Under the Arch     April 21, 2008     Volume IX, Number 32

 

DR. GARIBALDI TO HOST BASKETBALL CHALLENGE APRIL 30

Calling all basketball stars, amateurs and fans…are you ready for the ultimate challenge?  Make plans to compete against, or watch GANNON PRESIDENT, Antoine Garibaldi, Ph.D. hit the hardwood at the Fifth Annual G-U Basketball Shoot-Out Tournament during Springtopia on Wednesday, April 30  from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. outside the Waldron Campus Center near the Gannon Arch.  In the event of rain or cold weather, the Basketball Tournament will be held inside Gannon’s Hammermill Center.

Gannon students, coaches, faculty, staff and alumni line up every year to challenge Gannon’s President.  Some of Gannon’s top student-athletes, including members of the men and women’s basketball teams participate. For just $2 a game, students, faculty, coaches and staff can challenge Dr. Garibaldi.  The $2 fee will benefit Gannon’s Relay for Life event. The Gannon community (faculty, staff and students) will participate in a 12-hour walking event to raise funds and awareness for the American Cancer Society.  The annual event will be held at Gannon’s Athletic Field on Friday, May 2, 2008 from 1:00 p.m. until 1:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 3.  Last year, the Gannon community raised a record $24,186 for Relay for Life. 

G.U.T.S Chair and SGA sophomore class representative, Shane Lavin is organizing this year’s basketball Shoot-Out Tournament.  “I would like to raise $150 this year so that the G.U.T.S organization can make a significant donation to Gannon’s Relay for Life total,” said Lavin.

Those who would like to challenge Dr. Garibaldi in the basketball competition should call or e-mail Britt Daehnke, Associate Director of the Annual Fund, at ext. 7261 or at daehnke001@gannon.edu to reserve a spot in the competition between 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.

 

 

RECENT NEWS AND HIGHLIGHTS

News of interest on and around campus...

  • Mid-Knight Pancake Breakfast: This Gannon tradition will be held Sunday, May 4, from 9:30 p.m. to 12 a.m. in the Gannon Cafeteria. The breakfast is provided courtesy of the President’s Office and is intended to give students a break from studying for finals. It is traditionally served by faculty and staff and volunteers are needed for the two shifts: 9-10:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. to 12 a.m. Fun door prizes also are needed. For more information, to donate a prize, or to volunteer, contact Angela Jones, ext. 5800.

  • Nash Library display: As a remembrance of notable people on the centennial year of their birth, the library is featuring a display on some prominent people, born in 1908, from the world of literature, history, journalism, art, music, entertainment, business, science, and sports. The display is located on the first floor lobby. Please stop by and check out the various books, photos, DVDs, and biographical information to commemorate some of the remarkable and memorable people who would have turned 100 this year.  

  • Congratulations to Andrew Lapiska, graphic designer, Gannon University Press. Andrew was honored at the 38th annual Erie Advertising Club’s ADDY Awards. He was recognized with a gold award in the “Sales Kit” category for his work on the 2007-08 Admissions Department Fact Sheets. In addition, he was honored with a gold award and “Student Best of Show” for his work on “Vegetative Best Management”, a 52-page, full color piece that was completed this past summer as part of his undergraduate degree at Mercyhurst College. Gannon’s Annual Report of the President, Foundations, also was selected for a gold award. The annual report is produced by the Office of Communications.

 

CAMPUS EVENTS

  • Wednesday, April 23 – Administrative Professionals Day Reception: A dessert reception honoring support staff will be held from 3-4:30 p.m. in room 219 of the Waldron Center.

  • Thursday, April 24 – Gathering In Praise: “Celebration of the Year” will be held at 11 a.m. in the Chapel.

  • Thursday, April 24 – Take Your Child to Work Day: A pizza and ice cream social will be held for parents and their children in the Lower Lounge of the Student Services Building at 12 p.m. Please RSVP to Ruth Gehly at ext. 5631.

  • Friday, April 25 – Undergraduate and Graduate Research Day: The annual Undergraduate Research, Scholarship and Creativity Celebration will be held in conjunction with the Graduate Research Conference. The event will focus on undergrad students who are working on research projects or have created original works, as well as graduate students interested in presenting their research. Various locations in Waldron (219, Baldauf, Deaner, Guelcher, Hagerty, and Yehl) from 1-5:30 p.m.

  • Tuesday-Wednesday, April 29-30 – Nash Library book sale: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day. On the first day, hardcover books, videos, and audiobooks will be $2.50, paperbacks will be $1, and pocket paperbacks will be 50 cents. All items will be sold at half price on the second day. Proceeds benefit the library’s book budget.

  • Saturday, May 10 – Spring Commencement: The Baccalaureate Mass will begin at 10 a.m. at Saint Peter Cathedral. The ROTC commissioning will be held at 8:30 a.m. in Schuster Theatre, and the ceremony will begin at 2 p.m. at Tullio Arena.

  • “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, April 21-22 – American Academic  Leadership Institute Board of Directors’ meeting. Tuesday, April 22 – General Electric Board of Directors’ reception and dinner. Wednesday-Thursday, April 23-24 – NCAA Division II Presidents Council meeting.

 

 

PRAYER CONCERNS

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

  • Jane Blakeslee, mother-in-law of Maxine Blakeslee, secretary, psychology program, and grandmother of Michelle Costello, copy center operator, Gannon Press.

  • Elizabeth “Betty” Ruscitto, mother in law of Mark Jordano, director, Information Technology Services.

 

CURRENT BIRTHDAYS

Patricia McMahon. Maria Garase. Sara Lichtenwalter. Joseph Nordstrom. Laurie Bednar. JoAnn Leute. Samuel Poulson. Pamela Lenz. Joy Johnson. Jennifer Freeland. Mary Ann Scholl. Scott Steinbrink. Mary Sigler. Susan Calvano. Cynthia Liotta. Thomas Upton. Richard Pysch. Deacon Stephen Washek. Kim Krichko. Samuel Harakal. Brian Krowicki. Robert Allshouse. Stephen Bahny. John Gomolchak. Faye Fromknecht. Bradley Rzyczycki. Amy Buechel. Kevin Connaroe. Mary Richmond. Daniel Halter. Patricia Oligeri. Jessica Sanders. Kimberly Blount. Michael Panza. Kenneth Berlin. Michelle Healy. Michael Bucholtz. Sharon Krahe. James LaScola.

 

 

PICTURE OF THE WEEK

Annual Health Fair a huge success: Gannon nursing students Christine Orzehowski (left) and Steve Kuligowski (middle) cover the food pyramid with one of the attendees at the recent Community Health Fair held at Horan Apartments on Erie’s east side. The fair focused on areas like fire safety, bicycle safety, and healthy recipes and nutrition. It was hosted by the Gannon University Nursing Center.