Under the Arch     March 20, 2006     Volume VII, Number 25

PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLAR TO GIVE CHAUTAUQUA AT GANNON LECTURE

            The American presidency generally and the faltering presidency of George W. Bush specifically will be the focus of the spring 2006 Chautauqua at Gannon lecture.

The Chautauqua at Gannon speaker will be Dr. Thomas Cronin, professor of American institutions and leadership at Colorado College in Colorado Springs. Beyond the office of the presidency, Cronin, a renowned presidential scholar, also will address critical issues related to public leadership.

The lecture will begin at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 21 in room 104 of Zurn Science Center, 143 West Seventh Street. It is free and open to the public.

A former White House Fellow, and the author of 10 books on the presidency, Cronin is often sought after nationally for opinion and analysis. Cronin is also the current McHugh Professor of American Institutions and Leadership at Colorado College and recently concluded 12 years as president of Whitman College in Walla Walla, Wash.

He has made guest appearances on The Today Show, Nightline, The News Hour, and CNN (with Aaron Brown), among others. He is an op-ed contributor to several prominent newspapers, including The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, The Washington Post, The Christian Science Monitor, The Denver Post, The Seattle Times, The Portland Oregonian, The Rocky Mountain News, and others.

His lecture at Gannon will address not only the current state of the American presidency, but also leadership lessons that can be learned by studying the American Presidency in the post-9/11 world.

Cronin’s visit will be the 33^rd event in the Chautauqua at Gannon series, which has featured many prominent lecturers addressing various topics of public and international affairs. Past speakers have included political scientists Charles O. Jones, Norman Ornstein, Thomas Mann, Roger Davidson, Walter Oleszek, and Bert Rockman; Senator William Proxmire; political commentator and consultant Elaine Kamarck; General Perry Smith; Ambassador Bruce Laingen; Senator Fred Harris; national political party chairs Charles Manatt and Frank Fahrenkopf; columnist David Broder; Stephen Szabo, Dean SAIS, Johns Hopkins; Candy Crowley, CNN political correspondent; C-Span’s Steve Scully; Dr. David Abshire; Dr. Paul Light, Brookings Institution; ethicist Rushworth Kidder; Congressional Medal of Honor recipient Colonel Jack Jacobs; political analyst Charlie Cook; and presidential scholar Fred I. Greenstein.

OUR EVENTS

• Tuesday, March 21 – Gannon University Support Staff Association (GUSSA) Luncheon Tea: Scheduled for 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Founder’s Room of Nash Library (3^rd floor). Tea, sandwiches, and dessert will be provided; open to all Gannon women.

• Tuesday, March 21 – AIG-VALIC representative: Kelly Gibson will be on campus to discuss retirement planning. Sessions are scheduled for 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. in room 1200 of Palumbo. RSVP to Cindy Mancini, ext. 7145.

• Tuesday, March 21 – Chautauqua at Gannon lecture: To be given by renowned presidential scholar Dr. Thomas Cronin of Colorado College. Scheduled for 7:30 p.m. in Zurn 104. Cronin will discuss the American presidency as an institution, as well as the presidency of George W. Bush. Call ext. 7231 or see lead item above for more information.

• Wednesday, March 22 – David Coleman, the “Dating Doctor”: Coleman will speak on the subject of making relationships matter. Offered at 7:30 p.m. in Zurn 104.

• Thursday, March 23 – “Research and Serendipity: Seductive Stories of Working Women in 19^th-Century Scotland”: Scheduled for 12-1 p.m. in room 1200 of the Palumbo Center. Catherine Marsters, Ph.D., assistant professor of English, will present a lecture. Light refreshments will be served.

• Friday, March 24 – Gannon University’s Erie Chamber Orchestra: The concert will feature as soloist Bruce Gingrich (organ). The performance will begin at 7:30 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 707 Sassafras Street.

• Saturday, March 25 – International Night: Scheduled for 6-9 p.m. in the Yehl Room. “A Passport to Entertainment” is the theme of this year’s event, which will feature a dinner buffet/“International Food Bazaar” with foods from more than 20 different countries. Entertainment will begin at 7 p.m. and will include music and dancing. Tickets are priced at $5 for students and children under 10; $10 for children 10-up, senior citizens, and military; and $15 for adults and can be purchased in the Waldron lobby.

• “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, March 20 – Executive on Campus program with David McNelis, Ph.D., ’55. Tuesday, March 21 – Chautauqua at Gannon dinner and lecture, with Dr. Thomas Cronin, professor of American institutions and leadership at Colorado College. Wednesday, March 22 – Etiquette Dinner. Thursday, March 23 – Community Mass; Erie Regional Chamber and Growth Partnership full membership meeting; student hour. Friday, March 24 – Annual social work conference; luncheon with select first-year students. Saturday, March 25 – Gannon University International Night. Sunday, March 26 – Pennsylvania Department of Education accreditation dinner.

CURRENT BIRTHDAYS

David Smith. Richard Hammar. Deborah West. Stephanie Domitrovich. Miles Vida. John Knauer III. Susan Sapone. Stephenie Diluzio. Joanne Darling. Al Wojtalik. Bob Sparks. Andrea Pearch. Victoria Delaney. Mary Todd. Marilyn Rositer. Emily Gunter. Susan Heintz. Jane Horetsky. Adam Kathman. Dolores Corsi. Edwin Whitteaker. Don Gunter. Christine Kuhar. Ginny Caldwell. Robert Nelsen. Monsignor Michael Gaines. Cpt. James Lamborn. Mary Sue Meabon. Julie Wolfe.

HEARD ON CAMPUS

• The winner of the 2006 Oscar Contest at Nash Library was Gannon student Kristen McFadden. She received a basket of goodies, including movie tickets, candy, popcorn, and soda. The library thanks all who participated.

• The Gannon Community is invited to attend a group presentation of the Professional Portfolios of the advanced students in the Community Counseling Program. Students enrolled in the GPSY690 Seminar in Counseling will present their Professional Counseling Portfolios, which demonstrate their competencies and development. The presentation is scheduled for 6-8 p.m. Wednesday April 5, in room 2224 of the Palumbo Center. Students, faculty, staff, and administrators are invited to see the competencies and training outcomes of the Community Counseling Program as evidenced in the students’ professional portfolios. This is also a great opportunity for the Gannon Community to show its support and learn more about the competencies of the students.