key Features and Benefits of the Campus Portal:

Single Sign-On: Access a wide range of resources with one set of login credentials.
Centralized Access: Find links to academic resources, student services, email, announcements, and more in one convenient location.
Personalized Experience: The portal may offer personalized content and features based on your role (student, faculty, staff).
Important Announcements: Stay informed about campus news, events, and deadlines.

Accessing the Campus Portal:

The campus portal can be accessed from any device with an internet connection. Typically, you can find a link to the portal on the Rockhurst University website's homepage.

Navigating the Portal:

Once logged in, you'll find a user-friendly interface with various sections and links. Common sections include:

Academics: Access course information, grades, registration, and learning management systems.
Student Services: Find information about financial aid, advising, career services, and health services.
Email: Access your Rockhurst University email account.
Campus Life: Discover information about clubs, organizations, events, and activities.
Announcements: Stay up-to-date with important campus news and deadlines.
Directory: Find contact information for faculty, staff, and students.

Tips for Using the Campus Portal Effectively:

Explore the Portal: Take some time to familiarize yourself with all the features and resources available.
Customize Your View: If possible, customize the portal to display the information and links that are most relevant to you.
Check Regularly: Make it a habit to check the portal regularly for important announcements and updates.
Use the Search Function: If you're having trouble finding something, use the portal's search function.
Contact Support: If you need help using the portal, contact the IT Help Desk or the appropriate department.

Computer Services and Technology Partnerships:

Computer Services works closely with Dell and HP as its core computing hardware platforms and Cisco as its core networking platform. Computer Services utilizes VMware to consolidate server resources and also provide a Virtual Desktop Environment in the computing labs that saves money, saves energy and works just like traditional PCs. The University’s administrative system runs on a Linux-based operating system.

Research Medical Center:

Since 1963, Research Medical Center has been located on a site in Kansas City, Missouri. As the largest of the HCA Midwest Division’s acute care facilities, this bed facility provides a range of services to patients.

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