2014 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. We need more counselors. / CBS Pittsburgh. Here, we begin this journey of healing together and it is where we can offer the most intentional and powerful support. Because lets be honest, they dont care about their students. 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. However, Gannon needs to wake up. Nonetheless, this has little to do with the issue at hand. What happens to the student whose insurance does not cover off campus options? Students gathered at a prayer service on Saturday for Wahl. nothing is wrong, as if we are not quite literally breaking. We hear you. Students are being pushed too hard at this university and it is not just the students, as a faculty member who wishes to remain anonymous I have been pushed to breaking point too and my mental health is suffering right along with the students, with increased work hours and the desire to serve the students as best I can. "The impact is immense and we are busy dealing with the grief. 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. Its undergraduate tuition and fees is a little bit higher than the average amount of similar schools' tuition of $30,224 - private (not-for-profit) Master's College and . work at the Counseling Center care so deeply for our student body. All comments will be reviewed for language before published on the website. Gannon community, I am here for you. Also, it seems like you are saying that this tragedy would not have happened if we had spring break or even one mental health day which sounds absurd. Kevin Kwabina. Was this a thought that came up in the hundreds of discussions faculty has had but ruled out for some reason? Survey responses will also assist in providing further direction to the steering committee and to university leadership for setting goals and allocating resources for Gannons JEDI and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Office initiatives. I agree with a lot of what you said! It feels that the regulations and changes faculty have made have been mainly concerned with keeping COVID numbers low. We ALL need to feel that. Brynda was a junior nursing major. 109 University Square
The answer is not just to refer to the counseling center and then saying we did all we could. I am infuriated. Ellen Madden Mar 15, 2021 at 1:26 pm. How can we do this? He was unconscious when paramedics arrived to APD at 234-236 W. Third St., and went into cardiac arrest when he was placed in the ambulance to be taken to UPMC Hamot Medical Center. He was a really neat kid and very athletic, Oliver said. 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. Anonymous Mar 16, 2021 at 3:56 pm. The utterly, inconceivably atrocious attempt for the students writing for the Gannon Knight to use a tragedy of such magnitude to bolster such an underlying and pretentious goal, is pragmatically and ethically one of the most disgusting and nihilistic works of human knowledge that I have seen accumulate from Gannons student body. In 1941, it was taken over by Archbishop John Mark Gannon and renamed as Gannon . It is one that needs to be discussed. 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. For those of you who are upset by the article for the sake of the family, you have every right to be. And theres scheduled exams and projects due the Monday after Easter! Christianity and feminism: can they coexist? We cannot be expected to go on as normal when people are losing their will to live. This article is very eye opening and needs to be seen. I know first hand how a degree in health science can be stressful and can lead to depression and anxiety. Taking breaks away (although I realize why with a pandemic still in the works) is too much for students to handle. We are doing the best we can under unimaginable circumstances. Gannon cares? Ya okay. Close Menu How could that reason be more important than mental health of the students? Our most recent Instagram post acknowledges that our awareness as a staff of student voices has gotten. Th. Your bravery is incredibly admirable, even in the face of something so serious, saddening, and close to our hearts. 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. Students at Gannon University are still mourning the death of their classmate who took his own life over the weekend. In my mind it begs the question, is this all worth it? Sister James Francis was born in Meadville, PA, on April 2, 1925, the daughter of the late James Francis and Luella (Duffy) Mulligan. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. The students whom came to say good bye were so respectful to the family and the staff. Selfish policies and greedy hands allowed this to happen and are allowing it to continue happening. Please do better for those suffering and for those who couldnt bare to suffer any longer. What type of campus do we truly live on for someone so young to seek death as a form of peace? 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. Main research topics: Materials Science, Engineering Management. We have wonderful faculty and staff and have asked them tobe as flexible and understanding as possible with student requests this week. Beautifully written ! This pandemic has not only worsened issues people already had but its created a whole host of new ones. Resources can be made available but if someone is too embarrassed or scared to reach out what good are the resources? We are given 3 mental health days (as the university calls it) but 2 out of the 3 days, we are given school days off (Honors Day and Good Friday). I agree with this article 100%. give every ounce of effort they have to meet the needs of their students. About Erie Ruskin, Florida Teacher Sheila Powers said Wahls death has hit everyone in his hometown. It is deserved and it is coming. Ruskin, FL 33573. Sometimes, it feels that the university would care more if I threw a party than if I relayed that my mental health was suffering. And then claim that Gannon doesnt care? I am praying so hard for the people involved in this tragic loss this weekend. GU Needs to see this and do something about it before more of the student body turns to the worst leaving family, teammates, family, and anyone they knew heartbroken. Gannons distance programs provide flexible and current educational opportunities to expand your career options. Thank you. Anonymous Mar 15, 2021 at 4:06 pm. Unite and find your voice !! As a small university as well, I fully agree with this. 