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facilities and HDTVs with full cable service . Laundry facilities and vending machines are also located throughout each hall .
The Triplex houses both first-time , first-year students ( Loyola and St . Brigid ) and upper-class students and transfers ( Siena ) with the main entrance located in St . Brigid Hall , where the three residence halls come together . This entrance has a desk staffed by Public Safety ( 24 hours per day , 7 days per week , 365 days per year ) to provide assistance to the residential community and maintain a secure residence hall environment .
Alexandria Hall features three distinct housing options for upper-class and transfer students including traditional rooms with community bathrooms and two types of suite-style rooms with semi-private baths . Each room is equipped with its own heating and air conditioning unit and the building features Wi-Fi throughout . In addition , Alexandria Hall provides students with ample study room , social lounge spaces and kitchen facilities as well as laundry and vending machines throughout the facility . The main lounge on each floor features a flat screen HDTV with cable service . The main entrance is staffed by Public Safety 24 hours per day , 7 days per week .
Residence Life Staff Main Office Location : Loyola Hall 138 Office Hours : Monday-Friday , 9:00 AM-5:00 PM In the event of a COVID-related shift to remote or hybrid operations , please check the COVID-19 webpage for office hour changes and individual staff office doors for specific hours . Telephone : 267-448-1305 ( On-Campus : x21305 ) Email : reslife @ gmercyu . edu
Bryan Dunphy-Culp , Director of Housing and Residence Life Loyola Hall 131 , x21585 , dunphy-culp . b @ gmercyu . edu
Michelle Murray , Associate Director of Residence Life Loyola Hall 130 , x21460 , murray . m @ gmercyu . edu
Jamera Winchester , Residence Director Loyola Hall 139 , x21205 , winchester . j @ gmercyu . edu
Kyle Hartman , Residence Director Alexandria Hall 130 , x21173 , hartman . k @ gmercyu . edu
Linda Rainer , Administrative Assistant Loyola Hall 138 , x21305 , rainer . l @ gmercyu . edu

Student Engagement Statement of Purpose

We provide resources for students to discover and enhance leadership skills to prepare for successful careers and meaningful lives . Through engagement , we support , challenge , and empower students to reach their full potential in becoming impactful , Merciful graduates .
Our programs ( New Student Orientation , Clubs and Organizations , CORE Programs , After Dark , Griffin Student Leadership Institute , and Money Matters ) create small learning communities for students to explore cultures , life experiences , and worldviews different from their own . Our student organizations provide hundreds of activities each semester , from trips to Winterfest in Philadelphia to movie nights featuring the latest films right here on campus .
Getting involved is a perfect way to build your leadership skills , expand your resume , have some fun , and create memories and relationships that will last a lifetime . So , stop by the Student Engagement Office to find out what ' s going on at GMercyU and how you can get involved !
GriffinEngage Explore your interests and discover new ones with GriffinEngage ! This campus-wide platform hosts information and tools for clubs , departments , and students to connect , view , browse , and search opportunities . In addition , each club has the ability to create personalized webpages and profiles , as well as post on-campus and virtual events . Students can use this information to create a cocurricular transcript that highlights skills learned outside of the classroom . Please Note : To view all details and events on GriffinEngage , you must be logged in as a current GMercyU student .
Clubs and Organizations Involvement outside of the classroom supports the learning that takes place within and it provides one with the opportunity to develop , enhance , and extend one ’ s leadership capabilities . With over 20 Clubs / Organizations to choose from , there is something for everyone . Information on how to get involved in a current Club / Organization , and steps associated with creating a new Club / Organization , are located in the Office for Student Engagement . The Club and Organization Manual can be found on GriffinEngage or in the Student
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