I stand with you. Thank you for your strength and bravery! Anonymous Mar 15, 2021 at 12:19 pm. 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). 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. It sends their students the message that everything is still okay. Although Im not Catholic, Im more than certain that the behavior of the staff at Gannon U is far from the ideals that this higher learning establishment was founded upon. It's been a long 72 hours on Gannon University's campus after a student took his own life Saturday night. 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. Anonymous Mar 17, 2021 at 3:03 pm. These values carry into every aspect of life at Gannon: in athletics and academics, in our global travels, and in the communities we serve. ERIE, Pa. (KDKA/AP) - The coroner says a 21-year-old college student who died of hypothermia last month was also legally drunk. How can we do this? We will remember her as a young and vibrant woman who was selfless in her actions.". The only terrible inaction would be the staff member who supposedly ignored the student. Van Deventer, 45, and Bingham, 24, were found unresponsive by hotel staff at the Hyatt Regency hotel. Though we still have concerns regarding COVID-19, a respite at Easter could be good for the soul and the hurting heart. University community invited to share experiences and perceptions of inclusion and belonging at Gannon, Dr. Bradley Collins 99 to Speak at Biannual Orlando Biomedical Ethics and Catholic Social Teaching Lecture Series, Gannon University Presents its Spring 2023 CHESS Speaker Series, Gannon's Erie Technology Incubator Client Next Chapters Publishes First Crowdsourced Novel. Ruskin, FL 33573. place and students are given the chance to relax and recuperate. 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. It truly saddens me, but I have come to the conclusion that I will not be returning. The Associated Press contributed to this report. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. "What an impact this girl had on everyone [and] now she is gone forever. Anna Malesiewski, Assistant EditorMarch 14, 2021. If we as a university carry on as we have been, I will be disheartened and disgusted. The University offers multiple basic, undergraduate, Postgraduate and Professional courses in Engineering, Medical and Social Sciences. As a student of Penn State I would like to say that the mental health days are more for show than practicality as students end up spending most of the day doing work anyways and they only scheduled them on Tuesdays and Thursdays when there are less classes. After the experiences I have had since spring of 2020, I feel that Gannon as an institution has failed to make proper accommodations for mental health and furthermore financial hardship students are facing due to the pandemic. Details from Bahamas police. Its felt by everyone. 109 University Square Anonymous Mar 15, 2021 at 4:06 pm. God bless the faternity and all his friends. , Kathleen Mar 14, 2021 at 9:31 pm. Our faith will help us heal together as a community.. In all of the time faculty has discussed the regulations and changes they chose to make, how have breaks for students never been implemented? Mental and emotional well-, being is plummeting. Cook said it will take two or three more weeks to determine specifics about substances in Wahls body. Mary Patricia Gannon was a School of Music advisory board member. "Wonderful alumni who never missed a game, awesome soccer player and student-athlete. Its allowing students to feel that they can take a breath for one day. While I appreciate and agree with the importance of mental health and social connection, you are making a huge assumption here. Gannon has been trying to give us a normal for two semesters now. Because lets be honest, they dont care about their students. 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. Mom Mar 16, 2021 at 8:59 am. Th. A Message from Gannon University President Keith Taylor, We have recently added staff for counseling and are adding more to serve our community immediately. They can say all they want, but what they need to do is take action. No way. Is even one day a month worth the cost of mentally unwell students? I have seen them show a tremendous amount of care and concern. Just like there are enough doctors at the doctors office here because every student should be able to seen when theyre sick, ALL four thousand students here AND staff should be able to seek ADEQUATE mental health services here. We need more counselors. 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. Friday, February 24, 2023 . It cannot feel like it is students versus the university we all attend. Ruskin, FL 33573. More details to follow. This problem is much larger than Gannon. We are listening and adjusting. While I can appreciate this ideas in the article, the fact this was written so quickly doesnt seem legitimate from a timing aspect. The counseling center was such an amazing tool that needs to be more integrated. Dr. Magno speaks on his research on Extrajudicial Killings and Epidemiology of Violence during the War on Drugs of President Rodrigo Duterte. Gannon University has approximately 4,500 students and 46,000 alumni. It is one that needs to be discussed. Isolation breeds depression. Please hold on to Jesus and he will bring you through this loss. Thelma Grace "Bitsy" Trigg Gannon, 98, of