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.