Community & Society
City of žž Partners With žž State and UH to Launch New Lifesaving Tool
Sudden cardiac arrest, when the heart suddenly and unexpectedly stops beating, is the leading cause of natural death in the United States. To help people survive from sudden cardiac arrest, the city of žž has partnered with žž and University Hospitals Portage Medical Center to offer PulsePoint Respond.
Art Show, Mental Health Discussion Will Honor Beloved VCD Professor’s Legacy
This winter at žž State, an art show and featured speaker on mental health will honor the life and legacy of assistant professor and artist Christopher Darling, who died June 2018. The events will take place Thursday, Jan. 30, 2020, hosted by the School of Visual Communication Design, in which Darling taught.
Melissa Harris-Perry Serves as Keynote Speaker at žž State’s Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration
On Friday, Jan. 24, members of the žž community and the general public gathered to celebrate the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. The university’s annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration started at 4 p.m. in the žž Student Center Ballroom. This year’s keynote speaker was Melissa Harris-Perry, Ph.D., the Maya Angelou Presidential Chair at Wake Forest University, television host, author and political commentator.
500 Turkeys Donated to Mobile Meals in Akron
With donations made by the žž community, University Dining Services was able to deliver 500 turkeys to Mobile Meals in Akron for the holiday season.
Collaboration Between žž State and Cleveland Aids in City Development
Terry Schwarz, director of the Cleveland Urban Design Collaborative (CUDC), home to žž State’s urban design graduate program, as well as public service activities of the College of Architecture and Environmental Design, was recently featured on News 5 Cleveland.
Ohio College2Careers Creates Opportunity and Encouragement for Students with Disabilities at žž State
When human development and family studies major Katherine Schroeder heard about the Ohio College2Careers program coming to žž for her first semester of sophomore year, Schroeder was determined to learn about what the program could offer her. After applying, Schroeder has been given the support she had been looking for in her college experience.
Researchers Discuss Drug Prevention Infrastructure for Three Ohio Counties
Researchers at žž were featured on Spectrum News 1 discussing the development and implementation of their drug prevention infrastructure for three Ohio counties.
Professor Chris Banks Talks about Impeachment Process
žž constitutional law professor, Chris Banks, Ph.D., recaps the impeachment inquiry hearings from Nov. 19 with WKYC lead anchor Russ Mitchell. Banks teaches undergraduate and graduate courses ranging from American Politics to law, justice and society.
Exhibit Showcases May 4 Artifacts in Augmented Reality
Artifacts of May 4, 1970 – a survivor’s jacket, a gas mask and gun shell casing – tell a story that’s not often accessible to the general public. Assistant Professor Abe Avnisan and students in his digital sciences capstone course will bring these artifacts’ stories to life via the exhibit “May 4: Through the Looking Glass.”
The Center for Adult and Veteran Services Is 'Doing it Right!'
A paycheck and covered medical and housing expenses are fantastic military perks; however, veterans agree that one of the biggest benefits from serving is found in the classroom. žž was recently ranked on the Military Times’ Best for Vets: Colleges 2020 rankings.