Greetings from Mercyhurst University -
Happy March - it's an exciting month for us here at the Hurst because the month ends with our annual Giving Day, set for March 29. I hope that you will support our Alma Mater on Giving Day, it is a day for all of us to come together and show our Laker spirit!
In this issue of the Alumni Newsletter, we have several upcoming events, a few playoff games - it's an exciting postseason for the Lakers - and lots of happenings at the Hurst.
Coming up in June, we will celebrate our annual Reunion Weekend. Registration is now open and if you're celebrating a landmark reunion this year, you will not want to miss it! I hope we see you very soon on our beautiful campus!
Carpe Diem,
Lindsay Frank '12
Director of Alumni Engagement
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Save the Date for our annual Giving Day on March 29! |
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Hello fellow Lakers! It is an honor to serve as your President of the Alumni Association Board of Directors. It is my pleasure, along with the Board of Directors, to represent you and serve as the leader of over 22,000 alumni, worldwide!
No matter if the last time you passed through the gates was last year, last week, or decades ago, Mercyhurst University is always a place where you can come “home.” Our beautiful campus is open again and events are happening regularly! From cheering on our athletic teams, to attending Reunion and Homecoming Weekends, to attending a MIAC performance, or simply taking a stroll through campus and having a beverage at The Roost. And for those alumni that have moved far away, please visit www.mercyhurst.edu/alumni for virtual alumni events and events that may be happening in your area!
There are so many exciting things happening at our alma mater and with our students, I encourage you to stay connected. If you have any interests, questions or ideas, please contact me at emerski@mercyhurst.edu or Lindsay Frank, Director of Alumni Engagement at lfrank@mercyhurst.edu.
Carpe Diem!
Emily Mosco Merski, Esq., ’04, ’06
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The Alumni Board of Directors is now accepting applications for new members. The deadline to apply is April 5. |
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We have a couple upcoming events for you! Check out the list below of the individual events or visit mercyhurst.edu/alumni/events for a full listing!
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Join President Kathy Getz, Assistant VP for Athletics Brad Davis, and members of the Alumni Office for a pre-game happy hour at Southern Tier Buffalo as the Mercyhurst men’s hockey team takes on Canisius for Game 1 of the Atlantic Hockey Quarterfinals.
Friday, March 11
Happy Hour at 5:30 p.m.
Game at 7:05 p.m.
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On Sunday, March 6, the NCAA Division II Selection Show revealed Mercyhurst earned the 4th seed and will continue post season play this weekend against #5 Millersville at IUP!!
Game Day: Saturday, March 12
Game Time: 7:30 p.m.
Game Location: Kovalchek Convention & Athletic Complex, 711 Pratt Drive Indiana, PA 15705
Buy Tickets: IUPtix.com or by phone at 1-800-514-3849
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Join the Office of Alumni Relations and the Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice for a “Women in Criminal Justice” virtual panel featuring alumni panelists who will share about their experiences and careers. This timely topic is in celebration of March being Women’s History Month!
Tuesday, March 15
7 pm
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Mercyhurst Business alumni and students are invited to connect with one another during the Business Alumni and Student Virtual Networking Night.
Wednesday, March 16
7 p.m.
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Mercyhurst Women’s Soccer Alumni are invited for a weekend of activities in celebration of the alumni! The schedule of events includes a social at The Roost, game against Pickerington FC, an alumni game, and more.
Friday, April 22 and Saturday April 23
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Field Hockey alumni are invited for the Alumni Game and Brunch on Saturday, April 30, beginning at 10:45 a.m. Following the game, join us at the Waterford Room in Ryan Hall for brunch and a program!
Saturday, April 30
Beginning at 10:45 a.m.
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Reunion Weekend 2022 will be celebrated this June 9-12, on campus at Mercyhurst University! Due to the event being cancelled in 2020 and 2021, classes who were meant to previously celebrate, are invited to join this year!
Landmark celebrations include:
60th Reunion: Classes of 1960, 1961, 1962
55th Reunion: Classes of 1965, 1966, 1967
50th Reunion: Classes of 1970, 1971, 1972
40th Reunion: Classes of 1980, 1981, 1982
25th Reunion: Classes of 1995, 1996, 1997
10th Reunion: Classes of 2010, 2011, 2012
5th Reunion: Classes of 2015, 2016, 2017
We will also celebrate the Distinguished Alumni Awards and the Athletics Hall of Fame!
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Last month, local alumni joined us for a couple of happy hour events at The Roost before the Mercyhurst vs. Gannon double header and a home hockey game at the MIC! |
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On Feb. 16, the Education Department and the Alumni Office hosted the 7th annual Education Alumni & Student Networking Night. For the 2nd year in a row, the event was virtual over Zoom, allowing alumni to join from all over the country!
