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Gannon University has recently acquired the former Verizon building, located at 150 West 10th St. The building, designated as the Robert H. Morosky Academic Center (MAC), will be housing primarily the health professions programs, including the Physical Therapy program. The MAC is currently undergoing renovations, with plans for expanded classrooms, laboratory spaces and locker facilities. We anticipate moving to the new premises within the next 2 years.

Student News

Gannon University’s DPT program awarded 24 DPT degrees on May 10, 2008. At the Graduate Commencement Reception, Jessica Murray of the Class of 2008 was awarded the Academic Award of Excellence for this class. All members of the Class of 2008 participated in the Graduate Research Conference at Gannon University. Nicole Reiss and Clarisa Guerrero were awarded second place for their platform presentation on “Change in Generation of Pelvic Floor Muscle Force and Frequency of Incontinence during Pregnancy.” Kristen Groot, Jaime Workman, and Felicia Adderly were awarded first place for their poster presentation on “The Effects of a 6-Month Child and Adolescent Sled Hockey Program on Cardiovascular Fitness and Quality of Life: An Exploratory Study.”

On April 24, 2008 an afternoon celebration was held with all three DPT classes sharing their Community Health Initiative projects. Over 30 community partners, in and outside of the Erie community, were part of these initiatives.

Megan Christy, Kasey Lang, and Carrie Sheehan, 2007 graduates of the program, were awarded second place in the graduate research category of the Peter C. Braeger research writing award sponsored by the English Department of Gannon University. The title of their research paper was “Comparison of Activity Levels of Young Adults with and without Mental Retardation: A Pedometry Study.”

Faculty News:

Congratulations to Pam Reynolds, PT, EdD, who was promoted to Professor this spring!

The program continues an active search for additional PT faculty to teach in the DPT program. If interested, please go to www.gannon.edu/depts/HR.