#HaveMercyGiveMercy

#HaveMercyGiveMercy is Mount Mercy's day of spirit and support. This one day makes a collective impact on the entire Mount Mercy community by bringing together stories, pride, and gifts of every size.

See you on April 16, 2026

You’ll have the chance to give back to the area of campus you love most and be invited to join opportunities throughout the day to celebrate Mount Mercy spirit.

Check back soon for event details, giving challenges, and more!

See Full Event Schedule

Faculty & Staff Gratitude Social
8:30 – 9:30 AM | University Center

Start the day with coffee, connection, and gratitude! Help kick off #HaveMercyGiveMercy in a meaningful way as we gather in community, celebrate the work we do, and share appreciation for one another.

Campus Celebration
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM | University Center

Students & Employees: Stop by during lunch to celebrate all things Mount Mercy! Enjoy a photo booth, giveaways, and campus pride as you share what you love most about MMU.

HaveMercyGiveMercy Social
4:30 – 6:30 PM | Big Grove Cedar Rapids

Alumni & Friends: Join us to celebrate Mount Mercy and share your spirit and support! Enjoy drinks and appetizers, show your Mount Mercy pride, and support the areas of campus that mean the most to you.

For Students: Find the Mustang
Monday, April 13 – Thursday, April 16

Mustangs are hidden around campus—can you find one? If you do, bring it to the Alumni Office (8:00 AM – 4:00 PM) to win money you get to direct to the area of campus you love most. More details will be shared via email soon—keep an eye out and start searching!

Your support makes a difference

Did you know? Tuition only covers a portion of the actual costs to keep campus running.

Gifts to Mount Mercy help bridge the gap between tuition and total operating costs, impacting every part of our coMMUnity from scholarships and academics to campus updates and athletics.

In 2018, we created #HaveMercyGiveMercy as a way of helping get the word out about MMU’s annual Day of Spirit and Support. These 24 hours bring together our stories, Mount Mercy pride, and gifts of every size to make a collective impact on students and the Mount Mercy community.