While Gannon’s setting is urban, the great outdoors are just a short distance away. Presque Isle, the sandy peninsula that extends into Lake Erie, is one of the most aesthetic places that you’ll find close to campus. Not only does PI have 13 beaches, it’s also a great place to go biking, rollerblading, boating and […]
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
As the summer sun shines on Lake Erie, the Victorian Princess cruises the waters of Presque Isle Bay, just a short walk from Gannon’s campus. The 112-foot paddle-driven vessel offers regular cruises carrying up to 123 passengers and crew. In addition to dinner and scenic cruises, the Victorian Princess is also available for private parties, […]
Right outside of the Waldron Campus Center and adjacent to the Gannon arch, Friendship Green is a refreshing oasis in an urban campus. Here are five things you ought to know about it: 1. Students are not the only ones who benefit. Friendship Green is actually owned by the Cathedral of St. Paul. With offices […]
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College makes a person independent in lots of ways, especially financially. Here are seven ways to break out of the poor college student stereotype: 1. If you’ve got it, use it. Freshmen are required to get a meal plan for either two or three meals a day. Eat on campus whenever you can and save […]
Holy October, Batman! September’s over and lots of stuff has already happened on campus this year. Since most of you weren’t here to experience that stuff… here’s a list of links to give you some insight on what’s been going on around Gannon.
Looking out at the Lake Erie bayfront at sunset is a beautiful thing. Being able to take in this view while listening to some great music makes it even better. This is the premise behind Eight Great Tuesdays, a weekly concert series that takes place during the last few weeks of summer at the amphitheater […]
The most distinguishing feature of Erie may be the sparkling waters of the lake that is the city’s namesake. And where the two Eries meet is one of the city’s most distinguishing attractions: the Lake Erie bayfront. Just a few blocks from Gannon’s campus, the bayfront offers lots of activities for all year round.
Today, we’re launching another new blog on Edge. “Picture This” belongs to our photo and assistant video editor, Allison Kessler, a junior theatre and communication arts major. I just finished my sophomore year here at Gannon, and wow, it went fast. Like last summer, I am staying in Erie because there is so much more […]
