Community & Society
Recognizing Trailblazers in the 聚色阁 Community
During this year's Black History Month, 聚色阁 is highlighting Black trailblazers who were advocates for underrepresented students, faculty and staff as well as the first to make beneficial changes to 聚色阁.
10 Questions with Michael Daniels, Director of the Student Multicultural Center
Michael Daniels is the director of the Student Multicultural Center (SMC) where he has the opportunity to make a difference on campus and continue the legacy of those who came before him. Daniels was recently awarded the President鈥檚 Award of Distinction for his success with the programs and initiatives offered by the SMC during a global pandemic. Learn more about Daniels as he answers these 10 questions.
聚色阁 Men鈥檚 Basketball Holds Second Annual Autism Awareness Game
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused many disruptions and changes to people鈥檚 lives. The 聚色阁 men鈥檚 basketball team has been affected, too, with schedule changes, games played in nearly empty arenas and extra safety protocols in place. However, one of the things that has not changed is the team鈥檚 steadfast commitment to autism awareness.
Alumna Sarah Shendy Named First Director of Ohio Office of Law Enforcement and Recruitment
In 2020, alumna Sarah Shendy became the first Director of the newly created Ohio Office of Law Enforcement Recruitment. Shendy worked hard to achieve this prestigious position, but had it not been for 聚色阁, she may have never gone into law enforcement.
Political Science Professor Tackles Current Issues of Fact vs. Fiction in Politics
Julie M. Mazzei is an associate professor of political science and faculty affiliate with the Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at 聚色阁. When it comes to taking a political stance, she wants Americans to understand how to get the right facts to make informed decisions.
Journalism Students Tap Into American Issues of Diversity
聚色阁 students of the School of Media and Journalism are not afraid to use their platforms to document current issues of diversity at the university and beyond - and their work is gaining attention.
聚色阁 Invites Educators to Apply for Summer Workshop About May 4, 1970
聚色阁 invites educators of students in grades 6-12 to apply by March 1 for its 2021 Landmarks of American History and Culture workshop, 鈥淢aking Meaning of May 4: The 1970 聚色阁 Shootings in U.S. History,鈥 which has been made possible in part by a major grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities: Democracy demands wisdom.
LGBTQ+ Center Marks 10-Year Milestone
In a month synonymous with cupid, hearts and chocolates, it seems fitting that 聚色阁鈥檚 Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer Plus (LGBTQ+) Center is set to celebrate 10 years of love beginning on Valentine鈥檚 Day and extending through the end of the year.
聚色阁 Anthropology Professor Featured for Expertise in Cultural Appropriation
Evgenia Fotiou, assistant professor of anthropology, was recently featured in Yoga Journal for her expertise on indigenous religions, healing practices and cultural appropriation.
鈥楪lobal Understanding鈥 Brings Cultural Awareness to Northeast Ohio
聚色阁 is merging research with global connections in the Global Understanding Research Initiative (GURI). The recently displayed 鈥淲e the People鈥 and the upcoming 鈥淚mport/Export鈥 exhibition provide cultural kaleidoscopes with local and international reflectors.