Gannon University is a private Catholic university in Erie, Pennsylvania. In my mind it begs the question, is this all worth it? Gannon University Application Deadlines Gannon accepts applications on a rolling basis both for graduate and undergraduate programs and hence there are no fixed deadlines. A large portion of the problem lies in the inability to treat one another with respect. This pandemic has impacted us not only in school but in our lives outside school. This absolutely breaks my heart GU STEP IT UP, Anonymous Mar 16, 2021 at 8:27 pm. That was prior to our world being turned upside down by a global pandemic. Absolutely not okay in any means. When almost every aspect of . Mental health is often a silent struggle. is taken from us, we need support, not criticism or punishment. Students have been screaming for help. GANNON UNIVERSITY ANNOUNCES ITS EIGHTH PRESIDENT AS WALTER IWANENKO, JR., PH.D. As I walk through campus, I can see it. Its not allowing students to travel home or through parties. Maybe the university will consider making changes when it hits them where it counts. Ellen Madden Mar 15, 2021 at 1:26 pm. Toxicology tests are pending and the results won't be available for several weeks. These people are struggling too and you sit ON CAMPUS which other schools, large and small, are not able to do right now is a huge feat and wouldnt be possible with the hard work and sacrifice of students and faculty/staff alike. Erie County Coroner Lyell Cook has ruled the death of Abbrielle Brynda an accident due to hypothermia "in a setting of acute alcohol intoxication.". We are a community made of individuals. There are many great faculty members that help make Gannon a better university, but until the institution as a whole makes major changes, I can no longer support what this university stands for. College and life are hard enough, but this academic year they have been made even harder. We believe in the possibilities that will come when you join our campaign the ones that inspire generations of students, faculty and alumni to pursue bold opportunities that transform them and those in their communities across the world. We are listening and adjusting. President Trump tried to tell people that the cure cant be worse than the disease, (right as he usually is), and he knew this kind of thing was bound to happen. ABSOLUTELY LOVE this article! Find yourself in a rapidly expanding health care sector with possibilities to engage in educational outreach activities. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Gannon has been trying to give us a normal for two semesters now. Mind & Body Student reacts to mental health amidst loss of a Gannon student Anna Malesiewski, Assistant Editor March 14, 2021 Today, I am saddened, disheartened and quite frankly, I am disgusted. Gannon community, I am here for you. Officials with the Chicago Police Department have launched an investigation into the mysterious deaths. I agree with a lot of what you said! On top of this, students sometimes are referred to off campus services instead. Anna is an amazing person and uses her voice for others that cant or wont speak up. Its a bit early and simplistic to draw conclusions about this tragedy based on our own untrained feelings. 4/14/12 Live Life With No Regrets written on them. Paying for Gannon University. Not worth her having a mental breakdown. James Francis Mulligan, SSJ, age 97, of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Northwestern Pennsylvania, died on February 26, 2023. Mental health or should I say seeking help for mental health comes with a stigma like it or not. I suggest to you all who believe that protests are the best way to respond to this tragedy to take a long cold look into the mirror and ask yourself who you are, why you are doing the things you do, and what ideas are convoluting your senses. These values carry into every aspect of life at Gannon: in athletics and academics, in our global travels, and in the communities we serve. However, the university does need to step in and address these serious issues. It is a quiet day on campus, the silence is deafening. Why are breaks implemented in the first place? I truly think your message has a strong foundation and you should continue to fight for these values, however please be more mindful. "Successful in every task undertaken, excelled on and off the soccer field. The university also paid tribute to van Deventer, saying: "The program mourns Sheldon van Deventer. Honestly, this smacks of entitlement and it makes one wonder if you are the one who wants to pretend like nothing is happening and go on like normal. This is a VERY popular opinion in many Gannon students. Gannon University Majors 65 Majors With Completions 618 Undergraduate Degrees 2014 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Cross, the former NFL defensive back who became the first Black man to work full-time as a sports analyst on national television, is the latest football player diagnosed with the brain disease CTE. History [ edit] They are