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STUDENTS WILL
PARTICIPATE IN FAST TO RAISE AWARENESS, MONEY
Some 60 Gannon University students will go hungry so as to raise both
money and awareness of worldwide hunger.
The students will participate in the
university’s eighth annual 30-Hour Fast. They will begin fasting at 12
p.m. Friday, March 31, and will consume only water, milk, and juice until
6 p.m. Saturday, April 1.
When the fast is over, the
students will participate in an Agape dinner held in “the spirit of
Christian love.” Over a simple meal of rice and vegetables, the students
will discuss what they learned during the fast.
The students will be doing more than
fasting, however.
During the 30 hours, they will perform
community service and volunteer work at Independence Court of Erie, 41
West Gore Road; House of Healing; Brevillier Village Housing and Health
Care, 5416 East Lake Road; and St. Mary’s Home of Erie, 607 East 26th
Street. The students will interact with the residents and help with spring
cleaning, among other activities.
And, Jamie Williams, a student campus
minister at Marist College in Poughkeepsie, N.Y., on Friday night will
share with the Gannon students her experiences involving community service
and volunteer work.
The goal of the fast is to raise $1,000
for Catholic Relief Services, a national organization. Participating
students have been asking family and friends to sponsor them.
Promoting awareness of
global issues, particularly hunger, is also a goal. The students will
learn about factors that cause hunger and poverty around the world.
For more information, contact Campus
Ministry at ext. 7434.
OUR FOLKS
Please
remember all in your prayers as regretfully we announce the deaths of:
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Annabelle
Buckel, mother of Roberta Barilla, assistant professor,
education.
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Robert Gausman, father of Kathleen Gausman, associate dean,
student development.
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Antoinette Bucceri, mother-in-law of Joanne Bucceri, assistant
for student records, Humanities, Business and Education Dean's Office.
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Mary Miele,
mother of Jerry Miele, director, new student services.
OUR
EVENTS
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Thursday, March 30
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Community Mass: Offered at 11 a.m. in the Chapel.
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Friday-Saturday, March
31-April 1
–
30-Hour Fast: Students will fast to raise money for Catholic
Relief Services. The fast is organized and sponsored by Campus Ministry.
See above for more information.
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Monday,
April 3
– Take
Back the Night march: The march, which is intended to raise
awareness of domestic violence, will begin at 7 p.m. in Perry Square.
Following the march, Gannon will host a reception in the Yehl Room at
approximately 7:45 p.m.
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Tuesday, April 4
– Rank
and Tenure Orientation: Offered from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the
Pietraszek Room.
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Tuesday, April 4
–
African Drumming Workshop:
Presented by Dr. David Tobin, associate professor and director,
community counseling program. The African drum Djembe means “coming
together.” Everyone is invited to participate in a drum
circle. Traditional African drumming will be performed and practiced.
Please bring a percussion instrument if you have one. No experience
necessary. The event will be held in the Founder's Room of the library
from 12-1 p.m. and is part of the events for National Library Week.
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Tuesday, April 4
– Panel
discussion on The Da Vinci Code: The discussion, titled “The Da
Vinci Code: Myths, Truths, and the Media,” will be held from 7-8:30 p.m.
in Zurn 104. The panel will include Gannon’s
Rev. Michael Kesicki, A.J. Miceli, and John Young. The event is
sponsored by Nash Library.
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Thursday, April 6
–
Community Health Fair: The event, “Family Fun Day: Get Up …
Get Busy,” will be held from 4-7 p.m. at the Community Center at the
John E. Horan Garden Apartments, 2110 East Tenth Street.
“Habits of
heart-healthy families” is the theme of this year’s fair, which is
sponsored by the Villa Maria School of Nursing. For more info, call ext.
5512.
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Saturday, April 8
– Free
Financial Aid Workshop: Scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. in room 1200
of Palumbo. The workshop will give students and parents an overview of
the entire financial aid process, including help on filling out the
various required forms.
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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-Tuesday, March 27-28 – Pennsylvania
Department of Education Accreditation Review. Thursday,
March 30 –
Community
Mass; United Way annual meeting; student hour; Academic Success Center
Leadership Program; Downtown Improvement District quarterly meeting.
Sunday-Wednesday, April 2-5
– Chair,
Middle States site visit, University of Maryland Eastern Shore.
CURRENT BIRTHDAYS
Dolores Corsi. Edwin Whitteaker. Don Gunter.
Christine Kuhar. Ginny Caldwell. Robert Nelsen. Monsignor Michael Gaines.
Cpt. James Lamborn. Mary Sue Meabon. Julie Wolfe. Dee Smith. Keith Taylor.
Sister James F. Mulligan. Renee Huefner. Anita Miller. Gang Zheng. Robert
Stallbaum. Maj. Darrell Burger. Lyndia Lee. Jennifer Patsy. Michelle
Wiley. Sharon Crisman. John Reilly. Brenda Wilson.
HEARD ON
CAMPUS
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An assault occurred on campus over the weekend
involving two Gannon students. The University has been providing support
and prayers to the victim and her family. We are also extending
counseling, personal support, and opportunities for prayer to all students
who would like assistance from the Counseling Office, Resident Advisors,
Resident Directors, Resident Campus Ministers, and the Chaplain’s staff.
The University has also been cooperating with local authorities, who are
handling the investigation, since Saturday morning -- Jennifer Mailey,
special assistant to the president & director of public affairs &
communications.
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A Lenten Reconciliation Service will be
offered Tuesday, April 4, at 7:30 p.m. in the Chapel. Call ext. 7435 for
more information.
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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.
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