, Kathleen Mar 14, 2021 at 9:31 pm. 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! 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. How often has concern been communicated? 109 University Square Cameren Mar 15, 2021 at 4:06 pm. All Rights Reserved. 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. Gannon University shared its condolences for the co-owner of Erie Sports Center, Sheldon VanDeventer, and Declan Bingham, son of Troy Bingham. We recognize the commitment youve made to staying in community this semester, and that many are yearning for a break. I have watched my peers have mental breakdowns over fines they simply do not have the money to pay. Required fields are marked *, Anonymous Mar 17, 2021 at 4:01 pm. Women's Basketball - PSAC Tournament Quarterfinals, 109 University Square We cannot keep carrying on as normal.The fact of the matteris, this is NOT normal. 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. Believe in the Possibilities. Ruskin, FL 33573. No autopsy will be performed and the death was ruled accidental. Ruskin, FL 33573. Colleges and universities across the world need to provide better or more mental health assistance to the student body. Well miss you brother .". Effective immediately, we are changing the spring academic calendar to provide a four-day holiday at Easter. Here, we begin this journey of healing together and it is where we can offer the most intentional and powerful support. Gannon cares? Ya okay. Sometimes, it feels that the university would care more if I threw a party than if I relayed that my mental health was suffering. 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. Erie is a great location for students who prefer city over country life. GANNON UNIVERSITY ANNOUNCES ITS EIGHTH PRESIDENT AS WALTER IWANENKO, JR., PH.D. As I walk through campus, I can see it. Police are now trying to determine how Brynda ended up in the alley. Email us atexclusive@the-sun.comor call212 416 4552. I have seen them show a tremendous amount of care and concern. PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - Investigators in Erie are continuing to look into the death of a Gannon University student over the weekend. 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. A delightful young man and leader of Gannon soccer from the day he entered the locker room. 4/14/12 Live Life With No Regrets written on them. A Message from Gannon University President Keith Taylor, We have recently added staff for counseling and are adding more to serve our community immediately. Why cant a smaller school like Gannon implement the same thing, at the very least? ", More Local NewsMore Reports From Trina OrlandoErie College Student Dies After Being Found In AlleyJoin The Conversation On The KDKA Facebook PageStay Up To Date, Follow KDKA On Twitter, First published on February 3, 2014 / 11:47 AM. This goes for all schools. The 2023 tuition & fees of Gannon University (Gannon) is $36,706 for prospective students and the 2023 graduate school tuition & fees is $21,410. Lori Helbeck Mar 15, 2021 at 12:50 am. We are a community made of individuals. With that comes COVID numbers, but with that also comes mental health. If you want real change made, SPEAK UP. "The impact is immense and we are busy dealing with the grief. 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! 2023 Cox Media Group. You could see it on his face and in his actions.. Wahl graduated from Portersville Christian School in Butler County. Mental and emotional well-being is plummeting. 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, Gannon discusses the closure of the beloved Knight Club, Gannon joins the Celebration of Black History Month, Poetry contest hosted by Gannon English department, English Honors Society, Sigma Tau Delta hosts an Open Mic Night, New learning opportunities sponsored by Gannon, Eighth President of Gannon University Chosen, Fettermans lead dwindles in Pennsylvania Senate Race, The Student News Site of Gannon University since 1947, Your email address will not be published. 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). It is detrimental. It was difficult to see how broken these young men were during the last days of Jasons life. Human beings are social creatures. 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. We are one Gannon community. Where does our money go?!!!! We ALL need to feel that. A more formal memorial gathering is also being planned for campus that will most likely be offered next week. There are other ways to talk about mental health where you do not have to use the death of a student as a talking point to get a mental health day. Thank you for speaking for those who feel nothing but silence. What a joke. Its a hard time for a lot of people but there ultimately steps each individual needs to take for themselves. That is what is lacking. These values carry into every aspect of life at Gannon: in athletics and academics, in our global travels, and in the communities we serve. WATCH LIVE: Erie News Now at 11. Gannon University is currently at its largest enrollment in history with over 4,700 undergraduate and graduate students. Anonymous Mar 15, 2021 at 3:22 pm. She grew up in Shreveport and then Dallas. Anna Malesiewski, Assistant EditorMarch 14, 2021. Th. However, the university does need to step in and address these serious issues. College and life are hard enough, but this academic year they have been made even harder. Brynda was a 2011 graduate of Seneca Valley High School. Its allowing students to feel that they can take a breath for one