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Celebrate with songs of comfort and joy at ‘A Mercyhurst Christmas Gala’ Friday, November 18, 2022 The D’Angelo Department of Music at Mercyhurst University is proud to present the annual holiday concert, “A Mercyhurst Christmas Gala,” featuring the talents of the Concert Choir, Civic Orchestra, and Wind Ensemble. This year’s celebration is so full of holiday cheer, it will be split into two separate concerts on Sunday, Dec. 4, at 3 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. on the Mercyhurst campus. “A Mercyhurst…
A Thanksgiving Message from President Getz Tuesday, November 22, 2022 Dear Mercyhurst Community, I trust you are eagerly awaiting the Thanksgiving holiday, planning celebrations with loved ones, and menus for your upcoming feasts. This season is both an opportunity to experience gratitude for what we have, and to think about the role each of us can play in addressing the deep and persistent discord in our society. I love the fact that at Mercyhurst we have regular opportunities to learn from…
'‘Tis the Season' showcases talented guest artists and funky holiday favorites Wednesday, November 30, 2022 Join the Mercyhurst University Dance Department and the D’Angelo Department of Music for "‘Tis the Season," a sweet and festive celebration to mark the start of the holidays. Performances will be on Friday, Dec. 9, at 7 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 10, at 11 a.m. and at 7 p.m. in the Mary D’Angelo Performing Arts Center on the Mercyhurst University campus. The Mercyhurst Jazz Ensemble,…
Wyoming Public Media—Dr. Chris Magoc Thursday, December 01, 2022 Mercyhurst History Professor Chris Magoc, author of “Yellowstone: The Creation and Selling of an American Landscape, 1870-1903,” is prominently featured in Wyoming Public Media’s podcast, “ Revising the Wilderness Tale—The Modern West. ” This particular episode joins an 1896 hunting expedition to America’s first national park. … Wyoming Public Media—Dr. Chris Magoc …
Mercyhurst hosts dinner to honor Purple Heart veterans Monday, December 05, 2022 Mercyhurst University will roll out the red carpet for 40 area members of the Military Order of the Purple Heart when it hosts MOPH’s annual George Washington Dinner on Saturday, Dec. 10. The event takes place from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Marriott Café, situated on the lower level of the university’s Center for Academic Engagement. The Purple Heart Medal is awarded to military veterans who were wounded or killed in…
Public History pair pursues ‘capstone experience of a lifetime’ Monday, December 05, 2022 It’s not every day that Mercyhurst University students get to play a vital role in preparing for the university’s centennial, which will be celebrated in the 2026-2027 academic year. But, for Public History students Lily Smith and Isabella Lee, their senior capstone project affords just that opportunity. In an undertaking that is as unique as it is historic, Smith and Lee are collecting oral histories from…
AIM, Learning Differences receive grant to support students’ independence Friday, December 09, 2022 Mercyhurst University has received a $79,150 grant from the Edith L. Trees Charitable Trust to expand programs that support the independence and self-sufficiency of students with learning differences. The Autism Initiative at Mercyhurst will receive $43,600 to support its driver’s training program for high-functioning students on the spectrum. This opportunity allows the students to become more…
Mercyhurst, PILA create new scholarship to stem tide of declining lifeguards Tuesday, December 13, 2022 When Presque Isle State Park could not fill all the open positions for lifeguards last summer, water safety became a critical concern for everyone from park administrators to tourists. COVID-19, the increased demand for lifeguards from area aquatic facilities, and the decrease in the number of local high school swimmers coalesced to reduce the number of lifeguards applying to work at Presque…
Mercyhurst Municipal Police Training Academy to graduate 13 cadets Wednesday, December 14, 2022 Thirteen cadets, members of the 120th class of the Mercyhurst University Municipal Police Training Academy, will graduate on Friday at 11 a.m. in Walker Recital Hall, situated in the Audrey Hirt Academic Center on the Erie campus. Erie County District Attorney Elizabeth Hirz is guest speaker. Upon completion of the program, students are prepared for positions as police officers, park rangers,…
New coach Rich Wall takes helm of Mercyhurst women’s soccer program Wednesday, December 14, 2022 Mercyhurst University has announced the hiring of Rich Wall as its new head women's soccer coach. "We are very excited to welcome Rich, his wife Jessica, and their son, Tre, to the Mercyhurst soccer family," said Assistant Vice President for Athletics Brad Davis. "I was very impressed with Rich's passion, determination, and knowledge for women's soccer since our first conversation. His work ethic…