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WIDE RANGE OF CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSES OFFERED

Gannon is offering a number of Continuing Education courses this summer.

The offerings fall into several categories: professional development, personal development, the arts, kaleidoscope, and Act 48 credits (for educators).

Professional development:

Research Skills for Nurses: How To find Medical Information on the Internet: Attendees will learn search techniques such as Boolean operators and truncation. Two class sessions, each lasting three hours, remain: Thursday, June 19, and Monday, August 5. Fee is $15.

College Preparation: This 20-hour course is designed to help students with the process of applying to college. It involves a systematic approach to choosing their ideal college, completing the application, writing the essay, securing appropriate letters of recommendation, preparing for admissions interviews and campus visits, and applying for financial aid. Course meets twice weekly from June 23 through July 23; fee is $99.

Personal development:

Career Search in the 21^st Century: This seminar is designed for individuals who are presently conducting a job search or will be in the near future. Topics covered include preparing a resume and cover letter, honing interviewing skills, tapping the “hidden” job market, and using the Internet in the search process. Class meets July 1 and July 8; fee is $50.

A Summer Read: An Adult Summer Reading/Discussion Group: Students will explore “A Clash of Cultures as Viewed Through Literature” by reading four books that show different perspectives of the Middle East through popular fiction. Class meets weekly from June 9 through August 4; fee is $90.

Poetry Workshop: Allows students to explore their works of poetry with others. Designed to give students a greater understanding of the genre of poetry. Class meets twice weekly from June 3-26; fee is $70.

Short Story Workshop: Introduces students to the world of short fiction and the authors behind the story. Readings will include a selection of American and international authors. Class meets twice weekly from July 7-30; fee is $70.

Creative Writing Through the Art of Letters: The goal of the course is to learn how to express oneself effectively and creatively through writing letters. Students will compose letters on issues that surround life and death, among other topics. Class meets twice weekly from July 7-30; fee is $70.

The Arts:

Exploring and Expressing the Inner Self: Designed for those who enjoy self-exploration and appreciate or dabble in the arts and photography. The purpose of the class is to learn more about the inner self and how to express that self via art or photography through participation in a variety of activities. Class meets weekly from June 3 through July 8; fee is $85.

Introduction to Ceramics: Introduces basic pottery skills, including both hand-building and throwing techniques used to create functional vessels. Students will learn to apply these skills to small-scale sculptural objects. Class meets weekly from June 25 through August 13; fee is $99.

Beginner Watercolors: Provides an overview of watercolors and current techniques. Students will work from photos, still life, and the outdoors. Class meets weekly from June 3-24; fee is $50.

Kaleidoscope:

Basic Home Improvements and Repairs: Hands-on course covers basic carpentry needed to tackle various household projects. Class meets weekly from July 8 through August 12; fee is $70.

Ballet/Exercise Class: Explores, in a relaxed atmosphere, basic elements of ballet technique and methods to increase flexibility, strength, and coordination. Class meets twice weekly from May 20 through June 19; fee is $70.

Cake Decorating: Covers basics of cake decoration, including tips to create borders, stems, flowers, and buds. Class meets weekly from June 16 through July 21; fee is $35.

Act 48 Credits:

Background – Act 48 requires all Pennsylvania-certified educators to maintain professional currency through continuing professional development activities. Individuals affected by Act 48 include those with the following designations: intern, instructional I or II, educational specialist I or II, administrative, supervisory, letter of eligibility, and all vocational certificates.

Course offerings – Methods of Teaching English as a Second Language: Helps prepare in-service teachers with methods and materials for teaching English as a Second Language in their schools. Class meets daily from June 23-27 and provides 45 Act 48 hours. Fee is $375.

Structures of English: Provides an overview of linguistic study, including approaches to teaching grammar and usage, psycholinguistics, sociolinguistics, second and first language acquisition, and phonetics. Class meets daily from July 15-19 and provides 45 Act 48 hours. Fee is $375.

PA Framework for Literacy: Helps teachers and administrators implement the six critical experiences that define the PA Literacy Framework and the PA Standards for Reading and Writing across the Curriculum: early literacy, transacting with text, composing text, reading and writing in the content areas, investigating language, and lifelong learning. Class meets daily from July 21-25 and provides 45 Act 48 hours. Fee is $375.

Northwestern PA Writing Project Summer Institute for Teachers of Writing: Emphasis on improving student writing skills by using various methods for practicing writing across the curriculum. Topics include writing process, reading/writing connections, implementing the PA framework in the classroom, responding to and assessing student writing, and investigating language and literacy. Class meets daily from August 4-22 and provides 90 Act 48 hours. Fee is $750.

For more information on any of these courses or to register, call ext. 5459.

OUR EVENTS

Friday, June 6 – Gannon University's Erie Chamber Orchestra: Conducted and directed by Bruce Morton Wright. This concert, "Two Wrights Don't Make a Wrong Concert", will feature Nina Wright on violin. 7:30 p.m. at Saint Patrick Church, 130 East Fourth Street.
Saturday, June 14 – Distinguished Pennsylvanian Awards Dinner: Honoring Judge Michael Dunlavey and Barbara Chaffee. 6 p.m. in the Yehl Room. For more information contact Michele Potter at ext. 7473 or e-mail, potter006.

