2012 Erie Undergrad Viewbook

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Jeff P., Fairview, Pa. Business Competitive Intelligence major Football and Wrestling Team Member For Undergrads This is the place.

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Jeff P., Fairview, Pa.Business Competitive Intelligence major

Football and Wrestling Team Member

For UndergradsThi

s is

the

place.

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Fast Facts2,800 Enrollment

75 acres with 80 buildings

145 Full-Time Faculty

14:1 Faculty-Student Ratio

93% of students receive financial aid

99% of students are involved on campus

95% Job or Continuing Education Placement Rate

(national average is 75%)

52 Majors

56 Concentrations

A college education is one of the most

important investments you will make.

It’s an investment of time, effort and money.

So, make the most of your investment at

Mercyhurst College.

Mercyhurst alumni will tell you that

four years on “The Hill” will be the most

challenging and rewarding four years of

your life. That’s because Mercyhurst is more

than just a college. It’s an experience. It’s a

way of life.

Mercyhurst is not only a place where you’ll

get a top-notch education to prepare you

for professional and educational success, but

also a place where you’ll discover who you

are and what you’re meant to be. It’s a place

you’ll be immersed in culture, knowledge

and new and exciting experiences. It’s a

place where you’ll be part of an extended

family and make lifelong friends.

At Mercyhurst you’ll be challenged.

You’ll be rewarded. And you’ll see that

“This is the Place” for you.

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As construction was finishing on Old Main in 1926, a city-wide strike stopped all work. In true Mercy tradition, the Sisters of Mercy in full habit, finished painting, cleaning and even laying the slate roof (pictured right). Old Main and its original roof still stand proudly on campus as the hallmark of the college.

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At Mercyhurst, we are committed to being

Socially merciful

Globally responsible

Compassionately hospitable

Intellectually creative

Reflectively aware

We are Ambassadors

of service

Core ValuesWhat W

e re

All About

The college was founded by the Sisters of

Mercy who worked at the college and in

the community to make it a better place.

Eight-five years later we’re still doing what

they started—we don’t just learn, we do

stuff. All Mercyhurst students are involved

outside of the classroom. Whether it’s

in community service, athletics, clubs

or organizations, our students are busy

making a difference in the world. This is

what makes the Mercyhurst experience

unique. The world is our classroom.

Hands-on, hard working,

engaged, personal, Mercy.

That’s us. That’s Mercyhurst.

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“It’s so much bigger than me. It’s about being a better me, a better college, a better community, a better world. And, it’s not just a few people, it’s everyone.”

Louise W., Erie, Pa. Music Education major

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“Mercyhurst is an institution

on the move. The reason it’s

on the move is that we are all

investing in it. We are investing

talent, time and treasure to

move this institution into a

future alive with possibilities,

and these investments have

translated into some very

significant accomplishments.”

Dr. Tom Gamble

President, Mercyhurst College

College Awards and Distinctions

U.S.News & World Report Top Tier – Regional University, North

Most dedicated chapter to Community Service – Sigma Alpha Pi National Honor Society

of Leadership and Success

Earned Generation E Green Business Award

President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll

Second largest of the four-year Mercy colleges in the country

Home to the Mercyhurst College Institute for Intelligence Studies,

the world’s largest full-time intelligence analyst program

Home to the Mercyhurst Archaeological Institute, the only

division-level program of its kind in North America

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Here are just some of the accomplishments the college has celebrated in the past few years.

Reputation and Enrollment • Launchedteam-taughtinterdisciplinarycoursessoeveryMercyhurstfreshman will have the opportunity to learn from some of the best faculty on the campus

• Achievedrecord-setting,institution-wideenrollment

Academics and Hands-on Education • CreatednewmajorsinExerciseScience,IntegratedMarketing, Music Therapy and Public Health, among others

• Createdanewinterdisciplinaryminorindigitalmedia

• Increasedthenumberofpre-lawmajorsto45

• 85%acceptanceratetohealthprofessionalprograms

• Unprecedentedfaculty-ledundergraduateresearch

• EnteredintopartnershipswithLakeErieCollegeofOsteopathicMedicine, OhioCollegeofPodiatricMedicine,andNewYorkChiropracticCollege

• EnteredintoapartnershipwithLakeViewCountryClubforexpandedinternship and employment opportunities for Mercyhurst students

