Gannon cares? Ya okay. Anonymous Mar 17, 2021 at 3:03 pm. In a global pandemic, I would be surprised if someone would say their mental health has not declined. 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. Thank you for speaking out! I suggest to you all that the best course of action is to commemorate our friend, and not to uphold these outdated, pretentious, ideological agendas. Erie College Student Dies After Being Found In Alley, Join The Conversation On The KDKA Facebook Page. It is detrimental. Selfish policies and greedy hands allowed this to happen and are allowing it to continue happening. They are making money whether students die or not, sadly. Students at Gannon University are still mourning the death of their classmate who took his own life over the weekend. Very well written. There are not enough staff to tackle the load, but also students are limited to the amount of sessions they can even attend to speak about their issues. We as a student body across the country and across the world need to have our voices heard not only by the faculty but ll of our respective universities but on a national and international level. My heart and prayers are with you all. Keep up the great job you are doing and putting out awareness, Sabrina Battleson Mar 14, 2021 at 8:27 pm. Well miss you brother .". See the attached document for more information. Anonymous Mar 15, 2021 at 10:10 am. That was prior to our world being turned upside down by a global pandemic. Amazingly written. I have watched my peers regress into depression because social opportunities are taken away from them. I have watched my peers regress into depression because social opportunities are taken away from them. Though we still have concerns regarding COVID-19, a respite at Easter could be good for the soul and the hurting heart. Human beings are social creatures. DO NOT, I repeat DO NOT let Gannon fool any of you. In 1941, it was taken over by Archbishop John Mark Gannon and renamed as Gannon . Look for a special edition of the Maroon Minute tomorrow morning about how to engage in this moment of silence. The problem goes way deeper than Gannon. Here are a number of steps being taken to help in this moment, and in the days to come. 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. Yet these students are paying to go here they chose this school and are being let down by it. As I walk through campus, I can see it. Thank you for speaking up. give every ounce of effort they have to meet the needs of their students. When I went to GU the counseling center was busy and requesting more counselors. 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. In 2020, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at Gannon University were Other Health Professions & Related Clinical Sciences (94 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (57 degrees), and Kinesiology & Exercise Science (44 degrees). Those whowork at the Counseling Center care so deeply for our student body. The University offers multiple basic, undergraduate, Postgraduate and Professional courses in Engineering, Medical and Social Sciences. And I promise to always use my platform to bring volume to your voices, to the best of my ability. Required fields are marked *, Anonymous Mar 17, 2021 at 4:01 pm. It describes it perfectly. Its a hard time for a lot of people but there ultimately steps each individual needs to take for themselves. Even despite the amount of financial aid I was given, I find it difficult on a moral level to pay any amount of money to live on a campus where mental health is either blatantly disregarded or pretended to be cared about under the guise of shallow words and messages. We cant afford another life. Death care professionals deal with some of the most consequential decisions in the lives of families every day. Why cant a smaller school like Gannon implement the same thing, at the very least? Here, we begin this journey of healing together and it is where we can offer the most intentional and powerful support. I see the toll harsh requirements and no breaks has taken on the mental health of the students at Gannon. 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. There will be a moment of silence tomorrow at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 16. 4/14/12 Live Life With No Regrets written on them. 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. March 6, 2014 / 10:06 AM He was a really neat kid and very athletic, Oliver said. We are one Gannon community. Cross, who was 81 when he died Feb. 28, 2021, suffered from stage 4 chronic traumatic encephalopathy, Boston University researchers said Tuesday. There was an outpouring of love and support for Brynda's family on social media as well. Ruskin, FL 33573. At the undergraduate level, students can choose from over 60 bachelor and associate degree program while at the graduate level, over 30 masters and doctorate degrees are offered. Beyer 304 and a room in the Recreation and Wellness Center have been set aside. However, Gannon needs to wake up. 