Celebrating 75 Years

1947

Land Purchased

Mother Mary Bernard, GMercyU的创始人和首任总裁, searches available properties in the area and by late 1946 decides that “the Gwynedd Valley estate was extremely desirable for our purposes.”

The Sisters of Mercy purchase 84.5 acres 1947年5月7日，泰勒以10万美元的价格从泰勒家族手中夺走了财产.

母亲写道:“特雷林，格温内斯山谷是我们的了! Thanks be to God! 愿它的存在和发展，从现在起，只是为了他的荣耀吗!”

At the estate, 母亲立即把庄园改成了修道院和办公室, 把谷仓变成教室. 学院于1947年迁至格温内斯谷. 

1948

GMercyU Is Founded

GMercyU, 最初名为格温内德-默西学院, 是在格温内斯谷成立的, Pa, 由梅里恩慈悲修女会作为一所初级学院.

The initial class numbered 28 and there were seven faculty/administration members: Mother Mary Bernard Graham (President), 玛丽·格雷戈里·坎贝尔修女(教务长), Mary John Aloyse修女(注册主任), 玛丽修女(司库), Sister Mary Cecilia, 玛丽·凯瑟琳·工党修女, and Rev. Garrett F. X. Murphy.

Opening Ceremony Held

On Sunday, October 31, 1948, his Eminence, Cardinal Dennis Doughtery gave Benediction of the Most Blessed Sacrament at the newly opened Gwynedd-Mercy Junior College. 

这个仪式被称为“28朵玫瑰仪式和招待会”,每朵玫瑰都代表一名新生.

在早年，学校开设了五门课程:

• secretarial
• medical-secretarial
• pre-laboratory technician
• merchandising
• liberal arts

First Carol Night

GMercyU举办了第一届颂歌之夜庆祝活动. 这个传统一直延续到今天 Voices of Gwynedd 举办三场音乐会拉开假期的序幕. 音乐会之后是现场直播.

1949

First Formal Dance

由格温尼德-默西初级学院主办的第一个正式舞会, the Lilac Ball, 是6月3日在巴克莱酒店举行的, 1949.

学生们和他们的约会对象在利奥·佐罗管弦乐队的伴奏下彻夜起舞.

First Lawn Fete

In 1949, the First Lawn Fete was organized to celebrate the end of the first year of Gwynedd-Mercy Junior College.

Students entertained families and friends with booths set up to sell various items, 包括儿童服装和手工制品. 其他的摊位则有抽奖、鱼塘和其他的碰运气游戏. 那里有一套巨大的槌球，还提供骑小马的服务.

这种有趣的活动一直延续到今天 Fall Fest.

Science Laboratory Built

An addition to the old laundry (formerly 古斯塔夫·马丁大厦) 变成了科学实验室. 

Newspaper Started

The first issue of The Gwynmercian 已出版(2016年停止). 

你可以在这里阅读所有版本.

1950

First Musicale

The Glee Club holds its first musicale. 

Today, the Voices of Gwynedd continues this tradition with its annual Spring Musicale.

First Senior Ball

1950年2月3日，高级舞会在巴克莱酒店举行. 查克·戈登和他的管弦乐队提供了娱乐节目.

First Commencement

T第一届毕业典礼于1950年5月31日举行，共有21名毕业生. 

First Harvest Dance

学生们正在享受第一届年度丰收舞会. 以下是格温妮迪版本的节选.

1951

购买招生大楼

The home of Elizabeth Ely (nee Taylor) was purchased in 1951 and named Our Lady of Mercy Convent.

它曾被命名为“授勋厅”，但现在却容纳了 GMercyU招生部. The adjacent barn was converted in 1981 to house the Allied Health Department. 

1952

Day Camp Opens

The Treweryn-慈善日营地，第一个夏天开放.

后来在1976年更名为格温内德仁慈学院日营. 

1953

玛丽莲宿舍开放

Marylyn E州(校外建筑)是 purchased by the Sisters 并作为学生宿舍开放. 

Photo: 1955

First Masque

First masque, “St. 《摆脱电子游戏mg官方网站》(Joan of Arc)由M. Emmanuel S.M. 

