Glenda Bolden makes sure people leave the McGloin Market with a smile along with their groceries. 

The Lawrence, Kansas native is the heart and soul of McGloin Market, a grocery store in the bottom of the McGloin residence hall. This market serves a variety of items to the students at Creighton University, ranging from soap and cups to snacks. 

Glenda is the main seller and stocker at McGloin Market. 

The 60-year-old takes pride in being the face of McGloin Market. Oftentimes referred to by herself and customers as “Mama G,” Glenda said she loves to be personable with as many students as possible. She enjoys being a household name to the everyday goers of the marketplace. Seeing the students happy makes Glenda just as happy as them. 

When she is not in the McGloin Market, you can find Glenda going out to dinner, exercising, going to movies, or just spending time with her two children and two grandchildren.  

When asked about her favorite thing about the marketplace her answer was simple: the students.  

“I love meeting new people, putting names to faces, and making them feel comfortable in the store,” Glenda said. “I get especially excited when I see a new face, because it is another person I can get to know on the job.”  

Glenda said she lives to be a positive source to students. Between asking about the students’ days to playing her favorite gospel, r&b, jazz and Disney songs, she keeps the environment lively and positive down there. Mama G makes buying groceries diverting for all the customers. 

Jonathan Heese, sophomore and frequent marketplace customer, really enjoys the atmosphere of McGloin Market. Not only does he enjoy the marketplace itself, but he is also fond of the face of it, Glenda. “Not only do more people need to go to McGloin Market, but more people also just need to meet Mama G.”