The students heard from alumni on several Education topics and were also greeted by members of Grad Admissions to hear about the many grad school options offered at MU.
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A grand 50th anniversary celebration of the Men's Basketball program was recently held. Basketball alumni and fans celebrated with dinner and drink at The Roost and VIP seating during the Mercyhurst vs. Edinboro game.
The alumni were honored on the court during half time and the night ended with a Laker win!
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Marina Boyle '21 was on campus to speak to some of our student leaders. She talked about living the Mercyhurst Carpe Diem motto both as a student and life after Mercyhurst!
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Wrestling alumni visited campus last month in honor of Senior Day to support the Class of 2022 Wrestlers. Afterwards, they enjoyed a gathering at The Roost.
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Thank you to Trustee John Saxon '89 for presenting and spending time with some of our Business students.
*John is pictured in the center, behind the famous Penny Hanes!
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ICYMI...
Mercyhurst Magazine, Spring 2022
The Spring 2022 edition of the Mercyhurst Magazine is now available! We invite you to view the digital version and check out stories on Mercyhurst traditions, old and new; clever interpretations of sustainability, from the Tower Garden to the Tiny Forest; and ways Mercyhurst faculty and students are serving the underserved. We even have a photo feature on the dogs of Mercyhurst.
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Mercyhurst alumni can benefit from several great opportunities - check out the list below to learn more!
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Connect with Lakers near and far!
Alumni Chapters are available all over the country and are continuing to gather and form. Take a look at the full list to the right for an Alumni Chapter in your area.
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Career News
Andy De Lancey '93 was recently promoted to purchasing manager of Allegheny County Department of Public Works in Pittsburgh, Pa.
Erin Tracy '10 was named practice manager and nurse practitioner at the UPMC Hillman Cancer Center in Wellsboro.
Brian Cagle '04 recently became a shareholder at the law firm of Pepicelli, Youngs & Youngs PC in Meadville, Pa.
Charles Revett, CPA '08 was named as manager with the client accounting and advisory services team at Lumsden & McCormick, LLP.
Bradley Sage '03 received his doctorate in Higher Education from Indiana University on Dec. 19, 2020 and was promoted to Clinical Associate Professor in the School of Public Health at Indiana University.
Awards and Achievements
Zachary Huber '07 was awarded the U.S. Navy's Meritorious Civilian Service medal.
Births
David Swickline '10 and his wife Leanne announce the birth of twin boys, Salvatore David and Joseph Daniel. Born September, 27, 2021 in New Bern, NC.
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Marriages and Engagements
Morgan Wangler Smith '18 married Jake Smith '18 on July 17, 2021 in Erie, Pa. with a ceremony at Christ the King Chapel. Bridesmaids included Lynne Gillott Markle '18, Sara Conklin Kriley '18, and, Alexandra Imbrogno '18 '20. Groomsmen included Patrick Arthur '18, Andrew Gebauer '18 '19, Anthony Piglowski '18, and Jacob Fuhrman '19. Many Laker alumni were in attendance as well. Morgan currently works in the Fairview School District (Fairview, Pa.) as a kindergarten teacher. Jake works in management for Enterprise.
Christian Gandolfo '07 (son of Tammy Gandolfo '76 and grandson of Bernadette Metzner Roche '54) married Beth Dragone '08 on May 22, 2021 in Erie, Pa. Christian is director of hotel operations at the Tysons Corner Marriott Arlington, Va. and Beth is the assistant director of admissions at American University in Washington, DC.
Alumni Deaths
Margaret Mary (O'Connor) Foster '45
Barbara (Huey) Depaulis '51
Barbara Ann (Spinelli) Davis '60
Heidi (Martin) Utley '63
Sr. M. Pierre Dembinski, R.S.M '64
Carol (David) Peck '68
Raymond S. Gruss, Esq '79
Darrell Knopfel '92
Jason "Goldie" Kociban '97
Christopher Wygant '98
Dylan Pesock '20
Condolences
Jeffrey Best '77, Rosemary Durkin '77, and Deirdre Best '14 on the death of Jeffrey's Father, Dick Best.
Richard Porris '79 on the death of his Mother, Frances Porris.
To the family and friends of former Mercyhurst employee, the general manager of WMCE 88.5, Dan Geary.
To the family and friends of Barrett C. Walker, DDS, after whom the Walker College of Business takes its name. Dr. Walker served the university as a trustee for 25 years, from 1981, to 2006, when he was named trustee emeritus. Dr. Walker and his wife, the late Catherine McDonough Walker, were, ardent supporters of the university and the Sisters of Mercy, and were, exceedingly generous in their philanthropy. In 1995, Dr. Walker, established the Walker School of Business. Later, the university, honored the couple in christening the Catherine McDonough Walker, Reading Room in Hammermill Library and the Barrett and Catherine, Walker Recital Hall.
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