day. Gannon has been trying to give us a normal for two semesters now. Gannon is a community founded on honor, courage and achievement. Dr. Magno speaks on his research on Extrajudicial Killings and Epidemiology of Violence during the War on Drugs of President Rodrigo Duterte. Gannon's Erie campus in the heart of downtown is central to businesses and organizations providing project and internship experiences. It would be up to the individual to manage their life. ERIE, Pa. (KDKA/AP) - The coroner says a 21-year-old college student who died of hypothermia last month was also legally drunk. What about peer support groups? I feel like we keep screaming every week in our articles about mental health and for change on campus to no avail, but the first article should have been enough. Kevin Kwabina. The counseling center was such an amazing tool that needs to be more integrated. Contact details for Gannon are given below. Erie College Student Dies After Being Found In Alley, Join The Conversation On The KDKA Facebook Page. In this way, this idea that is rampantly subsuming Gannon students to vehemently critique our institution takes away from commemorating our fallen brother. The bracelets have J.W. A forum with SGA was already in the works for next week. I felt every word you said! Mental health or should I say seeking help for mental health comes with a stigma like it or not. More details to follow. Ann Freehling Mar 15, 2021 at 12:47 pm. Thank you for speaking up. c) If the eligible colleague dies or becomes totally disabled prior to reaching the minimum I have watched my peers try and rea, ch out for help, but their needs are not met. With the intensity of academics at our school, breaks are crucial. Thank you for speaking up. I agree with a lot of what you said! 2 Former Gannon University soccer player Declan Bingham was mysteriously found dead in a Chicago hotel room Credit: Gannon University Athletics 2 Sheldon van Deventer (R), a co-owner of Erie Sports Park league and business partner of Declan Bingham's father, was also found dead in the same hotel room Credit: Facebook/ Erie Sports Center Gannon University is a private Catholic university in Erie, Pennsylvania. Ruskin, FL 33573. I feel let down by Gannon. I suggest to you all to commemorate our beloved brother, and to not use him as a pawn to suggest that it is Gannons fault because there was no break. a) If the eligible colleague retires under an approved University plan. We are NOT meant to live this way. This is YOUR university. After attending Woodrow Wilson High School, she . Brynda was a junior nursing major. I have spoken to his closest friends who all express contempt and disgust for the students who are using his death to support your superfluous and nihilistic argument. -Ali Smith, Arts and Leisure Editor, Anonymous Mar 15, 2021 at 2:02 am. Abbie Brynda, 21, of Butler County, was found dead in an alley near . View jobs Gannon University Careers and Employment Work happiness Scores based on about 43 responses to Indeed's survey on work happiness About work happiness 62 Work Happiness Score Average Nathan Bly Mar 15, 2021 at 12:40 pm. This pandemic has impacted us not only in school but in our lives outside school. While I can appreciate this ideas in the article, the fact this was written so quickly doesnt seem legitimate from a timing aspect. Anonymous Mar 15, 2021 at 7:12 pm. Dont give Gannon Administrators the comfort of being able to sleep at night. 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. The university also paid tribute to van Deventer, saying: "The program mourns Sheldon van Deventer. Thank you for speaking about such a heavy topic. GANNON, Thelma Grace "Bitsy" Trigg Thelma Grace "Bitsy" Trigg Gannon, 98, of Hillsboro, passed away peacefully Monday, February 20, 2023, at her home. Especially when mental health is still a taboo topic in some families or sometimes friends just dont understand. Investigators said they believe Wahl was jumping on the balcony, lost his balance and toppled over a railing. 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. 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. 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 gatherings. 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. If Gannon does not take action, they will be buried. Period queen speak your peace! DePaul mourns death of School of Music advisory board member Mary Patricia Gannon. 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. It was just an accident involving a frat member, he said. Ron Raimondi Mar 15, 2021 at 12:54 pm. This issue extends way beyond asking for Mental Health off days. 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. While I appreciate and agree with the importance of mental health and social connection, you are making a huge assumption here. nothing is wrong, as if we are not quite literally breaking. Roundtable: What is the most interesting thing youve seen in the sky. We cannot keep going on as we have been. I will not stand by silently on this matter any longer. 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 ABC News. Intrigued, he went back in to see whose car it was and found Murray doing an evening rehab session. We have had several students die. Excellently written. Young adult suicide rates are increasing dramatically. However, Gannon needs to wake up. Students at Gannon University are still mourning the death of their classmate who took his own life over the weekend. Close Menu I am infuriated. I stand with you. If you need help, we are providing grief counseling and other services. Our most recent Instagram post acknowledges that our awareness as a staff of student voices has gottenhundreds more likes than our other posts usually get (at the time this post was written). This push for a new normal is harming us all. I have watched the Counseling Center staff membersgive every ounce of effort they have to meet the needs of their students. There will be a moment of silence tomorrow at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 16. 