Main Entrance

The main entrance of the Maureen Murphy Wilkens Science Center is on the first floor and faces the Cardinal Cushing Library side of campus.

Maureen Murphy Wilkens '56

Maureen Murphy Wilkens is a 1956 graduate of Emmanuel College. She and her husband Frank Wilkens have generously supported the College for many years and we are proud to name this building in their honor.

Green Features

The Maureen Murphy Wilkens Science Center is a green building and speaks to the 21st century and sustainability in every way. This new building is energy-efficient and its underground parking creates more green space on campus.

Green Features

The design of the building incorporates a number of sustainable strategies including energy efficient mechanical systems (including the NStar utility Advanced Building Program), daylighting, stormwater management, and the use of low-emitting, recycled, and locally-available materials and recycling of waste building materials.

Daley Family Classroom

Located on the first level is a tiered classroom which overlooks the quad. This space is a multi-purpose classroom for a variety of disciplines ranging from the sciences to the humanities.