Monthly Archives: October 2011
RECAP: October Headlines from Edge
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Fall Break and Halloween were on the minds of most GU students in October. Others were thinking ahead to grad school, med school and life after graduation. Read all about it as we recap this month’s headlines.
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VIDEO: Keefer Finds Family in Fraternity
Greek life is a common part of a college campus, but the reality is usually far removed from the perception. Watch this video to learn about the core of Greek life and the common misconceptions that go along with it.
Want to see some of Keefer’s video work? Check out Edge’s Office Wars.
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Helping Those Who Protect: More Ways to Use Your Gannon Degree
Maj. Vincent B. Myers ’00, ’00C
Nursing
There is absolutely no better job than caring for America’s warriors (both current soldiers and retirees) and their families, and the leadership opportunities, cultural growth opportunities and the variety of clinical experience as an Army nurse are unmatched. So far, I have moved eight times in 11 years, all across the globe, and am currently stationed in Illesheim, Germany, where I am commander of the Illesheim Health Clinic. I have also served as: chief nurse executive at the Bamberg (Germany) Health Clinic; clinical head nurse at the 121st Combat Support Hospital in Seoul, South Korea; executive aide to the commanding general, Medical Research and Materiel Command, Ft. Detrick; and executive aide to the commanding general, Walter Reed Army Medical Center. I was deployed to Afghanistan in 2002 as a nurse for an area support medical company.
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VIDEO: Tales from Edge: Office Wars!
Sometimes, the stress of a deadline can be overwhelming. Check out this video to see what happens when Edge editors snap.
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5 Things to Know About Mortuary Science
Are you interested in a degree that prepares you for all aspects of the mortuary field? Then Gannon’s Mortuary Science program has everything that you’ve been looking for. Check out five facts that you need to know about Mortuary Science
1. Gannon’s Mortuary Science program is well-rounded with a strong Biology and Business core. The curriculum includes 98 credits to be completed at Gannon and the remaining 30 are completed at any licensed mortuary institute.
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College: There’s an App for That
I love tech. There is no doubt about that. For me it is probably borderline obsession, but I have no problem with that.
I have recently been thinking about how each new class of students who go to college bring new technology with them. The newest item of tech is the tablet. These range from an iPad, Blackberry Playbook, HP Touchpad, maybe even the new Kindle Fire. The question is however, is having a tablet for college something that is worth having?
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Historic Haunt Provides An Eerie Attraction
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Nothing signals the onset of fall more than the radio playing ads for haunted houses claiming that they will scare your pants off and make you cry like a newborn baby. For most people the pants stay on, but they do leave the park constantly looking over their shoulder and shaking from fear.
The Erie area has a lot to offer in the field of haunted attractions from just a simple haunted house to lengthy corn mazes and multi-level fear parks. One of these is located at Conneaut Lake Park, which is just a short drive away from campus. Get in the car and take the half-hour drive to mentally prepare yourself for the most horrific night of your life.
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Nominate Your High School in Edge’s Mascot Mayhem Contest!
Show your school spirit and face off against other high schools for bragging rights – and VIP status! Nominate your high school by completing the form below by Friday, November 11, 2011. The top 32 schools will be entered in the High School Mascot Mayhem tournament.
The top 32 schools will be announced and Round 1 of voting will begin on Monday, November 14. During each round of voting, anyone can vote at edge.gannon.edu to determine which schools should advance to the next round. Tournament-style voting will continue until only one school remains.
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GU Theatre Students Share Fringe Experience at Conference
Earlier this month I had the opportunity to go to Westminster College to participate in the Pennsylvania Communication Association’s annual conference. I, along with two other theatre students, went and talked to a panel of professors about our experience at the International Fringe Theatre Festival.
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Global Service: More Ways to Use Your Gannon Degree
Martyn (center), seen here with news anchor Christiane Amanpour (left) and media businessman Ted Turner (right) at Refugee International’s 30th Anniversary Gala at the Italian Embassy.
Elaine A. Martyn ’98
Communication English
I have always been driven— even during my time at Gannon, I double majored in English literature and communications and medical studies (with a dual minor in biology and chemistry) and served as editor of Totem, the University’s literary magazine, for three years. I earned a master’s degree in Victorian literature from the University of Leeds in England and have published on such topics as equal opportunities, mentorship, management and medical education. Today, I have over a decade of experience in fundraising, communications, policy writing, patient advocacy and health care philanthropy. As director of development for Refugees International, I have raised over $12 million—a driving force in providing lifesaving assistance for the world’s 55 million displaced and stateless people.
