Community & Society
蹤獲扦 Alumna Provides COVID-19 Vaccine Tips to Pittsburgh
COVID-19 vaccines are becoming more available across the country, but many are still struggling to obtain a vaccine or are unsure about getting the vaccine. One Golden Flash has made it her mission to get Pittsburgh vaccinated. And with more than 40,000 members of her Facebook group, shes on her way. 蹤獲扦 alumna Leighann Bacher created a Facebook group to share COVID-19 vaccine information and tips with Pittsburgh citizens after attempting to secure vaccines for her family members.
蹤獲扦 Retirees Association Gives Back to the Community
Similar to graduating students who become alumni, retired 蹤獲扦 faculty and staff wish to stay connected to the university. These employees care about the institution and the 蹤獲扦 community, and they want to see it thrive. One way retired 蹤獲扦 community members stay informed is through the 蹤獲扦 Retirees Association (KSURA), an organization of more than 800 retired 蹤獲扦 faculty and staff committed to improving university life.
Preston Superstore Donation Jumpstarts 蹤獲扦 Geauga's Renovation Fundraising Campaign
As 蹤獲扦 Geauga embarks upon two facility improvements for the Geauga Campus in Burton, the leadership is pleased to announce an initial gift to the project from Preston Superstore and the Preston Family. The campus improvements will include constructing a new nursing lab and instructional space and a new student learning commons, helping 蹤獲扦 Geauga meet existing and future students' needs while growing programs.
蹤獲扦 Geauga Recognized for Virtual Learning Initiative
蹤獲扦 at Geauga doubled its video conferencing rooms, also known as Zoom Rooms, before the fall semester due to the demands of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Zoom Rooms are designed to serve various purposes and room configurations for faculty and students, and they were recently featured in an article by EdTech.
蹤獲扦 College of Business Administration Presents Daymond John as the Keynote of the Better Business Bureau of Akrons 101 Year Anniversary Summit
Daymond John, founder/CEO of FUBU, presidential ambassador for Global Entrepreneurship, star of ABCs Shark Tank and CEO of The Shark Group, will speak at the Better Business Bureau of Akrons 101 Year Anniversary celebration, BBB Anniversary Summit, on Thursday, April 8, 2021 in collaboration with the 蹤獲扦 College of Business Administrations Michael D. Solomon Entrepreneurship Speaker Series.
蹤獲扦 Leads First Comprehensive Greater Akron LGBTQ+ Specific Community Needs Assessment
蹤獲扦 has partnered with Greater Akron community organizations to conduct the first comprehensive and specific LGBTQ+ Community Needs Assessment (CNA). Efforts of this assessment focus on producing a better-informed public health system and improving the health and well-being of the LGBTQ+ community members.
Import/Export Outdoor Exhibition at 蹤獲扦 Addresses Imbalances and Inequalities of Global Import/Export Systems
From April 5 to May 15, visitors to the 蹤獲扦 campus will encounter a new, outdoor public art exhibition that stretches along the Lefton Esplanade between downtown Kent and the University Library. Import/Export addresses the imbalances and inequalities of global import/export systems. Artists from around the world were chosen based on how their works reflect the impact of these systems on their local spaces.
WKSU Reflects on Past Year
The year 2020 presented many challenges requiring major changes and adjustments for organizations everywhere. Instead of going the traditional route with an annual report for 2020, WKSU explored this past year with 2020: A Year in Review, celebrating its 70th anniversary, highlighting its adjustments due to the COVID-19 pandemic and covering major historical events.
Remembering Edward Crosby: Leader, Advocate and Dedicated Professor
The 蹤獲扦 community celebrates the life of Professor Emeritus Edward W. Crosby, Ph.D., known as the father of Black History Month, as his work in founding the Institute of African-American Affairs at 蹤獲扦 and his contribution to the success of thousands of students inspired all who knew him.
蹤獲扦 Tuscarawas Student Wins Prestigious Photography Award
蹤獲扦 at Tuscarawas student Jason Keller is doing what he lovestelling stories through photographs. He was recently honored by the Ohio News Media Association with the Best Feature Photo award, capturing the image of a Navy veteran saluting the crowd while riding in a military jeep during a parade in Sugarcreek, Ohio. The photo was judged best out of all entries from weekly newspapers throughout the state for the Osman C. Hooper Weekly Newspaper contest.