75th Anniversary Today Magazine 2023 | Page 20

STEEPED in

TRADITION W hen it comes to traditions at GMercyU , the names and ways of engaging may change , but the heart of the experience remains the same .

BUILDING COMMUNITY
Traditions are about building community through shared experiences . Although the Lilac Ball , which started in 1949 , is no longer an annual event on campus , students still come together to dance and enjoy the music of the times .
Left : Lilac Ball , 1949 Right : Marquis Leon Moss , 2023

1990s
1993
1994
A weekend nursing program is initiated .
The Honors Program in Liberal Studies is introduced .
The college ’ s fourth president , Sister Linda Bevilacqua , O . P ., PhD , is inaugurated .
The Glee Club is renamed Voices of Gwynedd .
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TODAY - STEEPED in TRADITION