Hillsboro passed away peacefully Monday, February 20, 2023, at her home. It was just an accident involving a frat member, he said. Gannon University ranked 481st for Engineering in the United States and 3058th in the World with 245 publications made and 1,836 citations received. Ill believe it when I see it. work at the Counseling Center care so deeply for our student body. As a small university as well, I fully agree with this. https://gannonknight.com/20218/blogs/student-reacts-to-mental-health-amidst-loss-of-a-gannon-student/#comment-78044, https://gannonknight.com/20218/blogs/student-reacts-to-mental-health-amidst-loss-of-a-gannon-student/#comment-78043, https://gannonknight.com/20218/blogs/student-reacts-to-mental-health-amidst-loss-of-a-gannon-student/#comment-78041, https://gannonknight.com/20218/blogs/student-reacts-to-mental-health-amidst-loss-of-a-gannon-student/#comment-78040, https://gannonknight.com/20218/blogs/student-reacts-to-mental-health-amidst-loss-of-a-gannon-student/#comment-78039, https://gannonknight.com/20218/blogs/student-reacts-to-mental-health-amidst-loss-of-a-gannon-student/#comment-78038, https://gannonknight.com/20218/blogs/student-reacts-to-mental-health-amidst-loss-of-a-gannon-student/#comment-78037, https://gannonknight.com/20218/blogs/student-reacts-to-mental-health-amidst-loss-of-a-gannon-student/#comment-78036, https://gannonknight.com/20218/blogs/student-reacts-to-mental-health-amidst-loss-of-a-gannon-student/#comment-78035, https://gannonknight.com/20218/blogs/student-reacts-to-mental-health-amidst-loss-of-a-gannon-student/#comment-78033, https://gannonknight.com/20218/blogs/student-reacts-to-mental-health-amidst-loss-of-a-gannon-student/#comment-78031, https://gannonknight.com/20218/blogs/student-reacts-to-mental-health-amidst-loss-of-a-gannon-student/#comment-78029, https://gannonknight.com/20218/blogs/student-reacts-to-mental-health-amidst-loss-of-a-gannon-student/#comment-78026, https://gannonknight.com/20218/blogs/student-reacts-to-mental-health-amidst-loss-of-a-gannon-student/#comment-78025, https://gannonknight.com/20218/blogs/student-reacts-to-mental-health-amidst-loss-of-a-gannon-student/#comment-78024, https://gannonknight.com/20218/blogs/student-reacts-to-mental-health-amidst-loss-of-a-gannon-student/#comment-78023, https://gannonknight.com/20218/blogs/student-reacts-to-mental-health-amidst-loss-of-a-gannon-student/#comment-78022, https://gannonknight.com/20218/blogs/student-reacts-to-mental-health-amidst-loss-of-a-gannon-student/#comment-78021, https://gannonknight.com/20218/blogs/student-reacts-to-mental-health-amidst-loss-of-a-gannon-student/#comment-78020, https://gannonknight.com/20218/blogs/student-reacts-to-mental-health-amidst-loss-of-a-gannon-student/#comment-78019, https://gannonknight.com/20218/blogs/student-reacts-to-mental-health-amidst-loss-of-a-gannon-student/#comment-78018, https://gannonknight.com/20218/blogs/student-reacts-to-mental-health-amidst-loss-of-a-gannon-student/#comment-78017, https://gannonknight.com/20218/blogs/student-reacts-to-mental-health-amidst-loss-of-a-gannon-student/#comment-78016, https://gannonknight.com/20218/blogs/student-reacts-to-mental-health-amidst-loss-of-a-gannon-student/#comment-78015, https://gannonknight.com/20218/blogs/student-reacts-to-mental-health-amidst-loss-of-a-gannon-student/#comment-78014, https://gannonknight.com/20218/blogs/student-reacts-to-mental-health-amidst-loss-of-a-gannon-student/#comment-78013, https://gannonknight.com/20218/blogs/student-reacts-to-mental-health-amidst-loss-of-a-gannon-student/#comment-78012, https://gannonknight.com/20218/blogs/student-reacts-to-mental-health-amidst-loss-of-a-gannon-student/#comment-78011, https://gannonknight.com/20218/blogs/student-reacts-to-mental-health-amidst-loss-of-a-gannon-student/#comment-78010, https://gannonknight.com/20218/blogs/student-reacts-to-mental-health-amidst-loss-of-a-gannon-student/#comment-78009, https://gannonknight.com/20218/blogs/student-reacts-to-mental-health-amidst-loss-of-a-gannon-student/#comment-78008, https://gannonknight.com/20218/blogs/student-reacts-to-mental-health-amidst-loss-of-a-gannon-student/#comment-78007, https://gannonknight.com/20218/blogs/student-reacts-to-mental-health-amidst-loss-of-a-gannon-student/#comment-78006, https://gannonknight.com/20218/blogs/student-reacts-to-mental-health-amidst-loss-of-a-gannon-student/#comment-78005, https://gannonknight.com/20218/blogs/student-reacts-to-mental-health-amidst-loss-of-a-gannon-student/#comment-78004, https://gannonknight.com/20218/blogs/student-reacts-to-mental-health-amidst-loss-of-a-gannon-student/#comment-78003, https://gannonknight.com/20218/blogs/student-reacts-to-mental-health-amidst-loss-of-a-gannon-student/#comment-78002, https://gannonknight.com/20218/blogs/student-reacts-to-mental-health-amidst-loss-of-a-gannon-student/#comment-78001, https://gannonknight.com/20218/blogs/student-reacts-to-mental-health-amidst-loss-of-a-gannon-student/#comment-78000, https://gannonknight.com/20218/blogs/student-reacts-to-mental-health-amidst-loss-of-a-gannon-student/#comment-77999. We tried and theres nothing we can do. After hearing this same response from staff after multiple people are crying out, I cant help but feel defeated. Now is no time to grieve alone. She was pronounced dead at UPMC Hamot hospital after she was found. Mental Health days are so important for both the students and faculty, I just wished any