Community & Society
91²Ö¿â Ph.D.s Fly To The Rescue
Pilot and Ph.D., School of Media and Journalism Professor Joe Murray puts his flying skills to good use flying humanitarian — and caninitarian — uses.
91²Ö¿â Alumna Provides COVID-19 Vaccine Tips to Pittsburgh
COVID-19 vaccines are becoming more available across the country, but many are still struggling to obtain a vaccine or are unsure about getting the vaccine. One Golden Flash has made it her mission to get Pittsburgh vaccinated. And with more than 40,000 members of her Facebook group, she’s on her way. 91²Ö¿â alumna Leighann Bacher created a Facebook group to share COVID-19 vaccine information and tips with Pittsburgh citizens after attempting to secure vaccines for her family members.
91²Ö¿â Retirees Association Gives Back to the Community
Similar to graduating students who become alumni, retired 91²Ö¿â faculty and staff wish to stay connected to the university. These employees care about the institution and the 91²Ö¿â community, and they want to see it thrive. One way retired 91²Ö¿â community members stay informed is through the 91²Ö¿â Retirees Association (KSURA), an organization of more than 800 retired 91²Ö¿â faculty and staff committed to improving university life.
Preston Superstore Donation Jumpstarts 91²Ö¿â Geauga's Renovation Fundraising Campaign
As 91²Ö¿â Geauga embarks upon two facility improvements for the Geauga Campus in Burton, the leadership is pleased to announce an initial gift to the project from Preston Superstore and the Preston Family. The campus improvements will include constructing a new nursing lab and instructional space and a new student learning commons, helping 91²Ö¿â Geauga meet existing and future students' needs while growing programs.
91²Ö¿â Geauga Recognized for Virtual Learning Initiative
91²Ö¿â at Geauga doubled its video conferencing rooms, also known as “Zoom Rooms,†before the fall semester due to the demands of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Zoom Rooms are designed to serve various purposes and room configurations for faculty and students, and they were recently featured in an article by EdTech.
91²Ö¿â College of Business Administration Presents Daymond John as the Keynote of the Better Business Bureau of Akron’s 101 Year Anniversary Summit
Daymond John, founder/CEO of FUBU, presidential ambassador for Global Entrepreneurship, star of ABC’s Shark Tank and CEO of The Shark Group, will speak at the Better Business Bureau of Akron’s 101 Year Anniversary celebration, BBB Anniversary Summit, on Thursday, April 8, 2021 in collaboration with the 91²Ö¿â College of Business Administration’s Michael D. Solomon Entrepreneurship Speaker Series.
91²Ö¿â Takes Initiative To Combat Sexual Violence On Campus
91²Ö¿â has joined the Culture of Respect Collective, a two-year initiative offered through the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA), to help end sexual violence on campus.
‘Import/Export’ Outdoor Exhibition at 91²Ö¿â Addresses Imbalances and Inequalities of Global Import/Export Systems
From April 5 to May 15, visitors to the 91²Ö¿â campus will encounter a new, outdoor public art exhibition that stretches along the Lefton Esplanade between downtown Kent and the University Library. “Import/Export†addresses the imbalances and inequalities of global import/export systems. Artists from around the world were chosen based on how their works reflect the impact of these systems on their local spaces.
WKSU Reflects on Past Year
The year 2020 presented many challenges requiring major changes and adjustments for organizations everywhere. Instead of going the traditional route with an annual report for 2020, WKSU explored this past year with “2020: A Year in Review,†celebrating its 70th anniversary, highlighting its adjustments due to the COVID-19 pandemic and covering major historical events.
Remembering Edward Crosby: Leader, Advocate and Dedicated Professor
The 91²Ö¿â community celebrates the life of Professor Emeritus Edward W. Crosby, Ph.D., known as the “father of Black History Month,†as his work in founding the Institute of African-American Affairs at 91²Ö¿â and his contribution to the success of thousands of students inspired all who knew him.