Mercyhurst in Ireland
Cassandra Clyde
Dr. Reed
English Seminar
28 January 2010
Mercyhurst’s strategic plan is to promote
diversity and global engagement.
 The study abroad program to Dungarvan,
Ireland is launching in spring term of
2010.
 Dr. Michael Lyden, vice president of
enrollment, states, “Since Mercyhurst will
operate the program, our students will be
able to attend classes in Ireland for
basically the same cost as classes in Erie.”
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Mercyhurst in Ireland
Spring term 2010 spent in Dungarvan is
the first step toward what is hoped to be
a major Mercyhurst presence in Ireland.
 Mercyhurst alumnus, John Deasy ’90, is a
prominent member of the Irish Parliament
and is currently working with county and
national officials to construct a full
campus.
 Mercyhurst is exploring several interesting
options, such as including a center for
research and advanced studies.
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Mercyhurst in Ireland
Mercyhurst’s sister school will be located
in Dungarvan, Co Waterford- a seaside
market town on the southeast coast of
Ireland.
 It will be the only European campus of a
US college.
 Mercyhurst’s existing relationship with
Dungarvan has actively recruited Irish
students for the John F. Kennedy
Scholarship Program since 1985.
 This will be an extension of that program.
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Dungarvan
Dungarvan
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Mercyhurst College President Dr. Thomas
Gamble has said, “We are excited about
this program for several reasons. First, it
brings full circle the legacy of the Sisters
of Mercy, who were founded in Ireland
and maintain a presence in Dungarvan.
Second, it is an ideal location for our
students to explore the rich history and
culture of the Emerald Isle, and to access
Britain and continental Europe.”
Quote from Dr. Gamble
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Dr. Michael Federici and more than 50
undergraduate students will spend spring
term at Mercyhurst College's campus in
Dungarvan, Ireland. For ten weeks the
students will take classes taught by
Mercyhurst faculty members, including Dr.
Federici's course on Political Theory, and
travel throughout Europe. Studying in
Ireland is an option for all of Mercyhurst's
students, although admission to the
program is competitive.
Dr. Federici
"The Irish Times - Tue, Jan 20, 2009 - Dungarvan site may be
transformed into campus for US college." The Irish Times
Irish News, Business News, Sports News & Ireland Weather
Online. Web. 24 Jan. 2010.
<http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/ireland/2009/0120
/1232059662097.html>.
 "Whats Up for 2009-10 | Mercyhurst College Political Science
Department." Home | Mercyhurst College Political Science
Department. Web. 23 Jan. 2010.
<http://polisci.mercyhurst.edu/whats-new-for-2009-10/>.
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