European alumni and friends trip

You are invited to join President Christopher Blake and Mrs. Moira Blake for an unforgettable European journey from October 12-20, 2013. This educational and fun-filled exploration will include highlights in England, Northern France, and Belgium, and will conclude with two exciting days in London! The...

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Michael Kaduce receives Part-Time Faculty Member of the Year Award

Michael Kaduce ’09, BS, NREMT-P, received the Part Time EMS Instructor of the Year Award. This award was presented by the Iowa Emergency Medical Services Association at the 23rd Annual Iowa Emergency Medical Services Association (IEMSA) conference held in Des Moines on Saturday, November 10, 2012....

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Shafer named associate director of alumni relations

Mount Mercy University has named Catherine Shafer associate director of alumni relations. As the associate director of alumni relations, Shafer plans alumni events, manages alumni recognition and awards programs, serves on the alumni board and maintains relationships with alumni. She also coordinates...

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May Day celebration returns to campus

Mount Mercy reenacted a much-loved event once held on campus during the 1930s—the Isadora Duncan scarf Dance. Alumni, students and community members gathered at the grotto to witness a rejuvenated rendition of scarf dancers, music and May pole dancing. Junior College and Academy alumni enjoyed a special...

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Graduation just the beginning of lifelong learning

Beverly Templeton, President Christopher Blake, keynote speaker Erin Templeton ’07, Assistant Professor of Nursing Sharon Guthrie, Ph.D., and Department of Nursing Chair Mary Tarbox, Ph.D. It was a message that was real and came from the heart — learning is a lifelong process. Erin Templeton ’07...

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Saying goodbye to oldest living alumna

Sister Veronica Gorman Mount Mercy’s oldest living alumna, Sister Veronica Gorman, RSM, passed away on January 20, 2012, at age 101. Services were held at Sacred Heart Convent Chapel, by the Rev. Gerald Condon. A 1931 graduate of Mount Mercy Junior College, she was a muchloved member of the Mount...

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Seven Sisters of Mercy celebrate jubilees

Seven Sisters of Mercy celebrated jubilees on June 10 during a reception at Sacred Heart Convent, representing a combined total of 425 years of service. Sisters celebrating jubilees include: Sister Roseline Kos JC’48; Sister Mary Wilma Wolf JC’43; Sister Genevieve Birchard JC’40; Sister Mary Alice...

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Klein wins SIFE National Alumnus of the Year

Nate Klein '07 Alumnus Nate Klein ’07 was awarded the Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) National Alumnus of the Year Award. The award recognizes the achievement of one outstanding SIFE alumnus who has used the SIFE experiences to excel in life and the career field, and who has continued to make...

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Family honors mother during special mass

On what would have been Rose Mary Klein Schaefer’s 89th birthday, her family and friends gathered with the Mount Mercy community to celebrate her legacy in a special way. When Schaefer JC’42 passed away in September 2011, her family designated a memorial fund in her name, the gifts of which would...

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Class Notes

Class News 1970s Frank Usher ’73, appointed to Managing Consultant, Alsbridge Consulting, Dallas, Texas. Jim Rogers ’74, appointed to Administrative Director, Laboratory, Mercy Hospital, Iowa City, Iowa. Joyce Nelson Shellhart ’77, second edition of Joyce’s book, Dress to Impress,...

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