Community & Society
IN A FLASH: ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½'s Earth Fest
In April, ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½â€™s Earth Fest was part of a full month of events and activities celebrating Earth Day and Earth Month.
The Interview That Turned Into an Inter-Generational Friendship
ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ 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.
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.
ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ Students Make Filing Less Taxing
With the intent of helping members of the community in need of tax assistance, ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½â€™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.
Former ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ Staffer Turns 110
Ethelyn VonHelmers Fitzsimmons of Mantua, who served as a secretary for three ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ presidents, will celebrate her 110th birthday on May 17.
IN A FLASH: Celebrating Spring 2025 Commencements
It's commencement time at ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½! 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.
What College Students Should Know About Buying Insurance
Choosing any insurance can be intimidating due to the number of options and types available. Two ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ professors with expertise in insurance gave ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ Today readers advice on how to navigate the world of insurance with a focus on students.
IN A FLASH: A Memorable Commemoration
The 55-year commemoration of the tragic events of May 4, 1970 at ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ included an extensive schedule of presentations, the annual candlelight walk and vigil and the commemoration ceremonies on May 4.
‘It Was Time for Me to Go Home’ – Geography Professor Combed May 4 Oral Histories in Search of Shared Humanity
ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ Associate Professor of Geography Jennifer Mapes, Ph.D., has studied the events of May 4, 1970, through the lens of a map maker.
IN A FLASH: It's Not Just One Day
Remembering May 4, 1970 at ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ is not confined to just the events around the annual commemoration on campus, but is part of living and learning at ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ throughout the year.