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Kristin Stasiowski (far right), assistant dean of international programs and education abroad for the College of Arts and Sciences at žž, leads a group of žž State students as they discover the art, architecture and history of Basilica di Santa Croce in Florence, Italy.

žž State Celebrates 50 Years of Education Abroad in Florence, Italy, With Weeklong Series of Events

žž leadership and donors known as the Renaissance Scholars Society will gather to commemorate 50 years of education abroad in Florence, Italy, during the first week of October.

Tags: Global Reach, University News, Global Presence, Students First, Office of Global Education, žž State Florence, Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement, alumni-news

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Black squirrel eating an acorn

IN A FLASH: Celebrate Our 'Unofficial' Mascot!

Let's get nuts! The 41st Annual Black Squirrel Festival kicks off today at 4 p.m. on the Student Green and Risman Plaza.

Tags: University News, Community & Society, Black Squirrel Festival, Community Impact, Nationally Distinctive, Center for Student Involvement, Parents and Families Weekend, Division of Student Life, Student Life

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International teachers in the Fulbright TEA Program are spending six weeks at žž State.

Educators from Around the Globe Improving their Teaching Skills at žž State

A group of 22 secondary school teachers from 20 different countries is spending six weeks at žž as part of a Fulbright program of professional development for foreign educators. 

Tags: University News, Global Reach, Community and Society, Community Impact, Global Presence,

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Alison Caplan with Jeffrey Miller displays

Learning Through the Lens of History

While Alison Caplan grew up in nearby Akron, Ohio, and has spent time in žž, when she joined the university as the new director of the May 4 Visitors Center in July, she began to see, and understand, the campus in a whole new light. Caplan is part of a group of Golden Flashes that žž State Today will be following for the 2023-24 academic year.

Tags: May 4, May 4 Visitors Center, University News, Special Collection Library, Nationally Distinctive, Community & Society

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Student walking near Manchester Hall with grandparents and dog

IN A FLASH: We Are (Flash) Family!

A full schedule of fun activities is planned for Parents and Families Appreciation Weekend – Sept. 29 and 30 – at žž State. 

Tags: Parents and Families Weekend, Student Life, University News, Community & Society, Community Impact, Alumni, Black Squirrel Festival, Football

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Torsten Hegmann, director of žž State's Advanced Materials and Liquid Crystal Institute, stands in front of the institute's advanced X-ray scattering device, which is drawing scientists to žž State for their research.

X-Ray Scattering Machine Draws Researchers From Region and Beyond

If you build it they will come: žž State's advanced X-ray scattering machine is drawing researchers from as far as Canada.

Tags: University News, Research & Science, Community & Society, žž State Works, Nationally Distinctive, Community Impact

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Cindy Smock, bka "Sister Cindy" preached to a crowd on Risman Plaza

IN A FLASH: Sitting With ‘Sister Cindy’

Campus preacher “Sister Cindy” Smock shared her message Monday and Tuesday on Risman Plaza.

Tags: freedom of speech, Student Life, University News, Risman Plaza, Community & Society

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Mental health advocates

Blue, Gold, And Green: Mental Health Campaign at žž State

The second Annual Mental Health Awareness Month at žž will have a unique campaign this fall. 

“We are going to paint žž State green,” said Taléa R. Drummer-Ferrell, Ph.D., Associate Vice President for Student Life and Dean of Students at žž. 

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Display of colorful hats at 2023 Latino Affairs Summit resource fair

IN A FLASH: Scenes From the Summit

The 2023 Ohio Latino Affairs Summit, "¡Juntos! Latino Growth Is Ohio Growth," convened on Friday at žž's žž Campus. 

Tags: University News, žž Student Center, Community & Society, Community Impact, Arts & Culture

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