Facilities • Beganconstructiononastate-of-the-art30,000sq.ft.AcademicEngagement Center to house the Intelligence Studies and Hospitality Management Departments. Completion date is Fall 2012

• Builtanewstate-of-the-arthumananatomylaboratory

• Builtanewexercisephysiologylaboratoryforthesportsmedicineprogram

• Builtanew300-bedfreshmanresidencehall

• MadesignificantimprovementstoHighlandSquarestudenthousingcomplex

• Madesubstantialimprovementstothestudentrecreationcenter

• CompletedsignificantrenovationstoEganDiningHall

Centers of Excellence • CreatedandendowedtheEvelynLincolnInstituteforEthicsandSociety

• CreatedandendowedtheCenterforMercyandCatholicStudies

• CreatedtheCenterforAppliedPolitics

International and Study Abroad • Hostedthefirst-everinternationalacademicconferenceon intelligence studies in Dungarvan, Ireland

• ForthefirsttimesentMercyhurstCollegestudentsandfaculty for an entire term of international study in Dungarvan, Ireland

• LaunchedtheMercyhurstatTaos,NM,archaeologyfieldschooland will soon expand it to other disciplines and departments

Community Service and Green Initiatives • Implementedacommitmenttopurchase100%ofour electrical energy consumption from wind farms

• CreatedasustainableagricultureresearchstationatMercyhurstWest

• Providefresh,organicproduceinourdininghallsfromourfarm

Fundraising Grants and Finances • Receivedmorethan$5millioninfacultygrantsandcontracts

• Achievedunprecedentedfundraisingperformance–closingphaseI ofthe$50millioncapitalcampaign18monthsaheadofschedule

• ReceivedCongressionalfundingforthenewlycreatedAsperger’sprogram

• Implementedanonlinebillingandpaymentsystemcollege-wide

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Honors Program

If you’re looking for an intellectual challenge

and to graduate with Honors, check out the

Mercyhurst College Honors Program (MCHP).

MCHP students have many perks including

exclusive honors housing, courses customized

to MCHP student interests and a special social

area just for honors students. You’ll also

have the opportunity to flex your intellectual

and creative muscles through on-campus

and community tutoring as well as through

community service.

We have more than 50 majors with a variety of minors

and concentrations. The mix of more than 100 areas

of study allows you to tailor your degree to meet your

career goals.

Regardless of your program of study, you are

guaranteed hands-on opportunities to apply

what you’re learning to real-world situations and

access to faculty members. These two things will

make you stand out during a grad school or job

interview. And, if you haven’t decided your major

yet,that’sOK.

Infact“undeci

ded”isoneof

ourlargest

majors for freshmen. We have special programs and

services just for students with undeclared majors.

So if you haven’t chosen your major, don’t worry.

Just choose Mercyhurst.

Academics

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• Accounting (BA)• Anthropology/ Archaeology (BA, BS)• Applied Forensic Sciences (BS) • Art Education (BA)• Art Therapy (BA)• Athletic Training (BS) • Biochemistry (BS) • Biology (BA, BS) • Business (BA) Business/Computer/Information Technology Certification (K-12)• Business Competitive Intelligence (BA)• Chemistry (BA, BS) • Communication (BA)• Computer Systems (BA)• Criminal Justice (BA)• Dance (BA)• Early Childhood Education (BA)• Early Childhood Education/ Special Education (BA)• Economics (BA)• English (BA)

• Exercise Science (BS)• Fashion Merchandising (BS) • Finance (BA) • French (BA)• French Education (BA)• Geology (BA, BS) • Graphic Design (BA)• History (BA)• Hospitality Management (BA)• Human Resource Management (BA)• Integrated Marketing (BA)• Intelligence Studies (BA)• Interior Design (BA)• International Business (BA)• Management (BA)• Mathematics (BA)• Middle Childhood Education (BA)• Music (BA)• Music Education (BM)• Music Performance (BM) • Philosophy (BA)• Political Science (BA)• Psychology (BA)

• Public Health (BA)• Religious Studies (BA)• Social Work (BA)• Sociology (BA)• Spanish (BA)• Spanish Education (BA)• Sport Business Management (BA)• Sportsmedicine (BS) • Studio Art (BA) • World Languages and Cultures (BA)

BA = Bachelor of Arts • BS = Bachelor of Science • BM = Bachelor of Music

Majors and Degrees

Pre-Professional Degrees

• Pre-Architecture

• Pre-Chiropractic

• Pre-Dentistry

• Pre-Law

• Pre-Medical

• Pre-Occupational Therapy

• Pre-Optometry

• Pre-Osteopathy

• Pre-Pharmacy

• Pre-Physician Assistant

• Pre-Physical Therapy

• Pre-Podiatry

• Pre-Veterinary

Check out new programs at mercyhurst.edu/newprograms

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Experienced. Relevant. Approachable.

