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Friends and Colleagues Remember Alumnus, Faculty Member Bobby Makar Through Scholarship

Bobby Makar, a name remembered fondly by students and faculty in the School of Media and Journalism (MDJ), was a storyteller, a compassionate friend and inspiring teacher.

He died unexpectedly in November 2020, and since then, more than 100 donations have been made to establish memorial scholarship in his name.

Makar earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from MDJ. He went on to become a cherished adjunct faculty member in the digital media production major and made significant contributions to the curriculum.

WHAT'S THE BIG IDEA? BIRDS AND DRONES

ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ President Todd Diacon rides to the College of Aeronautics and Engineering to learn more about research involving birds and aircraft.

Final Farmers’ Market of Fall

Shop the final ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ Farmers’ Market of Fall today at the DI Hub.

ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ Hosts International Discussion on Politically Charged World Cup

When the U.S.

Media Diversity Lecture Honors Legacy of Trailblazer Robert McGruder

The annual Robert G. McGruder Distinguished Lecture and Awards Program celebrates diversity in the journalism field. This year, WKYC’s Director of Advocacy and Community Initiatives Margaret Bernstein delivered the keynote speech.

Media and Journalism Student Reflects on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in PR Industry Following National Summit

Public relations major Kristyn Hibbett, ‘23, recently earned a scholarship to attend a national summit on diversity, equ

Top Five On-Campus Winter Events You Won’t Want to Miss

Looking for something to fill your time between studying for finals and packing to go home for the holidays? Here are a few events you can enjoy while you’re still on campus and one you can look forward to when you get back.

IN A FLASH: DI By Night

A nighttime view of The Design Innovation Hub and the Tower of Squares sculpture.

Eat, Meet, Greet and Study: Alumni Cherish the Memories They Made at Kent Student Center 

As students, faculty and staff celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Kent Student Center, alumni, who read about the milestone on social media took, time to reminisce about the fun and fond memories they made at the facility.

International Cook-off Provides New Culinary Journey for African Students

The entry of Team Rwanda and Team Nigeria into the annual cooking contest reflects ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ’s growing relations in sub-Saharan Africa, resulting in new groups of international students on campus. The Rwandan students are part of a group of 12 undergraduates sponsored by the Rwandan government who arrived at ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ for the fall semester to pursue degrees.

Connections and Enthusiasm Combine for Distinguished Teaching Award

A war reenactor, a history enthusiast and a 35 years veteran educator. However, the most important thing for Bradley Keefer, associate professor of history at ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ Ashtabula, is the connections he makes with his students, leading him to earn the 2022 Distinguished Teaching Award.

ADVISORY: ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ Board of Trustees Meeting, Dec. 7

The ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ Board of Trustees will hold its next regular business meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 7, at 11:15 a.m.