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Jesuit Heritage
Georgetown Buildings Named for Jesuits
"LXR," or Loyola, Xavier, Ryder: Loyola is
named for the first Jesuit, St. Ignatius. Francis Xavier met Ignatius
while they were studying at the University of Paris. This brilliant
student and talented athlete became Loyola's closest friend, and
he numbers among the "first companions" who pronounced
vows together in 1534. After the Society was officially established
in 1540, Loyola sent Xavier to preach the gospel in India and
Japan. James Ryder was an alumnus and president of the university
from 1848 to 1851.
White-Gravenor, Poulton, Gervase, and Copley: These buildings
memorialize members of the original 17th century Jesuit mission
to the Maryland colony. Andrew White, John Altham Gravenor, and
Thomas Gervase arrived with Lord Leonard Calvert on March 25,
1634. They were later joined by Thomas Copley and Ferdinand Poulton,
who are known as "the pioneers of Jesuit education in America"
for establishing schools in Newtown, St. Mary's City, and Bohemia,
Maryland. The White-Gravenor and Copley buildings bear iconography
that represents these men and the important events in their lives
in colonial America.
Mulledy: Thomas Mulledy was an alumnus and twice president
of the university, first from 1829 to 1837, and again from 1845
to 1848. Another Mulledy, Samuel, also an alumnus, was president
from January 10 to September 6, 1845.
McSherry: William McSherry was an alumnus and president
from 1838 to 1840.
Maguire: Bernard Maguire was an alumnus, acting president
in 1853, and president from 1866 to 1870.
Healy: Patrick Healy was president from 1873 to 1882. He
is sometimes known as the university's "second founder,"
and he was the first African-American college president in the
United States. Another Healy, Timothy, was president from 1976
to 1989.
Nevils: William Coleman Nevils was president from 1928
to 1935.
Bunn Intercultural Center: Edward "Doc" Bunn
was president from 1952 to 1964.
Henle Village: Robert Henle was president from 1968 to
1976.
Walsh: Edmund Walsh was the founding dean of the School
of Foreign Service.
McDonough Arena: Vincent McDonough was a faculty member
and director of athletics from 1916 to 1932. He was also the keeper
of the university mascot, a Bull Terrier named "Hoya."
Sellinger Lounge: Joseph Sellinger was dean of Georgetown
College and later long time president of Loyola College in Maryland.
Yates Field House: Gerald Yates was a professor of government.
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