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. We have been listening and searching for the best path forward. Gannon University has its roots from the year 1925 as Cathedral College, established under Charter of Village Maria College. Sometimes, it feels that the university would care more if I threw a party than if I relayed that my mental health was suffering. Unite and find your voice !! Gannon, will you listen now? How can we fix an issue that is a problem nationwide, especially at such a small university? ERIE, Pa. Officials said a 21-year-old Gannon University student from Butler County has died from injuries he suffered when he fell from a fraternity house balcony. This is a school, not a business. And I promise to always use my platform to bring volume to your voices, to the best of my ability. 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. I am all for advocating for mental health, but you can do so in a less entitled and accusatory manner. Mental health is often a silent struggle. During my Junior year at Gannon I struggled with my own sense of belonging on campus. For her senior project, she raised nearly $7,000 to help purchase a service dog for a family friend with a rare genetic disorder. Gannon University Application Deadlines Gannon accepts applications on a rolling basis both for graduate and undergraduate programs and hence there are no fixed deadlines. This article said what everyone is feeling. I dont believe the majority of the Gannon student body is entitled.. We are a community made of individuals. WE PAY FOR IT?! She grew up in Shreveport and then Dallas. They mourned the loss of graduation and in person celebrations this past spring, they have walked along side you from the admissions process, through major changes, roommate conflicts, internship placements, and look forward to celebrating your wins just as much sometimes, though it may be hard believe, more than you! GANNON UNIVERSITY ANNOUNCES ITS EIGHTH PRESIDENT AS WALTER IWANENKO, JR., PH.D. As I walk through campus, I can see it. 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 have no breaks and harsh restrictions. They are available to assist with grief counseling and can be reached at (814) 871-7622 or by email at counseling@gannon.edu. February 3, 2014 / 11:47 AM My thoughts and prayers are with you and will be with you for a long time to come. Reach out. The Erie Sports Center will remain open and further information will be posted soon. She was rushed to a local hospital, where she died hours later of hypothermia. How are we supposed to take a moment to celebrate our God when we dont have the time or opportunity to!? With that comes COVID numbers, but with that also comes mental health. ERIE, Pa. Officials said a 21-year-old Gannon University student from Butler County has died from injuries he suffered when he fell from a fraternity house balcony. Multiple articles have been written for The Gannon Knight about the ra. After attending Woodrow Wilson High School, she continued . On top of this, students sometimes are referred to off campus services instead. Colleges and universities across the world need to provide better or more mental health assistance to the student body. Beautifully written ! Caonabo Camilo Mar 14, 2021 at 9:38 pm. The past 24 hours have been hard on the entire Gannon community, and especially on our students family and friends. History [ edit] You could see it on his face and in his actions.. We cannot keep going on as we have been. You kids need to take care of yourselves!!!!! If you need help, we are providing grief counseling and other services. Gannon was born in . The way we have been acting, any student could be lost at any moment. You are absolutely entitled to your opinion, however it does show the youth and passion of student who has a lot to learn about life in this world. What happens to the student whose insurance does not cover off campus options? Sending love and light to his family and friends, together we can overcome. The way Anna wrote really portrayed how Ive been feeling as a student and how I feel a lot of other students have been feeling about this situation recently. Gannon has been trying to give us a normal for two semesters now. I know this was likely not your intent, but the article comes off as capitalizing on a tragedy for your own personal gain. Sheldon will always be remembered for his smile, generosity and larger than life personality. It truly saddens me, but I have come to the conclusion that I will not be returning. My heart goes out to the student who tragically died too soon. WE matter. I have watched the Counseling Center staff members. We are one Gannon community. I am a sophomore at Gannon and I had to take this current semester off in order to focus on my health and well being. Close Menu I sit here writing this as I shake with anger and a broken heart over the rapidly declining mental health of the student body here at Gannon. Sheldon van Deventer, a co-owner of Erie Sports Park league, and Declan Bingham - an ex-Gannon University soccer player and son of Deventer's business partner - were found dead Saturday morning in a Chicago hotel room. "What an impact this