Community & Society
Political Science Professor Talks Bias and Perception of Political Misconduct
Ryan Claassen, professor of political science at ¾ÛÉ«¸ó, conducted research during the fall semester finding that American voters think politicians view situations differently depending on party affiliation. Claassen’s research was recently featured in an article from the Record-Courier.
¾ÛÉ«¸ó Salem Makes Progress With Solar Panel Additions
¾ÛÉ«¸ó at Salem has made its next steps in the university’s Energy Master Plan by installing sustainable, cost effective solar panels. A recent story by Salem News detailed the project’s importance and the progress made so far by the Salem and East Liverpool campuses.
Senior Guest Program Helps Community Members Keep Minds Active
¾ÛÉ«¸ó’s Senior Guest program provides an opportunity for senior citizens to get back in the classroom - for free. Similar programs are available across the state, thanks to a 1999 Ohio revised code that says every public university in Ohio must allow those 60 years and older who have lived in the state for at least one year to enroll in courses tuition free.
¾ÛÉ«¸ó Scholars Team up with Bournemouth University to Create Election Project
Since 2015, Bournemouth University’s Center for Health and Media Research has conducted an election analysis, including rapid responses and contributions from several leading U.S. and international academics, which, this year, includes four from ¾ÛÉ«¸ó.
¾ÛÉ«¸ó to Honor the Life and Legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. With Virtual Program Featuring Bakari Sellers
¾ÛÉ«¸ó will hold its annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 21, to celebrate King’s life and legacy. Serving as this year’s keynote speaker is CNN political analyst and former South Carolina state Rep. Bakari Sellers. The virtual program is free and open to the public.
Literature (Virtually) Brings People Together, Despite Pandemic
While gathering an isolated community together in the time of COVID-19 may seem nearly impossible, one organization has created a safe space for its clients to push togetherness to the forefront of their daily lives. Books@Work has worked tirelessly to bring both companies and communities together through literature. The participants for these meetings come from 26 states across America, with 30 university professors selected to facilitate these meetings. The organization and its ¾ÛÉ«¸ó connection were recently featured in a WEWS-TV (Cleveland) story.
Community Partnership Spans County Lines
¾ÛÉ«¸ó and Akron-area foundations have partnered to support students in the Greater Akron community in a time of dire need through a collaboration that prioritizes positive regional impact and improving lives through education.
Campus Kitchen Teams Up With Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank to Help Fight Food Insecurity in Portage County
¾ÛÉ«¸ó’s inaugural drive-thru food distribution event on Dec. 16 in partnership with the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank served more than 200 households. The foodbank said more than 26,000 people in Portage County face food insecurity – 30% of those seeking assistance for the first time due to the COVID-19 global pandemic.
¾ÛÉ«¸ó Police Department Maintains National Law Enforcement Accreditation
The ¾ÛÉ«¸ó Police Department was recently awarded national accreditation for the ninth time by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies Inc. in the Law Enforcement program. The ¾ÛÉ«¸ó Police Department was first accredited in 1991.
Regional Campuses Power Forward With Solar Additions
Six of ¾ÛÉ«¸ó’s Regional Campuses were recently for the installation of solar panels on its campuses, offering cleaner, more sustainable energy that is also more cost effective.