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. 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. They need to put the money towards an amazing counseling department. Mary Patricia Gannon was a School of Music advisory board member. "What an impact this girl had on everyone [and] now she is gone forever. She was also active in Greek life as a member of Sigma Sigma Sigma sorority. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Ellen Madden Mar 15, 2021 at 1:26 pm. Loved every moment we had together. 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. Teacher Sheila Powers said Wahls death has hit everyone in his hometown. Do you honestly think that faculty, staff, and administration are sitting in their offices plotting ways to keep you down? These students need to have their family and friends near them now more than ever I hope things start changing soon or Im afraid worse things may happen Caonabo Camilo Mar 14, 2021 at 9:38 pm. How are we supposed to take a moment to celebrate our God when we dont have the time or opportunity to!? The official 2022-23 Women's Basketball schedule for the Gannon University Golden Knights I agree that it does not feel morally sound to continue paying tuition at a university that has shown blatant disregard for the well being of students. hundreds more likes than our other posts usually get (at the time this post was written). See the attached document for more information. But in a year filled with the stresses of a pandemic and new routines, home beckons. About Erie Ruskin, Florida 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. Enjoy a vibrant urban entertainment scene and Lake Erie beaches all within a two-hour drive of Cleveland, Buffalo and Pittsburgh. Think about what you love to do, where you imagine yourself working, or what you want to accomplish in the future. January 8: Residence halls open at 8am. A 19-year-old Gannon University student died of asphyxiation due to drowning when the kayak he was in overturned in a Crawford County pond on Saturday, Crawford County Coroner Scott Schell said . News. place and students are given the chance to relax and recuperate. I have watched the Counseling Center staff members. students eyes. Death care professionals deal with some of the most consequential decisions in the lives of families every day. In my mind it begs the question, is this all worth it? This pandemic has not only worsened issues people already had but its created a whole host of new ones. Mental and emotional well-, being is plummeting. Many are focused on how they can place themselves above another. Sadly, the current conditions placed on the students, staff and faculty are imposed on us all and have been for too long, with students feeling the worst of it. Dr. Taylor and his administration have handled the challenges of the previous year to the best of their abilities. We need to unite as a university now more than ever and work together to create a better future. 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. Erie County Coroner Lyell Cook said Wahl was pronounced dead Saturday at UPMC Hamot. I hope you think about the potential damage and pain you may be causing for those unknown/unseen faculty and staff members you are lumping into this careless mass you seem to despise so much. We will remember her as a young and vibrant woman who was selfless in her actions.". Maybe say thank you to these people instead of accusing them of pretending to care. How can we be expected to push through a. semester with no breaks while the world is crashing around us, when our worlds are crashing down within us? 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. We cannot be expected to go on as normal when people are losing their will to live. They have repeatedly explained why breaks were not allowed. "Successful in every task undertaken, excelled on and off the soccer field. They need to come up with a better plan for anyone suffering. https://gannonknight.com/4421/news/university-mourns-students-death/#comment-1322. That is completely uncalled for and it makes a terrible situation worse for everyone by making those claims. 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? In. The Erie Sports Center will remain open and further information will be posted soon. Erie, PA 16541, 105 Commercial Center Drive For now, we must be focused on each other. I tried reaching out to my advisor letting him know perhaps I should lighten my load, he reassured me that I was fine and that I could handle it. I failed 2 classes that year for the first time in my life. If you have a group interested in particular support, please do not hesitate to ask. God bless the faternity and all his friends. These messages mean nothing unless they are backed up with concrete plans of action and the active prioritization of mental health. Think wisely. Gannon University surprised me by not canceling class tomorrow out of respect and consideration for their students that are suffering. 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. 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