Mount Mercy University, Regis Middle School and the Sisters of Mercy took a stand with millions across the globe today to recognize International Day of Peace, commonly known as Peace Day.
A project of the United Nations that began in 1981, Sept. 21 is a global holiday when individuals, communities, nations and governments highlight efforts to end conflict and promote peace. This year's theme was Together for Peace: Respect, Safety and Dignity for All.
September 20, 2017 - 11:45pm
September 17, 2017 - 1:08pm
Constitution Day is observed Sunday, September 17. In honor of our American heritage, Mount Mercy pauses to reflect on the rights and privileges we all enjoy.
We also pause to consider the importance of these rights and encourage the community to exercise the crucial right to vote.
To register to vote, visit the official government registration site.
September 17, 2017 - 9:05am
September 15, 2017 - 8:32am
Mount Mercy University has announced new efforts to promote sustainability literacy and stewardship practices, expanding its commitment to serving the common good.
September 13, 2017 - 11:08am
Mount Mercy University and Coe College students will join forces to volunteer for a cause on Sunday, Sept. 17 during Mound View Cleanup. Volunteers will tidy up Central Park and the surrounding area from 11:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Both institutions call the Mound View neighborhood home and have made it a tradition to team up to remove trash from the area twice each year. It began as a challenge from Mount Mercy to Coe, with both schools having a high number of student volunteers.
September 13, 2017 - 12:10am
September 11, 2017 - 1:48pm
Mount Mercy University will host Tim Wise, a prominent voice on racism, inequality, and white privilege, on Sept. 12 at 7 p.m. in the Chapel of Mercy, Busse Center. Wise has spent the past 25 years educating others on topics related to racism and has given speeches at over 600 college campuses.
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