It’s an odd thing to hear about a biology student teaching a ceramics class, especially when it’s at Gannon University. Sophomore biology major Rebecah Ford said she has been teaching a weekly ceramics class on Tuesdays for almost a whole semester. While she was in high school, Ford said, she took a vast array of […]
For a little while, I was an exclusive member of the Erie Pa. Rob & Nino club. Not the actual club, mind you. I didn’t sign up for an email newsletter or customized texts, but I did get to sit on a couch with the MoreFrames Animation crew and watch their latest project, the music […]
This article by Ben Speggen was originally published in the Erie Reader on Sept. 19, 2012. For most of us, it likely first began before we could even truly appreciate it. Maybe it first began when our parents first slid in a DVD – or VHS – and we laid down on our stomachs, elbows pressed into […]
According to Marcus Garvey, a Jamaican journalist, entrepreneur and political leader: “A people without the knowledge of their past history, origin and culture is like a tree without roots.” The Gannon community agrees wholeheartedly, seeking to understand the past through the study of history. 1. Tsarist and Imperial Russia, the History of Science and Technology, […]
Gannon A to Z: F is for...
Erie is a relatively small city, but a city all the same. And like all cities, Erie has its artsy spots – some a little off the radar or known to a select few. Here are seven ways to enjoy the local art fare: 1. Erie Art Museum. The area’s ultimate aesthetic experience, Erie Art […]
The battle is on for the title of Gannon”s Ultimate Fave 2012. The first round of voting is underway and continues through Monday, March 12. We’ve paired up the 32 places with the most nominations submitted by Edge readers. The winner from each match-up will advance to the next round until only one place remains. […]
Aside from the community service events I talked about in my last blog, another way to have fun at Gannon is exploring Erie. I’ve discovered a few places where some may enjoy spending their time when they are bored or procrastinating.
Glass Growers Gallery is just a short stroll from the Gannon campus (Photo courtesy of www.glassgrowersgallery.com). Although one’s eye may be first drawn toward Erie’s Starbucks, McDonald’s and other typical landmarks of a small city – a second glance down the side streets and Perry Square reveal a more eclectic vibe. One of these eclectic […]
Social Work: Making a Difference Daily is a new blog by Brittany Myers, a sophomore social work major from Erie, Pa. Brittany will share her academic experiences as well as the activities she participates in as she prepares to be a social worker. You can reach Brittany at myers038@gannon.edu. Thanks for checking out my new […]
