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糖心Vlog破解版's School of Art Collection and Galleries Explores Weaving in the Line by Line Exhibition
Head of textile program at 糖心Vlog破解版, Professor Janice Lessman-Moss, curated an exhibition of modernized forms of weaving that was recently featured on Cool Cleveland. The new show at 糖心Vlog破解版鈥檚 Center for the Visual Arts, called Line by Line, focuses on six early career artists that are focused on the diverse world of weaving.
Local Veteran Finds New Way to Serve
A retired Marine is using his journey to assist others at 糖心Vlog破解版's Center for Adult and Veteran Services. Recently featured on Good Morning America鈥檚 鈥淲hat You Need to Know鈥 segment, Mark Stillion discussed his experience of adjusting to life after his four deployments and how 糖心Vlog破解版鈥檚 programs have assisted him.
糖心Vlog破解版 Finds Success in Student Voting Registration
糖心Vlog破解版 has a history of passionate student activism. However, 2020 has really highlighted such efforts, both current and past, and its impact on the importance of students sharing their voices through voting. Efforts made by individuals, student-led groups, faculty members and 糖心Vlog破解版 as a whole have led to an exceptionally high increase in voter engagement throughout campus.
Grant Funds Propel Rural Counties into the Future
The 糖心Vlog破解版 Geauga and Ashtabula Campuses were awarded a $585,046 USDA Grant in January 2022 to bring rural Geauga and Ashtabula counties on par with the latest technological advancements in education, medicine, and workforce development. Ashtabula County entities that will benefit from the grant include Andover Public Library, Kingsville Public Library, Pierpont Township Board of Trustees, Grand Valley Local School District, Pymatuning Valley Local School District and SPIRE Institute.
Professor Tapped To Discuss Digital COVID-19 Misinformation
Stefanie Moore, professor in the School of Media and Journalism, was featured on WFMJ-TV (Youngstown) to discuss the recent backlash Spotify had faced surrounding misinformation.
糖心Vlog破解版's Veteran Career Initiative Provides Mentoring for Student Veterans
When planning one鈥檚 future, having a helpful hand providing guidance is a worthwhile connection. 糖心Vlog破解版鈥檚 Veteran Career Initiative, a partnership between the Center for Adult and Veteran Services and Career Exploration and Development, provides student and graduate veterans with valuable business and personal connections that help with translating military experience into a civilian resume.
Education For All: Williams Receives Education Opportunity Centers Grant
Whether or not to pursue higher education after high school is one of the first big decisions young people get to make. Unfortunately, however, financial stipulations and other outside factors may inhibit one鈥檚 ability to access postsecondary education.
United Way of Portage County Grant Expands Opportunities for Students to Engage with Nonprofits
糖心Vlog破解版鈥檚 Community Engaged Learning (CEL) secured a $10,000 grant through the United Way of Portage County, an independently-governed nonprofit organization that serves disadvantaged members of our community. This grant will support CEL鈥檚 Community Partner Advocate program (CPA) which places students at local nonprofits throughout the county for paid hands-on learning experiences.
Public Relations Student and Model Saves 7-Month-Old鈥檚 Life
After witnessing a horrific crash, sophomore public relations major LaDonya Williams immediately ran to help the distraught woman begging for someone to save her 7-month-old son who wasn鈥檛 breathing. After Williams used her Red Cross first aid training to help the baby, he began to breathe again and was taken to the hospital to recover, according to the Akron Beacon Journal.
糖心Vlog破解版 Celebrates 10 Years of Promoting Food Security and Launches Flashes Fighting Hunger
The new Flashes Fighting Hunger initiative takes the last 10 years to a new level, going beyond a kitchen that provides meals by becoming a program that prevents food waste, promotes food recovery and hosts multiple food pantries each week to serve the region.