Open to all residents to join as members, RHA holds meetings every week in the Triplex. Specific days, times, and locations of these meetings, as well as special programs and other initiatives, will be advertised in and around the residence halls. More information can be obtained by reaching out to the Associate Director of Residence Life.
Residence Halls Loyola Hall, St. Brigid Hall and Siena Hall are adjoined to form what is commonly referred to as The Triplex. Loyola Hall consists of traditional double rooms with community bathrooms while St. Brigid Hall and Siena Hall offer mostly double occupancy suite-style rooms with semi-private baths. All buildings feature air-conditioning, Wi-Fi and lounges with refrigerators, microwaves, kitchen facilities and HDTVs with access to streaming services and network television. Laundry facilities and vending machines are also located throughout each hall.
The Triplex houses both first-time, first-year students( Loyola Hall) and upper-class students and transfers( St. Brigid and Siena Halls) with an 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. Another entrance to the Triplex is in Loyola Hall which requires residents to use their student ID to gain access.
Residence Life Staff Main Office Location: Loyola Hall 138 Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM-5:00 PM Telephone: 267-448-1305( On-Campus: x21305) Email: reslife @ gmercyu. edu
Michelle Murray, Director of Housing and Residence Life Loyola Hall 130, x21460, murray. m @ gmercyu. edu
Alex Reynolds, Associate Director of Residence Life Loyola Hall 131, x21585, reynolds. a1 @ gmercyu. edu
Camryn Guertse, Residence Director for the Triplex Loyola Hall 139, x21205, guertse. c @ 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, and Leadership Programs), 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 fun, local attractions 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!
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 40 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 also be found in the Student Engagement Office. If you have questions, you are encouraged to visit the Office for Student Engagement, which is located on the second floor of the Waldron Student Center.
Student Government Association The Student Government Association( SGA) is the voice of the student body. The Office for Student Engagement encourages student clubs / organizations to be associated with SGA. SGA sees their mission to serve and provide services for the GMercyU community by using their creativity, integrity, honesty, and enthusiasm. SGA expresses student opinion and works with faculty and administration, explores and attempts to resolve student issues, and encourages student engagement through communication and active participation among all student groups.
Student Activities Committee The Student Activities Committee( S @ C) serves as the University’ s student programming board. S @ C organizes and provides a variety
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