Community & Society
Upholding Martin Luther King Jr.s Legacy for Change: Call for MLK Programming
In preparation for honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, 蹤獲扦s Martin Luther King Jr. Planning Committee is requesting that university divisions, departments and student organizations submit programming, activities and events (scheduled Jan. 25-Jan. 31, 2021) to the MLK Events Calendar by Friday, Dec. 4, 2020.
蹤獲扦 Recognized Again for Sustainability Efforts
Through multiple organizations and collaborations on and off campus, 蹤獲扦 ended 2019 as a more sustainable campus. Those who contributed to sustainable efforts worked hard to reduce the universitys carbon footprint leading to the university being honored as a finalist for the 2020 Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) Campus Sustainability Achievement Award along with the 2019 Keep Ohio Beautiful award for Colleges and Universities.
Izzy Stewart: Getting out the College Vote in 2020
At just 19 years old, 蹤獲扦 sophomore Izzy Stewart has inspired hundreds of fellow students to exercise their right to vote. The public relations major has been inspired by those who have come before her here and is taking steps to create political change.
Alumnus Flipped Turned Upside Down With the Fresh Prince
Fashion in the 90s was dominated by simple styles, but full of patterns and colors. And you can see and buy those styles mixed with contemporary flair today thanks to 蹤獲扦 alumnus, Adam Forrester, who recently designed pieces for the Fresh Prince of Bel-Airs 30th-anniversary collection.
Connecting With Millions of Voters: 蹤獲扦 Graduate Shapes Digital Messages for Biden Campaign
蹤獲扦 alumna Brenna Parker grew up in a household that talked about important issues of the day, so its no surprise that her young career has been rooted in politics and civic engagement. As the nation votes leading up to the historic 2020 election on Nov. 3, Parker has taken on the role of Web and Facebook Strategist for Biden for President, sharing the former Vice President and Democratic nominee for Presidents message with millions of voters online.
Run the World 5K Goes Virtual for 2020: 'Think Global, Act Local'
The sixth annual Run the World 5K run/walk to sponsor 蹤獲扦s study abroad scholarships is going virtual this year. For the first time, fans of Run the World from all over the world can participate remotely in this event designed to support student participation in international education. Participants will complete the 5K on their own time and at their own pace. Organizers invite participants to show their 蹤獲扦 pride by wearing blue and gold during their run/walk and sharing their photos from all over the world with the Run the World community.
蹤獲扦s Election Day Leave Guidelines
蹤獲扦 recognizes that employees may want to vote on Election Day. As such, supervisors should provide employees with a reasonable amount of time to vote on Nov. 3.
Online 'Dont Hate Debate (And Vote)!' Teach-In Designed to Inform and Empower Voters
The coming election is an important one, and voters particularly first-time voters are navigating a challenging landscape of information, misinformation, PACs, bots, memes, toxic debates and inflamed rhetoric. Dont Hate Debate (And Vote)! is an all-day teach-in event that will touch on many aspects of the elections, politics, political/social polarization and civil discourse.
English Conversation Partner Program Goes Remote, Expands Opportunities
The English as a Second Language (ESL) Center at 蹤獲扦 recently moved its English Conversation Partner program online. Once an in-person activity only, the programs transitioning to a remote environment has actually opened up new opportunities, such as involvement from alumni and additional unique groups and students being able to connect with their language partners regardless of their physical location.
Alumnus Pushes Student Rental Company to the Next Level Through Pandemic
When Curtis Cofojohn returned to 蹤獲扦 after serving in the Army, he faced an issue many college students do: where was he going to live? Cofojohns own experiences with off-campus housing led him to create a website solution that serves the needs of both students and landlords, during the pandemic.