Archive for ‘Alumni’

Alumni-fueled band rocks for charity

Fresh off their trip to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum in Cleveland in October to compete in the finals of FORTUNE’s Battle of the Corporate Bands, Aeroroot played to a packed house at Cedar Rapids restaurant and bar The Chrome Horse Saloon on November 14 in support of local flood recovery. Aeroroot,...

Spring 2010 | Alumni | Read More

A look back on Homecoming on the Hill: Family, Friends and Alumni Weekend

Homecoming on the Hill: Family, Friends and Alumni Weekend kicked off October 2–3, with more than 300 alumni and countless friends and family enjoying festivities, including the annual Recognition Luncheon, a reception with the Sisters of Mercy, and an “Across the U.S.” wine tasting. In addition...

Spring 2010 | Alumni, On Campus | Read More

Payin’ it forward every day

Alumni who find their way back to campus as faculty or staff members have the unique ability to infuse in their work the perspectives they gained as a student at Mount Mercy. This enriched point of view provides an opportunity for insight and appreciation — traits that Patrick Collins ’88 aspires...

Spring 2010 | Alumni | Read More

Who’s Who in Mount Mercy Criminal Justice Graduates

A sampling of law enforcement and corrections personnel in leadership positions who are Mount Mercy alumni: Former Linn County Sheriff’s deputy and current deputy U.S. Marshal Dennis Blome ’80 Cedar Rapids Police Department Captain (Ret.) Tom Erceg ’79 Linn County Sheriff’s Captain Rik Haendler...

Spring 2010 | Alumni | Read More

Mount Mercy alumni honored during recognition luncheon

Thirteen alumni were honored during the Homecoming 2009 Recognition Luncheon. The alumni honorees comprised one of the largest groups ever to be recognized—and for good reason, as each individual showcased remarkable contributions in fields ranging from nursing and philosophy to business and drama. The...

Spring 2010 | Alumni | Read More