Message from the Director
Greetings from the Director of the Gannon Center:
Gabrielle M. Buckley
Welcome! The Spring semester is in full swing, and our students, faculty, and staff are making the most of this always too-short time!
We are beginning a year that is already challenging to many, with social, moral, economic, and scientific norms being questioned and reevaluated. Our community will be impacted by these new circumstances, requiring discernment, empathy, and inspiration. I am reassured by the dedication of our community to work toward a more just society, whether through academic endeavors, volunteer work, or outreach in the broader community
This semester we are also in the process of selecting the next class of ten Gannon Scholars. This mission-critical initiative involves students, faculty, and staff in equal measure. Again this year we received over 1000 applications for our terrific Program, evidence of how well-regarded the Gannon Center is within the Loyola community and beyond. It's clear that the next generation of Loyola students is passionate about the importance of women in leadership and their role in shaping the world.
The Gannon Center supports women and leadership not only through our undergraduate Gannon Scholars Program but also through our newly established Gannon Graduate Leaders Program. This initiative provides leadership training and inspiration to graduate students across the University. Our Gannon Faculty Fellows are hard at work researching various aspects of women and leadership, and our Carolyn Farrell Professor, Dr. Paula Tallman, continues to enrich our efforts.
Thanks to the generosity of our supporters, we are able to provide scholarships and resources for our other undergraduate research programs, including the Johnson and WISER programs, and can support Visiting Scholars and other Loyola faculty research. This semester we are hosting a wonderful Visiting Scholar from Japan’s Sophia University.
The Gannon Center is also home to the Women and Leadership Archives (WLA), which focuses on the records of women leaders, including those affiliated with the Center's predecessor, Mundelein College. The WLA celebrated its 30th Anniversary last year and continues to grow in both excellence and reputation.
The Gannon Center’s diverse array of scholarships, research, and programming would not be possible without the loyalty and generosity of our Mundelein, Gannon, and Loyola alumni and friends, whose continued support has been crucial in establishing and growing the Center’s endowments for scholarships and research. We welcome your ideas, feedback, and ongoing support as we strengthen and expand the Gannon Center’s capabilities and outreach.
Together we will face today’s new challenges head-on, preparing our students and community to lead extraordinary lives!
Gabrielle M. Buckley
Director, Gannon Center for Women and Leadership
“Love is shown more in deeds than in words.” ― Ignatius of Loyola
Greetings from the Director of the Gannon Center:
Gabrielle M. Buckley
Welcome! The Spring semester is in full swing, and our students, faculty, and staff are making the most of this always too-short time!
We are beginning a year that is already challenging to many, with social, moral, economic, and scientific norms being questioned and reevaluated. Our community will be impacted by these new circumstances, requiring discernment, empathy, and inspiration. I am reassured by the dedication of our community to work toward a more just society, whether through academic endeavors, volunteer work, or outreach in the broader community
This semester we are also in the process of selecting the next class of ten Gannon Scholars. This mission-critical initiative involves students, faculty, and staff in equal measure. Again this year we received over 1000 applications for our terrific Program, evidence of how well-regarded the Gannon Center is within the Loyola community and beyond. It's clear that the next generation of Loyola students is passionate about the importance of women in leadership and their role in shaping the world.
The Gannon Center supports women and leadership not only through our undergraduate Gannon Scholars Program but also through our newly established Gannon Graduate Leaders Program. This initiative provides leadership training and inspiration to graduate students across the University. Our Gannon Faculty Fellows are hard at work researching various aspects of women and leadership, and our Carolyn Farrell Professor, Dr. Paula Tallman, continues to enrich our efforts.
Thanks to the generosity of our supporters, we are able to provide scholarships and resources for our other undergraduate research programs, including the Johnson and WISER programs, and can support Visiting Scholars and other Loyola faculty research. This semester we are hosting a wonderful Visiting Scholar from Japan’s Sophia University.
The Gannon Center is also home to the Women and Leadership Archives (WLA), which focuses on the records of women leaders, including those affiliated with the Center's predecessor, Mundelein College. The WLA celebrated its 30th Anniversary last year and continues to grow in both excellence and reputation.
The Gannon Center’s diverse array of scholarships, research, and programming would not be possible without the loyalty and generosity of our Mundelein, Gannon, and Loyola alumni and friends, whose continued support has been crucial in establishing and growing the Center’s endowments for scholarships and research. We welcome your ideas, feedback, and ongoing support as we strengthen and expand the Gannon Center’s capabilities and outreach.
Together we will face today’s new challenges head-on, preparing our students and community to lead extraordinary lives!
Gabrielle M. Buckley
Director, Gannon Center for Women and Leadership
“Love is shown more in deeds than in words.” ― Ignatius of Loyola