Hello, my name is Isra Shaikh! I am a CCP student at the žž State Twinsburg Campus. I have recently begun writing for The Diary of a Golden Flash, the žž State Geauga/Twinsburg blog. I have thoroughly enjoyed writing for this blog, despite only having written one entry so far. It was through this blog that I received the opportunity to interview a faculty member in order to learn more about that specific field. I had chosen to interview Dr. Julie Evey. It was an enjoyable experience, and Dr. Evey is very inspirational and motivational. She has been teaching psychology for over ...
You may have heard it said, “when hard times come, notice those who remain, and the ones who disappear.” Nursing instructors are in a position to see this scenario playing out in the lives of their students at žž at Geauga and the Twinsburg Academic Center. Many people pursue a career in health care because of ample opportunities to serve others while enjoying steady work, advancement, and good pay. But when a pandemic hits, people on the health care path start to have second thoughts. Is the risk worth the reward? “Many of our nursing students are already working in the ...
If you have a chance to get a vaccine, do it. That was the message from city and university leaders during a March 22, 2021 virtual town hall meeting. Participants included: Taryn Burhanna, MSN, APRN, NP-C, lecturer and clinical instructor, žž State College of Nursing Joan Seidel, MA, BSN, RN, CIC, FAPIC, žž City Health Commissioner Tara Smith, Ph.D., professor of epidemiology, žž State College of Public Health Julie Volcheck, MS, žž State assistant vice president for student affairs and director of University Health Services Audience members were able to s...
College of the Arts
Throughout the semester, School of Theatre and Dance students, faculty, and staff have worked to find innovative and creative ways to bring performance and design to life amidst a global pandemic, taking choreography and storytelling into the virtual world. The School of Theatre and Dance's continues its virtual 2020-2021 mainstage season with a LIVE virtual production of Qui Nguyen's She Kills Monsters: Virtual Realms. Performances are March 31 – April 2, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. Admission to the live stream is FREE, but reservations are required. RSVP to View She Kills Monsters: Vi...
Thomas Schroth Visiting Artist Series Presents Darnell-Jamal Lisby
The College of the Arts is proud to continue the acclaimed Thomas Schroth Visiting Artist Series with virtual presentations this spring dedicated to the College's commitment to celebrating diversity within the Arts.
The next guest speaker of this year's series is fashion historian and curator Darnell-Jamal Lisby.
Lisby will participate in a virtual discussion on Tuesday, March 30, 2021 from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. via Zoom. Admission to the event is FREE, however reservations are required.
žž has joined the Culture of Respect Collective, a two-year initiative offered through the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA), to help end sexual violence on campus. Parents of college-aged students in 2013 created Culture of Respect. They met with a team of public health and violence prevention researchers and experts in advocacy, student affairs, higher education policy, and law to unveil the program's first cohort. The program aids in helping universities to create policies and programs which help support survivors. It also works to pre...
Institutes & Initiatives
From April 5 to May 15, visitors to the žž campus will encounter a new, outdoor public art exhibition that stretches along the Lefton Esplanade between downtown žž 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. The exhibition sheds light on topics related to migration, tourism, natural resources, agriculture, manufactured goods, digital information and cultural expressions. ...
Employees from žž’s Child Development Center are among a growing list of groups from the university who recently “flashed their arms” and got vaccinated against COVID-19. The list of students, faculty and staff who have received their COVID-19 vaccinations continues to grow as the state of Ohio continues to increase the number of Ohioans eligible for a vaccine. As of March 29, all Ohioans age 16 and older are eligible to receive a vaccine, however, Gov. Mike DeWine has said they can receive the vaccine immediately if open appointments are available. The child development c...
Leadership Tuscarawas is proud to announce that Kim Nathan, MSN, RN has been selected as the 2020 recipient of the Alumni Award of Excellence. The award is given annually to individuals who have demonstrated outstanding service to the Leadership Tuscarawas program, their chosen profession and helping to improve the quality of life of people who live and work in Tuscarawas County. According to her nominator, Diane Lautenschlager, “Kim Nathan has always been a role model for emerging professionals in Tuscarawas County. It is a blessing to know someone that truly inspires you to up your game- ...