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GANNON TO HOST 120+
PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS THROUGH KNIGHT WITH SCHOLARS
Gannon will welcome to campus more than 120 high school seniors
through the university’s annual Knight with Scholars program.
The Knight with Scholars
program, administered by the Office of Admissions, is designed
specifically for high school seniors who have been accepted to Gannon
University for the fall 2006 semester and who have been selected for a
Gannon University academic or leadership scholarship.
During their visit,
scheduled for Feb. 19-20, the students will get a taste of college life by
participating in academic lectures with Gannon students and faculty and
attending “Gannon at a Glance,” a series of informational sessions on
campus services and resources. Campus Ministry, the Gannon University
Honors Program, Student Organizations and Leadership Development, the
school’s Liberal Studies Core, and sports and wellness are among the
topics to be covered.
The students will conclude
their visit to Gannon by attending a luncheon with Gannon University
president Antoine M. Garibaldi, Ph.D., and Gannon faculty members.
“Knight with Scholars began
as a way for prospective students to get a first-hand look at what Gannon
has to offer and has grown to be an important aspect of our overall
recruitment efforts,” said Miles Vida, enrollment advisor with the Office
of Admissions. “The idea is to offer prospective students a welcoming and
interactive weekend.”
Participating students will be hosted overnight by current Gannon
students. The high school seniors hail from Pennsylvania, New York, Ohio,
and West Virginia and as far away as New Hampshire and North Carolina.
OUR FOLKS
Please
remember all in your prayers as regretfully we announce the death of:
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Bernice
Lieb, stepmother of Thomas Lieb, concessions manager, Athletic
Director’s Office; and mother-in-law of Kathi Lieb, records and
processing specialist, Human Resources.
OUR
EVENTS
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Wednesday, February 15 –
Financial Aid Workshop: Provides students and their parents an
overview of the entire financial aid process, including help on filling
out required forms. The workshop will begin at 6:30 p.m. in room 1200 of
the Palumbo Center.
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Friday-Sunday, Feb. 17-19
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Schuster Theatre: The theatre will host
Cats. Words and music by Andrew Lloyd Webber; based on “Old Possum’s
Book of Practical Cats.” The performances are directed by Shawn Clerkin,
assistant professor, theatre, and theatre director. Thursday-Saturday
performances will begin at 8 p.m., Sunday performances at 3 p.m.
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Friday,
February 17 – Gannon University’s Erie Chamber Orchestra: The
“Guess the Composer Concert” will feature the orchestra ensemble as
soloist. The performance will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the Mary, Seat of
Wisdom Chapel.
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Friday,
February 17 – Culture Knight:
The
celebration promotes Black History Month and highlights a variety of
student cultures across campus. Students representing India, Romania,
Turkey, France and African-American cultures will also be present. Enjoy
soul food, Turkish coffee, and desserts. Also enjoy henna tattoos, dance
instruction, card games, jazz and hip-hop music and an art project. The
event is free and open to the Gannon Community and will run from 5-8
p.m. Call ext. 7488 for more information.
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Sunday-Monday, February
19-20
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Knight with Scholars:
The university will welcome to
campus more than 120 high school seniors. The program, coordinated by
Admissions, is designed specifically for high school seniors who have
been accepted to Gannon for the fall 2006 semester and who have been
selected for a Gannon academic or leadership scholarship.
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Monday,
February 20
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Gannon Faculty and Staff Community Meeting: Scheduled for 3 p.m.
in Zurn 104. Agenda items include the 2006-07 tuition schedule,
faculty/staff compensation rates, the preliminary budget for FY07; an
update on Fall 2006 applications, deposits and related enrollment
information. A poster session on outcomes assessment will be held at
2:00 p.m. in Zurn 104
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Tuesday, February 21
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Poetry
Reading: presented by Berwyn Moore, associate professor, English.
The reading will be held from 12-1 p.m. in the Boardroom of Old
Main. Moore will read from her latest book,
Dissolution of Ghosts. Light
refreshments will be served. Please RSVP to Penny Smith at ext. 7748.
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“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
Tuesday, February 14 – Cathedral Preparatory
School Advisory Board meeting; investment subcommittee meeting.
Thursday, February 16 – Downtown Improvement District meeting;
Gathering in Praise; Gannon University Board of Trustees, academic affairs
committee meeting; student hour; Circles of Distinction reception; CATS at
Schuster Theatre. Friday, February 17 – Gannon University Board of
Trustees’ meetings. Saturday, February 18 – Gannon basketball
(men’s and women’s) vs. Findlay. Sunday, February 19 – Knight with
Scholars program.
CURRENT BIRTHDAYS
Robert Snyder. Sandy Chlopecki.
Robin Seneta. Pamela Anderson. Laura Rutland. David Kozak. Georgia
Chludzinski. Sister Joyce Lowrey. Bob Teliski. John Jageman. May Bensur.
Merrianne Gaber. James Curren. Keith Hardner. Roberta Barilla. Jane Mallin.
Colleen Holmes. Lindsey Smyth. Alicia Kwitowski. Lawrence Maxted. James
Nunes. Kenneth Gamble. Melissa Meitzler. Angela Joyce. Mark Gaeta.
Monsignor Addison Yehl. Susan Nelson. Marilyn Mitchell. Edward Borgia.
Jeffrey Boss. Clement Fuhrman. Charles Cornfield. Gary Mahan.
HEARD ON
CAMPUS
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Gannon University’s
Jump Start! presents Weight Watchers at Work. Join your fellow
colleagues in making healthy lifestyle choices. The program is open to
all Gannon employees and their spouses and will meet Fridays from Feb.
17 through May 12. The cost is $144. For more information call ext.
7597.
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Special thanks to Gannon colleagues for their help
with recent media interview requests. Cynthia Stadler, secretary,
Campaign Operations; Sharon
Krahe, director, Financial Aid Office; and Bill Eilola, dean
of Enrollment, each did on-camera interviews with WICU-channel 12 during
the university’s second annual Wellness Fair, held Tuesday, Feb. 7. Michael O’Neill,
dean of Graduate Studies, did an interview with the Erie
Times-News on former Gannon faculty member Michael Victor, recently
named the president at Lake Erie College (Ohio). Barbara Townsend,
instructor, psychology program, did an interview with the Erie
Times-News on the practice of school children presenting Valentines
to all of their classmates.
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The American Cancer Society’s Daffodil Days are
scheduled for March 20-26. Order forms should be returned by Wednesday,
Feb. 15. The goal is to break last year’s total of $1,162. Flowers will
be delivered on March 22. For more information or to place an order,
contact Melissa Lesniewski, Daffodil Days Coordinator, at ext.
7597.
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Nash Library invites Gannon faculty, staff, and administrators to join its new book club. Library staff
would like to start the club after mid-semester break and meet either
during lunch (12-1 p.m.) or after work (4:30-5:30 p.m.). The goal is to
meet a couple of times a month to discuss book(s) that the group has
chosen to read. Both works of fiction and non-fiction will be
considered. Organizers look forward to establishing an open, enjoyable
environment for all participants. For more information/suggestions call
ext. 7667.
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