In this Issue

Gwynedd Mercy University Today is published twice a year for alumni and friends of the University . Your comments and suggestions are welcome .

Keith Richardson Vice President for University Advancement

Kelly Statmore Vice President for Marketing and Enrollment Management

Co-Editors : Deb O ' Reilly Kelly Statmore Kirsten Swanson Lauren Yancer ’ 21

Design : Donna Smyrl

Photography : Greg Gornick Hunter Martin Deb O ' Reilly Jim Roese Donna Smyrl Kirsten Swanson

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Loyola Hall Renovations

GMercyU was awarded a $ 2 million grant from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for phase one of The Triplex Project .

Remembering the " Why "

GMercyU alumna reflects on the last two years as a nurse and how she remains hopeful .

Passing the Torch

Dana Lindstrom passes the torch of head coach to former Griffin Blase Cesarone .

On the Cover :

New Head Coach of GMercyU ' s Men ' s Lacrosse team Blase Cesarone ’ 17 addresses his players .

What ’ s New at GMercyU

Sports Wrap-Up

Alumni Profiles

Class Notes