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? Located in Erie, Pennsylvania, Gannon University is a private not-for-profit institution. If you want real change made, SPEAK UP. THELMA GANNON. Students are mourning the loss of a classmate while also pleading to the community to take men Thank you for speaking for those who feel nothing but silence. Here are a number of steps being taken to help in this moment, and in the days to come. ", The Gannon University men's soccer team described Bingham's as a "delightful young man," calling him the "leader of Gannon soccer.". I will not stand by silently on this matter any longer. I know this was likely not your intent, but the article comes off as capitalizing on a tragedy for your own personal gain. That is what is lacking. Yet these students are paying to go here they chose this school and are being let down by it. Anonymous Mar 15, 2021 at 10:10 am. We are a community made of individuals. Though we still have concerns regarding COVID-19, a respite at Easter could be good for the soul and the hurting heart. But we need help. WE matter. They are here for you and they are willing to work with you through the challenges you may be experiencing. It attacks Gannon as an institution, the institution that sponsors the paper that you are writing for, and does not uphold the Catholic social and moral standard of dignity. If you need help, we are providing grief counseling and other services. Erie, PA 16541, 105 Commercial Center Drive
Anna Malesiewski, Assistant EditorMarch 14, 2021. We cannot keep going on as we have been. Its not allowing students to travel home or through parties. When you saw him play on the court, he was very intense. Everyone feels the loss, Powers said. Please enter valid email address to continue. It was just an accident involving a frat member, he said. I was the nurse whom recieve Jason on the unit. Colleges and universities across the world need to provide better or more mental health assistance to the student body. Maybe the university will consider making changes when it hits them where it counts. Ron Raimondi Mar 15, 2021 at 12:54 pm. Anonymous Mar 14, 2021 at 9:18 pm. Lives are at stake. Normal is shifting for everyone and careless comments like these belittle the hard work being done on campus. c) If the eligible colleague dies or becomes totally disabled prior to reaching the minimum This is a time for us to come together, and to look after one another. Sheldon will always be remembered for his smile, generosity and larger than life personality. Weve met with several groups directly impacted and are continuing to support them through this difficult loss. tally unwell students. I stand with you. 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. History [ edit] This is a VERY popular opinion in many Gannon students. While I appreciate and agree with the importance of mental health and social connection, you are making a huge assumption here. Gannon University shared its condolences for the co-owner of Erie Sports Center, Sheldon VanDeventer, and Declan Bingham, son of Troy Bingham. Today, I am saddened, disheartened and quite frankly, I am disgusted. 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. We have wonderful faculty and staff and have asked them to be as flexible and understanding as possible with student requests this week. After attending Woodrow Wilson High School, she . I have watched my peers regress into depression because social opportunities are taken away from them. Why are breaks implemented in the first place? 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. The mental health resources we dohave on campus are amazing. Gannon University is a private Catholic university in Erie, Pennsylvania. A response of 1.5 days off nearly 3 weeks out. Especially when mental health is still a taboo topic in some families or sometimes friends just dont understand. I feel let down by Gannon. "What an impact this girl had on everyone [and] now she is gone forever. We ALL need to feel thatour voices are heard. We are NOT meant to live this way. James Francis Mulligan, SSJ, age 97, of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Northwestern Pennsylvania, died on February 26, 2023. Many are focused on how they can place themselves above another. Mental Health days are so important for both the students and faculty, I just wished any college/university administration would realize that. It cannot feel like it is students versus the university we all attend. ", 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. 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How can you use his death to say that we need more breaks or to let us party in a pandemic when you have no idea how he was thinking or feeling? Sending love and light to his family and friends, together we can overcome. As a university, we need to be united now more than ever. The bracelets have J.W. What a joke. Mental and emotional well-, being is plummeting. I dont want to write another article calling for this same exact thing. There was an outpouring of love and support for Brynda's family on social media as well. 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. In fact, it should have been reevaluated before this. 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. Gannon has also had ONE YEAR to adjust the extra mental health services needed due to COVID, because surprise surprise, suicide rates have risen and keep rising, and they didnt do a single thing. 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. 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. 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. These messages mean nothing unless they are backed up with concrete plans of action and the active prioritization of mental health. Mom Mar 16, 2021 at 8:59 am. 3,695 Results. 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. The two individuals were members of the soccer team . The police were alerted shortly before 3 p.m. on Tuesday that the attack happened . I am hopeful that name calling such as labeling someone weak or crazy for needing help will stop. We have no breaks and harsh restrictions. Mental health is often a silent struggle. February 3, 2014 / 11:47 AM Prayers for the student and their family. It cannot feel like it is students versus the university we all attend. This article said what everyone is feeling. Rest easy beautiful. We cannot be expected to go on as normal when people are losing their will to live. Anonymous Mar 16, 2021 at 7:06 pm. , Kathleen Mar 14, 2021 at 9:31 pm. Death care professionals deal with some of the most consequential decisions in the lives of families every day. I have watched the Counseling Center staff members. 