Introducing Edge’s new freshman blogger, Alicia Fassinger. Alicia, a sport and exercise science major from Pittsburgh, will be relating her experiences as a member of Gannon University’s class of 2016. Freshman year of college is one of the most exciting times in someone’s life – or so I’ve heard about a million times now. It is important […]
No matter what else is going on around you, from clubs to friends and family, to be a successful college student, you’ve got to put class first. After all, that’s why we’re here. It’s not always easy, but it’s important to stay focused to prepare for class — and life after college. [youtube_sc url=”http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ueU1S_KRjQ&feature=plcp”]
Welcome back! The start of the new school year is always filled with anxious excitement for me. I am motivated to start my new classes, and I love seeing friends on a regular basis again. I also look forward to making new friends and the many opportunities that God has in store for the next […]
I’ve only been back on campus for two weeks and I’m already as busy as I could possibly be. I’m taking a pretty full class schedule this semester, plus my responsibilities to Alpha Psi Omega and Gamma Sigma Sigma, plus being involved in the first Schuster Theatre production of the season, “Lives of the Saints.” […]
Public speaking: Those two words strike fear in many a student. According to About.com, as much as 75% of the population is in some way afraid of public speaking. Some people have nightmares about it, in which they find themselves standing in front of a huge crowd, often in their underwear. There’s even a name […]
Welcome to a new semester! January is here and classes resume on Monday, January 9th. – On Wednesday, January 11th, be sure to check out the Gannon Knights and Lady Knights basketball teams as they take on the Edinboro University Fighting Scots. The ladies play at 5:30 p.m. in the Hammermill Center followed by a […]
Hi everyone! So, in my marketing class we’ve begun working on our final project, and it actually has real life implications. Most projects are done under hypothetical circumstances and the results are easily planned. My professor is helping a co-worker figure out how to market, label, price and improve his new business venture. The product […]
The year is coming to a rapid close, and it’s nearly time to start reflecting on what we’ve learned. This can be a significant question. What did I learn in my classes? I’ll find out when I take my finals. What did I learn from the shows I’ve performed at the Schuster Theatre? More than […]
Gannon offers two American Sign Language (ASL) courses, each worth three credits. In the first course, students learn 300 to 500 signs. They also learn about ASL culture. The second course offers an advanced vocabulary of signs, detailed ASL grammar, advanced culture and major emphasis on expressive signing. Check out the 30 second demo below, […]
Gannon University strives to be a community where students can develop their faith and serve others. The university’s mission calls for a commitment to both the specific Roman Catholic tradition as well as the diversity of faith traditions present in students and faculty. Want to celebrate your faith at Gannon? Here’s 10 ways we celebrate […]
