Honors Scrapbook 2019-2020 Academic Year
Mentor/Mentee Event
Global Coffee Hour •
"Global Coffee Hour was a nice experience to get to know some of the international students and learn about their background"
Rahul Nimmagadda Sophomore
Nicole Weimken Sophomore
HOMECOMING KING & QUEEN
ACTIVE MINDS
THIS IS THE SEND SILENCE PACKING EVENT. EACH BACKPACK REPRESENTED A PERSON THAT TOOK THEIR OWN LIFE.
Volleyball Game
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GIVE Day
The Gannon University Honors Program was able to give back to the Erie community in the annual GIVE Day event. GIVE Day, Gannon’s Innovation to Volunteer Everywhere, is an event focused on volunteering time and resources to the community. The event spans more than 40 sites in six states, and includes a coastal cleanup
Navariti Celebration
Game Night
Students had the opportunity to come to the honors room in the Palumbo Academic Center! It was a night filled with fun, laughter, and many nostalgic games
"There was a storm coming so that cut our walk short, but we got to see a rainbow on our way back!"
"It was a pretty cool event. It was nice to get out and walk with people"
Wellness Committee's Sunset Walks
Horror Movie Hangout Honors students were able to spend a night hanging out, eating snacks, and watching scary movies!
"I learned so much from this event. It was so interesting to learn about food waste and climate change, among other topics. The most fun was making your own shampoo!"
"Connecting Cultures is a great way to meet people and learn more about the world outside of Erie!"
Connectin g Cultures
Diversity Dialogues "I loved getting to have meaningful conversations with such a unique group of people!"
Summit XI
"Please join me in wishing Mr. Will a warm Gannon welcome."
"The temperature of our politics today is high and part because the stake of our politics are high..."
What a time to be thankful for honors friends!
Great food, great time!!
Honors Thanksgiving
Freshman Poster Presentations
Freshmen presented their posters that they had been working on for the semester to students and staff
Leadership Weekend
The Student Advisory Board and Committee chairs at a leadership retreat. They had so much fun getting to further their bonds with each other. They played a lot of games and did group leadership workshops.
Pizza and Study Night
All students were welcome to come and study with friends or even just chat at the library. It was a brilliant and fun idea that allowed students to study, relax, eat some pizza, and have a fun time! Pizza can solve many things, one of them being stress from schoolwork â˜ť
Meet Our Committee!
My name is Emily Allshouse and I am from New Castle, Pennsylvania. I am in the 3+3 exercise science and physical therapy program. I am in the American Sign Language club, and I enjoy photography and going on adventures with my friends.
My name is Billie Caruso, and I am from Pittsburgh. I’m in the physicians assistant program and hope to work in women’s medicine after graduation.
Hi my name is Maddie Duschek! I am a freshman Physician Assistant major here at Gannon. I’m from the Pittsburgh area and I graduated from Blackhawk High School. After graduation, I hope to be working as a certified physician assistant in dermatology or pediatrics.
My name's Alex Grove and I am majoring in mechanical engineering. I came to Gannon from Canonsburg, PA which is about 30 minutes south of Pittsburgh. After graduation I plan to get an internship through one of my favorite manufacturers in Austria.
My name is Lauren Heutsche and I am currently a freshman physician assistant student. I love photography, playing the violin, nature, and practicing my faith. More importantly, I love helping others whenever possible.
My name is Skye Karastury and I am from Conneaut Lake, PA. I am a biology/premedicine major at Gannon. After I graduate, I plan to go to med school to become an orthopedic physician!
My name is Ashleigh Lutz and I am from Erie. My major is Environmental Engineering and after I graduate, I hope to move to Pittsburgh to work with water quality.
My name is Alaina McKenna. I am a Criminal Justice & Psychology dual major from Pittsburgh, PA. I plan to be a federal agent after graduation, hopefully with the Department of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (ATF). Some interesting facts about me are: I work at the Erie County Courthouse conducting background checks for the Sheriff’s Department’s Firearms Unit, I play guitar–I can play any genre from classical to metal, and I can recite the entire Hamilton soundtrack off by heart.
Ella is our Co-Chair!
My name is Ella Rasper, and I am a freshman occupational therapy student. I am from Medina, Ohio, it is about 30 minutes south of Cleveland. At Gannon, I am involved with North Hall Council, club rugby team, honor’s Student Advisory Board and co-chair for the photography committee and recently joined Sigma Sigma Sigma. I am passionate about traveling and trying cuisines native to where I’m traveling. When I am not studying or at practice, I am usually watching The Office with my roommates or making chicken nuggets in North’s community kitchen.
My name is Jake Snyder and I am a Freshman at Gannon. I am majoring in Health Science on a 3+3 NYCC Pre-Chiropractic Track. I love to golf and shoot competitively and in my free time I enjoy hanging out with my friends, playing piano, and listening to music. I am also actively involved in The Honors Program and The Pre-Health Club. I am also an Eagle Scout from my hometown troop. I am excited about freshman year and can’t wait to see what Gannon has in store in the upcoming years!
Thank You For a Wonderful Year!