MERCY HERITAGE CELEBRATION

September 18 – September 30, 2022

In honor of our founders and sponsors, the Religious Sisters of Mercy

 

Events for the Misericordia Community

Now – October 10

On Turtle’s Back by Holly Wilson, Native American Artist (Cherokee & Delaware/Lenape) Exhibit

Pauly Friedman Art Gallery, Insalaco Hall

Free Public Reception October 10, 5:30pm-7pm

Gallery Public Hours: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays: 12pm-6pm; Fridays & Saturdays 12pm-4pm; other times available by appointment. 

Misericordia.edu/art; Facebook: PaulyFriedmanArtGallery; Instagram: MisericordiArt

Sunday, September 18

Liturgy 

7:00 p.m.

Mercy Hall, University Chapel

Join us in celebrating the kickoff to our Mercy Heritage Days!  

Monday, September 19

FYE Hunger 101

12:00 p.m.

Anderson Center

First-year students will experience what it is like to be food insecure during the Hunger 101 simulation presented by the staff of CEO.

Wednesday, September 21

FYE Hunger 101 

12:00 p.m.

Anderson Center

First-year students will experience what it is like to be food insecure during the Hunger 101 simulation presented by the staff of CEO.

 

International Day of Peace Prayer 

4:00 p.m.

Banks Lawn, Peace Pole

Join us at the Peace Pole to celebrate the International Day of Peace.

 

Thursday, September 22

Mercy Associate Information Table​

10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Passan Hall

Stop by and pick up information and inquire about what a Mercy Associate is and how to become one.

 

Mercy Associate Information Session

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Insalaco Hall, Room 019

Any staff, faculty, or student over the age of 21 is invited to attend an informal session to learn about the process of becoming a Mercy Associate.

 

Friday, September 23

Conversations that Matter

10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Insalaco Hall, Room 019

The Conversations that Matter are intended to foster increased understanding of commonalities and differences between and among groups, develop dialogue skills to better communicate and work through conflicts, and form alliances and empower groups and individuals to take collective action for social change. 

 

Saturday, September 24 (Mercy Day!)

CEO Service Project at CEO in Wilkes-Barre

9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Students are invited to work at CEO in Wilkes-Barre, packing food at the Food Bank. Sign up on Presence, misericordia.presence.io, to volunteer.

 

Monday, September 26

MU Mercy Associates Lunch with the Religious Sisters of Mercy

12:20 p.m. – 1:35 p.m. 

Insalaco Hall, Room 218

MU Mercy Associates are invited to join a few Sisters for lunch.

 

Wednesday, September 28

Stuff the Bus 

11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Wells Fargo Amphitheater

MU Mercy Associates and MU Cheerleaders will collect school supplies for the McGlynn Learning Center. Refer to their wish list below.

 

Thursday, September 29

Happy Birthday Catherine McAuley!

11:30 a.m.- 1:00 p.m.

Banks Student Life Center, Lobby

Stop by for a delicious treat in celebration of Catherine McAuley’s birthday; honoring the foundress of the Religious Sisters of Mercy!

 

Open House, Mission Integration & Institutional Diversity Office

4:00 p.m.

Banks Student Life Center, Room 115

Join us for light refreshments and meet our new Mission Integration & Institutional Diversity staff. 

 

Friday, September 30

Conversations that Matter

10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Insalaco Hall, Room 019

The Conversations that Matter are intended to foster increased understanding of commonalities and differences between and among groups, develop dialogue skills to better communicate and work through conflicts, and form alliances and empower groups and individuals to take collective action for social change. 

 

Poetry and the Planet 

12:20 p.m. – 1:40 p.m.

Insalaco Hall, Room 219

Poetry and the Planet is sponsored by Dr. Rebecca Steinberger, Professor of English, and Dr. Linda Auker, Assistant Professor of Biology and Program Director of Environmental Studies. Students, faculty, and staff will share poems about earth and creation. Lunch will be provided.

 

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McGlynn Learning Center Wish List: Mechanical Pencils, Large Erasers, Copy Paper, Tablets (single subject), Pencils, Pens, Paper Clips, Post-it Notes, Scotch Tape, College-Ruled Spiral Notebooks, Toilet Paper, Paper Towels, Facial Tissues, Disinfectant Wipes, Liquid Hand Soap, Hand Sanitizer.