abbey was built, the Sisters of Saint Joan of Arc, from Quebec, Canada, moved in from Bradley House (across campus), and the building was renamed the "Saint Joan of Arc Convent." Their departure in 2008 ended over 50 years of service to the college, as the sisters were cooks, seamstresses and performed other domestic services for the monastic community.
=== Athletic facilities ===
The college opened a $2-million, 9,000-square-foot (840 m2) fitness center in February 2009. The addition to the Carr Center is a three-story glass fitness space, with floor to ceiling windows overlooking the baseball and football fields, constructed on the south side of the building. The additions brought 37 cardiovascular machines, 39 strength pieces and 7,000 pounds of weights. Connecting to the addition are three indoor basketball/tennis courts equipped with scoreboards and a sound system. The basement of Carr Center has the varsity gym, football locker room, general locker rooms and administrative offices for the athletic department. …