A mix you don’t find often. But, at Mercyhurst you’ll

experience some of the nation’s top professors who

meet these qualifications. Most classes have fewer

than 25 students and all undergraduate classes are

taught exclusively by faculty (not teaching assistants).

Don’t be surprised though if your professor just

received a grant to study Mars from NASA, was

featured in The New York Times, was CNN’s expert

guest or presented their paper at your future

profession’s national conference and then teaches

your class the next day. It happens.

With freshman interdisciplinary courses, every

student is guaranteed the opportunity to interact

and take at least one class with our school’s best of

the best. These unique classes also give students an

opportunity to experience three or four areas of study

available at the college in one course.

Check out the faculty for your major at:

mercyhurst.edu/programs

Faculty

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Robert J. Heibel, M.A. Executive Director, Mercyhurst Institute of Intelligence Studies Robert J. Heibel brings to Mercyhurst the remarkable experience of a 25-year veteran of the

FBI. As the Bureau’s deputy chief of counterterrorism, he saw firsthand the need for qualified intelligence analysts to serve in guarding this country’s national security. He developed a program to produce such analysts nearly two decades ago and, since then, it has evolved into the world’s largest full-time academic enterprise educating intelligence analysts for national security, law enforcement and private business. Intelligence studies students at Mercyhurst benefit not only from Heibel’s expertise, but from an outstanding faculty of men and women, many of whom have had careers in the intelligence field. As educators, they bring real-world lessons to the classroom and pave the way for their students to achieve successful careers of their own.

David Dausey, Ph.D. Public Health

Dr. David Dausey, the first-ever tenured professor of public health at Mercyhurst and director of a public health initiative being rolled-out

over the next several years, earned a bachelor’s degree in sportsmedicine from Mercyhurst and master’s and doctoral degrees in epidemiology and public health from Yale University. He later undertook postgraduate training in higher education management and leadership at Harvard University. Dr. Dausey, who previously served as senior director of Health Programs and Initiatives at Heinz College of Carnegie Mellon University, is an internationally sought-after expert who consults for Rand Corporation’s Global Health Division and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. He has also worked closely with senior health officials from more than 20 countries and every region of the U.S., authored more than 70 articles and led major research projects. In addition to his roles at Mercyhurst, Dr. Dausey will also retain his role as an honorary Distinguished Service Professor at Carnegie Mellon.

Tauna Hunter, M.F.A.Dance

Named by Success magazine as a trendsetter in the future of the arts, Ms. Tauna Hunter serves as dance

director and associate professor of the Mercyhurst College Dance Department and as artistic director to the Mercyhurst Dancers. She began her training with Willam F. Christensen before earning B.F.A. and M.F.A. degrees in ballet performance and choreography at the University of Utah. She later spent eight years with Ballet West, where she was acclaimed as being one of the company’s leadingballerinas,andcofoundedDANSOURCE,a national networking and information service connecting dancers and companies. Ms. Hunter has appeared in all the major classical repertoire roles and has taught for companies, universities and private schools across the U.S. She acts as President of the Erie Dance Consortium and as public relations and marketing chair for the CORPSdeBalletInternationalandserveson the Advisory Boards of Ballet Concerto and Lake Erie Ballet.

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Though you’ll love Mercyhurst (and want to stay

forever we’re sure), we also know you’re coming here

on your way to ‘bigger and better places’—like your

career for instance. So, we start with the end in mind.

We don’t want you to leave here with nothing on your

resume. I mean, what would you talk about in your

job or grad school interview? [Awkward!] So, we do

things and provide you with experiences to fill that

resume up and get you on your way to the next stop.

Hands on

experienc

e

Student-Faculty Research There you are side-by-side a faculty member who is god-like in his or her given

field working on research that will be presented at a national conference or better yet, be part of research that actually makes a change in the world.

Oh,andyou’reafreshman.

