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Homecoming & Alumni Weekend
Join us on campus for an incredible weekend of events where you can reconnect with your Mount Mercy community and see all the exciting things happening on the Hill.
Alumni and friends, you're invited!
Join us on campus for an incredible weekend where you can reconnect with your Mount Mercy community and see all the exciting things happening on the Hill. Mark your calendar and reserve your spots below!
Thursday, September 21
BSN@50 Nursing & Health Celebration
5:30-7:30 PM | The Harmac, 411 6th Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
Kick off Homecoming & Alumni Weekend at this special event! The Martin-Herold College of Nursing & Health will hold a dinner reception to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Mount Mercy’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing program.
Help us celebrate all nursing and health alumni, honor the legacy of the Mercy Hospital School of Nursing (1904-1971), and discover more about the present and future of the Martin-Herold College of Nursing & Health.
Friday, September 22
50-Year Reunion, Golden Graduates & Sisters of Mercy Brunch
10:30 AM-Noon | Betty Cherry Heritage Hall, Mount Mercy University
This special gathering will recognize the Class of 1973, Golden Graduates (all alumni who graduated 50 or more years ago), and Sisters of Mercy. There will be an opportunity for class photos and campus tours immediately following the event!
CLASSES OF HONOR: All graduates celebrating a milestone reunion from the Mount Mercy Academy, Mercy Hospital School of Nursing, Junior College, and Mount Mercy College.
Martin-Herold College of Nursing & Health: Open House
12:30-2:30 PM | Donnelly Center, Mount Mercy University
Join Dean of the Martin-Herold College of Nursing & Health Kim Bro and nursing faculty to see advancements made, building updates over the past year, and learn about the undergraduate and graduate programs offered to students in the Martin-Herold College of Nursing & Health.
Saturday, September 23
Education Department: Open House
9:30-11:30 AM | Wente Education Center, Busse Center, Mount Mercy University
Join us for this family friendly open house to connect with education faculty, staff, and students. Tours of the Wente Education Center (located within the Busse Library) and activities included!
Campus Tour
10:30-11:30 AM | Information Desk, Sisters of Mercy University Center, Mount Mercy University
On this guided walking tour, you’ll hear directly from student ambassadors about the exciting things happening at Mount Mercy. Tour will run approximately 1 hour. Lunch is available for purchase in the McAuley Dining Center.
Business: Open House
12:30-2:30 PM | Basile Hall, Mount Mercy University
Join business faculty, staff, and students to network, tour the CRST Data Intelligence Lab, and learn about new program offerings available for business students.
Pack the Plaza
See Game Schedule | Plaster Athletic Complex, 651 19th St NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
Bring your family and friends and join us in cheering on our Mustang student-athletes! Free admission for all alumni and guests.
Alumni Mass
4:00 PM | Chapel of Mercy, Busse Center, Mount Mercy University
All are welcome. During mass, we’ll reflect on Mount Mercy’s mission, pray for our community members, and honor our classmates who have passed.
Celebration on the Hill: Recognition of the 2023 Alumni Awards & Athletic Hall of Fame Class
5:00-7:30 PM | Hennessey Recreation Center, Mount Mercy University
- 5:00-6:00 PM | Cocktails, Appetizers & Music from the MMU Jazz Band
- 6:00 PM | Program Begins
Calling all alumni and friends of Mount Mercy! During this special event, we’ll celebrate the accomplishments of our 2023 Alumni Award recipients and Athletic Hall of Fame inductees! All attendees can look forward to reconnecting with classmates, current students, and faculty and staff; great food and beverages; and live music from the MMU Jazz Band.
Congratulations! 2023 Alumni Award Recipients
- Mary (Kalkhoff) Hagen ’77 | Distinguished Service Award
- Kathy (Halvorsen) Enstrom ’96 | Professional Achievement Award
- Stefanie Munsterman '14 MBA, '17 MSL | Misericordiae Award
- Amazing-Grace Ighedo ’16 | Alumni Merit Award
Congratulations! 2023 Hall of Fame Inductees
- William Bruyeres '19 | Men’s Golf
- Kathryn (Vander Poel) Kuchta '19 | Women’s Cross Country and Track & Field
- Dr. James Lindstrom '19 | Men’s Cross Country and Track & Field
Celebration on the Hill will be livestreamed for those unable to attend in-person.
FAQ
All Homecoming & Alumni Weekend events are free to alumni and their guests. We do ask that you RSVP in advance to help with planning efforts.
Yes! We have reserved a limited block of rooms at The Hampton Inn & Suites-North and Homewood Suites North for discounted rates available from September 21-24, 2023. To qualify for the discounted rate, reservations need to be made prior to September 1, 2023.
Make reservations online.
Make reservations by phone:
- Hampton Inn and Suites North: 319-832-1130 Dial 1 for reservations. Ask for MMU Homecoming and use the group code MUA.
- Homewood Suites North: 319-378-1140 Dial 1 for reservations. Ask for MMU Homecoming and use the group code MUA.
Class photos can be captured at the BSN@50 Celebration, 50-Year Reunion, Golden Graduates & Sisters of Mercy Brunch and Celebration on the Hill events, where we will have a professional photographer on-site.
All photos and videos taken during Homecoming and Alumni Weekend will be posted on the Mount Mercy Alumni social media channels. Be sure to tag your friends!
Thursday’s BSN@50 Celebration’s attire is business dressy to business casual.
Recommended attire for events on Friday and Saturday is business casual. Campus tours and athletic games are held outdoors, be sure to dress for the occasion!
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Morgan Ortmann ’17 Director of Alumni Relations alumni@mtmercy.edu | 319-368-6468 |
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