When almost every aspect of normal lifeis 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National Eating Disorder Awareness Week, The Student News Site of Gannon University since 1947, Your email address will not be published. The only terrible inaction would be the staff member who supposedly ignored the student. To clarify my contempt, this article suggests that if Gannon did have a spring break, then our beloved student would still be alive. That is what is lacking. Our education matters. This station is part of Cox Media Group Television. 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. A school spokesperson released a statement to KDKA: "All of us here at Seneca Valley were profoundly and deeply saddened to hear of Abbie Brynda's passing. who preceded him in death; beloved father to Mark N. Templeton (Kathleen Dull) of Oak Park, Illinois and . James Francis Mulligan, SSJ, age 97, of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Northwestern Pennsylvania, died on February 26, 2023. In 1941, it was taken over by Archbishop John Mark Gannon and renamed as Gannon . Along with that, Gannon is starting to make steps to help students. Officials with the Chicago Police Department have launched an investigation into the mysterious deaths. / CBS Pittsburgh. The two individuals were members of the soccer team . With that comes COVID numbers, but with that also comes mental health. The answer is not just to refer to the counseling center and then saying we did all we could. I have watched the Counseling Center staff members. Many times in this article you mentioned yourself, and even how you do not have to pay for college, when the article should have been focused on mourning the loss of a beloved life. Brynda was a junior nursing major. 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. Brynda was a 2011 graduate of Seneca Valley High School. Instudents eyes. We cannot keep carrying on as normal.The fact of the matteris, this is NOT normal. 4/14/12 Live Life With No Regrets written on them. Dr. Magno speaks on his research on Extrajudicial Killings and Epidemiology of Violence during the War on Drugs of President Rodrigo Duterte. By integrating life sciences, social sciences and business aspects, Gannon University's mortuary science program provides you with excellent training in this challenging and rewarding field. The mental health resources we dohave on campus are amazing. CBS RADIO and EYE Logo TM and Copyright 2014 CBS Broadcasting Inc. Used under license. We cannot lose more classmates, peers, teammates, family members or friends. ese messages mean nothing unless they are backed up with concrete plans of action and the active prioritization of mental health. Abbie Brynda, 21, of Butler County, was found dead in an alley near . Human beings are social creatures. She was also active in Greek life as a member of Sigma Sigma Sigma sorority. Thank you for speaking up. He said in the aftermath the first concern is to grieve, but he said its important to discuss safety. To take this tragedy and throw blame at Gannon without any real understanding is just wrong. After the experiences I have had since spring of 2020, I feel that Gannon as an institution has failed to make proper accommodations for mental health and furthermore financial hardship students are facing due to the pandemic. My name is Anna Malesiewski, and I am the features editor for The Gannon Knight. Young adult suicide rates are increasing dramatically. They need to come up with a better plan for anyone suffering. Today, I am saddened, disheartened and quite frankly, I am disgusted. Its felt by everyone. Lives are at stake. It is one that needs to be discussed. 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 tally unwell students. He wanted to win. For this reason, I will be following a commenters suggestion above, and plan to transfer my credits elsewhere for the upcoming academic year. This issue extends way beyond asking for Mental Health off days. Excellently written. ", 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. 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. We ALL need to feel that. If you would have known him, cared for him, and his grieving family and friends, you would not have even the slightest inclination to begin writing such an atrocious piece. 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. Cross, the former NFL defensive back who became the first Black man to work full-time as a sports analyst on national television, is the latest football player diagnosed with the brain disease CTE. This push for a new normal is harming us all. This is a time for us to come together, and to look after one another. She was pronounced dead at UPMC Hamot hospital after she was found. 8148123558, Eldon Buckner Mar 14, 2021 at 9:47 pm. Because lets be honest, they dont care about their students. Ericca Rodriguez Mar 14, 2021 at 8:50 pm. It is detrimental. Sarah Scott Mar 15, 2021 at 1:13 am. Thank you for speaking about such a heavy topic. Absolutely not okay in any means. I am all for advocating for mental health, but you can do so in a less entitled and accusatory manner. Are more counselors the answer? Gannon, will you listen now? Erie College Student Dies After Being Found In Alley, Join The Conversation On The KDKA Facebook Page. But we need help. Think about what you love to do, where you imagine yourself working, or what you want to accomplish in the future. Its starts with the state and local representatives and trickles down the line. I alone have written seven articles this academic year in relationto these issues. Enjoy a vibrant urban entertainment scene and Lake Erie beaches all within a two-hour drive of Cleveland, Buffalo and Pittsburgh. I couldnt have said it better myself. Gannon community, I am here for you. Dining hall opens at 4:30pm January 9: First day of the semester https://gannonknight.com/4421/news/university-mourns-students-death/#comment-1322. We hear you. Mental and emotional well-being is plummeting. It sends their students the message that everything is still okay. President Keith Taylor, Ph.D., said he hopes the community will come together to help those at Gannon affected by Wahls death. Main research topics: Materials Science, Engineering Management. 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? As a small university as well, I fully agree with this. Gannons distance programs provide flexible and current educational opportunities to expand your career options. February 3, 2014 / 11:47 AM I implore all of you Please share this with your piers and families so we can spread the word that we need help! There is no simple path forward, but we are on the journey together. You cant look at peoples eyes and make the claim that Gannon somehow is causing misery and pain. I dont think writing about this topic is appropriate and to respect the dignity of others would have been best if you didnt post this. We are NOT meant to live this way. The university provides a hands-on learning experience to its students. Gannon University will be closed and there will be no classes on Good Friday, April 2, or on Monday, April 5. What happens to the student whose insurance does not cover off campus options? We need to change the mind set about mental health. The counseling center was such an amazing tool that needs to be more integrated. The 2023 tuition & fees of Gannon University (Gannon) is $36,706 for prospective students and the 2023 graduate school tuition & fees is $21,410. Nathan Bly Mar 15, 2021 at 12:40 pm. It truly saddens me, but I have come to the conclusion that I will not be returning. Im glad you have this plate form to allow some of the opinions of the students to be heard. Required fields are marked *, Jody Lambert Apr 27, 2012 at 7:28 am. 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. They are available to assist with grief counseling and can be reached at (814) 871-7622 or by email at counseling@gannon.edu. versity, we need to be united now more than ever. THIS IS INCLUDED IN OUR TUITION. Wahl was pronounced brain dead at 3:21 p.m. on Saturday by Erie County Coroner Lyell Cook. I stand with you. 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. Mental health or should I say seeking help for mental health comes with a stigma like it or not. 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. God bless the faternity and all his friends. 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. I am hopeful that name calling such as labeling someone weak or crazy for needing help will stop. Just a thought. Leah Mar 16, 2021 at 11:32 pm, This was well said! Well miss you brother ," the program added. 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