June 5th is World Environment Day, and for 2023, the theme is finding solutions to plastic pollution and limiting plastic consumption. In this blog post, Maria graduate and Communications Specialist Nick Viviano discusses how to tackle plastics by taking small steps to change daily actions. Working to limit plastic consumption and pollution is an example of Maria College values in action, and consistent with the Sisters of Mercy mission to enhance sustainability.
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The month of May is National Nurses Month, as May 6-12 is recognized as National Nurses Week! Maria College and its community prides itself on being compassionate with a strong commitment to service and hospitality. As these qualities are deeply rooted in the nursing profession and in line with Maria’s mission, we would like to highlight how pursuing a career in nursing here at Maria would prove to be a rewarding career. In her blog post, Jessica Napoli-McNally, DNP, FNP-BC, CNEcl, Associate Dean of Nursing, RN-BS Completion Programs, and Director of Clinical Experiences, details what got her into the healthcare profession, what motivates her to keep coming to work each day, and what advice she has to those who are thinking about pursuing a career in nursing.
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As Earth Day approaches, we are reminded that one of the critical concerns of the Sisters of Mercy is care for the earth. In his blog post, Maria College Communications Specialist and 2019 graduate, Nick Viviano, shares his thoughts on what we as a society need to do to help sustain our planet while also expressing his passion for the environment as a whole. Click the link above to read the full blog.
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In our ongoing commitment to the Critical Concerns of the Sisters of Mercy, we at Maria College commit ourselves to the practice of nonviolence and the ongoing work of recognizing and responding to racial injustice. Our mission comes from the recognition of the sacred value of all people and the assurance that a better world is possible. In her blog post, Chief Mission Officer Dr. Tara Flanagan reflects on people taking action throughout history for social change including anti-racism. She discusses the work of Dr. June Jackson Christmas, one of the first African Americans to graduate from Vassar College and Sr. Mary Riordan, RSM, who served as a teacher through the Jim Crow era of legally sanctioned segregation in the U.S.
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In his blog post, Maria College Communications Specialist and 2019 graduate Nick Viviano gives helpful tips and tricks for preparing for the new semester. Have you looked over your course schedule yet? Maybe you still need to purchase your textbooks. Have you familiarized yourself with MyMaria and logged into your email? Click the link above to read the full blog.
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If you have decided to further your education, you have likely inquired whether in-person or online courses are a better option for you, especially if you are already working and/or have family obligations. What suits one person may not suit another. The methodology of teaching and learning that works better for you is a personal decision that considers your schedule, life commitments, learning style, and preferences.
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In her blog, Dr. Tara Flanagan writes, “On December 12, we join with our worldwide Mercy family in celebrating Foundation Day, honoring the day in 1831, when the order of the Sisters of Mercy was established. Founded by Catherine McAuley, she and two other women, Mary Ann Doyle and Elizabeth Harley, became the first members of the Sisters of Mercy on December 12, 1831, in Dublin, Ireland.”
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Trying to find the perfect school can be overwhelming with so many options to choose from. One way to know that Maria College is right for you is to come to Open House. Sure, you can visit our website or call for information, but how will you get the Maria experience? Here are the top 10 reasons why our Open House can be beneficial to attend!
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Maria College Assistant Director of Admissions Rebecca Thomas writes, “During the Season of Creation, we are meant to reflect on how we treat the earth and the ways we can improve to benefit ourselves, animals, and future generations. One way I try to be conscious of my carbon footprint is through my clothing consumption. In the era of social media, it’s easy to get caught up in the ever-changing microtrends we’re seeing on TikTok and Instagram, but the clothes bought from fast fashion giants will still be negatively impacting the world long after they’re forgotten by us.”
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In her blog, Maria College Chief Mission Officer Dr. Tara Flanagan discusses how encouraging words can act as seeds of change. We see this often at Maria College where students have decided to come for an education, and that decision was started by a few statements from friends, family or colleagues. She also encourages us to notice those whose calls are going unheard or are willfully ignored and say something.
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