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intellectual disabilities nationwide to compete in Division III athletics . In addition to being featured on GMA3 , Sebastian ’ s story was also shared in the Philadelphia Inquirer .
View the GMA3 feature here .
Creating Opportunity Integrated Studies student Varun Parakala , interested in cybersecurity , discovered a newfound independence while taking classes in GMercyU ’ s Computer Information Science program .
Through hard work and opportunity , Varun presented at the 2022 University Research Conference on the 2020 major cyberhack of SolarWinds , an American company , and its repercussions .
To further explore his interest in cybersecurity , Varun interned with GMercyU ’ s Information Technology Services office . During his internship , he learned how to update and “ reimage ” computers , maintain paper levels in the printers , and learned the importance of keeping systems up to date .
In fall 2022 , Varun was granted the opportunity to start a Billiards Club for GMercyU .
“ I enjoy playing billiards , and I think it would be a fun club to have on campus ,” said Varun .
Liam Malone , an Integrated Studies student , started the Metal Detecting and History Club on campus .
“ I am interested in history and metal detecting so I thought it would be a great idea to start a club . I want other people to know how much fun it is to metal detect ,” Liam said .
Liam was recently metal detecting around campus with GMercyU ’ s Archivist David McAllister when they
On the grounds where Byrne Hall used to stand Liam Malone unearthed a metal crucifix that is now housed in the University ' s archives .
found a metal crucifix on the grounds near the old location of Byrne Hall . Byrne Hall was an original building on the once private estate and was used for various purposes after the Sisters of Mercy purchased the property and founded Gwynedd-Mercy College ( now Gywnedd Mercy University ).
“ I hope the club can find more objects from GMercyU ’ s past and maybe objects from the Bond family that lived in Assumption Hall . When I look at the old campus map , other sites I would like to search are the Gustav Martin Hall and old ruins on campus ,” said Liam . “ Metal detecting is a really fun and interesting hobby and I hope that other people join the club and enjoy it , too .”
Learn more about GMercyU ’ s Integrated Studies program .
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