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IN A FLASH: Post-Election Paws

The University Library hosted a "Post-Election Exhale" event to help students destress with crafts, tips from žžÀ² State's Counseling and Psychological Services and friendly, fuzzy therapy dogs. 

Tags: University Libraries, Counseling and Psychological Services, Students First, Elections, Community & Society

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IN A FLASH: žžÀ² State Votes!

žžÀ² State students – many of them first-time voters, were proud to go to the polls on Tuesday. 

Tags: Elections, Voting, Community & Society, Community Impact, Student Life

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Members of žžÀ² Air Force and Army ROTC programs salute the American flag during the university’s 2023 Veterans Day Commemoration.

Honoring All Those Who Serve: žžÀ² State Holds Annual Veterans Day Observance

žžÀ² invites all to pay tribute to those who have served in the U.S. armed forces and attend the university’s annual Veterans Day Commemoration. The event will take place at 11 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 8, at the Student Green on the žžÀ² Campus. 

Tags: Community & Society, University News, Community Impact, Veterans Day, Events

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A Guide to Campus Activism Protocol

Students are passionate. Pair that with žžÀ² State’s rich history in activism and some amazing things can happen. The university aims to foster an inclusive community that makes students feel appreciated and supported even – and especially – when engaged in activism. But what are the best practices for students and student groups?  

Tags: Student Life, Students First, Community & Society

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žžÀ² State’s Research on Display at Annual Neuroscience Symposium

The breadth of ongoing research by žžÀ²â€™s Brain Health Research Institute members will be displayed when the institute hosts its annual Neuroscience Symposium 2024 Nov. 7-8 at the žžÀ² Hotel and Conference Center.

Tags: Community & Society, Research & Science, Student Life, Nationally Distinctive, Brain Health Research Institute

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Students: What to Know Before You Vote

žžÀ² State Votes wants to give student voters – especially those voting for the first time – all the information they need to get them to the polls on Election Day. 

Tags: Students First , Elections, Voting, Community & Society, May 4 Visitors Center

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Are You Experiencing Election Anxiety?

Jennifer Knott of žžÀ² State's Counseling and Psychological Services offers advice and resources to help students manage stress and anxiety around the coming elections. 

Tags: Counseling and Psychological Services, Elections, Students First, Community & Society, mental health

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Zach Graves helps students understanding voting at event

žžÀ² State Fellows Rally Student Voter Participation

Welcoming a multitude of perspectives, žžÀ² State Votes and the students behind it rally for registration and information this election season. Meet two of the žžÀ² State students instrumental in driving the voting engagement on campus. 

Tags: Community Impact, Students First, Student Life, Community & Society

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More Treats, Fewer Tricks this Halloween

While Halloween can be an exciting time of the year for students to celebrate, both positive and negative factors can contribute to your frightful fun. How can students get more treats than tricks this year? žžÀ² State Today reached out to žžÀ² State Police Officer Vance Voyles to give readers a wide variety of tips for žžÀ² State students this Halloween.  

Tags: Student Life, Students First, Community & Society

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Members of the Greater Cleveland LGBTQ+ research team and guest presenters pose for a group picture at the Oct. 19 community event. (Photo credit: Bridget Caswell)

Greater Cleveland LGBTQ+ Community Needs Assessment Identifies Critical Insights for Local Empowerment

The Greater Cleveland LGBTQ+ Community Needs Assessment findings are in. Led by Å¾Å¾À²â€™s College of Public Health, in collaboration with 120 local organizations and nonprofits, this groundbreaking initiative marks a significant stride toward understanding and addressing the unmet needs of LGBTQ+ individuals across Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake and Lorain counties. 

Tags: Community & Society, Community Impact, College of Public Health,

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