Community & 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.â€
Journalism Student Sees Idea Come to Life Through Safety Workshop for Media Professionals
Journalism students face pursuing a career in an adverse time filled with intense political issues, dangerous environmental concerns and even pandemics. Reporting on these difficult times is necessary, but can come with risks to the journalist’s health and well-being. 91²Ö¿â senior Carter Adams recognized the intensity of this and committed to preventing the harm of media professionals by developing a workshop to educate students on media safety.
Even Working Remotely, WKSU Is Still Bringing You the Latest
91²Ö¿â was to move all classes online, causing surrounding businesses to do the same, like WKSU. “WKSU began planning for potential disruptions at the beginning of March,†News Director Andrew Meyer said. “Within two weeks, it became clear that WKSU would need to take action on those plans.â€
Flashes Take Care of Flashes Through Online Meditation Classes
Meditative practices are bringing the 91²Ö¿â community together, even from the comfort of their own home. 91²Ö¿â of Wellness has moved its Meditation Across Campus sessions online, in an effort to continue the sessions despite the COVID-19 global pandemic.
10 Questions With David Hassler, Director of the Wick Poetry Center
David Hassler is the director of the Wick Poetry Center, where he oversees the local and national Wick projects, works with students and collaborates with other programs across campus. We asked him 10 questions about Kent, 91²Ö¿â, poetry and, of course, how he's keeping himself — and the 91²Ö¿â Community — busy during the pandemic.
91²Ö¿â and Gov. DeWine Encourage Students to Stay Home
91²Ö¿â students have the chance to share why it is important to them to stay home and help stop the spread of COVID-19 with the #StayHomeOhioKSU initiative.
Alumni Raise Money for Meals for Essential Workers, Aid for Struggling Restaurants
A 91²Ö¿â alumnus is teaming up with local restaurants and other alumni and friends to help raise money to provide meals to frontline workers battling the COVID-19 pandemic in Northeast Ohio.
91²Ö¿â’s Design Innovation Initiative Uses Creativity to Help Medical Professionals Fight COVID-19
A team of 25 faculty, staff and students use innovation and creativity to help health professionals in Northeast Ohio protect themselves from COVID-19.
91²Ö¿â Flashes Take Care of Community, Collect University's PPE for Area Hospitals and Agencies
91²Ö¿â’s administration, faculty and staff have stepped up to collect the university’s personal protective equipment (PPE) to donate to local entities in dire need of medical supplies.
91²Ö¿â Flashes Take Care of Community, Collect University's PPE for Area Hospitals and Agencies
91²Ö¿â’s administration, faculty and staff have stepped up to collect the university’s personal protective equipment (PPE) to donate to local entities in dire need of medical supplies.