girl had on everyone [and] now she is gone forever. A four-year Catholic university founded in 1925. Thank you so much for speaking on our behalf. Christianity and feminism: can they coexist? In all of the time faculty has discussed the regulations and changes they chose to make, how have breaks for students never been implemented? who preceded him in death; beloved father to Mark N. Templeton (Kathleen Dull) of Oak Park, Illinois and . The police were alerted shortly before 3 p.m. on Tuesday that the attack happened . This problem is much larger than Gannon. I implore all of you Please share this with your piers and families so we can spread the word that we need help! The answer is not just to refer to the counseling center and then saying we did all we could. Young adult suicide rates are increasing dramatically. As a university, we need to be united now more than ever. I am hopeful that name calling such as labeling someone weak or crazy for needing help will stop. Wahl graduated from Portersville Christian School in Butler County. Email us atexclusive@the-sun.comor call212 416 4552. But we need more resources. To continue to allow isolation will only further the decline in mental health. Local; First at 4; Stories from Ukraine; Bureaus . "The impact is immense and we are busy dealing with the grief. 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. The way we have been acting, any student could be lost at an, Human beings are social creatures. God bless the faternity and all his friends. 2014 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Roundtable: What is the most interesting thing youve seen in the sky. Nathan Bly Mar 15, 2021 at 12:40 pm. Gannons Ruskin location, between Tampa and Bradenton, is the perfect combination of livable and beautiful. A more formal memorial gathering is also being planned for campus that will most likely be offered next week. Im a sophomore journalism and digital media major with psychology and Students react to inflation rate 1106 Views, Peers reflect on the legacy of a friend 274 Views, Gannon discusses the closure of the beloved Knight Club 198 Views, Finding God: Making all things new 95 Views, Finding God: Students for Life address abortion issues. Lexi Barton Mar 14, 2021 at 8:55 pm. While I agree with a portion of this article, I also believe that it is the responsibility of the student body to treat one another with respect. We do not know what was going on in his life and I think that writing this accusatory article without the familys permission and so soon after his death is not right. students eyes. Bingham's father, Troy, confirmed the deaths in a Facebook post, calling it a "tragic accident.". For this reason, I will be following a commenters suggestion above, and plan to transfer my credits elsewhere for the upcoming academic year. Th. Or the student with no insurance at all? When almost every aspect of . ging mental health pandemic that exists amid college students today. Mom Mar 16, 2021 at 8:59 am. Even despite t, he amount of financial aid I was given, I find it difficult on a moral level to pay any amount of money to live on a campus where mental health is either blatantly disregarded or pretended to be cared about under the guise of shallow words and messages. Why are breaks implemented in the first place? Multiple articles have been written for The Gannon Knight about the raging mental health pandemic that exists amid college students today. Erie, PA 16541, 105 Commercial Center Drive Whom should they turn to? College and life are hard enough, but this academic year they have been made even harder. Larger schools such as the University of Pittsburgh and Penn State have designated mental health days, where no classes take. If you would have known him, cared for him, and his grieving family and friends, you would not have even the slightest inclination to begin writing such an atrocious piece. That is what is lacking. Teacher Sheila Powers said Wahls death has hit everyone in his hometown. There is no simple path forward, but we are on the journey together. This issue extends way beyond asking for Mental Health off days. Dining hall opens at 4:30pm January 9: First day of the semester Thelma Grace "Bitsy" Trigg Gannon, 98, of Hillsboro passed away peacefully Monday, February 20, 2023, at her home. Wow, this is really concerning and awful. The counseling center was such an amazing tool that needs to be more integrated. A response of 1.5 days off nearly 3 weeks out. As a recent Gannon alumna this piece speaks to me on many levels. This article is very eye opening and needs to be seen. Finding God: Living life like the fourth day, Commemorating National Eating Disorder Awareness Week, The Student News Site of Gannon University since 1947, Your email address will not be published. We have wonderful faculty and staff and have asked them to be as flexible and understanding as possible with student requests this week. Gannon University surprised me by not canceling class tomorrow out of respect and consideration for their students that are suffering. 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