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From Compassion to ActionBy Jill FishbaughShare: “I always knew I wanted to work with youth,” says Dawn Schott ’92, ’16 MA, director of Linn County Juvenile Detention and Diversion Services....
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In the Classroom First in Cedar RapidsBringing Doctoral-Level Education to CampusBy Jessica Gortner In its 90-year history, Mount Mercy University has gone from a junior college to representing the...
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Happenings on the Hill Community OutreachMusic in March an Annual Welcome of SpringBy Amanda Mayotte ’15 In the newly renovated McAuley Theater, members of Mount Mercy’s University Choir, Chamber/Jazz...
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Happenings on the Hill Sustainability and the Environment2018 Fall Faculty Series Theme AnnouncedBy Amanda Mayotte ’15 The 2018 Fall Faculty Series will focus on the important topic of sustainability...
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Happenings on the Hill RetirementHandler to Retire After Impactful CareerBy Amanda Mayotte ’15 Provost Jan Handler plans to retire in June after a remarkable career, including five years as Mount...
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Happenings on the Hill Save the DateMount Mercy to Host NAIA Cross Country National ChampionshipsBy Amanda Mayotte ’15 The NAIA Men’s and Women’s Cross Country National Championships are coming to...
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Happenings on the Hill Distinguished AwardKreitzer Named Iowa’s Outstanding Music EducatorBy Amanda Mayotte ’15 Gerry Kreitzer, director of music activities, was awarded the 2016 National Federation...
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Happenings on the Hill New Campus Food PantryBy Amanda Mayotte ’15 A n estimated half of all undergraduate students struggle with food insecurity, according to a nationwide study published in December...
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Happenings on the Hill For the Common GoodNew Sustainability Director Brings Ideas, ActionBy Amanda Mayotte ’15 New Sustainability Director Rachael Murtaugh has had a love for wildlife and nature...
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The youngest of four girls growing up, Starlet Smith ’17 was raised by a single mother who—despite struggles—got through college and held down a full-time job. Supporting Single Mothers In Focus...
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In Focus Business & Leadership Living Your Passions When you learn how Allen Stekl ’19 MSL spends his time, it’s easy to see what he values most—and the efforts he’s made to invest in his...
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In Focus Business & Leadership Taking Care of Her OwnBy Leah Grout GarrisPatricia Ochs ’18 MSL, a U.S. Air Force veteran, created an online startup sending personalized care packages to military...
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In Focus Nursing Taking the Mount Mercy Mission to Tanzania In Focus Nursing Taking the Mount Mercy Mission to Tanzania A group of 23—including 17 nursing students, two nursing faculty, an alumna, and...
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In Focus Psychology, Sociology, Social Work & International Studies Facebook Group Provides Help for Those in NeedBy Amanda Mayotte ’15 Share: Lexxis Onken ’19 (middle) helps her mother, Janelle...
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Class Notes Stay Connected Share: Staying involved as a Mount Mercy alum is more important (and easier) than ever! Stay Connected 1970s1980s2000s2010sIn Memoriam Joyce Hubka Becker ’74 retired after...
View ArticleFrom the Archives
From the Archives With the introduction of our new show choir, we take a look back at our history in music featuring Mount Mercy’s 1931 orchestra. ■ Share: Share:
View ArticleSister Shari Leaves Lasting Legacy
Happenings on the Hill RetirementSister Shari Leaves Lasting Legacy A fter 14 years of faithful leadership to Mount Mercy’s community, Sister Shari Sutherland ’71 announced her plans for retirement....
View ArticleBernstein Named Distinguished Fellow
Share: In Focus Natural & Applied Sciences Bernstein Named Distinguished FellowNeil Bernstein, professor of biology, won the prestigious Distinguished Fellow award from the Iowa Academy of...
View ArticleThe Power of Pushing the Limits
Assistant Professor of Business Nate Klein ’07 grew up just a few miles from Mount Mercy in Shueyville, Iowa. As he graduated from high school, he had big plans to attend a state university in Iowa....
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In the Community Student Volunteer TripsTraveling to Meet the NeedService trips are an important aspect of student life at MMU. They give the opportunity to serve where genuine need exists in another...
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View ArticleMONEY Magazine Ranks MMU #1 in Iowa
Happenings on the Hill Ranking on the RiseMONEY Magazine Ranks MMU #1 in Iowa Mount Mercy was ranked highest among all Iowa colleges on MONEY magazine’s 2017 Best Colleges for Your Money list based on...
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Happenings on the Hill Fall 2017New Academic Programs UNDERGRADUATE Gender Studies (Minor) Health Care Administration (Major) – now online Health Care Navigation (Major/Minor) Management (Major) – now...
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The 2017 Fall Faculty Series focused on aspects of democracy and citizenship—from the role of free press to the impact minority groups have had in shaping our nation. Fall Faculty SeriesDivided We...
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Happenings on the Hill Sept. 29–Oct. 1Alumni Reunion Weekend MMU welcomed its largest-ever Alumni Reunion Weekend crowd to the newly opened Robert W. Plaster Athletic Complex! Robert W. Plaster...
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Happenings on the Hill 15th AnnualGolf Classic Every year on the first Thursday in September, the MMU athletic program hosts the Mount Mercy Golf Classic to raise funds for capital projects that...
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Happenings on the Hill Distinguished AwardBean Honored at Employee Awards Roberta Bean, administrative assistant in the Department of Nursing, received the Distinguished Staff Award, named after...
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View ArticleClass Notes
Class Notes Stay Connected Share: Staying involved as a Mount Mercy alum is more important (and easier) than ever! Stay Connected 1930s1970s1980s1990s2000s2010sIn Memoriam Frances McLaughlin...
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Alumni Board President Passes the Torch We thank Tony Dickinson ’02 for his service and welcome Peg Bruns Detweiler ’92 as our new Alumni Board president. We thank all dedicated members of our 2017–18...
View ArticleFrom the Archives
From the Archives Under Coach Bob Timmons, the 1987 Mount Mercy softball team became state champions. ■ Share:
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President’s MessageMade by Mercy Anyone I’ve met with over the past few months has undoubtedly heard about my first experience on an MMU “J-Term” service-learning trip. Our trip to Tanzania in...
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