OUR FOLKS

Sympathy extended:

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

Dr. Thomas Szendrey, History Professor.
Helen Przybyszewski, mother of Marilyn Konieczny, Assistant Registrar, and Fran Grabski, Secretary, Physical Therapy Department.
Lois Miller, grandmother of Gannon senior Susan Miller Vandervort.
Dorothy Wetzel, mother of Dianna Bucholtz, Gannon class of 1989, grandmother of Kevin Bucholtz, class of 2000, Kyle Bucholtz, current Gannon student, and mother-in-law of Dr. Michael Bucholtz, Professor and Chair, Chemistry Department.
Sister Mary Mark Doubet, SSJ, longtime administrator at Villa Maria College.

Prayer requests and updates:

Prayers were requested June 2 for the father of Linda Loader, Administrative Secretary, Student Development. He was admitted to the hospital on Friday evening and was scheduled to have a procedure this morning.

CURRENT BIRTHDAYS

Frank Bogacki. Suzanne Loss. Jodi Giacomelli. Sreela Sasi. Randy Dovichow. Carolyn Ross. Patricia Howard. Sister Lucille DeStefano. Matt Andrews. Barbara Flanders. John Jeffrey III. Ken Kennett. Karen Lumia. Steve Ropski. Julie Krumpe. Douglas Bird. Mark Jordano. Bridget Rager. Tom Ostrowski. Laura Frost. Francis Pelczar. Charles Meacci. Lisa Quinn. Greg Andraso. Keyia Terry. Judge Ernest J. Disantis. Nancy Holcomb. Pam Reynolds. Shahriar Hasan. Eileen Jolls. Dave Tobin. Julie Srnka. Michele Mason.

THE PRESIDENT'S SCHEDULE

Monday, June 2 – Catholic Charities Board meeting. Tuesday, June 3 – President's Staff retreat. Thursday-Sunday, June 5-8 – New York University Brown vs. Board of Education National Planning Committee meeting, New York City. Friday, June 13 – Gannon Small Business Development Center Business Awards Luncheon, Clarion Hotel and Conference Center. Saturday, June 14 – Distinguished Pennsylvanian Dinner.

TIDBITS:

With the academic year now concluded, Under the Arch has resumed its summer production schedule of being issued every other week.
Charles Bennett, Assistant Professor, Finance Program, and four Gannon students recently attended the Iroquois Club Economic Seminar. The seminar was held at the Iroquois Club in Conneaut Lake, Pa., and featured three speakers: Mark Sniderman of the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland, whose topic was "A Look at the Economy"; E. Wayne Nordberg, partner and asset manager with Ingalls & Snyder in New York City, speaking on "Investing Now?"; and John Mashek, former political editor at the Boston Globe, speaking on "But You'd Better Understand Washington." Gannon students attending were Douglas A. Wishart, Allan G. Lopez, Jennifer Erb, and Nicole L. Gaab.
An additional note of interest on Charles Bennett: He is mentioned in the preface section of the 2002-03 updated (sixth) edition of Principles of Economics, written by Karl E. Case of Wellesley College and Ray C. Fair of Yale University. The preface says of Bennett and a number of other college faculty: "The following individuals were of immense help in reviewing all or part of this book and the teaching/learning package in various stages of development." Bennett helped develop materials for the updated edition and accompanying materials.
Gannon faculty and administrators are invited to participate in Summer Orientation events. Four sessions are scheduled for the following dates: June 22-23 and 29-30 and July 13-14 and 20-21. You and a spouse/guest are invited to attend the Sunday evening parent socials on June 22 and 29 and July 13 and 20 in the Yehl Room from 8:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. each of those nights. A picnic supper will be served in the Waldron Center at 5:15 p.m. on each of those dates as well. Members of your immediate family are invited to attend with you, compliments of New Student Services. If you are interested in attending, call ext. 7597 prior to the Thursday preceding each dinner to make a reservation and request tickets. A ticket will be required for each person for admission to the picnic supper.
Wrap-up on Administrative Professional Day Breakfast/Seminar: Seminars were held on April 30 and May 14 and those in attendance had their names put in a drawing that was held on May 14. Congratulations to those who won gift certificates: Barbara Monschein, Kathy DeSante, and Terry Pyle. The Gannon University Support Staff Association donated the gift certificates for color analysis/personal image appointment and a professional image consultation with Tressa Malone, esthetician.
The Eta Xi Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International, Honor Society of Nursing, has announced the spring 2003 inductees. The 17 new members were eligible in three categories: nurse leader, graduate student, and undergraduate student. Lynda Benak, Tracy Knox, Marcheta Shreffler, Denise Hetherington, Cathy Robinson, and Deb Thompson were inducted as nurse leaders. These six members met the criteria of being registered nurses who hold a minimum of a baccalaureate degree and have demonstrated achievement in nursing. Laura Park was inducted as a graduate student and has met the criteria of having completed 25 percent of the master of science in nursing requirements and having achieved a GPA of 3.5 or better. Inducted as undergraduate students were Christin Hammers, Meghan Conway, Kristi Althof, Rebecca Bacher, Crystal Keck, Stephanie Kleinfelter, Lauren Markovich, Jennifer Moore, Jolene Ricci, and Kristi Steighner. These 10 individuals met the criteria: completing more than 50 percent of the bachelor of science in nursing curriculum, holding at least a 3.0 GPA, ranking in the upper 35 percent of their class, and meeting the expectations of academic integrity.