TRIO/SSS Facts
Gannon University Life
College Success
Erie Fun Facts
Just for Fun
100

Director of TRIO/SSS?

Dennis Willams

100

What’s the name of the campus library?

Nash Library

100

True or False: You should start studying only the night before the test.

False

100

Erie is next to which Great Lake?

Lake Erie

100

Go-to snack for late-night study sessions.

Instant noodles

200

True or False: TRIO/SSS is free for eligible students.

True

200

Name one popular hangout spot on campus.

Commuter Lounge, Recreation Center, or Beyer Hall Café

200

Best tool to track assignments and deadlines.

Planner or Calendar

200

A local treat is famous in Erie.

Sponge candy orPepperoni balls

200

The number of cups of coffee students say they need during finals week.

Too many to count

300

Name one service TRIO/SSS offers.

Tutoring, Advising, Mentoring, Workshops, or Academic coaching

300

This Erie spot is famous for sunsets and beaches.

Presque Isle

300

The time professors set aside to meet with students.

Office Hours

300

The nickname for Erie, PA.

Flagship City

300

This happens when you wear your hoodie backwards.

Instant neck pillow

400

In which building is the TRIO/SSS office located?

Palumbo Building- Student Success Center

400

Name Gannon’s annual day of service.

GIVE Day

400

Name one way to reduce stress during the semester.

Exercising, getting enough sleep, meditating, practicing time management, or listening to music.

400

Closest major city other than Buffalo.

Cleveland or Pittsburgh

400

If you forget your homework, you can always blame…

Campus squirrels

500

How many TRIO programs are there at Gannon University, and can you name them?

3 TRIO Programs :

1. TRIO/SSS

2. McNair Scholars Program 

3. GO College Program - Talent Search 

500

What is Gannon’s mascot?

Golden Knight's

500

This TRIO/SSS program pairs you with experienced students for guidance.

Mentoring/ Peer Mentors

500

A winter sport is popular in Erie with a local minor league team.


Ice hockey

500

The universal sign of a tired student.

Yawning