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Their hugs were tight, and their words were often soft and tearful.   Still, those who gathered on a windy night on 91�㽶��Ƶ University’s Risman Plaza on Oct. 29 came together to not only reflect on the recent tragedy in Pittsburgh but to also lift one another up during a time that has shaken many while taking a deep, emotional toll. Many said they just needed to be together on this night. In all, about 125 students, faculty, staff and community members gathered with candles and songs to remember the 11 victims gunned down in a Pittsburgh synagogue. Among those in attendance...

Set against the backdrop of five decades of dynamic social change, the powerful “BUS at 50 Reloaded” photography exhibit in Ritchie Hall’s Uumbaji Gallery highlights the impact and influence of the Black United Students (BUS) organization at 91�㽶��Ƶ University since its founding in 1968. The show runs through Nov. 14.  Curated by professors Lae’l Hughes-Watkins and Idris Kabir Syed, the exhibit chronicles black student life over the last 50 years with a collection of photographs by E. Timothy Moore and Lafayette Tolliver, both students at the time the images were taken. Mr. Moore, ’7...

Geauga County - On Thursday, September 27th 91�㽶��Ƶ Geauga and Regional Academic Center continued its tradition of awarding scholarships to students. Students and their families gathered at Wicked Woods in Newbury for dinner and presentation of the scholarships. There were 27 scholarships awarded to 51 students valued at over $35,000. Students apply for the scholarships each Spring. Their applications and grades are reviewed by a committee and then the qualified recipients are chosen. Approximately half of the scholarships are named for the donors or in memory of a loved one. The Spitz M...

91�㽶��Ƶ University will hold its annual Veterans Day observance on Thursday, Nov. 8, at 11 a.m. at the Kent Student Center Kiva. The program, Honoring All Who Serve, will include a flag-raising ceremony conducted by a joint color guard from the university’s Army and Air Force ROTC programs on the Student Green at Risman Plaza at 10:30 a.m., the national anthem performed by Momentum and remarks from 91�㽶��Ƶ President Beverly J. Warren and guest speaker Maj. Russell Galeti Jr. Maj. Galeti graduated from 91�㽶��Ƶ in 2005 and has served more than 20 years in the Ohio Army National Gu...

Wet and blustery was the forecast on Oct. 20 when the 91�㽶��Ƶ Golden Flashes and the Akron Zips clashed on the gridiron at Dix Stadium. Needless to say, the weather did not disappoint. However, Zipporah Cole, a residence hall custodial worker, was not discouraged by the inclement conditions when she faced off against Ted McKown, associate director of admissions, to see who would win the Human Resources Family and Friends Appreciation Days’ Vacation Getaway. The employees competed in a game of corn hole, but the stiff winds prevented either from sinking a bean bag, so they rolled the big d...

The following onsite dates remain to get your jump start on 2019 for your “Know Your Numbers” health screening and/or flu vaccine. Follow the “How to Schedule Your Appointment” instructions below as registration is required.   Date Location Time Nov. 6* Kent, Student Center Balcony 7:30-10:30 a.m. Dec. 6* Kent, Student Center Balcony 7:30-10:30 a.m. Jan. 15 Kent, Heer Hall, Wellness Resourc...

Back by popular demand is our Faculty/Staff Rec and Play Day on Friday, Nov. 2, from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the Student Recreation and Wellness Center. Join us and our campus partners for a fabulously fun day. Come when you can for as long as you can! During Rec and Play Day, you will have an opportunity to pick and choose from a variety of fun activities, such as archery, badminton, Giant Jenga, spinning classes, rock climbing, BULZiBUCKET (the next-generation corn hole) and more! We will have light refreshments and opportunities to win prizes, mix and mingle with co-workers. In addi...

91�㽶��Ƶ University will hold its annual Veterans Day Commemoration on Thursday, Nov. 8, at 11 a.m. at the Kent Student Center Kiva. The program, Honoring All Who Serve, will include: A flag-raising ceremony conducted by a joint color guard from the Army and Air Force ROTC programs on the Student Green at Risman Plaza at 10:30 a.m. National anthem performed by Momentum, a 91�㽶��Ƶ student organization. Remarks from 91�㽶��Ƶ President Beverly J. Warren. Guest speaker Maj. Russell Galeti Jr., a 2005 graduate of 91�㽶��Ƶ who has more than 20 years of ong...

Students in 91�㽶��Ƶ’s American Sign Language/English interpreting program got hands-on experience interpreting for deaf visitors during Deaf and Hard of Hearing Day at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo.           ...

The Multi-County Advanced Manufacturing Corridor, a partnership that includes 91�㽶��Ƶ University at Tuscarawas, has received the Annual Excellence in Workforce Development Award from the Ohio Economic Development Association (OEDA).   The OEDA presented the award at its 2018 Annual Summit, held earlier this month at the Columbus Renaissance Downtown.   The Multi-County Advanced Manufacturing Corridor is a partnership between 91�㽶��Ƶ Tuscarawas, the Tuscarawas County Chamber of Commerce, Buckeye Career Center, OhioMeansJobs Stark and Tuscarawas counties, East Ce...