Under the Arch

GANNON FACULTY-STAFF NEWS

John T. Young, associate professor and chairperson of the Gannon English department, recently gave guest lectures to two local organizations.

Young spoke to approximately 25 people at the Mercy Center on Aging, 444 East Grandview Blvd. In his lecture, “Advertising: Our Fears and Fantasies,” he discussed how companies and marketing agencies commonly use various types of emotional appeals to entice consumers.

And, in December, Young lectured to approximately 50 people at the Watson-Curtze Mansion, 356 West Sixth Street. His speech, part of the Erie County Historical Society’s Christmas lecture series, was titled “American Literature in Victorian Times.” He focused primarily on the role of women and social issues during the Victorian period.

Young presented both lectures as part of the Gannon University Speakers Bureau, which serves as a resource to area businesses and organizations. Through the speakers’ program, nearly 50 Gannon faculty, staff, and administrators, including Antoine M. Garibaldi, Ph.D., are available to lecture on issues related to business, law, health, the environment, and the arts, among others.

Charles A. Bennett, director of the Gannon Center for Economic Education and an assistant professor in economics and finance, has been selected to serve on the Financial Education Consortium.

The Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland’s Pittsburgh branch invited Bennett to serve on the organization, which is intended to promote financial literacy related to issues like budgeting, spending, saving, investing, borrowing, and earning money.

The Financial Education Consortium is convened and coordinated by the Cleveland Fed’s Pittsburgh branch and serves a seven-county area near Pittsburgh (Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Fayette, Washington, and Westmoreland). Neighborhood Housing Services of Western Pennsylvania and the Pittsburgh Community Reinvestment Group are among the organization’s co-sponsors.

Bennett earned a bachelor’s degree in economics from Saint Francis College in Brooklyn, N.Y., and a master’s degree in economics from Fordham University in the Bronx, N.Y.

He coordinates the local Stock Market Game offered in cooperation with the Erie Times-News and is a board member of Consumer Counseling Services of Western Pennsylvania.

OUR EVENTS

Monday, January 5 – Hooked on Books!: Reading begins at the Neighborhood Art House, 201 East Tenth Street. Offered from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Call ext. 7447 for more information.
Thursday, January 8 – International New Student Orientation: 2:30 p.m. in room 1200 of the Palumbo Center. Call ext. 7030 for information.
Friday, January 9 – Gannon University Community Meeting: Scheduled for 8 a.m. in the Yehl Room. A continental breakfast will be provided at 7:30 a.m. Agenda items include updates on spring 2004 pre-registration and returning students; fall 2004 recruitment and enrollment; Liberal Studies Program; and Martin Luther King Holiday Committee. Also on Jan. 9: Gannon University’s Erie Chamber Orchestra: Conducted and directed by Bruce Morton Wright. Tribute concert to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., featuring the Shiloh Baptist Church Choir. Offered at 7:30 p.m. at Saint Patrick Church, 130 East Fourth Street. Free.
Sunday, January 11 – New Student Welcome Mass: 11 a.m. in the Chapel. Also: Graduate and Adult New Student Orientation. 6 to 7:30 p.m. on the third floor lobby of the Palumbo Academic Center. For more information call ext. 7474 or 7458.
Monday, January 12 – First day of spring semester classes.
Thursday, January 15 – Community Mass: 11 a.m. in the Chapel.
Friday, January 16 – 10th Annual Service Recognition Ceremony: Honoring Gannon colleagues for 5-35 years of service to the university. Scheduled for 3 p.m. in the Yehl Room; reception to follow ceremony.
"Our Events" is intended to serve as a sample of campus events. For a more complete listing, refer to Eventcal.

OUR FOLKS

Sympathy extended:

Please remember all in your prayers as regretfully we announce the death of:

Linda St. George, sister-in-law of Ann Banko, secretary, Engineering Department.

Prayer/request update:

Prayers were requested January 2 for Bill Storer, husband of Sandra Storer, cataloging assistant, Nash Library, for a recovery from illness.

CURRENT BIRTHDAYS

Mary Carol Gensheimer. Jami Klingensmith. Greg Duffin. Lawrence Abbondanza. Timothy Zarnick. Marjorie Masse. Jim Kelvington. Ginger Madden. Christina Gross. Eric Grignol. Weslene Tallmadge. William Haggerty. Fengyi Kuo. Douglas Allen. Jerry Slocum. Cheryl Stephens. John Coffman. Adam Borrell. John Owens. Barbara Protzman. Frederick Bender. Phil Kelly. Gary Berringer. Debra Steiner. Joanne Revelt. Michael Schwabenbauer. Christopher Begley. Charles Elliott. Tom Sebunia. Carol Miller. Debra Custer. David Frew. Darlene Theisen. Katherine Wardi-Zonna. Aydin Yesildirek. Katherine Carnell. Kurt Spence.

THE PRESIDENT'S SCHEDULE

Saturday-Wednesday, Jan. 3-7 – CIC Presidents Institute (San Diego, Calif.). Thursday, Jan. 8 – College of Sciences, Engineering, and Health Sciences meeting. Friday, Jan. 9 – Gannon Community Meeting. Saturday, Jan. 10 – Academic Sports League Spring Competition. Sunday, Jan. 11 – Spring Welcome 2004 (Welcome mass, brunch, and recognition ceremony); Graduate and Adult Student Orientation.

DID YOU KNOW?

Christopher Tremblay, director of admissions, recently was interviewed by a representative from the NACAC (National Association for College Admission Counseling). Some of his comments were used in the association's “Steps to College” January/February on-line newsletter for and about students in the school-to-college transition.
Dr. David C. Kozak will lead a Brown Bag discussion on Wednesday, Jan. 21, at 12 p.m. in the Founder’s Room of Nash Library (third floor). The topic of his discussion will be “Pursuit of the Presidency in 2004.” All faculty, staff, and students are welcome to attend. Light refreshments will be served compliments of the Nash Library staff.
The Office of New Student Services asks faculty and staff to encourage students to apply for positions as Summer 2004 Orientation Advisors. Applications are available in the New Student Services Office and should be returned by Friday, Jan. 30. For more information call ext. 7596.
From Jan. 20 through Feb. 13, Schuster Gallery will host the annual Faculty/Student Art Show. Organizers expect this year’s exhibit to surpass those of previous years partially because students now have the ability to take non-credit studio art classes. The exhibit will include varied art forms such as digital photography, ceramic art, watercolors and graphic design, among other art forms. The Gallery is located on the third floor of Nash Library and is open regular library hours.
On Wednesday, Jan. 21, the university will offer a free financial aid workshop. It will be held at 6:30 p.m. in room 1200 of Palumbo. The workshop will provide an overview of the financial aid process, including commonly-asked questions of parents and students and tips on filling out the myriad of required forms. For info call ext. 7337.