Presidential Inauguration RSVP

    Friday, April 14, 2023 at 9:00 AM until 10:00 PMCentral Daylight Time UTC -05:00

    Mercy College of Health Sciences invites all faculty, staff, students, community members, and friends to the formal installation of Mercy College's Fourth President Dr. Adreain Henry during his Inauguration Ceremony on Friday, April 14, 2023.

    The schedule of events for the week is as follows:

    Wednesday, April 12:
    • 3PM: Alumni Tours at Mercy College of Health Sciences (928 6th Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa 50309)
    • 4PM: Alumni Reception at Mercy College of Health Sciences (928 6th Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa 50309)
    Friday, April 14: 
    • 9 AM: Inauguration Mass at St. Ambrose Cathedral (607 High Street, Des Moines, Iowa 50309)
    • 10 AM: Distinguished Guest Reception* (Details to be included in formal invitation)
    • 11 AM: Distinguished Guest Luncheon* (Details to be included in formal invitation)
    • 2 PM: Installation Ceremony at the Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center - Ballroom A (833 5th Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa, 50309)
    • 4 PM: Dessert Reception at the Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center - Foyer (833 5th Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa, 50309)
    • 7 PM: Private Dinner Reception*(Details to be included in formal invitation)
    *By invitation only

    To learn more about Dr. Henry and all Inauguration events, please visit our Inauguration page. Have questions? Contact Vice President of Admissions, Marketing, & Financial Aid Matt Romkey (matt.romkey@mchs.edu). 

    Registration is no longer available because the registration deadline has passed.

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    Mercy College of Health Sciences has been transforming students into healthcare professionals since 1899. Located in downtown Des Moines, Iowa, we offer bachelor’s degrees, associate degrees, certificate programs, and continuing education courses.

    Mercy College is the only private Catholic college in central Iowa and is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), in addition to numerous programmatic accreditors.

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