available to assist with grief counseling and can be reached at (814) 871-7622 or by email at. This article is very eye opening and needs to be seen. While I appreciate and agree with the importance of mental health and social connection, you are making a huge assumption here. A sudden and tragic death in our community is impossible to understand, and our grieving has only begun. WATCH LIVE: Erie News Now at 11. Nonetheless, this has little to do with the issue at hand. Your bravery is incredibly admirable, even in the face of something so serious, saddening, and close to our hearts. Our most recent Instagram post acknowledges that our awareness as a staff of student voices has gotten. As one of 2 women of color in my program I started doubting the validity of my presence in academia at all. Hailey Wehner Mar 15, 2021 at 1:17 pm. I dont think writing about this topic is appropriate and to respect the dignity of others would have been best if you didnt post this. However, this issue is much larger and is rooted much deeper than a poor administration that you painted the picture of. Statistically, mental health disorders has been increasing for years in college students. Erie College Student Dies After Being Found In Alley, Join The Conversation On The KDKA Facebook Page. 109 University Square The university provides a hands-on learning experience to its students. Colleges and universities across the world need to provide better or more mental health assistance to the student body. I am praying so hard for the people involved in this tragic loss this weekend. We are doing the best we can under unimaginable circumstances. The anguish was obvious as we gathered last night and joined in prayer, and it is palpable in the many messages being shared and our interactions across campus today. Thank you for this well written article. Grieving continues for Jason Wahl, the 21-year-old Gannon student who died after incurring head injuries when he fell off the second-floor balcony of the Alpha Phi Delta fraternity house. Period queen speak your peace! All media inquiries can be made by contacting Haley Figurski, Media Relations and Marketing Manager, at 814-823-1886. Think wisely. Please hold on to Jesus and he will bring you through this loss. Gannon recently told a story about seeing a "nice" car in the parking lot at 9 p.m. one night. Its a hard time for a lot of people but there ultimately steps each individual needs to take for themselves. Gannon community, I am here for you. "Wonderful alumni who never missed a game, awesome soccer player and student-athlete. A more formal memorial gathering is also being planned for campus that will most likely be offered next week. Ali Smith Mar 15, 2021 at 8:19 am, I am amazed by you every week Anna, but especially this week. Gannon University | Academic Calendars Home Academic Offerings Academic Calendars Spring 2023 Academic Schedule January 2: Last Day to confirm enrollment with the Cashier's Office for Spring without a late fee. Students have received notifications time and time again about the regulations the school is enforcing and the punishments along with it. We are timing the service in support of and in coordination with our students family. We cant afford another life. The 21-year-old Gannon University junior was found lying in an alley the afternoon of Feb. 1, hours after she reportedly attended a party at a nearby apartment in Erie the night before. Maybe students can take a course on mindfulness and joint therapy sessions. Enjoy a vibrant urban entertainment scene and Lake Erie beaches all within a two-hour drive of Cleveland, Buffalo and Pittsburgh. While half of our faces are covered with masks, I can see eyes that are defeated. In a global pandemic, I would be surprised if someone would say their mental health has not declined. Brought tears to my eyes. If you need help, we are providing grief counseling and other services. Kevin Kwabina. I dont believe the majority of the Gannon student body is entitled.. This is YOUR university. Loved every moment we had together. We are fortunate to be on campus. My heart goes to these students. I agree with this article 100%. "It is with the heaviest of hearts that I confirm the loss yesterday of my partner and my son due to a tragic accident," Troy wrote. If you want real change made, SPEAK UP. Many times in this article you mentioned yourself, and even how you do not have to pay for college, when the article should have been focused on mourning the loss of a beloved life. I was surprised at how fast Im watching the people around me burn out and simply not care about their classes anymore just because they do not have the energy to do so. hundreds more likes than our other posts usually get (at the time this post was written). There was an outpouring of love and support for Brynda's family on social media as well. This loss of life sickens me because I know without the support of my friends it could have been me, I had seriously contemplated it. Taking breaks away (although I realize why with a pandemic