Today Magazine Summer 2021 | Page 3

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 .
Susannah Coleman Interim Vice President for University Advancement
Kelly Statmore Vice President for Marketing and Enrollment Management
Co-Editors : Deb O ' Reilly Meghan Orsino Kirsten Swanson
Design : Donna Smyrl
Video : Meghan Orsino Kirsten Swanson
Photography : Hunter Martin Deb O ' Reilly Meghan Orsino Chris Panter Jim Roese Donna Smyrl Kirsten Swanson
On the Cover : Archbishop Nelson J . Perez of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia shared words of encouragement and advice for the Class of 2021 graduates at the annual Baccalaureate Mass for All .
Photo by : Jim Roese

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Returning to " Normal "
GMercyU was able to celebrate the Class of 2021 with in-person , socially-distanced Commencement Ceremonies and festivities .

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Embracing Diversity , Equity & Inclusion
The University ' s MercyTalk series returned this year , one of many initiatives in support of our commitment to DEI .

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For the Common Good : Vaccinating Our Community
GMercyU ’ s multi-tiered approach to vaccinating , educating , and protecting our community and beyond
What ’ s New at GMercyU
Sports Wrap-Up
Alumni Profiles
Class Notes

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