Mercy Matters Newsletter December 2022
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Founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1846, »Ê¹Ú²ÊƱ is Chicago's first
Catholic university. Today, the University serves approximately 3,520 students from
over 20 different states and 9 different countries, offering high-quality undergraduate
and graduate programs and leadership and service opportunities, educating students
for competence, character and career success.
Stay up to date with »Ê¹Ú²ÊƱ News!
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Message from the President
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Dear »Ê¹Ú²ÊƱ Community:
This joyous time of year provides an opportunity for us to reflect on the blessings
and opportunities afforded to us. I am filled with gratitude for our incredible students,
faculty, staff, alums, donors and friends who demonstrate the spirit of excellence,
service and generosity that is at the heart of our Mercy heritage.
I invite you to explore some recent accomplishments of community members featured
in the stories below. The individuals highlighted showcase »Ê¹Ú²ÊƱ’s core values – respect,
excellence, compassion, service, hospitality, integrity, diversity and learning for
life – in action.
We have much to celebrate as 2022 draws to a close and much to look forward to in
2023. I wish you and yours a blessed season of faith, hope and peace.
Warmest wishes,
Laurie M. Joyner, Ph.D.
President
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»Ê¹Ú²ÊƱ's Sue Swisher Receives Distinguished Service Award
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»Ê¹Ú²ÊƱ's Susan Swisher, executive director of Financial Aid, has received the Allan W.
Purdy Distinguished Service Award from the Midwest Association of Student Financial
Aid Administrators (MASFAA), bestowed to an individual who has made outstanding achievements
to the financial aid field. Read More
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»Ê¹Ú²ÊƱ Student Publishes Young Adult Fantasy Novel
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»Ê¹Ú²ÊƱ political science student Myah Bawadi has published her first book, "Infinity
Legion." A young adult fantasy novel, "Infinity Legion" tells the story of Soleil
Yamanu, a soldier who craves power and must prove her worth. YA novels have historically
lacked representation for Middle Eastern characters, so Bawadi wrote one into existence
herself. Read more.
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»Ê¹Ú²ÊƱ Thankful for Opportunity to Live in Mercy
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During the season of Thanksgiving, the »Ê¹Ú²ÊƱ community reflected with gratitude for
the mission stewarded by our founding Sisters of Mercy in 1846. This year, the community
worked tirelessly to propel forward the mission of service and compassion through
a variety of service projects intended to advance the well-being of others. Read more.
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»Ê¹Ú²ÊƱ Student Angela Sarlas Named Student Laureate
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»Ê¹Ú²ÊƱ nursing student Angela Sarlas has been recognized as a Student Laureate by the
Lincoln Academy of Illinois. To Sarlas, civic engagement and the betterment of humanity
are two concepts that encompass everything she hopes to do in her lifetime – caring
about a cause greater than oneself. Read more.
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»Ê¹Ú²ÊƱ's University Relations Team Receives 2022 Education Digital Marketing Awards
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»Ê¹Ú²ÊƱ's Office of University Relations has received multiple honors for the 2022 Education
Digital Marketing Awards, which recognizes the best educational websites, digital
content, electronic communications, mobile media and social media. Read more.
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»Ê¹Ú²ÊƱ Student Earns U.S. Army Challenge Coin
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»Ê¹Ú²ÊƱ student Jesus Jaime, an active reservist in the U.S. Army, has earned a challenge
coin, a highly-coveted honor in the military space. Not only was Jaime the only member
of his unit to receive the honor, but he also received first place in the IWQ out
of 1,500 participants. Read more.
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»Ê¹Ú²ÊƱ Cougars Rack Up Accolades
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Over the course of the fall semester, »Ê¹Ú²ÊƱ student-athletes, teams and coaches have
piled on the accolades, earning prestigious recognition across the Athletics Department.
Read more.
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»Ê¹Ú²ÊƱ Holds 2022 Estrellas de »Ê¹Ú²ÊƱ Latinx Achievement Awards
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»Ê¹Ú²ÊƱ recently held the annual Estrellas de »Ê¹Ú²ÊƱ Latinx Achievement Awards to honor outstanding
Latinx students, faculty and staff for their efforts in academia and leadership, a
culmination of the range of educational and cultural events that comprised Hispanic
Heritage Month. Read more.
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Important Dates to Remember
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