Gannon University: Gannon hosts seventh annual Youth Civic Engagement Symposium

Gannon welcomes 150 local students from nine high schools, alongside all participants on campus for today’s seventh annual Youth Civic Engagement Symposium, in recognition of Constitution Day.
This event is sponsored by Gannon, Erie Together and Senator Pat Toomey’s Office.

This signature event welcomes Cathedral Prep, Corry, Fort LeBoeuf, Girard, Harbor Creek, Iroquois, McDowell, Perseus House, Charter School of Excellence, and Union City High School.

Following breakfast in the Yehl Ballroom, students will engage with a variety of speakers including Erie Together Director Mary Bula, Gannon President Dr. Keith Taylor, and United States Senator Pat Toomey. Dr. Jeff Bloodworth, co-director of Gannon’s School of Public Service and Global Affairs will lead a discussion on The U.S. Constitution before panels begin on state, federal, local and county government, as well as a lunch panel centered on volunteering.

“We are grateful for our panelists, volunteers and the presenting partners – Erie Together, U.S. Senator Pat Toomey’s Office and Gannon University,” writes Gannon director of community and government relations, Erika Ramalho.