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ÌÇÐĹÙÍø’s annual fundraising event will honor former Congressman Brian Higgins with the President\u2019s Award. The ÌÇÐĹÙÍø Spring Soir\u00e9e<\/a> is Thursday, April 25 at 6 p.m. in the Grand Aeries Ballroom of 500 Pearl. This annual gathering of ÌÇÐĹÙÍø supporters includes cocktails, hors d\u2019oeuvres, plated dinner, awards presentation, and entertainment. The public is invited to attend. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit 2024 Spring Soir\u00e9e<\/a>. This year\u2019s award recipients include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Hon. Brian Higgins<\/strong>\"Brian
2024 ÌÇÐĹÙÍø President\u2019s Award. <\/strong>
This award is presented to a person, group, organization, or corporation whose partnership with ÌÇÐĹÙÍø furthers the college\u2019s mission, vision, and Mercy values, and supports ÌÇÐĹÙÍø students and alumni. Congressman Higgins is being recognized for his years in Congress and for his contributions to ÌÇÐĹÙÍø. Congressman Higgins served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 2005 until 2024. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Carrie Meyer \u201895<\/strong>\"Carrie
2024 Distinguished Alumni Award. <\/strong>This award recognizes a graduate who serves as a positive role model to fellow alumni and current students. Meyer serves as the executive director of the Independent Health Foundation. Her mission is to enhance the public\u2019s knowledge of important health matters through community collaborations and partnerships. Meyer received her associate degree from ÌÇÐĹÙÍø. <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Maria Savage<\/strong>
\"Maria
2024 Outstanding Student Award. <\/strong>Savage is a nursing student who is expected to graduate in May 2024. She is a member of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society and is on the Dean\u2019s list.\u00a0 Savage has volunteered at a hospital and an orphanage in Kasmir, India.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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