THE GANNON KNIGHT

Knight callers relay Gannon’s perks to prospective students

January 24, 2013

Under a green awning fixated on the back of the Gannon University building that houses the undergraduate admissions offices is a downward facing staircase. The molded concrete leads into a long rectangular room with computers...

Transatlantic Connection

December 6, 2012

The final Gannon Knight edition of the fall 2012 semester marks the beginning of the end of my extraordinary semester abroad. In 19 days I will be boarding a bus for the first component of my travels back to Erie, Pa. Today...

Transatlantic Connection

November 28, 2012

Before coming to Spain, I applied for a scholarship through my host program. The prompt was to reflect on a quote by Alvin Toffler and discuss how I planned to embody its ideas in my study abroad experience. The quote reads,...

Transatlantic Connection

November 8, 2012

“Sevilla tiene un color especial” (Sevilla has a special color) is a line from a silly Spanish song that, in my mind, offers a splendidly perfect description of this beautiful city. On a weekly basis I witness aspects of Sevilla...

Senior reflects on study abroad experience in Spain

October 18, 2012

It is absurd to expect that every day of your life is going to be filled with beautiful revelations and drastic life-changing encounters. This doesn’t change when spending extended periods of time abroad. Although every international...

Transatlantic connection: student shares travel experience from abroad

October 4, 2012

Today I sat in Bodega Santa Cruz Las Columnas casually looking up at la Catedral de Sevilla eating jamón and queso manchego. Just over three weeks ago I lingered in wonder at the majestic Giralda tower as I approached the Catedral...

March 28, 2012

The Gannon University Social Work Program will be lending its time Friday to host the 11th annual Social Work Conference for the greater Erie area in conjunction with the efforts of the Erie County Policy and Planning Council...

‘Survival’ weekend welcomes siblings

February 8, 2012

Outsmart, outperform and outrageous are the adjectives chosen by the Gannon University Activities Programming Board to describe the upcoming Survivor: Lil’ Sibs 2012 weekend. So far, 108 students are registered for the weekend. Each...

Administration sees internal position changes

January 25, 2012

The Gannon University administration may be making changes, but those making these changes believe that they will maintain the campus’ traditions, which they believe support the student body. The most well known change may...

Mid-Knight breakfast offers study break

December 7, 2011

The end of the semester is moments away, as well as the many traditions that occur congruent to it. Winter Commencement ceremony, celebrations, book sell back, and the Mid-Knight Pancake Breakfast are all activities students have...

Erie-GAINS needs posters

September 29, 2011

The Erie-GAINS program is giving Gannon University students the opportunity to submit posters to be displayed at a community-wide forum focusing on engaging in partnerships through service. Urban interaction, economic development,...

Financially savvy vacation places break tradition

April 27, 2011

Everyone wants to enjoy a luxurious vacation in the summer months, but not everyone has the benefit of an endless budget. However, there are still plenty of destinations that ensure a good time within a reasonable price range. When...