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Antisemitism

Understanding Antisemitism and Combating It

The "Understanding and Combating Antisemitism" discussion was a continuation of the yearlong initiative â€œDialogue and Difference: A New Understanding,†designed to engage the 91²Ö¿â community and advance our core values of freedom of expression, respect, and kindness in all we do.

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Upholding the Freedom of Expression While Practicing Kindness and Respect

Spring semesters on university campuses are marked by heightened social and political awareness and activities. With 91²Ö¿â’s roots as a champion of free speech and student activism, President Todd Diacon is reminding the university community of our commitment to freedom of expression as a core value guiding our work.  

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‘How Do We Develop a Culture of Peace?’

One of the many take-aways from the Dialogue and Difference program "Understanding and Combating Islamophobia" was that overcoming Islamophobia and other forms of racism and bigotry may be as simple as remembering the lessons we should have been taught as children. 

Tags: School of Peace and Conflict Studies , Division of Student Life , Community & Society , University News , Arts & Culture

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Anne Vogel, director, Ohio EPA, right, presents Melanie Knowles, 91²Ö¿â's manager of sustainability, with the Ohio EPA's Encouraging Environmental Excellence or E3 award.

Ohio EPA Presents 91²Ö¿â With Environmental Excellence Award

91²Ö¿â is one of 48 schools, companies and organizations across the state honored by the Ohio EPA for taking exceptional measures to protect Ohio’s environment and for continued commitment to environmental stewardship.  

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Electronics recycling truck outside of CAED building

Protecting Personal Data During Electronics Recycling: A Guide From The Division Of IT

Wednesday, March 20th, from 7:30am - 3pm, is the final E-cycle electronics recycling event of the spring. Members of both the campus and city of Kent community can recycle used electronics through Infinite Electronics Recycling, LLC, an R2 certified recycler, where materials are handled in an environmentally and socially responsible way. 

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College Of Aeronautics And Engineering Welcomes Federal Aviation Administration Officials to Showcase Facilities and Capabilities

91²Ö¿â was recently honored to host Great Lakes Regional Administrator, Erik Amend and Airports District Office Manager, John Mayfield, Jr., from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in the College of Aeronautics and Engineering (CAE) for a tour of the 91²Ö¿â Airport and Aeronautics and Engineering Building facilities.

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Parkland shooting survivor David Hogg speaks in the Kent Student Center Kiva.

Parkland Survivor David Hogg Discusses Activism, Voting and May 4 During 91²Ö¿â Talk

Parkland survivor David Hogg brought his message of activism and voter participation to 91²Ö¿â with his talk March 14 in the Kent Student Center Kiva.

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Employee Wellness' Service Day

‘Tying’ the Community Together

Wellness goes beyond what’s on your plate or how many steps you take in a day. Wellness is holistic and includes how we feel and how we view our place in our communities. With that in mind, 91²Ö¿â's Employee Wellness invited staff to an open-house Service Day in Heer Hall on Tuesday, Mar. 2, to support the local community.

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Flash Friday: Jordan Decatur

Meet Jordan, senior sociology major and wrestler from Akron, who is helping youth on and off the mat, bringing mentorship and new skill sets to the children of East Cleveland.

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Shared Sky is a Wick Poetry Center project for the April 8, 2024 Eclipse

‘To Bear Witness to the Spectacular’

The April 8 total solar eclipse has sparked a new opportunity for interactive poetry from 91²Ö¿â’s Wick Poetry Center.

Tags: Community & Society , Nationally Distinctive , Wick Poetry Center , Arts & Culture

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