Archive for the ‘Campus Events & Activities’ Category

Financial Workshop – February 9, 2012

Monday, February 6th, 2012

Career Services will host a Financial Workshop on Thursday, February 9th from 12:00-1:00 pm in Room J3111.  Jennifer Compton from Sun Federal Credit Union will present on “Creating a Budget.”  Lunch will be provided by Sun Federal Credit Union.  Please reserve your spot by calling Megan Gray at 419-251-1784 or email at megan.gray@mercycollege.edu. The workshop is open to all students, faculty and staff.



11th Annual Multifaith Banquet 2012

Wednesday, February 1st, 2012

March 11, 2012 from 3:30-7:00 p.m. at the Franciscan Center

This year’s dinner is to feature an “Erase the Hate” youth diversity festival, “Heroes of Compassion Award” presentations, table discussions, faith displays and a wonderful banquet!  The cost is $25 per person….a wonderful offer!  If any student would like to attend, see Sr. Sally by February 20. The first four students that come can receive a complimentary ticket to this event.



Dance Marathon…for the Kids!

Thursday, January 26th, 2012

The 2012 Dance Marathon fundraisers have begun. Students from Mercy will join Bowling Green State University on March 31, 2012, to raise money for Mercy Children’s Hospital and the Children’s Miracle Network. Mercy Students will expand their four-hour participation block to 12 hours. If you are a student and would like to participate, please attend the Dance Marathon meetings every Friday at Noon in M5805. If you are unable to make the meetings, please contact Thomas Moore, Recruitment Chair, at tmoore@mercycollege.edu and he will send you information.

Be on the look-out for weekly fund-raisers, and remember….it is for the kids!



They’re Coming…Kids & Sibs Invade Mercy

Thursday, January 26th, 2012

The first annual Kids and Sibs weekend will be held at Mercy College the weekend of Febrary 24 -26, 2012. Students, faculty and staff are encouraged to bring their kids, siblings, nieces, nephews, cousins, neighbors….any of the little ones in your life.

There will be activities specifically for students living in Executive Towers, as well as activities for all to enjoy. Please log onto the Student Life Office website for a schedule, pricing and registration.



Project Linus

Thursday, January 26th, 2012

Tuesday, February 21, 2012 is Project Linus Blanket Day! Design a blanket anytime from 11:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the 3rd floor Jefferson Lobby. Last year we made 97 blankets. This year’s goal is 100 plus!



Safety Announcement

Thursday, January 26th, 2012

Mercy St. Vincent Employee’s Purse Stolen in MOB 2 Surface Lot
Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, three men, who are suspected to have been looking for valuables in cars in the MOB 2 surface lot, confronted an employee going to her car and stole her purse. The employee was unharmed. Mercy’s Public Safety Department, which recently added police capabilities to its line of services, is investigating the incident and has enlisted the assistance of the Toledo Police Department.

The safety of employees, patients and visitors is Mercy’s top priority. Our team of Public Safety Officers continuously and frequently patrols parking areas to minimize opportunities for criminal activity. Also, if you are walking to your vehicle alone at night or are uncomfortable going to another part of the property, you are encouraged to contact Public Safety at (419) 251-4444 and an officer will be dispatched to escort you to your vehicle or destination on campus.

While the experts in Mercy’s Public Safety department are a tremendous resource in preventing and solving crime, safety is a cooperative effort. There are many strategies you can employ every day, wherever you are, to ensure the safety of yourself and others. These apply as much at the mall or at church as they do to workplace parking areas.

Recommended Safety Strategies:

  • Contact Mercy’s Public Safety department at (419) 251-4444 any time you feel uncomfortable walking someplace on Mercy property.
  • At night, try to stay in well-lit areas and use routes that appear more heavily traveled.
  • Be aware of your surroundings. Walk with your head up and watch for suspicious people or activities.
  • Walk to your vehicle in pairs or in a group.
  • Have your keys in your hand so that you don’t have to search for them when you reach your vehicle.
  • When you enter your vehicle, lock all the doors and turn on your headlights. This will allow you to see anyone outside in the dark.
  • Lock your vehicle every time you leave it.
  • Don’t leave valuables in view for a thief. This includes mounting brackets for electronic devices like GPS units, as these can tip criminals off to items that are probably elsewhere in the car.