still in the works) is too much for students to handle. Where does our money go?!!!! The university has listened to the numbers and not the screams. GANNON, Thelma Grace "Bitsy" Trigg Thelma Grace "Bitsy" Trigg Gannon, 98, of Hillsboro, passed away peacefully Monday, February 20, 2023, at her home. Lezlee Betts Mar 15, 2021 at 5:47 pm. Gannon University Engineering Publications & Citations Computer Science As a recent Gannon alumna this piece speaks to me on many levels. GANNON UNIVERSITY ANNOUNCES ITS EIGHTH PRESIDENT AS WALTER IWANENKO, JR., PH.D. Its felt by everyone. Whom should they turn to? Gannon University has approximately 4,500 students and 46,000 alumni. In. A response of 1.5 days off nearly 3 weeks out. Nov 8, 2022 RANDOLPH TOWNSHIP The body of a 19-year-old Gannon University student was recovered from an eastern Crawford County pond Monday afternoon, according to authorities. How can we do this? But in a year filled with the stresses of a pandemic and new routines, home beckons. Bingham's father, Troy, confirmed the deaths in a Facebook post, calling it a "tragic accident.". Ted Marnen, director of police and safety at Gannon, said Gannon police were called in to assist on the scene by the Erie police. Young adult suicide rates are increasing dramatically. We need more counselors. History teacher Ed Oliver said Wahl was a great athlete. One died on a soccer field, and another young lady was in an automobile accident.. Theyve been asked to consider delaying exams, extending time for assignments, or simply providing time for reflection. Maybe pause to think about the things they are also giving up to work more and longer so there can be extra sessions of classes to support COVID capacity, staying late to brain storm how to safely feed everyone, how to open the recreation center so people can have an outlet, what kinds of programs can we create to allow people to connect but still caring for the immuno-compromised members of our community? Gannon University has its roots from the year 1925 as Cathedral College, established under Charter of Village Maria College. Shortly before 8 p.m. on Friday, Erie police said Wahl, a junior engineering major from Harmony, Pa., in Butler County, was jumping up and down near the railing when he lost his balance and fell 17 feet. I commend your effort to attempt a call to action and I support spreading awareness of mental health, but in this way it is frankly insensitive. Everyone feels the loss, Powers said. I also want to add that with our school being a Catholic Institution, I am very disappointed that we do not even have Good Friday off. Oh wait, LAST MONTH they hired ONE more counselor, my bad. All comments will be reviewed for language before published on the website. I felt every word you said! Family and loved ones should be of primary concern. About Erie Ruskin, Florida Anonymous Mar 16, 2021 at 4:21 pm. Thank you for speaking out! We cannot lose more classmates, peers, teammates, family members or friends. And I promise to always use my platform to bring volume to your voices, to the best of my ability. According to police, Jason . He was listed in critical condition in the intensive care unit until early Saturday morning. Cook said no autopsy is scheduled. Why cant a smaller school like Gannon implement the same thing, at the very least? As I pondered this question today, my answer is n. o, it is not worth it. I have watched the Counseling Center staff members. Thank you for speaking up. Very well written. I am infuriated. As a fellow college student, I can understand your perspective and am aware of this mental health crisis. I truly feel that this is taking place not only at your university but at a multitude of others including my university (Ohio northern university). https://gannonknight.com/4421/news/university-mourns-students-death/#comment-1322. PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - Investigators in Erie are continuing to look into the death of a Gannon University student over the weekend. In my mind it begs the question, is this all worth it? Larger schools such as the University of Pittsburgh and Penn State have designated mental health days, where no classes takeplace and students are given the chance to relax and recuperate. Now is no time to grieve alone. WE matter. council tax wolverhampton; gate: weigh anchor light novel read; road trip from albuquerque to white sands; worst neighborhoods in delaware county; david seguin and maangchi; nancy morgan obituary; kings creek country club membership cost 0 The bracelets have J.W. However, international students are recommended to apply by following dates for smooth visa issuance. Main research topics: Materials Science, Engineering Management. Cook isn't releasing Brynda's blood-alcohol level, but says it was above 0.08 percent, the limit at which drivers are considered legally intoxicated in Pennsylvania. I feel let down by Gannon. