Gannon University students in a leadership seminar have worked together in groups to produce informational pamphlets to provide information about the members of the refugee population in Erie to the local community. The project is intended to be centered on a global issue and bringing awareness to the topic of refugees and also portray leadership [...]
Gannon’s Student Development and Engagement is taking a new approach that involves current sophomores and juniors. The T.R.A.V.E.L. program – Transforming Residents Abroad Via Engaged Learning – is encouraging current sophomores and juniors to consider staying in campus housing for their junior and senior years and participating in a living-learning program. The T.R.A.V.E.L. program consists [...]
Gannon University’s LIFE (Love Is For Everyone) group has organized events for Day of Silence Week that are geared toward expanding the group’s visibility on campus as well as spreading awareness of certain issues that affect the LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender) community. Matt Kridel, a junior psychology major and LIFE’s president, said that [...]
What other organizations are you involved in at Gannon? I am involved with G.U.S.P.A.S.; Phi Eta Sigma; ski club; and I’m the historian for Pi Kappa Alpha. Do you have any past experience and/or positions within SGA? Last year I was the freshman student representative and this year I’m the sophomore student representative. Why are [...]
What other organizations are you involved in at Gannon? I’m in the physical therapy club; L.I.F.E.;and I’m about to join the sport and exercise science club. With L.I.F.E.I just participated in L.I.F.E. week which had various events every day. Do you have any past experience and/or positions within SGA? I am the freshman class representative [...]
Gannon University’s chapter of Catholic Relief Service ambassadors is one of the nearly 13,000 across the United States that participate in the annual Rice Bowl each Lent. The Rice Bowl is used to collect donations that will be given to help the hungry and serves as a reminder to assist those who are struggling across [...]
Prizes, demonstrations and health facts were provided to Gannon University students, faculty and staff on the second floor of the Waldron Campus Center Tuesday at the annual Wellness Fair. Gannon University does its best each year at the Wellness Fair to keep its students and staff healthy by embracing healthy eating, living and outlook. Nearly [...]
Gannon University is opening a new door, but first it has to close an old one. Gannon is introducing a new addition to the Carneval Athletic Pavilion, replacing Crispo Apartments, where nearly 100 upperclassmen currently reside. The add-on to the CAP will be ready for use during the fall semester, according to maintenance supervisor Josh [...]
Gannon University’s Activities Programming Board is aiming to provide laughter, entertainment and creativity for its 2013 annual Lil’ Sibs weekend. As of Monday evening, 61 students are registered to participate in the weekend-long activities. Lexie Mastro, a junior physician assistant major, is expecting the numbers to swell before Friday, considering mail that may arrive late. [...]
Last one out, hit the lights. Over the years, Gannon University has bettered its campus one project at a time, and now, the installation of 104 LED light posts surrounding campus has made the area a little brighter. University President Keith Taylor, Ph.D., finally announced the 18-square-block project on Thursday at a press conference. Erie [...]