Each morning we wake up to eat breakfast and lunch with the men here at the Father McKenna Center. In between we clean, attend talks, and do activities with the men. Some of the men that we have gotten to know pretty well are in the McKenna Academy. This academy is designed to help the […]
We started our Monday with a homemade breakfast made by the students, Ella, Anna, and Skyler. We were fortunate to share a spread of eggs, pancakes, fruit, and more! After breakfast, our group got ready for the day and headed to our first activity of the day: The Henry Ford Museum. The museum was filled […]
Our first day of service was great at the Father McKenna Center! We met with the men and talked with some of them one on one. We also met the director of services, Cortez. He shared his story with us and told us about the history of the center. After eating lunch with the men, […]
And We’re Off… Departing from Erie, PA on Sunday, May 8, our first stop was in Cleveland, OH. During our first pit stop, we explored the West Side Market where we were welcomed by free samples of local produce in addition to a wide selection of meats, cheeses, and desserts. To get pumped for the […]
We left Erie at 10am and arrived at the Father McKenna Center in DC at 6pm. Along the way we stopped to get burgers at Red Robin. After arriving in DC, we were given a tour of the facility and given some information about the week to come. Then we went shopping at the local […]
Never underestimate the power of a day. Sometimes the moments you originally deem as insignificant become the moments that you shape the rest of your life. When I was placed on the waitlist for Gannon’s Physician Assistant program in 2016, I was extremely disappointed. At that point, I thought that my dream of becoming a […]
As much as I hate to admit it at times… I am a total millennial. Slow wifi, lack of social media and cold showers are some of my least favorite things. We are all used to these simple luxuries. For instance, when I moved into my apartment in late August this year I was horrified […]
Alternative Break Service Trips (ABSTs) are offered by the Center for Social Concerns and allow students to help domestic or international communities. Sophomore social work major Leah Johnson is a co-leader for one such trip and gave some insight about the ABST program. Q: Tell us about the trip you’re going on. A: I am co-leading the […]
Students will be given the opportunity Friday to do some guilt-free shopping for Christmas presents — or themselves — thanks to the annual Fair Trade Sale. Gannon University’s Catholic Relief Service ambassadors are hosting the sale at the Waldron Campus Center as part of their goal to increase fair trade products available on campus. Sara […]
For many of us, spring break plans are not a priority during October. There’s still so much time before break next semester and other activities to look forward to before then. However, for some students, it’s all they’re thinking about as they make plans to take an Alternative Break Service Trip (ABST.) Alternative Break Service […]