Yearbook Launched

The Coelian yearbook is published (final edition in 2009).  

你可以在这里查看所有版本. 

1954

First Senior Week

第一个高年级周的特色是晚餐、干草车和舞蹈.

Final Approval Granted

Final approval is granted to the College by the Pennsylvania State Council of Education. 

1955

First Holiday Bazaar

gwyned - mercy初级学院举办了第一届假日集市.

Today, GMercyU 每年举办一次集市 Christmas Tree Lighting event. 

1957

Outdoor Pool Opens

室外游泳池于1957年开放，供gwyned - mercy Academy使用, the summer camp, and the junior college.

The summer camp, 它已经开放了50多年, 为许多市中心的孩子提供了健康的环境.

1958

中部各州认证

格温内德-默西学院获得首个中部州认证.

1959

Second President Named

Sr. 玛丽格雷戈里坎贝尔，RSM，博士被命名为学院’s second president.  

Library Opens

卢尔德图书馆(现在的凯斯图书馆)开放. 

图片:1959年出版的《mg摆脱电子游戏官方网站》

ASN Degree Launches

引入护理副学士学位, 这在美国天主教专科学校中尚属首次.S. 

图片:1961年第一届爱生学会毕业班

  

1960

Mercy Honor Society

Gwynedd-Mercy Junior College is included in the Mercy Honor Society, Sigma Phi Sigma. 

This society is dedicated to the ideals of Catherine McCauley: fidelity, scholarship, and service. 一年级，二年级，三年级学生至少3分.2 grade point average, 坚持大学使命和价值观的证据, a clear commitment of service to the University and their community may apply.

1963

GMJC Becomes GMC

Gwynedd-Mercy Junior College receives approval to award baccalaureate degrees and is re-chartered as a four-year institution, becoming Gwynedd-Mercy College.

Stained Glass Commissioned

Local artist Charles Madden is 委托创造美丽 stained glass 坎贝尔大厅教堂的窗户. 

1964

McAuley Center Opens

麦考利学术中心已经建成并投入使用.  

1965

Loyola Hall Opens

Gwynedd Mercy University's first official residence hall, Loyola Hall, opens.

如今，这里住着一年级学生.

1966

"Officially" Co-Ed

虽然这所学院从来都不是正式的女子学校, 修女玛丽格雷戈里宣布计划正式成为男女同校在秋天. 

1968

第一学士学位

学院开设护理和商业两门四年制课程. 如今，GMercyU提供40多个学士学位. 

The Gwynedd Journal

《mg摆脱电子游戏官方网站》出版教师和学生的非虚构作品. It ran until 1976. 

1969

First Layman Hired

The first layman, Dr. 本尼迪克特·帕帕雷拉成为负责学术事务的副校长. 

1971

Third President Installed

The College’s third president, Sister Isabelle Keiss, RSM, PhD is inaugurated. 她于1971年至1993年任职.

姐姐完成了《摆脱电子游戏mg官方网站》这本书, 爱尔兰慈善修女会创始人的传记, Catherine McAuley, 1986年休假的时候. 

1973

Hobbit House Opens

一个学前班，霍比特人之家，在校园里开业. 

1974

CIS Degree Established

格温内德-默西学院和麦克斯韦研究所. establish the Maxwell School of Computer Science, offering an associate degree in computer science. 

Today, GMercyU's 计算机信息科学专业 提供三个浓度: 

• Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
• Cybersecurity & Computer Forensics
• Web Design & Multimedia

First Male Graduate

第一位男学生Tom Bodziak毕业了.

1978

Connelly Center Opens

The Josephine C. Connelly Faculty Center (informally called Connelly Faculty Center), is completed and opens.

今天，它容纳了教职员工办公室和一个新的分层教室. 

TODAY Magazine Established

今日校友杂志开始出版.

你可以在这里阅读所有的问题.

1982

First Graduate Program

Gwynedd-Mercy College offers its first graduate program – a degree in nursing.  今天，该大学提供超过35个研究生课程选择.

1983

Lourdes Library Addition

卢尔德图书馆的扩建是在2008年完成的nd dedicated. 