college/university administration would realize that. James Francis Mulligan, SSJ, age 97, of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Northwestern Pennsylvania, died on February 26, 2023. And I promise to always use my platform to bring volume to your voices, to the best of my ability. Its a bit early and simplistic to draw conclusions about this tragedy based on our own untrained feelings. The university provides a hands-on learning experience to its students. "Successful in every task undertaken, excelled on and off the soccer field. The police and safety doesnt have any control over the fraternity houses, but he said the height of that railing is a concern. By integrating life sciences, social sciences and business aspects, Gannon University's mortuary science program provides you with excellent training in this challenging and rewarding field. Why are breaks implemented in the first place? We are doing the best we can under unimaginable circumstances. My thoughts and prayers are with you and will be with you for a long time to come. 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! Ashleigh Suscheck Mar 14, 2021 at 9:34 pm, Its time for students to start transferring to universities that care about their students well being. This is about way more than a day off, and Im sorry but again social media statements wont cut it Gannon, I truly hope they start doing more for the student body. 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. WE PAY FOR IT?! 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 A sudden and tragic death in our community is impossible to understand, and our grieving has only begun. Abbie Brynda, 21, of Butler County, was found dead in an alley near . 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. Nonetheless, this has little to do with the issue at hand. The lack of preparation for the increase in mental health disorders is on the university. February 3, 2014 / 11:47 AM And no, posts on Instagram, emails or messages via the LiveSafe app are not enough. Cameren Mar 15, 2021 at 4:06 pm. ERIE, Pa. A 21-year-old Gannon University student from Butler County died over the weekend after she was found in an alleyway in Erie. Unfortunately with colleges being liberal cesspools, and the majority of college students voting for liberal cesspool politicians the lockdowns and ramifications are driven by the very politicians that liberal colleges promote. Ron Raimondi Mar 15, 2021 at 12:54 pm. Gannon University in Erie, Pennsylvania, released a statement Wednesday regarding the death of their faculty member, Caroline DiPlacido, after the shark incident in the Bahamas, according to. Gannon was born in . Its a hard time for a lot of people but there ultimately steps each individual needs to take for themselves. He was listed in critical condition in the intensive care unit until early Saturday morning. Period queen speak your peace! I dont want to write another article calling for this same exact thing. What really needs to happen is that the liberal cesspool needs to be cleaned up! Main research topics: Materials Science, Engineering Management. Gannon University Obituaries and Memoriams. It makes me sick that instead of checking up on students mental health and well-being, some are more interested in checking up on social gatheri, How about instead of actively patrolling and seeking out ways to punish students who are just trying to live normal l. ives under impossible circumstances, we actively seek out ways to support students? PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- A University of Pennsylvania doctor who found a treatment for his own deadly disease is now on a mission to help more people living with rare diseases. Thank you for writing this article, although you have communicated this numerous times now. If we as a university carry on as we have been, I will be disheartened and disgusted. How can we be expected to push through asemester with no breaks while the world is crashing around us, when our worlds are crashing down within us? Here are a number of steps being taken to help in this moment, and in the days to come. In. Sarah Scott Mar 15, 2021 at 1:13 am. We have been listening and searching for the best path forward. Roundtable: What is the most interesting thing youve seen in the sky. Thank you for speaking about such a heavy topic. If you need help, we are providing grief counseling and other services. Email us atexclusive@the-sun.comor call212 416 4552. Mental and emotional well-being is plummeting. After a tragedy like this, it is important to stay in community where theres access to the resources you need now, so you can take advantage of the counselors and our safe spaces, and so you can look after your friends and they you. Statistically, mental health disorders has been increasing for years in college students. Think wisely. What about peer support groups? 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. ABSOLUTELY LOVE this article! In a global pandemic, I would be surprised if someone would say their mental health has not declined. Learn about careers at Cox Media Group. Gannon's Erie campus in the heart of downtown is central to businesses and organizations providing project and internship experiences. Paying for Gannon University. This absolutely breaks my heart GU STEP IT UP, Anonymous Mar 16, 2021 at 8:27 pm. 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