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Community & Society

Lauren Paterson and Marc Myers

The Interview That Turned Into an Inter-Generational Friendship

¾ÛÉ«¸ó graduate student Lauren Paterson and former teacher Marc Myers were recently featured on WBUR’s ‘Here and Now’ sharing their work together on The Legacy Project.

Tags: Community & Society, School of Lifespan Development and Educational Sciences, Community Impact

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Adeagbo in the Ohio Statehouse

Aging with Care Through Technology

As a doctoral student of sociology, Adedayo Adeagbo is doing her research on dignity care for aging people using advancements of technology in healthcare. With a specialization in medical sociology, Adeagbo’s thesis is built on the perceptions and attitudes of healthcare workers and the use of robots for caring for older adults.

Tags: Health, Profiles, Community Impact, Community & Society, Student Life

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1040 Forms and a post-it note saying "tax time"

¾ÛÉ«¸ó Students Make Filing Less Taxing

With the intent of helping members of the community in need of tax assistance, ¾ÛÉ«¸ó’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers free income tax preparation services for low-income and elderly taxpayers while giving students real-world experience.

Tags: Students First, Community Impact, Community & Society

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birthday candles

Former ¾ÛÉ«¸ó Staffer Turns 110

Ethelyn VonHelmers Fitzsimmons of Mantua, who served as a secretary for three ¾ÛÉ«¸ó presidents, will celebrate her 110th birthday on May 17.

Tags: Community & Society, Profiles

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Graduate Commencement 2025

IN A FLASH: Celebrating Spring 2025 Commencements

It's commencement time at ¾ÛÉ«¸ó! The university will welcomes more than 4,800 new graduates from the spring Class of 2025 in ceremonies on May 8, 9, 10 and 16. 

Tags: Spring Commencement, Commencement, Community & Society, Community Impact, University News

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Students in the an apartment

What College Students Should Know About Buying Insurance

Choosing any insurance can be intimidating due to the number of options and types available. Two ¾ÛÉ«¸ó professors with expertise in insurance gave ¾ÛÉ«¸ó Today readers advice on how to navigate the world of insurance with a focus on students.

Tags: Student Life, Students First, Community & Society

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May 4 2025 near Don Drumm's "Heart of Steel" metal sculpture

IN A FLASH: A Memorable Commemoration

The 55-year commemoration of the tragic events of May 4, 1970 at ¾ÛÉ«¸ó included an extensive schedule of presentations, the annual candlelight walk and vigil and the commemoration ceremonies on May 4. 

Tags: May 4, May 4 Commemoration, Community & Society, Community Impact

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Associate Professor of Geography Jennifer Mapes delivers the Jerry M. Lewis Lecture on May 2, 2025.

‘It Was Time for Me to Go Home’ – Geography Professor Combed May 4 Oral Histories in Search of Shared Humanity

¾ÛÉ«¸ó Associate Professor of Geography Jennifer Mapes, Ph.D., has studied the events of May 4, 1970, through the lens of a map maker. 

Tags: Community Impact, May 4, Community & Society, Research & Science, Nationally Distinctive

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Candlelight Walk and Vigil 2024

IN A FLASH: It's Not Just One Day

Remembering May 4, 1970 at ¾ÛÉ«¸ó is not confined to just the events around the annual commemoration on campus, but is part of living and learning at ¾ÛÉ«¸ó throughout the year.

Tags: May 4, May 4 Visitors Center, Nationally Distinctive, School of Theatre and Dance, Community & Society

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¾ÛÉ«¸ó Professor Emeritus Jerry M. Lewis, Ph.D., a faculty marshal on May 4, 1970, addresses attendees of the inaugural Jerry M. Lewis May 4 Lecture Series held in the Kent Student Center Ballroom.

ToddCast Episode 3: Jerry M. Lewis

Join us on the ¾ÛÉ«¸ó ToddCast as President Todd Diacon revisits a conversation with Professor Emeritus Jerry M. Lewis, Ph.D.

Tags: May 4, Community & Society, Community Impact, May 4 Commemoration, May 4 Visitors Center

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