1988

体育中心破土动工

10月23日，学院新楼破土动工 athletic and conference center. 

1989

James Bond Dies

James Bond, who lived with his family in Assumption Hall in the early 1900s, dies.

邦德是这个臭名昭著的名字的灵感来源 Ian Fleming spy character. Read more about it here.

图片:Isabelle Keiss修女与Mr. and Mrs. 1988年，詹姆斯·邦德参观校园时

1990

Athletic Complex Opens

新的体育综合大楼，格里芬综合大楼，开放.

Today, it houses GMercyU's basketball and volleyball teams as well as various campus traditions, 比如狮鹫疯狂和荣誉集会. 

1991

Fastest-Growing College

据报道，gwyned - mercy学院是增长最快的学院 local small college. 

In 2023, GMercyU a在美国大学排行榜上取得了有史以来的最高排名.S. News & World Report’s annual Best College Rankings. GMercyU作为国立大学的排名上升了71位, the largest increase of any school in the region and the sixth largest increase nationally.

1992

Bell Tower

钟楼建成. 

从那时起，它就成为了校园社区的聚集地.

Black Student Union

黑人学生会成立. 

The purpose of the Black Student Union is to educate students about African American history, culture, and heritage. 

1993

The Gwynedition

The Gwynedition, a 教师和工作人员的双周通讯 begins publication. 

It started in November 1993 as an effort by president Sister Linda Bevilacqua to communicate events and news to those working and teaching at GMercyU.  

它于2006年成为在线出版物，并于2013年停刊.

MBA Offered

商学院与阿伦敦学院(Allentown College)联合提供MBA课程. 

今天，大学提供了一个 战略管理与领导力MBA and 医疗管理MBA; 以及研究生MBA证书. 

Weekend Nursing Program

周末护理项目是 initiated. 

Today, the University offers three options for students to pursue their BSN: 传统的四年制课程, Accelerated BSN program, and a Weekend BSN program. 

1994

Honors Program Begins

介绍了通识教育的荣誉课程. The Honors Program is dedicated to providing an academically rigorous and challenging curriculum, 沉浸在文科和理科之中, 献给最聪明、最勤奋的学生.

The Honors Program is committed to preserving an academic culture that inspires a genuine eros for learning. 

第四任总统就职

学院的第四任校长. Linda Bevilacqua, OP, PhD，就职.

1993年至2002年，她担任gwyned - mercy学院的校长. 

 

Glee Club to VOG

The Gle俱乐部更名为“格温妮丝之声”.”

Learn more about the Voices of Gwynedd here. 

1995

Graduate Education Program

GMercyU第一个教育项目的毕业生，科学硕士获教育管理学士学位. 

今天，GMercyU提供硕士，博士和研究生证书 Education. 

1996

Move to DIII

田径运动从NAIA转移到 NCAA Division III.

Today, GMercyU 提供17个NCAA第三部门的男子和女子运动项目. 

1997

New Schools Introduced

gwyned - mercy学院重组为五所新学院:

• School of Allied Health
• 文理学院
• 商业与计算机信息科学学院
• School of Education
• School of Nursing

ARC Debuts

学术资源中心，现在叫The Student Success Center, opens. 

1998

50th Anniversary

格温内德-默西学院庆祝建校50周年th anniversary. 

1999

The Griffin Launches

大学的文学期刊开始出版. Previously called The Seed, it’s now called The Griffin. 

你可以在这里阅读所有的问题.

棒球和垒球的首秀

GMercyU棒球队和垒球队首次亮相.

从那以后，这支棒球队赢得了五次分区冠军.

Keiss Hall Opens

伊莎贝尔·凯斯修女健康与科学中心 opens.

Today, it's called Maguire Hall and houses nursing, health professions, and science classes. 

2003

第五任总统就职

学院的第五任校长凯瑟琳 Cieplak Owens, PhD, is inaugurated. 她是第一位非专业人士总裁，任期至2017年. 

Under her leadership, Gwynedd-Mercy College transitioned to University status. Dr. Owens led the development of new academic programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels, including doctoral programs in Nursing and Education; online degree programs; and international programs. 

