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Westbrook College Campus Portland, Maine Westbrook College was founded in 1831. Its campus, designated a national historic district, is quintessential New England: a central green and classic brick buildings set on 40 acres in a  quiet
residential setting. The campus features notable architecture, recently
updated facilities and technologies, and a pleasing small-college
environment. The Portland campus is also the site of the University's
Art Gallery. The Maine Women Writers Collection is housed in the Josephine
S. Abplanalp '45 Library. The New England Institute, an initiative
to foster research and education into the interdisciplinary nexus
of cognitive science, evolutionary psychology and psychotherapy, has
recently been established on the campus. The Westbrook College Campus
charter of 1831 now applies to the University of New England as a
whole. The campus offers access to the urban resources and business
community of Portland, Maine's largest city.The Alexander Hall Student Union The Student Union includes the Dining Hall, Wing Lounge, Alexander Conference Room, Mail Room, vending machines, and Bookstore and offers an informal setting for students to relax, meet, and enjoy ping-pong, pool, video games, or T.V. The Union also hosts scheduled activities ranging from Student Government meetings to entertainment. Hersey Hall Newly renovated Hersey Hall serves primarily as academic and administrative services for the Universtiy at WCC. Facing the main floor lobby are the Admissions Office, the Student Registration and Financial Services Center, and the Student Affairs Office. Upper floors of Hersey house the Office of the Dean of the College of Health Professions, various program departments, faculty offices, and meeting rooms. Alumni, Proctor, Blewett, Coleman, the CHP Lecture Hall and Parker Pavillion These are the five main classroom buildings at the Westbrook College Campus. Most contain faculty and staff offices. Alumni Hall consists of lecture halls and small classrooms. Proctor Hall houses general classrooms, computer labs and computer classrooms, and the Continuing Education Office. Blewett Hall primarily houses classrooms and offices for the nursing programs, while Coleman is the site of an on-campus Dental Hygiene Clinic. The CHP Lecture Hall is a state-of-the-art web-based interactive teaching facility with a seating capacity of 125, and is attached to the attractive gathering area known as Parker Pavillion. The Beverly Burpee Finley Recreation Center The Beverly Burpee Finley Recreation Center includes 11,000 square feet of gymnasium, a fitness center and multi-purpose room. Intramural sports, club sports and various recreational events are held in the gymnasium. Community Dental Hygiene Clinic The Westbrook College Community Dental Hygiene Clinic serves as both a teaching and community service facility. Westbrook dental hygiene students gain their first practical experience working with the public in this modern 32-chair clinic. The public enjoys a variety of dental hygiene services at greatly reduced costs. All UNE students, faculty, and staff are provided treatment at minimum cost. Services include oral inspections, cleaning, x-rays, fluoride treatments, sealant application and counseling for preventive care. The clinic operates during the academic year and accepts patients by appointment. Eleanor DeWolfe Ludcke Auditorium The Eleanor DeWolfe Ludcke Auditorium is the site of campus convocations, student meetings, concerts, plays, seminars, and workshops. The auditorium, dedicated in the fall of 1986, is located in the College's landmark wooden Gothic church building. The structure was built in 1867. Creation of the auditorium, as well as the recent renovation and restoration of the structure, were made possible by the generosity of Mrs. Ludcke, a 1926 alumna. Student Health Center The Student Health Center located in Ginn Hall provides basic outpatient services. Full-time students prepay their services on a yearly basis, and are not charged for visits during the year. Part-time students, faculty, and staff are welcome and pay a fee-for-service charge. The nurse practitioner and the registered nurse provide coverage throughout the week. The college counselor is on campus two days each week. Among the services provided by the Center are diagnosis and treatment of illness and injury; some laboratory testing; counseling for emotional and practical concerns; and referral to the campus-consulting physician when appropriate. All services are confidential. Health education workshops covering topics of immediate and ongoing concern to college students are offered during the academic year. Westbrook College Art Gallery The Westbrook College Art Gallery was built in 1977 and houses the permanent collection of Westbrook College. Exhibitions highlight specific aspects of the visual arts: painting, sculpture, printmaking, photography, drawing, and architecture. The gallery is a learning environment for classes in history, literature, the fine arts, and other areas. The gallery serves as a venue for the exhibition of works by outstanding regional, national and international artists.
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