Student Engagement
Students join annual Take Back the Night campaign
Photos by Lee Ferris
The Mount recently hosted its annual Take Back the Night campaign honoring survivors of sexual violence.
Students, faculty, and staff gathered in the Elaine and William Kaplan Recreation Center before walking in solidarity across campus. The group carried candles to express support for survivors who continue their healing journey.
Take Back the Night is a nationwide event that takes place at college campuses to raise awareness to end sexual violence in all forms, including assault, abuse, trafficking, stalking, gender harassment, and relationship violence.
Before the walk, the students heard from keynote speaker Ericka Pichardo, an Assistant Teaching Professor in the Department of Sociology, Criminology, and Criminal Justice at Sacred Heart University. She has also served as the Title IX Coordinator at Manhattan College in Riverdale, N.Y., and worked with the Department of Justice’s Office on Violence Against Women. In her research, she has presented on topics such as bystander intervention training, LGBTQ+ communities, empathy in the classroom, and grant compliance.
Pichardo noted that by taking the time to express one’s thoughts, hear others’ feelings, and embrace our collective understanding, everyone can work toward a “more uplifted and empowered society.”
The walk included student-created imagery from the Clothesline Project, which is another national campaign aimed at ending violence and abuse. In the weeks leading up to the event, students had written messages of encouragement to survivors on t-shirts.
Career fair offers students employment opportunities
Photos by Lee Ferris
The Mount’s Center for Academic and Career Services and nearly two dozen local employers gave students job opportunities in nursing and healthcare at a career fair on campus this spring.
Employers were recruiting for a variety of roles, including Nurse Practitioners (NPs), Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), Family Nurse Practitioners (FNPs), and more.
They offered a variety of part- and full-time jobs, as well as internships. The event also gave students the opportunity to learn more about job titles, requirements, the application process, and networking.
Americare served as the event’s Silver Sponsor.
The Center for Academic and Career Services is often credited by Mount graduates for providing powerful, proven, and practical tools to help shape their post-graduate portfolio.
Dancing takes the day at talent show
Photos by Lee Ferris
The Knights Wellness Talent Show featured nearly a dozen performers this spring, with three outstanding acts taking the gold, silver, and bronze prizes.
Earning first place were Kate Earp of Wappingers Falls, N.Y., and Marina Cilento of Carmel, N.Y., with their memorable dance duet.
Coming in second was Anya Roe of Grafton, N.Y., who wowed the audience with her singing skills.
Taking home third was Teddy Mills of Lafayette, N.J., with a fantastic performance playing the trumpet.
Welcoming spring with petting zoo, block party, and more
Photos by Lee Ferris
The Mount celebrated the end of another successful academic year with its annual Spring Week, a collection of fun events to help students de-stress before finals.
The college kicked things off with an on-campus petting zoo, which included chickens, goats, cows, and other farm animals. The event was hosted by the Student Government Association (SGA) Senate and featured adorable animals from BeaverWood Farm in Swan Lake, N.Y.
Later in the week, the Mount community had a great time at a splatter paint room, hosted by SGA and the Mount Activities Programming Board (MAP). After suiting up to protect their clothes and strapping on a pair of goggles, up to four students at a time entered a pop-up “splatterhouse” and made a mess of the walls – and their friends – with a variety of neon paints.
Spring Week ended with a bang at the Center for Academic and Career Services and SGA Block Party, which included food trucks, giveaways, music, and more.
