Garbage Shamrock!

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If any of have ever had to pick up trash after a garbage bag ripped while you were walking to the garbage can, you know the struggle of picking up the filth that you have accumulated that week. Well on Wednesday I had to take trash from multiple academic buildings around campus (thanks Palumbo and […]

Green initiatives on campus

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When it comes to on-campus environmentally friendly initiatives, people generally think of major projects such as huge solar panels. While Gannon might not have those major visual projects, there are many smaller projects. Environmental science professor Dr. Homan said that there are three categories of environmental initiatives on campus: education initiatives, administration initiatives and equipment energy […]

High school students study on Gannon's floating classroom

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High school students from Erie, Crawford and Warren Counties take to the water on Gannon’s research vessel, Environaut, during the Summer School of Excellence. Hands-on research is one of many advantages to Gannon’s location on Lake Erie. See the video below from WICU 12 News. WICU12/WSEE Erie, PA News, Sports, Weather and Events

Student Voices: Where Is Your Favorite Place to Go in Erie?

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For fun, food, music or the bare necessities, GU students know where to go to get what they need. Check out the rundown as we ask: Where is your favorite place to go in Erie? Joe Witkowski, sophomore sport and exercise science major: “Forward Hall is my favorite place to go in Erie, because they […]

Maroon, Gold and Green: Making GU 'Earth-Friendly'

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“Going green” has become immensely popular over the last few years, from celebrity endorsements to trendy shopping accessories to the realization that a little more eco-consciousness on everyone’s part actually can help the future of our planet. We are slowly evolving into a more earth-friendly society. Gannon has been doing its part to help mother […]

Hoist the “Green” Sails on the Environaut

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Getting hands-on experience is a major part of the educational process – especially as a college student. At Gannon, students in the field of environmental science, biology and other related majors have the luxury of using the Environaut, Gannon’s own research vessel. The Environaut gives students a chance to learn how aquatic and environmental life […]