Technology Lots of schools have really cool equipment and technology. But the

undergraduate students never get to use it. Not at Mercyhurst. When our faculty show you the new DNA genetic scanner, you actually get to hold it,

push the button, learn how to use it and then use it in your research.

Capstone Ever hear of “Bob”? Bob goes to college, pays his tuition and graduates

onlytosay“Ilearnedabsolutelynothing”.OMG.Whatifyouboughta car, paid for it, and they gave you um, nothing? That’s just not

right. So, in your senior year, you demonstrate to the faculty (and to yourself ) that you’re ready to leave the proverbial nest. That you’re

ready to get out there and do your thing. [Academic speak: The capstone is a professional demonstration of your knowledge acquired to date *yawn*]. What you actually do depends on

your major, but each capstone is something the people who are already working in your field actually do at the entry-level.

Plus, along the way, you’ve been working with real clients, doing real-world projects. Put that on your résumé!

Internships & Externships Here’s where you go into the field and try out

what you’ve learned. They love you. You love them. And, you live happily ever after. Well, maybe you

justgetajob,butthat’sprettysweet,too.Or,theyconnect you with someone they know and they

give you a job. Regardless of how it happens, it’s the experience of a lifetime.

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“Being able to actually write and present a strategic communication plan to a real business helped me feel prepared to start my career. That’s why Mercyhurst’s placement rate is so high— we have built our resumes with real experience or research and employers or graduate schools can see that.”Courtney O., Buffalo, N.Y. Strategic Communication concentration

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We have great outcomesEven in a year when jobs were hard to find, 95% of our students secured jobs or were enrolled in grad school within one year. (The national average is about 75%

according to the National Association for College and Employers study.)

Here’s just some of our programs that had 100% placement:

Applied Forensic Sciences Anthropology/Archaeology Biochemistry Biology

Computer Systems Elementary Education History Interior Design

Mathematics Music Education Sportsmedicine and more!

According to a Mercyhurst College 2010 placement survey.

The Department of Experiential Learning helps each student with résumés, portfolios and the job search. And, every year, they host

a career fair on campus attended by more than 100 regional and national employers.

Today, more than 15,700 Mercyhurst

alumni can be found in every state of the

union and in 40 countries around the

globe.Thisne

tworkinclude

sCEOsand

executives, teachers, lawyers, musicians,

police officers, FBI and CIA analysts,

dancers, artists and more!

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“It was the college-community connection that really opened doors for me as a student. The Mercyhurst business faculty were so connected to the community, and that created all kinds of opportunities for the students to work on real-life projects.”

Brittany M., Pittsburgh, Pa. 2008 Business Graduate • Accelerated MBA • General Electric Intern • Advanced Manufacturing Technology Ventures, LLC

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Athletics

Clubs and

Orgs

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hurst.edu

NCAA Division I

Men’s Ice Hockey

Women’s Ice Hockey

Baseball

Basketball

Cross Country

Football

Golf

Lacrosse

Rowing

Soccer

Tennis

Water Polo

Wrestling

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year-round intramurals, Pilates, yoga, spin and kickboxing classes at no charge.

Ambassador Club

Amnesty International

Dance Team

Diversity 101

Drama Guild

Equestrian Club

Green Team Ecology Club

Habitat for Humanity

HurstTV

International Student

Association

Merciad (student newspaper)

Mercyhurst Student

Government

OutdoorAdven

tureClub

Senior Annual (yearbook)

Ski Club & Snowboard Crew

Ultimate Frisbee

WMCE (radio)

New in 2012:

Marching Band

Basketball

Cross Country

Field Hockey

Golf

Lacrosse

Rowing

Soccer

Softball

Tennis

Volleyball

Water PoloNCAA Division II (Men’s)

NCAA Division II (Women’s) 24 Varsity Sports

56.3 PSAC winning percentage

17 teams qualified for conference tournament

3 Conference titles

11 teams qualified for the NCAA Tournament

67 All-Conference selections

14 All-America selections

4 Coaches of the Year

6 Player of the Year selections

2 Rookie of the Year selections

3 PSAC Top-10 Winners

2 CoSIDA / ESPN The Magazine Academic All-Americans

2010 11 Highlights

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Ian Wild, football and lacrosse standout, is the epitome of a Mercyhurst student-athlete—someone who excels in the classroom and on the playing field. Wild led both his teams to national playoff appearances and was named the tournament MVP after the men’s lacrosse team won its first-ever national championship in 2011. Wild also led the Laker football team to their first-ever conference championship and appearance in the national tournament. A finance major with a 3.905 GPA, Wild was named an Academic All-American, the PSAC Athlete of the Year and was awarded the Elite 88 award, which is presented to the athlete with highest cumulative GPA participating in the national championship.

