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The House on Baggot Street
From Ireland to the US
The 1st and 2nd Springs
The 3rd and 4th Springs
Campus Involvement
100
In what year was Catherine McAuley born?
1778
100
Which sister brought the Sisters of Mercy to the United States and in what year?
Francis Warde; 1843
100
In what year did the first spring begin and in what year did it end?
1926-1968
100
In what year did Mercyhurst College become Mercyhurst University?
2012
100
How many years are students required to live on campus?
2
200
What are the four vows taken upon becoming a Sister of Mercy?
Obedience, chasity, poverty, and service
200
How many students were in the first class of Mercyhurst College?
23 total students - 19 freshman and 4 sophomores
200
Who was the first lay president of Mercyhurst College? During what years did he/she serve?
Marion Shane; 1972-1980
200
In what year was Mercyhurst Northeast established?
1991
200
Which campus organization did Holly Deitrick speak on behalf of?
The AIM Program
300
What made the Sisters of Mercy different from other religious orders during the early 1800s?
They were the first non-cloistered order of women in the world.
300
Name the architect that designed the early Mercyhurst College. In what style did he model Old Main and Egan Hall?
K. Ferdinand Durang; Tudor-Gothic
300
What were Mercyhurst College's original colors? What color was added with the addition of athletics?
Green and white; Blue
300
Name two buildings built during President William Garvey's time in office.
Hermann Student Union, Mary D'Angelo Performing Arts Center, Audrey Hirt Academic Center and/or Briggs & Lewis Apartments and Townhouses
300
How many Mercyhurst Student Government Senators are there?
24
400
In what stage of sainthood is Catherine McAuley currently in, and what needs to happen during this stage in order for her to become a saint?
Beatification; Two miracles that occurred because of her must be proven
400
Name two of the three requirements James O'Neil gave the Sisters of Mercy upon building the Chapel.
He wanted to be buried in the chapel, he wanted the Sisters to give Orva an honorary degree, and/or he wanted the Sisters to pray for his soul on a monthly basis for eternity
400
Where were "The Gates" built? What short quote did this country engrave into "The Gates"?
France; "To the Americans - Love, France"
400
On what date was President Michael T. Victor inaugurated and what has been declared as the theme of his presidency?
September 10, 2016; "Renewal Through Mercy: The Next 90 Years"
400
How does MAC define multiculturalism?
The coexistence and inclusion of unique human experiences.
500
What were the goals of the House of Mercy?
Teach women a trade; ensure that their basic healthcare is covered; provide care for homeless or impoverished women and children; theory was that if they can teach these women a trade (ie seamstress), they will eventually be able to go out and care for their children
500
Who was Mother Nolasco Kratzer?
Foundress of the Erie Mercy community
500
What significant event occurred during Sister Carolynn Herrmann's presidency?
Mercyhurst College opened its doors to men in 1969
500
Explain the symbolism of the Mercyhurst University Shield. https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/8/83/Mercyhurst_University_Seal.png
Mercy Cross (Official cross of the Sisters of Mercy); Carpe Diem (Motto); Year of founding (1926); Four green bars (Four vows of the Sisters of Mercy); Five blue bars (Five schools)
500
Name two new features of the Grotto Commons, as presented by about by Parkhurst.
Over 40 worked certified in allergen training; over 75 fresh items in the salad bar; Source at least 20% of foods from within 150 miles of Mercyhurst; Commitment to recycling, composting, and food recovery partnerships