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Second Annual Woke Week
GMercyU hosted its second annual Woke Week in early
November. This week-long event focuses on various social
justice issues in light of the current political climate and in
line with the Critical Concerns of the Sisters of Mercy. There
were programs and events scheduled for the entire GMercyU
community, including discussions around diversity and
immigration as well as Suicide Prevention Training. The week
culminated with GMercyU’s inaugural Walk a Mile in Her
Shoes march, which raises awareness about sexual assault and
gender violence.
The week got its name from the popular slang term, “woke.”
Woke, according to Urban Dictionary, is often used instead of
“awake” to reference how people should be aware of current
issues.
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New Partnership with Bucks County
Intermediate Unit
Gwynedd Mercy University and the Bucks County Intermediate
Unit (BCIU) have signed an agreement that gives BCIU
employees and other Bucks County educators the opportunity
to pursue a higher education degree from GMercyU at a
10% discounted tuition rate. With this partnership, BCIU
employees will have the option to enroll in any of the
University’s undergraduate or graduate degree programs.
“Partnering with Gwynedd Mercy University allows us to
provide our employees with the education they need to advance
in their careers and improve their skills,” Bucks County
Intermediate Unit Director of Programs and Services Rachel
Holler, EdD said.
President Deanne H. D’Emilio, Bucks County IU Director of
Programs and Services Rachel Holler, and Bucks County IU
Executive Director Mark Hoffman gathered to sign a partnership
agreement that offers Bucks County IU Staff and Bucks County
educators the opportunity to earn their degree from Gwynedd
Mercy University at a discounted tuition rate.
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