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RENOWNED BIBLICAL
ARCHAEOLOGIST TO GIVE GUEST LECTURE WEDNESDAY
Gannon University on
Wednesday, March 28 will host a guest lecture by an internationally known
and renowned Near Eastern and biblical archaeologist.
The Collins Institute for
Archaeological Research at Gannon University Annual Lecture Series
will feature Dr. William G. Dever, professor emeritus, department
of anthropology and near eastern archaeology at the University of Arizona.
His lecture, titled
“Archaeology of Jerusalem in the Time of Jesus,” will begin at 7:30 p.m.
in the Yehl Room of Gannon’s Waldron Campus Center, 124 West Seventh
Street. It is free and open to the public and will provide a fascinating
look into the extensive and well-preserved remains of Herod the Great’s
Jerusalem and the early New Testament period.
Dever has directed 30
seasons of excavations in Israel. His early excavations at the site of Tel
Gezer became the paradigm for succeeding generations of Americans
excavating in Israel and Jordan.
He is well known to viewers
of the Discovery Channel, A&E, and other shows that highlight new and
sometimes controversial discoveries in the Biblical Lands. Recently, Dever
participated in a panel, chaired by Ted Koppel, that followed the
Discovery Channel’s presentation of “The Tomb of Jesus.” He has been the
leading consultant on the controversy and has appeared on numerous
television and radio shows, including Anderson Cooper’s 360, BBC, Canadian
Broadcast Company, and others.
Dever, who received a
doctoral degree from Harvard in 1966, is the author of 20 books, 350
scholarly articles, and 60 reviews. Of his many awards and honors, in
particular, he is the recipient of the prestigious Simon Guggenheim
fellowship.
He is also
the only non-Israeli to receive the prestigious Schimel Prize from the
Israel Museum. Three festschrifts honoring him and his contributions to
the fields of archaeology and biblical studies have appeared with articles
by the leading scholars in the world.
RECENT NEWS AND HIGHLIGHTS
News of interest on and around campus...
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Media coverage and congratulations:
The Gannon University students who participated in alternative spring
break service trips recently got a very well-deserved “thumbs up” in the
Erie Times-News. In a staff editorial,
the Times
lauded the
students for devoting their spring break to community
service and volunteerism. The editorial ran in the “Our View” section of
the paper on Saturday, March 17, and a second complimentary editorial ran
on the op-ed page on March 24. The Times also ran a feature
story, with photos, on the Learning Page (City & Region section) on
Monday,
March 19. The students, along with several faculty and staff,
traveled to New York City, New Orleans, and Aqua Prieta, Mexico. -
More media coverage:
Special thanks to Gannon colleagues for their help with external media
interview requests. Dr. Garibaldi and Linda Wagner, vice
president for finance and administration, did an interview with George
Miller of the Erie Times-News on the university’s plans to purchase
Harborview House, 210 West Sixth Street. The article ran on page 1B on Saturday, March 24. -
Gannon University ranks among biggest employers: Gannon was ranked 22nd in the list of Erie County’s top
50 employers. The list was published in the Erie 2007 section in the
Erie Times-News. -
More congratulations: At its meeting last week, Erie City Council
honored the Gannon women’s
basketball team. The Lady Knights captured their first ever GLIAC
tournament championship and then beat Grand Valley State in the opening
round of the NCAA tournament before losing to Ferris State. -
Gannon’s Schuster Art Gallery
is showing an exhibit with the paintings of Ed Charney, professor of art at Wittenberg
University (Ohio). The exhibit will run through April 13. -
The Gannon University Support Staff Association
(GUSSA) will raffle off six “Baskets” with proceeds gong toward GUSSA’s
participation in Relay for Life. Tickets are $.50 each, or 3 for $1.
The drawing will be held April 20. Also, GUSSA is selling
Tickles coupons with proceeds going toward the annual Daffodil
delivery to the Soldiers & Sailors Home, Gannon’s Get Rec’d event, and to
support Administrative Professionals Day. Coupons are $3.25 each and will
be delivered April 3. All orders and money are due by March 30.
The baskets are available for viewing in various offices until the drawing
(listed with contact person): March 26: Waldron Center, Sue Grande. April 2: Student
Services Building, Linda Loader. April 10: Zurn Science Center, Kathy
DeSante. April 16: Palumbo Center, Maxine Blakeslee and Joanne Bucceri.
CAMPUS
EVENTS
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Tuesday, March 27 – Graduate and Adult Open House:
Scheduled for 3:30-6 p.m. in the third floor lobby area of the Palumbo
Center. Meet with faculty and representatives from admissions, career
development and employment services, academic advising and financial
aid. The application fees will be waived for all attendees. Call ext.
7474 for more information.
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Wednesday, March 28 –
Collins
Institute Lecture Series: The speaker will be Dr. William G.
Dever, professor emeritus, department of Anthropology and Near
Eastern Archaeology at the University of Arizona. The subject of his
lecture will be “Archaeology of Jerusalem in the Time of Jesus.” The
lecture will be held at 7:30 p.m. in the Yehl Room.
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Thursday, March 29 – Community Mass: 11 a.m. in the
Chapel. Complimentary lunch to follow in the Lower Lounge.
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Thursday, April 12 – Prevention Adventure: The Villa Maria
School of Nursing and the Nursing Center at the Horan Garden Apartments
will sponsor their annual community/health fair. The event will run from
4-7 p.m. at the John E. Horan Community Center, 730 Tacoma Road, and
will feature activities for the whole family, including a Jungle Jump
and a scavenger hunt. Great prizes and snacks too. For more information
call ext. 5520 or 7347.
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Friday, April 13 – Graduate Research Conference: The
conference will be held from 2-5 p.m. on the second floor of the Waldron
Center. The event will showcase the work of current graduate students as
they make both platform and poster presentations.
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Friday, April 13 – Gannon University’s Erie Chamber Orchestra:
The concert will feature as soloist Elizabeth Etter on the harpsichord.
The performance will be offered at 7:30 p.m. at the Mary, Seat of Wisdom
Chapel.
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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
Monday, March 26 –
St. Vincent
Health Center/System Board meeting.
Wednesday, March 28 –
Association
of Independent Colleges and Universities of Pennsylvania annual meeting.
Thursday,
March 29
–
Association
of Independent Colleges and Universities of Pennsylvania Annual Meeting;
Sr. Thea Bowman Foundation Board meeting.
CURRENT BIRTHDAYS
Mary Todd. Susan Heintz. Jane Horetsky. Dolores
Corsi. David Matthews. Don Gunter. Christine Kuhar. Ginny Caldwell. Robert
Nelsen. Monsignor Michael Gaines. Major James Lamborn. Mary Sue Meabon.
Julie Wolfe. Dee Smith. Keith Taylor. Sister James F. Mulligan. Renee
Huefner. Janice Larrey. Anita Miller. Gang Zheng. Robert Stallbaum Jr.
Lyndia Lee. Jennifer Patsy. Michelle Wiley. John Reilly. Brenda Wilson.
Derick Jackson. Stephen Wagner. Linda Ace. Joy Armbruster. Linda Kobler.
Jamila Crockett.
PICTURE OF
THE WEEK
State Senator Jane M. Earll (second from right) on
Friday spoke to the Women’s Leadership Group as part of a special luncheon
held in the Waldron Center. Marion Gallivan (left), director, Nash
Library, and Jan Friedman
(second from left), assistant professor, nursing department, co-planned the event.
Dr. Garibaldi (right) introduced
Earll to a packed room for her remarks.
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