Gannon University CHESS

10/21/2026

This past weekend, Dr. Greylyn Hydinger (Department of Philosophy &Theology) and students from his Global Theology course attended the Navratri Hindu Festival organized by the India Association of Greater Erie. Dr. Anjali Sahay (Director of the School of Public Service and Global Affairs) was also there to celebrate!

10/12/2026

"If you wanted to walk, you could walk."
"But what if I wanted to fly?"

THE MOORS by Jen Silverman
Opening November 5th at the Schuster Theatre
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10/01/2026

Join the Global Summit for an exciting line up of speakers
Part of Gannon University CHESS Speaker Series for this year: Courage to LEARN.

09/23/2026

Earlier this month, Ms. Angela Howell in the School of Communication & the Arts took her World Art class to our Archaeology Museum Gallery. Dr. Suzanne Richard in the School of Public Service and Global Affairs gave a fabulous guided tour of the gallery.

You can visit the gallery, too! These are the hours they are open this semester:

Mondays: 1:30 pm-5:30 pm
Tuesdays: 3:00 pm-4:30 pm
Wednesdays: 1:30 pm- 4:30 pm
Thursdays: 3:00 pm-4:30 pm

09/14/2026

We're already expecting a full house for tonight's performance of William Shakespeare's KING LEAR, presented by the Cambridge University American Stage Tour! We highly recommend reserving your tickets in advance if you plan to see the show. Grab yours now at schustertheatre.square.site!

09/02/2026

Auditions for our fall productions are rapidly approaching!

📦PLAYS IN A BOX📦
A one-night-only comedy show hosted by local multimedia artist BRITTTY LEA where actors perform short mystery plays pulled from a box. A one-day commitment, hilarity guaranteed! Submit your audition form by midnight THIS FRIDAY at https://forms.gle/qTiMZko8Y7g1Ua818 (link can also be found in our bio!)

🪉🕶️THE MOORS🐔🪓
A darkly comedic play with music that combines lush Victorian costumes and Gothic literary references. A sad, philosopher-king, *checks notes* ...dog? A power ballad, a power struggle, a diary full of fanfiction, gaslighting, and...murder?
A play featuring six excellent roles with flexible age ranges and rich inner lives to delve into. Auditions for THE MOORS are Tuesday and Wednesday, September 8th and 9th at 6:00pm.

All auditions are open to GU students and Erie community members. Check out schustertheatre.com for details and requirements!

08/30/2026

08/20/2026

CHESS faculty and staff had some fun in the sun today as we prepare for the start of the semester!