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Students areburnedout, more and more seek help every day, and we are still forced to continue the semester as ifnothing is wrong, as if we are not quite literally breaking. Dr. David Fajgenbaum . There will be a moment of silence tomorrow at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 16. He ruled the death an accident. Isolation breeds depression. We hear you. Contact details for Gannon are given below. Thank you for your strength and bravery! While I can appreciate this ideas in the article, the fact this was written so quickly doesnt seem legitimate from a timing aspect. APD is selling purple bracelets for $3 Wednesday through Friday in Waldron Campus Center in honor of Wahl. Multiple articles have been written for The Gannon Knight about the raging mental health pandemic that exists amid college students today. Additionally, Im at a loss of thinking how the sentiment conveyed in the article would be handled in most workplaces. Rather than leave us hanging out to dry like other schools, they have found a way to let us back on campus where we can at least try to feel normal. "The program mourns Declan Bingham. Larger schools such as the University of Pittsburgh and Penn State have designated mental health days, where no classes take. Just a thought. Pj Mar 14, 2021 at 10:07 pm, Do your stuff Gannon students take a stand togetherlove and God will help you thru..take care of each other, DALE SNYDER Mar 14, 2021 at 9:52 pm, Well written! Today, I am saddened, disheartened and quite frankly, I am disgusted. The Health & Counseling Center at Gannon has been and is still currently extremely underprepared to handle student mental health concerns, not that Im trying to throw anyone under the bus. It cannot feel like it is students versus the university we all attend. Believe in the Possibilities. Change needs to happen that is far too powerful to think mandatory webinars will solve real change targeted at the staff lacking the makings to be a Golden Knight. This push for a new normal is harming us all. If you have a group interested in particular support, please do not hesitate to ask. Mental health is JUST AS if not MORE important than physical health. Its nice to not have anything due that day but that only means more is due the next day colleges have robbed students especially freshman of what it is really like being a student and a fair opportunity to learn compared to students in the past with the same standards. Erie County Coroner Lyell Cook has ruled the death of Abbrielle Brynda an accident due to hypothermia "in a setting of acute alcohol intoxication." The 21-year-old Gannon University junior was . The purpose of the survey is to collect information from students and employees about their experiences and perceptions of inclusion and belonging at our university. We need more counselors. My heart and prayers are with you all. She was pronounced dead at UPMC Hamot hospital after she was found. How about instead of actively patrolling and seeking out ways to punish students who are just trying to live normal lives under impossible circumstances, we actively seek out ways to support students? And we need to be there for each other. But we need help. We recognize the commitment youve made to staying in community this semester, and that many are yearning for a break. I alone have written seven articles this academic year in relation, I have watched my peers have mental breakdowns over fines they simply do not have the money to pay. It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Mary Patricia Gannon, advisory board and emeritus board member in the DePaul University School of Music, on Saturday, Feb. 18. Cameren Mar 15, 2021 at 4:06 pm. We cannot be expected to go on as normal when people are losing their will to live. Please take advantage of the grief counseling that is available if you need someone to talk to, and do your very best to focus on your studies as the semester ends. Dr. Magno speaks on his research on Extrajudicial Killings and Epidemiology of Violence during the War on Drugs of President Rodrigo Duterte. The way we have been acting, any student could be lost at an, Human beings are social creatures. Not just today, everyday! Since the beginning of the spring semester, students have outwardly been voicing anxiety, exhaustion, and signs of depression to faculty and staff and the only response that I keep hearing is Yeah, but we need to attend X amount of days to keep our accreditation. Eric Pope, associate director of Student Organizations and Leadership Development, said neither the university nor the Inter-Fraternity Council will take any action against the fraternity as Wahl and the others who were there that night were all 21 or older and the gathering wasnt deemed an official fraternity function. ese messages mean nothing unless they are backed up with concrete plans of action and the active prioritization of mental health. This problem is much larger than Gannon. ging mental health pandemic that exists amid college students today. Th. Put the pressure on and demand change. 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