Campus FacilitiesAs an alumnus/a of Santa Clara University, you are eligible to use many of the facilities around the historic Mission campus: Orradre LibraryOrradre Library provides Santa Clara University alumni with an Alumni Courtesy Card for borrowing privileges at the reduced fee of $50 per year. This card is purchased at the University Librarian's office upon the presentation of a valid photo identification card and Alumni Association card. For more information, call 408-554-6830. Pat Malley Fitness CenterA membership to the facility gives you access to a weight room with 40 pieces of cardiovascular equipment, including Star Trac treadmills, Precor Elliptical Trainers, upright & recumbent bicycles, multiple pieces of varied resistance machines, plate loaded equipment, and free weights. The facility also has a three court basketball gymnasium with the ability to set up volleyball & badminton, multi-purpose room for aerobic classes, and boxing equipment (speedbags are available at the Front Desk). With a memberships you will also be able to access the Santa Clara Tennis Courts and Leavey Center Pool. All members can also sign up for Lifetime Recreation classes which include power yoga, cardio athletic kickboxing, kickboxing and body conditioning. These classes are available for an additional cost. As a member your spouse can also sign up for a membership. Children under the age of 18 are allowed in for free. Parents must accompany their children at all times. And you are always welcome to bring guest for a $5 guest fee. See http://www.cstv.com/auto_pdf/p_hotos/s_chools/sacl/genrel/auto_pdf/MalleyCenterPricing for this year's pricing schedule for alumni memberships. If you have additional questions about annual or quarterly memberships or what the facility has to offer, or if you are visiting the area and would like to work out, please contact Janice Demonsi, Director of Recreation, directly at 408-554-5491 or jdemonsi@scu.edu. Mission ChurchSanta Clara Mission, founded in 1777, is the first mission named for a woman, St. Clare of Assisi. Because of floods, fires, and earthquakes, the Church was built and rebuilt. This is the sixth church on the fifth site. The flavor of the original adobe building has been restored using modern materials. Interior decorations now seen are the wonderfully combined Indian, Spanish, Italian, and Victorian embellishments added through time.
Adobe LodgeThe Adobe Lodge is the oldest building on the Santa Clara University campus and the only structural remnant of the original 1822 Mission Santa Clara. Located just steps away from the Mission in the beautiful Mission Gardens, a stroll
de Saisset MuseumThe de Saisset Museum was built in 1955 through a generous bequest from Isabel de Saisset in memory of her brother Ernest. Since its inception, the museum has amassed an art collection that is well-respected by artists and collectors.
The de Saisset enjoys the highest honor of full accreditation by the American Association of Museums. The permanent collection features masterprints, sculpture, contemporary art, and much more. Temporary exhibits of culturally relevant and traditional art are featured in addition to a variety of films, lectures, concerts, and other special events.
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