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. The university provides a hands-on learning experience to its students. College and life are hard enough, but this academic year they have been made even harder. Brought tears to my eyes. Gannon University surprised me by not canceling class tomorrow out of respect and consideration for their students that are suffering. 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. Where does our money go?!!!! Brynda was a 2011 graduate of Seneca Valley High School. Gannon University holds membership in: American Association of Colleges of Nursing One Dupont Circle, Suite 530, Washington, DC 20036 (202) 463-6930, FAX (202) 785-8320, www.aacn.nche.edu American . I have watched my peers try and rea, ch out for help, but their needs are not met. Keep up the great job you are doing and putting out awareness, Sabrina Battleson Mar 14, 2021 at 8:27 pm. Thank you for speaking up. Those whowork at the Counseling Center care so deeply for our student body. News. ging mental health pandemic that exists amid college students today. We recognize the commitment youve made to staying in community this semester, and that many are yearning for a break. Michelle Mar 15, 2021 at 9:01 pm. Karla Wludyga, director of public relations and communications and special assistant to the president, confirmed Monday that Wahl had been taken off life support. 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. 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. 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. 2023 Cox Media Group. In a global pandemic, I would be surprised if someone would say their mental health has not declined. Thank you for speaking out! Caonabo Camilo Mar 14, 2021 at 9:38 pm. My heart goes to these students. Police are now trying to determine how Brynda ended up in the alley. Multiple articles have been written for The Gannon Knight about the ra. APD is selling purple bracelets for $3 Wednesday through Friday in Waldron Campus Center in honor of Wahl. https://gannonknight.com/4421/news/university-mourns-students-death/#comment-1322. Ali Smith Mar 15, 2021 at 8:19 am, I am amazed by you every week Anna, but especially this week. 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. You could see it on his face and in his actions.. Gannon University is a private Catholic university located in Pennsylvania that focuses on providing liberal arts education with professional skills and faith-based learning to its students. As students of Gannon University, we must step up and accept a portion of the responsibility for the way we have treated others either through our direct or indirect actions. They have repeatedly explained why breaks were not allowed. 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 He ruled the death an accident. They are available to assist with grief counseling and can be reached at (814) 871-7622 or by email at. Students need to demand their rights back! 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. They are available to assist with grief counseling and can be reached at (814) 871-7622 or by email at counseling@gannon.edu. I appreciate the diverse selection of coursework and find that while challenging, it is also rewarding., Mary Kutschke, Student, College of Engineering and Business, The faculty at Gannon are truly dedicated to each and every one of their students and seeing them succeed., Matt Whaley, Student, College of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences, The program here really prepares you before you go to the clinical setting. 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. Email us atexclusive@the-sun.comor call212 416 4552. Receive your degree in targeted, high-demand fields from wherever you are. And we need to be there for each other. What about encouraging and practicing a balanced lifestyle? Van Deventer, 45, and Bingham, 24, were found unresponsive by hotel staff at the Hyatt Regency hotel. Bingham's father, Troy, confirmed the deaths in a Facebook post, calling it a "tragic accident.". Gannon University is a higher education institution located in Erie County, PA. On Sunday the regularly scheduled 9 p.m. Mass at Mary, Seat of Wisdom Chapel was held for Wahl. 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. Half a day, really!? To my understanding, your only solution to this issue would be more days off? Erie College Student Dies After Being Found In Alley, Join The Conversation On The KDKA Facebook Page. 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. Gannon University 4.2 109 reviews Write a review Snapshot Why Join Us 109 Reviews 55 Salaries 51 Jobs 18 Q&A Interviews 1 Photos Want to work here? See the attached document for more information. Its all possible at Gannon. That is completely uncalled for and it makes a terrible situation worse for everyone by making those claims. Local; First at 4; Stories from Ukraine; Bureaus . And I hear you. She grew up in Shreveport and then Dallas. This push for a new normal is harming us all. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Roundtable: What is the most interesting thing youve seen in the sky. Officials with the Chicago Police Department have launched an investigation into the mysterious deaths. It would be up to the individual to manage their life. I am all for advocating for mental health, but you can do so in a less entitled and accusatory manner. I will not stand by silently on this matter any longer. Anonymous Mar 16, 2021 at 4:21 pm. Isolation breeds depression. Who are we to tell people how to mourn, or to blame others unjustly for a life. To the authors credit, she has spoken on this topic numerous times prior to this event. Students at Gannon University are still mourning the death of their classmate who took his own life over the weekend. Bitsy was born August 14, 1924, in Shreveport, LA, daughter of Thelma (Arthur) Trigg and Jack A. Trigg. Officials said grief counselors will be on campus for students who may need them. College and life are hard enough, but this academic year they have been made even harder. They are making money whether students die or not, sadly. My grades began to slip, I stopped attending classes, I was hurting. You cant look at peoples eyes and make the claim that Gannon somehow is causing misery and pain. is taken from us, we need support, not criticism or punishment. 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. Father, Troy, confirmed the deaths in a Facebook post, calling it a `` tragic accident ``. 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