CBS RADIO and EYE Logo TM and Copyright 2014 CBS Broadcasting Inc. Used under license. We are doing the best we can under unimaginable circumstances. Hailey Wehner Mar 15, 2021 at 1:17 pm. No foul play is suspected. The event is held at the Liwasang Diokno, Commission on Human Rights, Commonwealth Ave. Quezon City, available to be live-streamed via Zoom and Facebook Live. 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. I have suffered with anxiety and depression since 7th grade, so I take this personally.A life was taken out of pure desperation. The university has listened to the numbers and not the screams. 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? Loved every moment we had together. I also understand that faculty has worked tirelessly to make regulations, class changes and accommodate this pandemic. The answer is not just to refer to the counseling center and then saying we did all we could. This pandemic has impacted us not only in school but in our lives outside school. He was a really neat kid and very athletic, Oliver said. Excellently written. The past 24 hours have been hard on the entire Gannon community, and especially on our students family and friends. We must let the world know what we all go through on a day to day basis and fight for a better understanding of what real mental health help is. For those of you who are upset by the article for the sake of the family, you have every right to be. 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. For this reason, I will be following a commenters suggestion above, and plan to transfer my credits elsewhere for the upcoming academic year. When you saw him play on the court, he was very intense. ERIE, Pa. (KDKA/AP) - The coroner says a 21-year-old college student who died of hypothermia last month was also legally drunk. I am all for advocating for mental health, but you can do so in a less entitled and accusatory manner. We will provide more details once they have been decided. As someone who has watched loved ones and personally struggled with mental health for years the lack of concern runs DEEP at Gannon, even academically. The lack of preparation for the increase in mental health disorders is on the university. We have been listening and searching for the best path forward. Christianity and feminism: can they coexist? Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Peter carozza Mar 14, 2021 at 11:30 pm. I have seen them show a tremendous amount of care and concern. In fact, it should have been reevaluated before this. Ruskin, FL 33573. For now, we must be focused on each other. Mental health or should I say seeking help for mental health comes with a stigma like it or not. That is completely uncalled for and it makes a terrible situation worse for everyone by making those claims. Anna Malesiewski, Assistant EditorMarch 14, 2021. Th. 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). Learn about careers at Cox Media Group. 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. They need to come up with a better plan for anyone suffering. See the attached document for more information. Gannon said the university will hold a prayer service on campus at 3 p.m. Wednesday. Intrigued, he went back in to see whose car it was and found Murray doing an evening rehab session. He was listed in critical condition in the intensive care unit until early Saturday morning. Keep up the great job you are doing and putting out awareness, Sabrina Battleson Mar 14, 2021 at 8:27 pm. 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. Women's Basketball - PSAC Tournament Quarterfinals, 109 University Square
Anna is an amazing person and uses her voice for others that cant or wont speak up. We cannot keep going on as we have been. Unite and find your voice !! I have watched my peers regress into depression because social opportunities are taken away from them. How can we fix an issue that is a problem nationwide, especially at such a small university? Gannon community, I am here for you. We hear you. c) If the eligible colleague dies or becomes totally disabled prior to reaching the minimum Im a junior at McDowell and Im extremely upset by how students mental health isnt being treated as a priority at most schools. Mental and emotional well-being is plummeting. Resources can be made available but if someone is too embarrassed or scared to reach out what good are the resources? She was. We urge you to take advantage of that support and to engage fully in the activities being created to support your well-being. 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, (TM and Copyright 2014 CBS Radio Inc. and its relevant subsidiaries. Mary Patricia Gannon was a School of Music advisory board member. January 8: Residence halls open at 8am. You are not alone. Thank you for speaking up. Application processing takes a minimum of 2-3 weeks. I know this was likely not your intent, but the article comes off as capitalizing on a tragedy for your own personal gain. Think wisely. Teacher Sheila Powers said Wahls death has hit everyone in his hometown. Gannon University ranked 481st for Engineering in the United States and 3058th in the World with 245 publications made and 1,836 citations received. Are more counselors the answer? 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, will you listen now? Not just today, everyday! To take this tragedy and throw blame at Gannon without any real understanding is just wrong. I stand with you. Brynda was a 2011 graduate of Seneca Valley High School. During my Junior year at Gannon I struggled with my own sense of belonging on campus. Gannon cares? Ya okay. Ill believe it when I see it. They are making money whether students die or not, sadly. It sends their students the message that everything is still okay. The bracelets have J.W. It's been a long 72 hours on Gannon University's campus after a student took his own life Saturday night. Gannon University surprised me by not canceling class tomorrow out of respect and consideration for their students that are suffering. But we need more resources. 