Today Magazine Spring 2021 | Page 18

Dear Griffins ,

UPDATES

from the office of alumni relations

Dear Griffins ,

Can you believe that it ’ s been a year since our worlds have been turned upside down ? On one hand , it feels like just a few weeks ago , and on the other , like a lifetime ago ! It is our hope that you are doing well and making the most of this new normal .
While many things around us have changed this past year , we have all learned to adapt , whether in utilizing technology or becoming more creative in our home or work lives . We have stretched and learned to balance and juggle things in ways we may never have thought possible . However , throughout all of these necessary changes , we have persevered and will continue to do so until we can get back to some normalcy .
At GMercyU , our students have persevered too , not letting a global pandemic hold them back . Our nursing students are going to vaccination sites to help administer vaccines ; our educators are recreating lesson plans to fully engage their students in an online environment ; students are creating podcasts for the campus community ; and , students have even played the role of hackers to learn how to identify network vulnerabilities , just to name a few of the incredible things happening at GMercyU . In addition , our students continue to excel in online learning , as they continue on their paths to becoming GMercyU Distinctive Mercy Graduates . In a few short months , we look forward to welcoming many of these students into our alumni association .
This fall , we plan to return to on-campus classes and events , as long as it is safe to do so . Hope is on the horizon . We will continue to offer alumni programming virtually and hope to once again safely gather in person for reunions and other events . Much of our correspondence is via email and social media , so please make sure to update your contact information with us if you are not receiving our communication . And , if you ’ re looking for something different , join us for one of our Griffins @ Home Virtual Events or watch a prerecorded session .
Let ’ s hope we ’ ll see our old “ normal ’ one day again soon . In the meantime , stay safe , stay well and ( continue to ) FLY Griffins !
Warm Regards ,
Gianna Quinn Director of Alumni Relations 215-641-5554 quinn . g @ gmercyu . edu gmercyu . edu / alumni
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