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? President Keith Taylor, Ph.D., said he hopes the community will come together to help those at Gannon affected by Wahls death. 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. Sending love and light to his family and friends, together we can overcome. For now, we must be focused on each other. / CBS Pittsburgh. College and life are hard enough, but this academic year they have been made even harder. Van Deventer, 45, and Bingham, 24, were found unresponsive by hotel staff at the Hyatt Regency hotel. Erie, PA 16541, 105 Commercial Center Drive Unite and find your voice !! My heart goes to these students. 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 . Cross, who was 81 when he died Feb. 28, 2021, suffered from stage 4 chronic traumatic encephalopathy, Boston University researchers said Tuesday. Enjoy a vibrant urban entertainment scene and Lake Erie beaches all within a two-hour drive of Cleveland, Buffalo and Pittsburgh. And we need to be there for each other. I couldnt have said it better myself. College and life are hard enough, but this academic year they have been made even harder. How could that reason be more important than mental health of the students? Normal is shifting for everyone and careless comments like these belittle the hard work being done on campus. APD is selling purple bracelets for $3 Wednesday through Friday in Waldron Campus Center in honor of Wahl. I am praying so hard for the people involved in this tragic loss this weekend. 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. They need to put the money towards an amazing counseling department. Any students that read this if you are willing talk to someone in your administration or share this article with them. our voices are heard. Rest easy beautiful. Using a fellow students death for you own personal agenda is disgusting. Students at Gannon University are still mourning the death of their classmate who took his own life over the weekend. GANNON UNIVERSITY ANNOUNCES ITS EIGHTH PRESIDENT AS WALTER IWANENKO, JR., PH.D. As I walk through campus, I can see it. Sheldon van Deventer, a co-owner of Erie Sports Park league, and Declan Bingham - an ex-Gannon University soccer player and son of Deventer's business partner - were found dead Saturday morning in a Chicago hotel room. We will remember her as a young and vibrant woman who was selfless in her actions.". Its felt by everyone. Your email address will not be published. Its a hard time for a lot of people but there ultimately steps each individual needs to take for themselves. A four-year Catholic university founded in 1925. That was prior to our world being turned upside down by a global pandemic. "The program mourns Declan Bingham. 4/14/12 Live Life With No Regrets written on them. Bingham's father, Troy, confirmed the deaths in a Facebook post, calling it a "tragic accident.". For those of you who are upset by the article for the sake of the family, you have every right to be. 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. -Ali Smith, Arts and Leisure Editor, Anonymous Mar 15, 2021 at 2:02 am. A FORMER college soccer player and his dad's business partner were found dead in a hotel room as police launched an investigation into the mysterious deaths. Weve met with the Student Government Association about peer-to-peer services that can be offered in the days and weeks ahead. It is unfortunate that it takes a life lost to have this discussion. If you have a group interested in particular support, please do not hesitate to ask. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Its starts with the state and local representatives and trickles down the line. I sit here writing this as I shake with anger and a broken heart over the rapidly declining mental health of the student body here at Gannon. Friday, February 24, 2023 . 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. Anonymous Mar 15, 2021 at 10:10 am. Ruskin, FL 33573. We cant have any more students feel that they are not being heard. ging mental health pandemic that exists amid college students today. We are a community made of individuals. In a global pandemic, I would be surprised if someone would say their mental health has not declined. This issue extends way beyond asking for Mental Health off days. But we need help. There are other ways to talk about mental health where you do not have to use the death of a student as a talking point to get a mental health day. He said in the aftermath the first concern is to grieve, but he said its important to discuss safety. Not just today, everyday! But we need more resources. For this reason, I will be following a commenters suggestion above, and plan to transfer my credits elsewhere for the upcoming academic year. If you know of someone who he needs help or just a listening ear reach out to them and to us. What type of campus do we truly live on for someone so young to seek death as a form of peace? Lives are at stake. Lezlee Betts Mar 15, 2021 at 5:47 pm. Paying for Gannon University. Anonymous Mar 14, 2021 at 8:21 pm. Dont give Gannon Administrators the comfort of being able to sleep at night. February 3, 2014 / 11:47 AM About Erie Ruskin, Florida This is a time for us to come together, and to look after one another. It cannot feel like it is students versus the university we all attend. 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. She was pronounced dead at UPMC Hamot hospital after she was found. I commend your effort to attempt a call to action and I support spreading awareness of mental health, but in this way it is frankly insensitive. Oh wait, LAST MONTH they hired ONE more counselor, my bad. If Gannon does not take action, they will be buried. This pandemic has impacted us not only in school but in our lives outside school. When almost every aspect of . 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 is YOUR university. I absolutely agree with you!if anyone needs to talk give me a call! Gannon discusses the closure of the beloved Knight Club. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Wahl graduated from Portersville Christian School in Butler County. Anonymous Mar 15, 2021 at 4:06 pm. The Official Athletics Website of Gannon University Scoreboard Top Stories Videos Student-Athletes of the Week Photo Galleries Social Media Footer Copyright 2022 Gannon University Golden Knights Terms of Service, opens in new window Privacy Policy, opens in new window Sidearm Sports Learfield, opens a new window Ad Blocker Detected Why are breaks implemented in the first place? Keep up the great job you are doing and putting out awareness, Sabrina Battleson Mar 14, 2021 at 8:27 pm. However, international students are recommended to apply by following dates for smooth visa issuance. Gannon is a community founded on honor, courage and achievement. We have no breaks and harsh restrictions. And theres scheduled exams and projects due the Monday after Easter! Mental health is often a silent struggle. This article is very eye opening and needs to be seen. Hailey Wehner Mar 15, 2021 at 1:17 pm. In my mind it begs the question, is this all worth it? I felt every word you said! A Message from Gannon University President Keith Taylor, We have recently added staff for counseling and are adding more to serve our community immediately. I dont want to write another article calling for this same exact thing. Thank you for speaking for those who feel nothing but silence. We have wonderful faculty and staff and have asked them to be as flexible and understanding as possible with student requests this week. Nov 8, 2022 RANDOLPH TOWNSHIP The body of a 19-year-old Gannon University student was recovered from an eastern Crawford County pond Monday afternoon, according to authorities. 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 gatheri, How about instead of actively patrolling and seeking out ways to punish students who are just trying to live normal l. ives under impossible circumstances, we actively seek out ways to support students? 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. However, it is not just a student who someone anonymously called entitled in a comment on here that feels mental health has been put on the back burner. We are one Gannon community. Required fields are marked *, Anonymous Mar 17, 2021 at 4:01 pm. It sends their students the message that everything is still okay. Located in Erie, Pennsylvania, Gannon University is a private not-for-profit institution. They are making money whether students die or not, sadly. Police are now trying to determine how Brynda ended up in the alley. We cannot keep carrying on as normal.The fact of the matteris, this is NOT normal. She was rushed to a local hospital, where she died hours later of hypothermia. 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. Dr. Magno speaks on his research on Extrajudicial Killings and Epidemiology of Violence during the War on Drugs of President Rodrigo Duterte. Along with that, Gannon is starting to make steps to help students. Are more counselors the answer? My daughter is a junior in high school and we were really looking at Gannon, but now Im not so sure. 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. Gannon has been trying to give us a normal for two semesters now. 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. 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