2014 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Gannon University is a private Catholic university in Erie, Pennsylvania. Multiple articles have been written for The Gannon Knight about the raging mental health pandemic that exists amid college students today. "It is with the heaviest of hearts that I confirm the loss yesterday of my partner and my son due to a tragic accident," Troy wrote. The way we have been acting, any student could be lost at an, Human beings are social creatures. If you know of someone who he needs help or just a listening ear reach out to them and to us. Student reacts to mental health amidst loss of a Gannon student. As said in the comments above, the administration is trying their hardest as many do not even have the opportunity to be on campus. And I promise to always use my platform to bring volume to your voices, to the best of my ability. My daughter is a junior in high school and we were really looking at Gannon, but now Im not so sure. Today, I am saddened, disheartened and quite frankly, I am disgusted. While I understand the frustrations with deteriorating mental health during this pandemic, I think that writing this article the day of the students death is not right. They need to put the money towards an amazing counseling department. Local; First at 4; Stories from Ukraine; Bureaus . Though we still have concerns regarding COVID-19, a respite at Easter could be good for the soul and the hurting heart. No way. GANNON, Thelma Grace "Bitsy" Trigg Thelma Grace "Bitsy" Trigg Gannon, 98, of Hillsboro, passed away peacefully Monday, February 20, 2023, at her home. They are here for you and they are willing to work with you through the challenges you may be experiencing. "The program mourns Declan Bingham. 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. 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. 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. https://gannonknight.com/4421/news/university-mourns-students-death/#comment-1322. 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. Roundtable: What is the most interesting thing youve seen in the sky. Put the pressure on and demand change. Enjoy a vibrant urban entertainment scene and Lake Erie beaches all within a two-hour drive of Cleveland, Buffalo and Pittsburgh. Anonymous Mar 17, 2021 at 3:03 pm. / CBS Pittsburgh. Just a thought. 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 dont want to write another article calling for this same exact thing. We are a community made of individuals. Brought tears to my eyes. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Erie, PA 16541, 105 Commercial Center Drive
As a recent Gannon alumna this piece speaks to me on many levels. Again, I really hope you read these comments and seriously consider what you are putting out into the world and how it will reflect upon you, Especially if you are considering a career in journalism, this article could very easily be portrayed as tone deaf, pretentious, and inconsiderate, even if this was not your original intent. Larger schools such as the University of Pittsburgh and Penn State have designated mental health days, where no classes takeplace and students are given the chance to relax and recuperate. Prayers for the student and their family. Thank you for this well written article. We have wonderful faculty and staff and have asked them to be as flexible and understanding as possible with student requests this week. Thelma Grace "Bitsy" Trigg Gannon, 98, of Hillsboro passed away peacefully Monday, February 20, 2023, at her home. A delightful young man and leader of Gannon soccer from the day he entered the locker room. Wow, this is really concerning and awful. 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. Required fields are marked *, Anonymous Mar 17, 2021 at 4:01 pm. I am praying so hard for the people involved in this tragic loss this weekend. These values carry into every aspect of life at Gannon: in athletics and academics, in our global travels, and in the communities we serve. The police were alerted shortly before 3 p.m. on Tuesday that the attack happened . They want this swept under the rug as soon as possible. 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. I absolutely agree with you!if anyone needs to talk give me a call! She was pronounced dead at UPMC Hamot hospital after she was found. 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. Our faith will help us heal together as a community.. While half of our faces are covered with masks, I can see eyes that are defeated. Please do better for those suffering and for those who couldnt bare to suffer any longer. This problem is much larger than Gannon. We need more counselors. versity, we need to be united now more than ever. Your email address will not be published. And then claim that Gannon doesnt care? 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. 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 . Selfish policies and greedy hands allowed this to happen and are allowing it to continue happening. My heart goes to these students. Gannon discusses the closure of the beloved Knight Club. Gannon University has approximately 4,500 students and 46,000 alumni. As a university, we need to be united now more than ever. Officials said grief counselors will be on campus for students who may need them. 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? who preceded him in death; beloved father to Mark N. Templeton (Kathleen Dull) of Oak Park, Illinois and . Anonymous Mar 15, 2021 at 10:10 am. It feels that the regulations and changes faculty have made have been mainly concerned with keeping COVID numbers low. "What an impact this girl had on everyone [and] now she is gone forever. Erie County Coroner Lyell Cook has ruled the death of Abbrielle Brynda an accident due to hypothermia "in a setting of acute alcohol intoxication." The 21-year-old Gannon University junior was . 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. ", The Gannon University men's soccer team described Bingham's as a "delightful young man," calling him the "leader of Gannon soccer.". Thank you for speaking out! 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