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ATHLETICS CLUBS

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As a Mercyhurst student, you’ll be encouraged to

make a difference—in your life, in the lives of others

and in the world around you. Everyone is given an

opportunity to participate in the several service

projects organized each year. Additionally, justice

issues are addressed through campus ministry groups

such as Pax Christi, Pro-Life, Bread for the World,

Moratorium and many others.

And, community service begins the first week

you’re on campus through Freshman Day of Service.

You’ll head out into the Erie community to help a

non-profit organization. Your project could range

from visiting the elderly at nursing homes to

cleaning up Presque Isle State Park.

Community

Service

Going GreenMercyhurst is committed to environmental

sustainability as well. The College’s Green Team focuses on advancing policies, practices and

programs to reduce the environmental impact of the college and promote a sense of ecological responsibility.

Check out our solar panels, energy-efficient lights, 100% wind-powered campus, composting bin

and organic garden that supplies food to our dining services.

You can even study sustainability through programs in biological ecosystems and

chemistry/environmental science, environmental studies and politics,

and a minor in sustainability studies. Several majors also offer concentrations

in sustainability studies.

sustainability.mercyhurst.edu

Mercyhurst freshmen

give 1,800 service hours

in just one day through

Freshman Day of Service.

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“The college’s commitment to sustainability has been shown through many commitments—from 100% wind power to an organic garden that provides food to our students.”

Angelina V., Waterford, Pa. Green Team member ( former Chair) and sustainability concentration

Student-Initiated, Student-Funded Green Roof During the summer of 2010, Mercyhurst

installed a “green roof ” over the ceramics

lab in Zurn Hall. The Class of 2010 helped

fund the roof as their Senior Gift to the

college, and additional funding came from

the Green Energy Fee paid by all students.

Students enrolled in the sciences now have

a living laboratory to learn about plant life,

soils and the hydrological cycle.

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With study abroad opportunities and students from

44 different countries, the world is at your fingertips

at Mercyhurst College. You’ll meet and learn from

the more than 200 international students studying

at Mercyhurst who bring their customs and cultures

to campus, teaching domestic students a deeper

appreciation of international culture, perspective,

politics and faiths.

Students can participate in faculty-led study abroad

programs where they can learn, travel and earn

credit with Mercyhurst faculty and fellow students

for less than the cost of the credits alone. Recent trips

have been to Japan, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, the

Caribbean, France and England.

Mercyhurst also offers students the opportunity to

take Mercyhurst classes in Dungarvan, Ireland, or

Taos, N.M. Through this experience, students spend a

term studying a distinct culture while taking classes

taught by Mercyhurst faculty.

Study Ab

roadArts and Culture

at Mercyhurst

As a student you will be able to experience arts and culture from all over the world

without leaving campus. You can participate or just watch fellow students as they

perform large and small ensembles, opera and musical theatre performances.

AttendtheMetropolitanOperastreamed live to campus, catch a film, or attend a full-length, fully-staged performance. Nomatteryourinterest-fromVerdi’s

Falstaff and Mozart’s The Magic Flute, to Seussical, Bye Bye Birdie and Grease -

we have it all at the Hurst!

Paris, France

The Great Wall of china

pac.mercyhurst.edu

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Two 10-week terms are offered in Erie’s Sister City, Dungarvan, Ireland. Students study and travel throughout Ireland and several other European countries. Read about it atmercyhurst.edu/dungarvan.

“Not only was going to Ireland invigorating and extraordinary, it was life-changing on so many levels.”

Brian L., Canonsburg, Pa. Intelligence Studies major

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Warde Hall, which opened in 2009,

houses 318 male and female freshmen.

Each spacious room includes a private

bathroom, large closets and under-

the-bed storage. The facility includes a

computer lab, fitness center, convenience

store, media room and free laundry on

every floor. Additionally, social centers

completewithlarg

escreenTVsm

ake

living away from home not so bad

after all. Plus, some rooms and lounges

overlook Tullio field giving you the best

seats in the house!