After completing a Campus Master Plan and Transportation Improvement Plan, several new and renovated facilities were added including a new residence hall, new academic building, 新的实验室和技术改进的教室, renovated Admissions House, one-stop shop for administrative services and another for academic services, 还有一个新的户外运动场. 

2005

Intramurals Begin

格温内德-默西学院引进校内体育项目. 今天，校内项目提供以下体育和活动:

• Basketball
• Dodgeball
• Flag Football
• Kickball
• Soccer
• Softball
• Ultimate Frisbee
• Volleyball
• Wiffle Ball

Mascot Debuts

第一个正式的学校吉祥物，M.E.R.V. 格里芬被命名并首次亮相. 

2006

Alexandria Hall Opens

A new residence hall, 亚历山大大厅将于明年1月开放. 

2009

Turf Field Opens

一个新的户外运动场已经建成. 

It houses GMercyU's lacrosse, field hockey, soccer, track and field, and cross country teams.

Nursing School Renamed

The School of Nursing is renamed to the Frances M. Maguire School of Nursing. 

2012

Nursing & Allied Health Consolidate

护理和相关卫生专业学校 consolidate, becoming the Frances M. 马奎尔护理和卫生专业学校. 

大学礼堂开始动工

The Gustav Martin Building is demolished to make room for a new academic building. The groundbreaking ceremony is held for the new academic building, later to be named University Hall. 

2013

First Doctoral Program

GMercyU 被批准开设第一个博士课程 Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP). 

University Status Achieved

In September, the college receives university status and is renamed Gwynedd Mercy University. 

Learning Commons

Keiss Library is 重新配置以包含新的共享学习. 

2014

University Hall Opens

商业和教育学院所在的大学大厅开放.

EdD Launches

GMercyU launches its groundbreaking 教育领导博士学位，现在是 他是教育学项目的领导者 graduation rate of 76% vs. 三到四年内全国平均水平为11%. 

2015

Maguire Hall Renamed

The home of the Frances M. 马奎尔护理和卫生专业学校 is formally named Frances M. Maguire Hall. 

2017

Sixth President Named

GMercyU welcomes Deanne H. D'Emilio, JD, as the sixth president of the University. 

2018

East Campus

GMercyU 宣布购买新的东校区，占地154英亩 adjacent to its main campus. 

2019

Historical Commencement

牛津大学举办了历史上规模最大的毕业典礼, 向880多名毕业生颁发学位. 

2020

Response to Pandemic

GMercyU donates 在COVID-19大流行开始时向地区医院提供医疗用品. 

DEI Office Opens

The 多元平等办公室 & Inclusion opens. 

2021

School Consolidation

The University consolidates the programs within the 研究生和专业研究学院纳入其 three other schools. The University now features three schools: The 文理学院, 商业与教育学院, and the Frances M. 马奎尔护理和卫生专业学校.  

Student Services Renamed

学生服务部门更名为 学生参与办公室，设有数十个俱乐部，领导活动，和更多. 

2022

East Campus Sold

GMercyU sells East Campus to a company 这支持了生命科学领域的进步. 

Transformational Gift

GMercyU announces a 来自马奎尔基金会的1000万美元的变革性捐赠 to build the Frances M. 马奎尔医疗创新中心. 

2023

Loyola Hall Renos

洛约拉大厅经历了广泛的翻新. 

Reopened in August 2023, 现在每个房间都安装了新的空调设备, micro-fridges, 还有新的家具和地板, 而深受喜爱的宽敞衣橱则被保留了下来.

Upgrades also included all new lighting fixtures in rooms and common areas, new interior paint, improved lounge areas, 以及整个大楼的超高速无线网络. 雷诺斯的外墙将于今年秋天开始. 

HIC Groundbreaking

The University 在未来的弗朗西斯M. 马奎尔医疗创新中心. This future state-of-the-art hub of healthcare innovation will address the healthcare needs of today and tomorrow, 其目标是改善所有人的机会和公平.

Here, technological advancements will converge with a compassionate healthcare mindset, 和医疗保健专业将与社会工作部门合作, Psychology, Computer Information Science and students in many other majors as they learn to advocate for the "whole" patient.