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Remember those brothers or sisters from home that used to annoy you, read your diary and open your bedroom door when you wanted to be by yourself? Well, sometimes being at college can make you miss even the most annoying of siblings.

Don’t worry, there’s a remedy.

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It’s true, Erie winters are often cold and snowy, but Gannon students make the best of it! Nobody knows our campus better than the Gannon Guides, the dedicated students who give tours to visiting families like yours.  They know how to fend off the winter blues. So, we asked them how they get through the snowy winters in Erie.

Stephanie Komorek, junior elementary and special education major: “I go to Presque Isle and check out the ice dunes.” Read the rest of this post »

So, you don’t have a car on campus?  And wait – you only have a dollar in your pocket?  Perfect.  Thanks to Gannon’s Activities Programming Board, that dollar is all you need for a fun night with friends and a big-screen movie.

Every other weekend, APB brings a movie to the Zurn building, right in the middle of campus.  For one dollar, grab a bag of popcorn and find some seats to sit back and enjoy a cinematic adventure.

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“To be interested in the changing seasons is a happier state of mind than to be hopelessly in love with spring.” –George Santayana

So far, in Erie, we’ve had a fairly light winter. The week before winter break ended, I was expecting to go snowboarding at Mount Pleasant (only about 30 minutes from Erie) a couple times by now, but it’s been too warm. I really don’t like snowboarding in wet snow. I’m a wimp – whatever.

The winter isn’t over yet, though. We could still get a few inches – or feet – of snow. I’m not saying I want it, but I always try to make the best out of what Punxsutawney Phil gives us.

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First-year students at Gannon may be wondering what can help them ease into college classes, work and life in general.  Gannon’s newest edition to the freshman program – called the “First-Year Experience,” is here to help.

But the First-Year Experience encompasses more than a single class or activity. Gerry Miele, director of new student services, said the First -Year Experience is a series of shared experiences that lay a foundation of success in and out of the classroom.

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Meet Bridget Philip, assistant director of admissions, as she explains what you should do if you’ve taken Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) classes in high school.

Haven’t taken any? Don’t worry, she’ll explain that too. 

Get more answers to your AP-related questions on the Gannon website.

Balancing schoolwork, extracurricular activities and a job can be quite the juggling act – but many students at Gannon are willing to take on the challenge. College is a time of making new friends, learning new things and ultimately preparing for the future. One way students experience the responsibilities of the future is by holding jobs during the school year.

At Gannon, students have several options about the type of work they can pursue. One option for students is to find a job through Gannon’s Work Study Program. This program, which is coordinated by the Financial Aid office, offers nearly 400 on-campus jobs to students. (Note: eligibility to participate in this program depends on the student’s need as determined by the FAFSA application, as well as criteria set up by the Financial Aid office.)

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It’s no secret that college can be a financial burden on students and their families, but many schools – Gannon included – hit the mark on sending much-needed aid to students.

If you’ve already applied for scholarships outside of Gannon, don’t think you’ve exhausted all routes for finding extra cash for college. The college itself offers many scholarship and aid opportunities that many outside sources like FastWeb don’t give you (although FastWeb is still a great place to start). Read on for ten ways we bet you didn’t know you could get a Gannon scholarship.

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When news of Tuesday’s 7.0-magnitude earthquake in Port-au-Prince reached Gannon University senior occupational therapy major Cara Black, she said she was deeply distressed – but willing to do whatever she could to help.

Black will be featured at 7 p.m. tonight on Channel 35 WSEE in Erie’s Haitian earthquake relief telethon – along with fellow Gannon student Jamie Markwell, a junior pre-physical therapy major. The two will share their experiences as missionaries and help raise funds from callers.

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Gannon University Honors Dr. King

Gannon honored the life and legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. on Monday, Jan. 18. Click to see the photo gallery:

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