am absolutely convinced that
“ the I way
forward is an education
ECUMENICAL SERVICE
April
grounded in the liberal arts
and rich in Catholic and Mercy
values.
- President D’Emilio
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”
STUDENT RESEARCH
CONFERENCE
April
12
President D’Emilio’s Inauguration Day began with an
Ecumenical Service presided over by GMercyU’s former
chaplain, Father John Collins, CSsR, and featured a
singing performance by her daughter Nia D’Emilio and
a reading by her son Michael D'Emilio.
Undergraduate and Graduate students from
GMercyU’s School of Arts and Sciences, School of
Business and Education and School of Graduate and
Professional Studies showcased their research at the
Conference. The night began with a general poster
session and was followed by individual presentations.
CAMPUS FAIR AND
RECEPTION
April
13
INSTALLATION CEREMONY
April
13
Following the ceremony, guests were invited to the
Campus Fair, which showcased GMercyU’s Clubs and
Organizations, and a reception in the Griffinaerie.
Surrounded by the cheers of GMercyU athletes,
President D’Emilio processed to the Installation
Ceremony where hundreds of students, faculty, staff,
community members and honored guests waited.
The ceremony featured speakers officially welcoming
President D’Emilio to the GMercyU community,
including PA State Representative Kate Harper,
former University Presidents Kathleen Owens,
PhD and Sister Linda Bevilacqua, OP, PhD and
representatives from The Sisters of Mercy.
been especially inspired
“ by I’ve
the stories of our Distinctive
Mercy Graduates. They
are living testimony to the
transformational power of a
Catholic education rooted in the
Mercy tradition.
”
- President D’Emilio
TODAY
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