Where

You ll Live

Freshman Housing

Freshmen live in one of three residence halls on the west side of campus—Baldwin (women),

McAuley (men) or Warde (co-ed by floor). All freshman residence halls are conveniently

located near the Herrmann Student Union, HammermillLibrary,OldMain,theRecreationCenter

and Zurn and Hirt Academic Buildings.

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“The Mercyhurst community really helped me adjust to college life away from home. I am able to pursue a career and study something I love. This is definitely the place to get the technique and the artistry you need to become a great dancer.”

Aaron G., New Bedford, Mass. Dance major

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Pennsylvania’s only Great Lakes City

Erie provides a great experience to visitors from

across the world and to students and their families.

You’ll experience all four seasons at the Hurst and

have opportunities to try out everything from sailing

and sledding to water and snow skiing to trout and

ice fishing. Take a bike ride around Presque Isle State

Park in the fall to see the leaves change or head

downtown any time of year to attend a minor league

baseball, basketball, arena football or hockey game

or to experience the museums, theatres and night

life. You can also take a ride on the Ravine Flyer II at

Waldameer, one of the top 10 roller coasters in the

U.S. Erie boasts more than 11,000 acres of vineyards,

which produce wine for five award-winning wineries,

and is among the top locations for steelhead fishing

in North America. Erie is also home to the U.S. Brig

Niagara, a prominent piece of the War of 1812 and

Pennsylvania’s official flagship. In fact, this re-

constructed tall ship is one of the largest sailing the

Great Lakes today.

Erie

For all fou

r seasons

Erie Fast Facts

Population: 280,291

Nickname: The Flagship City

Hockey:Otters(OHL) Baseball: Seawolves (AA)

Basketball: Bayhawks (NBA D-League) Football: Erie Storm (indoor, arena)

Football: Erie Illusion (women’s outdoor)

The Arts : Warner Theatre, Erie Playhouse, ErieArtMuseum,ErieChamberOrchestra,

Erie Philharmonic

Shopping: Millcreek Mall, named top 10 malls in America by Digital City; several boutique shopping

centers throughout the city

Attractions: Presque Isle State Park, Waldameer Amusement Park & Water World,

Tom Ridge Environmental Center, Erie Zoo & Botanical Gardens, Presque Isle Downs & Casino

Transportation: Free travel on ‘the e’, Erie’s bus system for all students;

Erie International Airport

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“Coming from Ireland, as an international student, I was very impressed with the Erie community— its beauty, its social life and its weather. I definitely felt at home in Erie and at Mercyhurst. It was the best place I could have asked for.”

Rhona B., Dublin, Ireland Biology/Pre-Med major

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Here’s a list of just some of the scholarships

available to freshmen:

•Valedictorian

/Salutatorian(

$15,000)

•EganSchola

rships(upto$

12,000)

•SisterAngeli

caHighSchoo

lArtScholarsh

ip

(upto$7,500

)

•SistersofMercyHe

ritageAward($

1,000/year)

•ErieAdvanta

geScholarshi

p($2,000/yea

r)

•BishopWatsonS

cholarship($1

,000/year)

•AlumniLega

cyScholarship

($1,000/year)

•AcademicSpor

tsLeague($1,

000/year)

•Dance/MusicSc

holarships($75

0andup/year)

•AthleticScho

larship(determ

inedbycoache

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Scholarsh

ips Why MercyhurstMercyhurst is a great value. The education received at

Mercyhurst rivals that of an Ivy League school but with a pricethat’snearlyhalf.Ontopofthat,93%offreshmen receivefinancialaidwithanaverageawardof$12,500,

so chances are, you won’t pay the sticker price.

Here’s why we’re a great value:

Hands-on projects and research

Access and use of the latest in technology and equipment

Study abroad opportunities and Mercyhurst terms abroad

A consistently high placement rate (95%)

Small class sizes (25 average class size)

Access to faculty (14:1 ratio)

Well-rounded education

Amazing faculty

scholarships.mercyhurst.edu

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“It is because of the scholarships I received that I now have the opportunity to experience a college where every one of my teachers knows me as an individual and not just a number. The faculty make Mercyhurst the place for me – pushing me in the right direction and assisting me in becoming the most well-rounded person I can be.”

Paulina W., Rochester, N.Y. Art Therapy major

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