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MBA Scholars Create, Nurture Community Partnerships

In the last two years, Mount Mercy’s Master of Business Administration students have contributed to the rich, diverse campus life. Through outreach to local organizations, MBA students have earned a reputation as a resource for helping business leaders make strategic investments and sound, data-driven...

Fall 2009 | Academics | Read More

Charting a course to carbon neutrality

More than 30 years ago — long before sustainability, green technology and renewable resources were buzzwords — the Sisters of Mercy heralded an environmental movement on campus that is growing and thriving. In 1978 the Sisters planted more than 300 trees and shrubs on campus, followed by 290 more...

Fall 2009 | On Campus | Read More

Healthy Home-Grown Harvest

Eggplant, squash, sweet corn, strawberries, peppers, broccoli — these are just some of the healthy fruits and veggies that consumers have at their disposal by choosing the countryside over the corner grocery. Community Supported Agriculture farms (CSAs) are an attractive option for consumers who want...

Fall 2009 | On Campus | Read More

Going Green With Grease

Can the amount of French fries consumed in the Mount Mercy Dining Center positively impact the environment, increase the educational opportunities for students and reduce institutional costs? It sure can — just ask Will Kirkland. Kirkland, Ph.D., and a small group of natural science students have...

Fall 2009 | On Campus | Read More

Barhamand ’77 Brings Church Congregation to Alma Mater

A tradition of service is paramount to Mount Mercy’s mission, and no one knows that better than Board of Trustee member Barbara Barhamand ’77, whose church youth group traveled to Cedar Rapids to assist with flood relief and bunked in Mount Mercy’s residence halls during their pilgrimage. After...

Summer 2009 | Alumni | Read More