Under the Arch

DR. GARIBALDI GOES TO WASHINGTON; SPEAKS AT NAACP SUMMIT

Gannon President Antoine M. Garibaldi, Ph.D., was among the featured speakers at a March 4-5 NAACP summit in Washington, D.C. Other speakers from the summit included U.S. Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton and Reginald Weaver, president of the National Education Association.

During a plenary session on “Preparing and Sustaining Excellent Teachers for Our Children,” Garibaldi presented a 30-minute lecture titled “How Qualified Teachers are Prepared.” He was one of two speakers during the session.

The summit, “From the Courtroom to the Classroom: The Role of Teacher Quality in Closing the Achievement Gap,” was designed to identify ways that states, districts, community-based organizations, colleges of education, and administrators can increase, retain, and train highly-qualified teachers in high-minority districts.

In addition to the NAACP, other event sponsors were the American Federation of Teachers, the National Education Association, the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, and the National Alliance of Black School Educators. The summit is part of the NAACP’s commemoration of the 50^th Anniversary of the landmark Brown vs. Topeka Board of Education Supreme Court decision.

Garibaldi is a member of New York University’s National Planning Committee for the 50^th anniversary of the Brown case.

OUR EVENTS

Now through March 19 – Gannon University Schuster Gallery: Featuring the “Vision of Hope” exhibit, which showcases the work of the Stairways Behavioral Health staff, students, clients, and board members. The Gallery is located on the third floor of Nash Library and is open during regular library hours.
Wednesday, March 10 – APB Distinguished Speaker Series: Dr. Gail Dines will discuss “Violence Against Women in Media.” Offered at 7:30 p.m. in Zurn 104. Also: Women's History Month: The Indian ladies, led by Rashmi Nadiger, will give a lecture from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. in Zurn 341 (Spiteri Room). The International Student Organization will provide refreshments. The lecture is titled “Henna and the Sari: The Art of Indian Dress.” Also: Senior Salute: 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the first floor of the Palumbo Center. Please encourage your students to attend. For more information on Senior Salute, call ext. 7401.
Thursday, March 11 – Community Mass: 11 a.m. in the Chapel.
Friday, March 12 – Gannon University's Erie Chamber Orchestra: This concert will feature four soloists: Paul Schlossman (oboe), David Sublette (clarinet), Carolyn Wallace (bassoon), and Chris Rapier (horn). Offered at 7:30 p.m. in the Chapel.
Tuesday, March 16 – GUSSA Tea. Offered from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Founder's Room on the third floor of Nash Library.
Thursday, March 18 – Northwest Student Tech Expo: The expo, sponsored by the Technology Council of Northwest PA, will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Yehl Room. Gannon is among the event exhibitors. Also: Gathering in Praise: “Women Inspiring Hope & Possibility,” will be offered at 11 a.m. in the Chapel. Part of the events for Women's History Month.
Tuesday, March 23 – “Yoga for Health”: with Michael Plasha. Offered at 11 a.m. in Palumbo room 3200. Part of the events for Women's History Month.
“Our Events” is intended to serve as a random sample of campus events. For a more complete listing, refer to Eventcal.

OUR FOLKS

Sympathy extended: please remember all in your prayers as we regretfully announce the death of:

Carol Trautman, sister of Erie Bishop Donald W. Trautman.

Prayer request/update:

Prayers were requested March 3 for the mother of Gannon senior Susan Caldwell. Susan's mother is undergoing chemotherapy treatment in Florida.

CURRENT BIRTHDAYS

Mary Anne Rivera. Daniel Giannelli. Emily Frank. Lisa Karle. Ted Marnen. James McGivern. Jorja Rogala. Janice Whiteman. Debra Rastetter. Sandra Storer. Sam Van Eman. Rev. Joseph Gregorek. Marjorie Krebs. John DeAngelo. Wook-Sung Yoo. Doug Brougham. Sue Grippe. Renee Lamis. David Johnson. Michael Messina. John Seifert. Thomas Monagan. Lori Grossholz. Joe Weindorf. Rose Digello. David Smith. Rick Hammar. Deb West. Robert Litz. Stephanie Domitrovich. Miles Vida. Susan Sapone.

THE PRESIDENT'S SCHEDULE

Tuesday, March 9 – Leadership Erie Continuing Education Program Luncheon (featuring Colonel Russ Howard, United States Military Academy); Schuster Day, Nash Library. Wednesday, March 10 – Dinner with selected first-year students. Thursday, March 11 – Dean’s List Reception, College of Sciences, Engineering, and Health Sciences. Friday, March 12 – Dr. Gertrude Barber Center Visit; Dean’s List Reception, College of Humanities, Business and Education; Community Leadership Awards Banquet.

DID YOU KNOW?

Please encourage your students to attend Senior Salute, scheduled for Wednesday, March 10. The event will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the first floor of the Palumbo Center.
Please encourage your students to attend the Northwest Student Tech Expo on Thursday, March 18. The event will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Yehl Room. Gannon is the host and will be among the exhibitors. The expo will allow students to get a first-hand look at recent technological innovations as well as efforts in promoting the use of technology.
Tammy Kordes, a doctoral degree candidate in counseling psychology, will defend her dissertation on Friday, March 12, at 2:30 p.m. in Palumbo 2247A. Her dissertation is titled, The Use of the Hopkins Verbal Learning Test for the Evaluation of Mild Dementia in Medical and Rehabilitation Settings: An Analysis of Construct and Concurrent Validity. The Gannon community is invited to attend.
An early reminder: The 2004 Faculty Awards Convocation will be held at 3 p.m. on Friday, April 2, in the Yehl Room. Awards to be presented include the Distinguished Faculty Award, Undergraduate Faculty Research Award, Excellence in Teaching Award, The Bishop Trautman “Feed My Sheep” Award, Retirement, and 25 Years of Service Awards. A reception will follow.
Applications for Senior Awards are available at the Waldron Campus Center front desk, Dean’s Offices, and on the Student Government Association website, www.gannon.edu/sga. Any senior is eligible for an award. Applications will be judged by a panel of faculty and students and are due by Friday, March 12, in the SOLD Office. The event will take place the evening of April 17 at a location to be determined. For more information, contact Michael McGravey at mcgravey001 or Colleen Bohonek at bohonek001.
The American Cancer Society's Daffodil Days is Wednesday, March 17. Last year $984 was raised, and the goal for 2004 is $1,000. Orders and payment are due by Monday, March 8, and can be placed with Carol Dundon at ext. 7329; Joanne Bucceri at ext. 5351; Kathy DeSante at ext. 7618; and Lori Jasinski at ext. 7564.