When you become a tour guide, you gain another title: storyteller. I tell stories about Gannon, but I also hear new stories about people – what students have done, what they are doing now and their future plans. As I hear these stories, I learn more about the people who are touring. Recently I gave […]
D4, D6, D12 and D20 are all common terms to a member of the Gamers Guild. Formed at the beginning of the fall 2012 semester, the Gamers Guild is a group of students who get together to play board games, trading card games and Dungeons & Dragons. Members meet Monday and Thursday nights above Doc’s […]
There is something to be said about charisma. Either you have it or you lack it. To some it’s a mystery. It is a skill and a character trait. It can be learned or it can be natural. It can make or break you in interviews and social interactions. Charisma is the vehicle that drives […]
Ann Bomberger, assistant professor of English, can often be found on the third floor of the Palumbo Academic Center. Let’s find out all about her. Hometown: Hicksville, N.Y. High School: Hicksville High School Favorite color: Purple Favorite movie(s): “Amelie” Favorite TV show(s): “Frontline” Favorite book(s): Toni Morrison’s “Sula” My favorite food: Spicy Thai Top track […]
If you walk into a Gannon building at night you will most likely see a man or women wearing a reflective yellow vest. No, the building is not under construction. It is a student worker for the Gannon University Escort Service Team (GUEST). GUEST workers are positioned across campus at night, and they will kindly […]
After hitting the books hard for over a month, college students enjoy a break. At Gannon, fall break runs Oct. 10-14. Here are seven ideas for unwinding during your time off: 1. Catch a game. Whether you are at home or at Gannon, there are plenty of fall sports to check out. Go to a […]
When you arrive on campus, the first person you will see is Chandra Wittmaak, receptionist in the Office of Admissions. Chandra’s used to answering questions about Gannon — but now she’s answering Edge’s questions about her. Hometown: Erie, Pa. High school: Harborcreek High School Favorite color: Blue Favorite movie(s): Disney movies Favorite TV show(s): “The […]
One of the Gannon Guides walks into the Edge office and decides he’s going to work there now. Join us in welcoming Jake Slease as Assignment Editor. Like this video? Then you should like Edge on Facebook! [youtube_sc url=”http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1U7uVNtlg0A&feature=share”]
There is a small overpass on Interstate 79 that I pass under every time I return to Gannon after a weekend at home. It is not located near any significant cities and is miles from an exit. It was probably made in the ‘80s or ‘90s. It has no structural irregularities and if you were […]
Found primarily on the first floor of the Zurn Science Center, Dr. Nicholas Conklin is an assistant professor in the physics department. Whether he’s in the classroom breaking down “Hollywood physics” or in the lab explaining force and momentum of “frictionless” carts, Dr. Conklin shares his love of physics with students. Let’s find out all […]
