Undergraduate Admissions

Gannon University students interested in volunteer work and community service on Tuesday, Sept. 1 will have a chance to meet with representatives from some 30 local nonprofit agencies and organizations.

The University will host its annual Service Fest from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Yehl Room of the Waldron Campus Center, 124 West 7th St. The event allows Gannon students to learn more about the agencies as well as their goals and objectives and the individuals they serve.

Service is an integral aspect of Gannon University’s Mission. In addition, many faculty members incorporate service-learning into their classes.

“It’s a real win-win situation for our students and for the agencies,” said Arlene Montevecchio, director of the Gannon University Center for Social Concerns. “For the students, Service Fest is very convenient in that agencies from across the community will be available in one place to answer their questions. And, it’s beneficial for the agencies because it allows them to expand their base of volunteers.”

Agencies and organizations expected to participate include the following:

• Bayfront Center for Maritime Studies

• Booker T. Washington Center

• Boys and Girls Club of Erie

• C.H.A.M.P.S.

• Catholic Refugee Ministry

• Erie City Mission

• Erie DAWN

• Erie Playhouse

• Erie Tenant Council

• ExpERIEnce Children’s Museum

• Girl Scouts

• Habitat for Humanity

• Hooked on Books

• House of Healing

• International Institute

• Junior Achievement

• Earth Force

• Lake Erie Ballet

• Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

• Martin Luther King Center

• Mary the Apostle Catholic Worker House

• Neighborhood Art House

• Ophelia Project

• People For Life

• Perseus House

• Quality of Life

• SafeNet

• Second Harvest Food Bank

• Special Olympics

• Stairways

• Therapeutic Riding of Erie County

• Veteran Affairs Medical Center

• Volunteers in Probation

• WQLN