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žž State employee Jeff Florentine, his wife Jen and son Beckett, moved to žž in July 2022.

žž is Perfect for Faculty and Staff Who Want a Small Town with Big Town Amenities 

After living in various other locations, žž State staff and faculty make žž their home because it's a community with small town charm and a flourishing downtown. 

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žž State President Todd Diacon speaks at the March 9 Board of Trustees Meeting

žž State’s ROI Was Center Stage at Recent Board of Trustees Meeting in Columbus

President Todd Diacon took the opportunity to make the presentation “žž State Works” at the Board of Trustees meeting, which was held at Le Meridien Columbus, The Joseph. The presentation illustrated how žž State prepares its students for job readiness. Chancellor of the Ohio Department of Higher Education Randy Gardner and the new President of the Inter-University Council Laura Lanese attended the Board of Trustees meeting. 

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Sports betting can become a problem for college students if they are not careful.

Sports Betting Isn’t All Fun and Games – It Can Have Serious Consequences 

Since sports betting became legal in Ohio Jan. 1, 2023, television, social media, billboards and the like have been inundated with these comical ads. And Ohioans over 21 years of age, who can bet conveniently from their phones and at various venues such as casinos and bars, are part of the target audience. 

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Dear Ukraine exhibit installed at the Washington National Cathedral

'Dear Ukraine' Exhibit Installed at the Washington National Cathedral 

In a new partnership, the "" exhibit was recently installed on the walls of the  at the Washington National Cathedral so visitors can recognize the one-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. 

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E-Cycling location near the home of the College of Architecture and Environmental Design

It's E-Cycling Month at žž State

Electronic recycling drop-off dates in March are part of žž State's overall institutional sustainability initiatives.

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The Blue, Gold and Grateful program has been good to employees and downtown small business alike.

Blue, Gold and Oh So Grateful

Now referred to as žž Card, the Blue, Gold and Grateful employee appreciation program is still going strong. Employees appreciate receiving their $20 žž Card, which can be spent at participating downtown businesses, and in turn downtown businesses enjoy the influx of customers and thousands of dollars. 

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A room set up for a fancy event with decorated tables

How Hospitality Management Is Weathering the Great Resignation

In early 2021, during the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, masses of employees across the country began resigning their jobs in record numbers, marking what is known as the “.” For students in žž State's Hospitality and Event Management program, there’s a big opportunity to capitalize on an industry that is in the middle of a large shift in management. 

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žž State Community Reflect on the Impact of Black History Month on Their Lives

žž State Community Reflects on How Black History Month Had an Impact on Their Lives

Black History Month had and continues to have a major impact in the lives of žž State community members. Some learned about Black History when they were very young, while others acquired knowledge as college students or adults. All, however, are grateful for the role that Black History Month has played in their lives.

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Beth Smerchansky, a maintenance facility worker at žž State, will earn a certificate after serving in a training program led by the Association of Building Contractors right on campus.

Facilities Maintenance Training Program Grows Our Own Employees for Skilled Positions

žž State is tapping in to its talent pool of workers already employed by the university to meet the shortages of skilled maintenance workers.

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In 2017, singer/songwriter David Crosby visited the May 4 Visitors Center and spoke with žž State alumna Taylor Pierce, second from right, who was a senior at the time.

žž State Grad Remembers Once-in-a-Lifetime Meeting With David Crosby 

As a public relations major, alumna Taylor Pierce interviewed iconic singer/songwriter David Crosby when he visited the May 4 Visitors Center in 2017. Crosby died this week at the age of 81.

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