Tree and cookie decorating, a visit from Santa Claus, a live nativity scene, and a petting area of animals on the Rohde Family Plaza were featured Dec. 2 in a “Christmas on the Hill” sponsored by Student Services. The event included students, staff, faculty, alumni and their families. (Times photos by Annie Barkalow)
Mental Health Matters 5k, Nov. 5
MMU students participate in The Bandana Project’s Mental Health Matters 5K Run/Walk on Nov. 5. The 5K helped to raise awareness for mental health issues and end the stigma surrounding it. (Times photo by Elaina Sanders)
Security Forum, Nov. 9
At the forum, students and others posed questions to officials, President Todd Olson (right), VP of Student Success, Nate Klein (left), and a Cedar Rapids police officer. (Times photos by Joselyn Hildebrand and Delcie Sanache)Joe Cerruto, director of Mount Mercy Public Safety, speaks at a Nov. 9 forum in the Chapel of Mercy, held after a shooting injured a student and an intruder entered Andreas House. (Times photos by Joselyn Hildebrand and Delcie Sanache)
Homecoming Court, Sept. 24
Members of MMU’s royal homecoming court include (l-r) Tiara Muñoz, Fernanda Hermosilla Arrieta, Andrew Lorig, Luz Guerrero, Isabella Koch and Miguel Sola. (Not pictured: Jacob Heit) Muñoz and Sola were voted homecoming royalty. Homecoming week was Sept. 19-24.(Times photo by Delcie Sanache)
J.E.D.I. ribbon-cutting ceremony, Sept. 15.
Cutting the ribbon: Dr. Charles Martin-Stanley, Emma Lantz ’22, Sister Cora Marie Billings, SGA president Tiara Muñoz and Dr. Nate Klein.Dr. Charles Martin-StanleyEmma Lantz, ’22
Homecoming soccer match, Sept. 24
Men’s soccer won against the Park University Pirates of Parkville, Missouri 2-1. (Times photo by Delcie Sanache)The women’s soccer team lost to the Park University Pirates of Parkville, Missouri, 0-1. (Times photos by Delcie Sanache)Graduate student Isabel Alvarez getting ready to steal the ball before her opponent reaches her. (Times photo by Delcie Sanache)
Involvement Fair, Aug. 22, 2022
PAHA launch party, May 9, 2022
The 2022 issue of the PAHA, MMU’s literary and art review. Contributing writer Addison McGuire.Contributing writer Sydney Kaup.PAHA faculty advisor and English professor Mary Vermillion slices cake.Editors Annie Barkalow and Grace Byers.Undergraduate Emma Lantz reads a copy of PAHA. Undergraduates Andrew Lorig and Cael Joens jam out on guitars.Undergraduate Cassie Gillmore enjoys refreshments.
Presidential Inauguration April 28-29, 202
An audience member at the inauguration.Sister Linda Bechen, vice president for Mission and Mercy, gives the closing benediction.Gathering Pealing of bells. Dr. Julia Cavallo, executive director of Mercy Higher Education, speaks.The University Choir, directed by Dr. Gerald Kreitzer.Members of the University Choir.The crowd at Hennessey Recreation Center.Guests congregate at the reception in the University Center following the inauguration.Dr. John DeGioia, president of Georgetown University.Faculty members in the audience.Faculty members listen to the inaugural speech.Rev. John Flaherty, sacramental priest at MMU, gives the invocation.Sister Patricia Flynn, vice president of Sisters of the Americas, speaks.French horn player in the University Band.Most Rev. Michael Jackels, archbishop of Dubuque, gives the special blessing.Jada Veasey, flute player in the University Band.Dr. Nate Klein, vice president for Student Success, chats with guests at the reception following the inauguration.Dr. Gerald Kreitzer, director for the University Choir.Provost Dr. Tim Laurent chats with audience members before the inauguration ceremony.Greeters in the lobby of the Hennessey Rec Center.Cedar Rapids mayor Tiffany O’Donnell speaks at the podium.Cedar Rapids mayor Tiffany O’Donnell.President Olson displays the medallion given to him by Sister Flynn in honor of the Sisters of Mercy founder, Catherine McAuley.Assistant professor of philosophy Dr. Adam Meyers laughs with one of the guests at the reception.Installation marshal and English professor Dr. Joy Ochs speaks at the podium.Olson at the reception.Charles Rohde, the chair of Mount Mercy Board of Trustees (left).Tiara Muñoz, president of the SGA club, speaks at the podium.SGA president Tiara Muñoz at the reception.
Men’s basketball vs. Grand View University. Photos by Veronica Jons
Men’s soccer vs. Central Methodist. Photos by Taylor Petersen. Women’s volleyball senior night. Photos by Josh Harmon. Constitution Day Panel held on Sept. 17, 2019. Images by Jada VeaseyWomen’s Soccer v. Clarke University on Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2019. Photos by Dariyus WootenWhite Coat Ceremony held on Sept. 6, 2019. Photos by Veronica Jons Women’s Soccer v. Harris-Stowe Hornets on Sunday, Sept. 1, 2019. Images by Taylor PetersenCouncil for Student Athletes meeting on Thursday, Sept. 5, 2019. Images by Courtney HoffmanInvolvement Fair.