Archive for the ‘General Education’ Category

On-Line Book Buy Back Event

Monday, December 19th, 2011

Matthews Medical Bookstore is offering an opportunity for students to sell back their textbooks on-line.  Starting on December 27, 2011 and running through January 6, 2012, you can access the event at the following link:

http://www.webmedbooks.com/MercyOH/default2.aspx



Sell Back Your Textbooks Today!

Thursday, December 15th, 2011

Matthews Medical Books will be on campus today and tomorrow (12/15/11 & 12/16/11) to buy back your used books!

Visit the Dunbar room, across from the student lounge, from 9am to 5pm on Thursday, December 15 and 8am to 12pm on Friday, December 16 to turn those books into cash!



Personal Training Certificate Course

Tuesday, December 6th, 2011

Earn some extra income with fitness!
Click HERE to enroll now in the Mercy College Personal Trainer course.  This non-credit course is designed to give students the knowledge and understanding necessary to prepare for the ACE Personal Trainer Certification Exam and become personal trainers.  It includes 30 hours of classroom instruction and hands-on practice and a 15 hour clinical experience that will take place at the Mercy St. Vincent Medical Center Fitness Center.

According to a salary survey conduced by the American Council on Exercise, personal trainers reported $42,204 annually ($21.42/hr) for full time and $18,648 annually ($24.57/hr with16 hours per week).

Course Dates:
February 7 – March 31, 2012
Tuesday’s, 6-8 pm and
Every other Saturday (starting February 11), 9am – 12pm

Introductory Cost of Course:
$595 (textbook included) Paid in Full by December 31, 2011 or
$695 after January 1, 2012 , ACE Exam fee not included



Tradition of Caring Nursing Scholarship

Thursday, December 1st, 2011

Are you interested in nursing? If so, Ren and Theresa Newcomer’s family-owned company, Newcomer Funeral Homes & Crematories, would like to help you reach your goal through their Tradition of Caring® nursing scholarship.

This scholarship is open to:

  • All local students pursuing a degree in nursing will be enrolled during the 2012-2013 school year.
  • High school seniors currently pursuing a nursing or pre-nursing course of study.

Scholarships of $1,000 each are annually awarded and checks will be made out to the recipient’s school. Recipients are selected from applicants who meet eligibility requirements and have permanent residence in a community served by a Newcomer Funeral Home. The scholarship can be used in any area of study in the field of nursing. The application deadline is January 31, 2012.

Click here to download an application today!



Mercy College Photo Gallery

Thursday, November 17th, 2011

2011
Fall Leadership Retreat – October 14-16, 2011 
Homecoming - September 30-October 2, 2011 
National Student Nurses Association Race for the Cure – September 25, 2011



Important Update! Spring 2012 Class Registration

Friday, November 4th, 2011

Spring 2012 Registration is here!  Below are a few updates for the week of November 7, 2011:

  • BIO 210:H1 lab has moved to Thursdays from 5:30-8:20pm
  • BIO 201:W1 is now reserved for Nursing students in Youngstown
  • MTH 095:01 has been moved to Wednesdays from 12:00-1:50pm
  • ART 300:W2 has been CANCELLED
  • REL 101:W2 has been CANCELLED
  • COM 300:W2 has been CANCELLED
  • MTH 095: 02 has been CANCELLED

Registration is Open:

  • November 7, 2011 at 8am for students who have earned 60 + credit hours
  • November 8, 2011 at 8am for students who have earned 30+ credit hours
  • November 9, 2011 at 8am for students who have earned 0-29 credit hours

Student Records employees will be present in the Library Computer Lab from 8-10am to assist students with registration.

*** PLEASE remember to see your ADVISOR prior to registration.  Also, please remember to take care of all BUSINESS HOLDS prior to registration***

If you have additional questions, please email registrar@mercycollege.edu or heather.hoppe@mercycollege.edu