任务

“欢乐和希望, the grief and the anguish of the women and men of our time, especially of those who are poor or afflicted in any way, 是喜悦和希望吗, the grief and anguish of the followers of Christ as well. Nothing genuinely human fails to find an echo in their hearts…That is why Christians cherish a feeling of deep solidarity with the human race and its history." (Gaudium et Spes, Preface 1)

Such dreams and realities engage every Catholic university. They make a particular appeal to Mercy universities founded by the Sisters of Mercy, who have committed their lives and works to serving those who are poor, 生病和没受过教育. The inspiration expressed in Gaudium et Spes, 因此, lies at the heart of our identity and mission. A Mercyhurst education aims at engaging students for life and at creating leaders in justice and service. In a time of much social change and challenge, this inspiration clarifies our vision of the specific character of our Catholic Mercy University. 

Our inspiration leads us to topics of study and engages our perspectives in learning, research and scholarly endeavors. Such inspiration provides the basis of the social-justice dimension of many of our academic and service programs. Indeed, such inspiration directs the goals of our university. We desire to share this inspiration with those who come through our gates, seeking academic excellence, 专业知识, 一个充满希望的未来.

我们的愿景

Mercyhurst University seeks to be a leading higher educational institution that integrates excellence in the liberal arts, professional and career-path programs, and service to regional and world communities.

我们的使命宣言

Consistent with its Catholic Identity and Mercy heritage, Mercyhurst University educates diverse persons in a culture where faith and reason flourish together, where the beauty and power of the liberal arts combine with an appreciation for the dignity of work and a commitment to serving others. Confident in the strength of its student-faculty bonds, the university community is inspired by the image of students whose choices, 在生活和工作中, will enable them to realize the human 和精神ual values embedded in everyday realities and to exercise leadership in service toward a just world.

我们的核心价值观

We are Ambassadors of service.

• 社会仁慈的, - Mercy restores human dignity, expands our social relations, and empowers us to reach out in compassion to others.
• 全球负责任的, - Globalization challenges us to learn how to steward the resources of the Earth wisely and to act in solidarity with its diverse peoples.
• 富有同情心地好客, - Mercy hospitality begins with self-acceptance, welcomes peoples of different faith, 少数民族, 文化传统, and thus builds communities that transcend mere tolerance.
• 智力有创造力, ——慷慨的, 查询, 以及批判性思维习惯, which support the aspirations for excellence manifested within the academic community, encourage us in our lifelong search for what is true, 好, 和美丽的.
• 反思意识, - Our Christian environment encourages self-reflection and contemplation of human behavior, 促进心灵平衡, body, 和精神, and ultimately offers the opportunity to develop a moral compass for a life of integrity.

联系

The Office for 任务 Integration, 成立于2008年, assists the President of Mercyhurst University in promoting and integrating the university’s educational mission, and the beliefs and values of the Catholic identity and legacy of the Sisters of Mercy, as represented in the mission statement and core values of the institution. The work of the office is many faceted, but essentially directed to educating and encouraging all members of the university community from students to trustees to advance the mission of Mercyhurst. 像这样, it has particular care for the Catholic and sponsoring Sisters of Mercy traditions and service.