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GANNON HOSTING EXHIBIT BY NATIONALLY-KNOWN ILLUSTRATOR

Gannon University is hosting an exhibit by nationally-known illustrator Paul O. Zelinsky.

The exhibit will remain on display through Oct. 3 in Gannon’s Schuster Gallery, located on the third floor of Nash Library, 619 Sassafras Street. It is free and open to the public during normal library hours of operation.

The exhibit, on loan to Gannon from the National Center for Children’s Illustrated Literature in Abilene, Texas, consists of more than 50 pieces of original artwork that Zelinsky used in illustrating children’s books, said Marion Gallivan, director of Nash Library.

For more information on the exhibit, call 814-871-7551 or 814-871-7666.

More about Paul O. Zelinsky

Zelinsky was born in suburban Chicago and later attended Yale University as an art major, graduating summa cum laude. He earned a master’s degree from the Tyler School of Art.

After a short stint teaching college-level art in California, he was inspired to try illustration. Zelinsky moved to New York and initially illustrated for periodicals, including the New York Times and Barron’s. His first book illustrations were for a children’s novel in 1978.

His books have won numerous awards, including the 1998 Caldecott Medal for Rapunzel. Another of his works, Wheels on the Bus, has sold more than one million copies worldwide.

Zelinsky’s other books include Awful Ogre’s Awful Day (by Jack Prelutsky), Dear Mr. Henshaw (Beverly Cleary), Doodler Doodling (Rita Golden Gelman), Hansel and Gretel (retold by Rika Lesser), Knick-Knack Paddywhack, Rumpelstiltskin (1987 Caldecott Honor Book), and Swamp Angel (1995 Caldecott Honor Book).

OUR EVENTS

Thursday, September 1 – Opening Mass of the Holy Spirit: Scheduled for 11 a.m. at Friendship Green.
Thursday, September 8 – Ecumenical Prayer Service for World Peace: Scheduled for 11 a.m. in the Yehl Room.
Thursday, September 8 – Nash Library Night at Jr's Last Laugh Comedy Club & Restaurant: The club, 1402 State, will donate a portion of ticket sales from that night’s gate to Nash Library, which will use the money toward the purchase of books and materials. If attending, please remember to mention that you want a portion of the ticket sale earmarked for Nash Library.
Tuesday, September 13 – Lecture Series on the Eucharist, part I: Featuring the Rev. J-Glenn Murray from the Diocese of Cleveland. Offered at 7:30 p.m. in the Yehl Room. Through song and humor, Murray will open up the meaning of the Mass in concrete and accessible ways.
“Our Events” is intended to serve as a random sample of campus events. For a more complete listing, refer to Eventcal.

THE PRESIDENT'S SCHEDULE

Wednesday, August 31 – Enrollment Services appreciation luncheon. Thursday, September 1 – Opening Mass of the Holy Spirit; Student Hour.

CURRENT BIRTHDAYS

Anita Snider. Terry Kriner. Linda Loader. James Finegan. Cindy Kurczewski. William Strub. William Howell. Rev. Nicholas Rouch. Mary Pol. Anne O’Neill-Klemensic. Edward Dickens. Sister Anne McCarthy. Colden McDowell. Patricia Proper. Mary Heberle. Raymond Olson. Justin Bailey. Mary Wagner. Melissa Olivett. Barbara Townsend. Mary Harsh. Brian Lawry. Theresa Howell. Shawn Dawley. Thomas Camillo. Ann Silverthorn. Ronda Hogan. Jay DiFrank. Abe Aburachis. Ludwik Medeksza. Sue Grande. Judy Van Rheenen. Edward Krause. John Crandall. Gong Chen. Dave Fracassi. Monica Pierri-Galvao. Lawrence Kisko. Colin Peterson.

HEARD ON CAMPUS

The deadline for Faculty Development Grant Applications is 4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 23. Completed proposals should be mailed to the committee chairperson, Dr. Mehmet Cultu, at box 3148. Faculty members can request applications by contacting Cultu at ext. 7624, or by downloading them from http://www.gannon.edu/faculty_staff/resources/faculty/index.ihtml.
The election of GUSSA officers for 2005-07 was held Aug. 18. The new officers are: Pamela Anderson, president; Barbara Roberts, vice president; Christine Augustine, secretary; Sue Grande, treasurer.
Did you know that Gannon University is Erie County’s 18th-largest employer? The figure is according to the Erie Times-News. According to the newspaper, General Electric and Erie Insurance, in that order, top the list.