Gannon Scholars Events
Madonna Scholars Leadership Retreat
Wednesday, Sept. 24th
Gannon Scholars and other Loyola students lead a leadership retreat (GLOW - Girls Leading Our World) for nearly 90 current high-school students who are part of the Madonna Scholars program.
Animal, Vegetable, Miracle: A Year of Food Life
Monday, Nov. 3
During Fall 2008, Loyola faculty, staff, and students created a book group to discuss Barbara Kingsolver's book on sustainable living. The book club culminated in a sustainable dinner accompanied by a panel discussion as part of Hunger Week. The event, held at Piper Hall, was attended by more than 75 people.
Hunger Week Concert: Food for the Soul
Tuesday, Nov. 4th
It may have been election night, but numerous Loyolans came out to support a good cause. Attendees heard a variety of bands and bid on art with proceeds going to help support the Pan African Association. Pan African is a local Rogers Park organization that works to enable Chicago's African refugees and immigrants to come together as a cohesive, supportive group. The Gannon Scholars are working in particular with the Pan African women's group to provide resources and support.
Gannon Reach Out
Friday, Nov. 7th
Now in its 14th year, Gannon Reach Out (GRO) been a way for the Gannon Scholars and the larger Loyola community to support our neighbors in Rogers Park. Through GRO this year, the Gannon Scholars provided the women who are part of the Pan African Association women's group with supplies and staples that they need in adjusting to their new life in the United States. The Gannon Scholars also hosted a dinner for the women which included dancing and making friendship bracelets with the women. Stay tuned for details on a coat drive to help provide the women with warm weather gear.
Coming up in Spring 2009
-Vagina Monologues
-Women's Health Fair
-Leadership Reception
-Madonna Scholars Mentoring Program
Photos: Gannon Scholars taking part in an activity with the women at the Pan African Association in Rogers Park (left); Gannon Scholars help out in the community through GRO 2008 (right).