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A Message from Ms. Kary Milan, Vice President for Institutional Advancement
Hello—and greetings from the Mount. Over the last six months since I started at the Mount, the days have been filled with excitement and energy, and I am thrilled to be a part of it.
The mission and vision of Mount Aloysius College perfectly align with my personal and professional values. It is a blessing to serve the College and students who live the values of the Sisters of Mercy.
Mount Aloysius College has honored Reverend Gerald L. Myers for his contributions to the College’s library. Since 2000, Rev. Myers has graciously donated over 19,000 titles, including books, audio-visual materials, journals, pamphlets, and artifacts on theology, religion, philosophy, and other related subjects.
Rev. Myer’s collection is shared across the country, accounting for nearly 40 percent of the College’s interlibrary loans. Pastors, clergy, and faculty from across the region visit the Mount to experience the massive collection in-person, and Mount Aloysius religious studies courses also use the materials for class.
Because of his generosity, the library’s ecumenical center will now be known as the Reverend Gerald L. Myers Ecumenical Center.
As a first-generation college student, I recognize the impact scholarships have upon a student’s life. I am the product of my parents’ sacrifices and the generosity of donors who funded my scholarships. I will forever be grateful to the donors who assisted me on my college path, and ultimately, gave me the foundation for my professional career. This is my professional WHY. My experience as a college student is WHY I believe I was called for a career in philanthropy. I want to give our Mount students the same scholarships and opportunities that I was afforded…and I know they will succeed once they have these resources.
I look forward to working with President John McKeegan, the Board of Trustees, and you, our alumni and friends, as we enhance opportunities for our current and future students.
I would love to hear your Mount story!
Please don’t hesitate to contact me at kmilan@mtaloy.edu.
