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HISTORY-MAKING POLITICIAN TO LECTURE AT GANNON JAN. 29

A history-making former lieutenant governor of Colorado will be at Gannon University on Tuesday, Jan. 29 for a special guest lecture.

The lecture, to be given by Joseph B. Rogers, will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the Yehl Room of the university’s Waldron Campus Center, 124 West Seventh Street. Rogers will discuss the memory and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

The event is free and open to the public and is part of Gannon’s observance of Black History Month. For more information, contact Gannon University’s Activities Programming Board at 814-871-7766.

More about Joe Rogers

Rogers was born in Omaha, Neb., in 1965. He and his gubernatorial running mate, Bill Owens, in 1998 won a close race over Gail Schoettler that was decided by about 8,300 votes, or less than one percent of all votes cast.

Rogers in 2003 completed his historic term as lieutenant governor of Colorado, where he held the distinction of serving as America’s youngest lieutenant governor and as only the fourth African American in the history of the United States to be elected as a state’s #2 executive.

Rogers, now a national speaker, lecturer, and practicing attorney in Colorado, served on the seven-member National Commission on the Voting Rights Act. He has been recognized for his commitment to strengthening America and is a recipient of the prestigious Trumpet Award from Time Warner’s Turner Broadcasting System. The Trumpet Award is one of the nation’s highest honors given in recognition of African American achievement and heralds the accomplishments of individuals who have made significant contributions and enhanced the quality of life for people of all races and ethnic backgrounds. In addition to Rogers, previous recipients of the award include Muhammad Ali, Thurgood Marshall, Rosa Parks, Tiger Woods, Colin Powell, Condoleezza Rice, and Sidney Portier.

Rogers has been profiled in The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Washington Times, Business Week, Ebony, Jet, and Teacher. Ebony referred to Rogers as a “political trailblazer,” and The New York Times characterized him as a “young, articulate, energetic, and well-prepared newcomer.”

As a speaker, Rogers is both energetic and dynamic. He has made thousands of appearances at colleges, corporations, conferences, and churches. His lectures are intended to blend inspiration, history, motivation, and education.

In his Dream Alive program, Rogers focuses on promoting the legacy of Dr. King. The program is an effort to help increase understanding of the timeless contributions that King and other movement leaders imparted to the nation.

For more information, visit www.dreamalive.org.

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CAMPUS EVENTS

Thursday, January 24 – Gathering in Praise: 11 a.m. in the Mary, Seat of Wisdom Chapel.
Tuesday, January 29 – Black History Month lecture: To be given by Joe Rogers, former lieutenant governor of Colorado. The lecture, which will focus on the memory and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the Yehl Room. Rogers was sworn in as the youngest lieutenant governor in the history of Colorado. See above for more information.
Friday, February 1 – Service Recognition Ceremony: Come and help recognize your friends and colleagues for their milestone years of service to the university. The ceremony will begin at 3 p.m. in the Yehl Room.
Tuesday, February 5 – Employee Wellness Fair: 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the Yehl Room. Numerous tests and screenings will be offered, including cholesterol, glucose, osteoporosis, blood pressure, strength, and flexibility. Information also will be available related to exercise tips, spine/lower back care, office ergonomics, skin care, stress management, and knowing how to discern between influenza and a cold. Employees will be encouraged to complete a Health Risk Assessment (HRA).
Friday, February 8 – Gannon University’s Erie Chamber Orchestra: Conducted and directed by Bruce Morton Wright. This concert will be the Guess the Composer Concert with the Girard High School Bell Choir (director, Chris Dearbeck). The performance will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the Mary, Seat of Wisdom Chapel.
Monday, February 18 – Faculty and Staff Community Meeting: 3 p.m. in Zurn Science Center room 104.
“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

Monday, January 21 – Guest speaker, City-wide Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Service. Tuesday, January 22 – Welcome for CHAMPS (Creating Healthy Active Members Planning to Succeed) students from Erie School District. Thursday-Friday, January 24-25 – Quality Education for Minorities Board of Directors meeting. Sunday-Monday, January 27-28 – CASE Region II Conference.

PRAYER CONCERNS

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

Kelly Pol, who attended Gannon from August, 2003 to December, 2004. She is the twin sister of Katy Pol, a current Gannon student on leave until fall 2008, and the niece of Mary Pol, assistant director, Financial Aid.

CURRENT BIRTHDAYS

Kristine Legters. Daria Kitcey. Thomas Serena. Walter Strosser. Matthew Darling. Marjorie Carey. Christianne Sukitsch. Baytwan Evans. Maria Candelaria. Michael Chiteman. Stephanie Barnhizer. Anthony Keck. Susan Huff. Constantine Kliorys. Janet Laboda. John Vohlidka. Desiree Horner. Sgt. Jason Hollis. Richard Bonalewicz. Don Sherman. Lawrence Pennington. Tony Melendez. George Ogeka. Della Gentile. Jay Moritz. Ruth Shoemaker. Rita Wood. Denise Dunne. Bonita Booker. Ed Saloum. Kay Wolfgang. Katie Nelson.

PICTURE OF THE WEEK

Martin Luther King Memorial Service: Dr. Garibaldi delivered the keynote address at yesterday’s city-wide service, hosted this year by Gannon in the Hammermill Center. Dr. Garibaldi discussed the August, 1963 March on Washington, a “watershed” event in American history at which Dr. King delivered his famous “I Have a Dream speech.” A large crowd attended yesterday’s service, which also featured music from the Martin Luther King Holiday Choir and dancing by the Erie Bayfront Dance junior and senior companies.