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‘Emotion Can Be Fuel’: Keynote Speaker Bernice King shares insights during Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Event

Bernice King, daughter of the late civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr., was frank and direct as she shared insights into racism in America today and her father’s legacy as keynote speaker of ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½'s annual Martin Luther King Jr. celebration.

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Fierce rivalry between ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ and Akron comes down to competition and an old wagon wheel.

ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ vs. Akron Comes Down to Fierce Competition and a Wagon Wheel

Don't miss it when the ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ Golden Flashes play arch rival the Akron Zips on Feb. 3 for the contest. Tipoff is scheduled for 9 p.m. at Akron’s James A. Rhodes Arena. The game will air on ESPNU. 

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A collection of electric vehicles, parked outside the MACC.

IN A FLASH: Electric Rides

Electric vehicles parked outside of the MACC on Friday helped a ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ professor drive home a message about sustainability.

Tags: University News, Organizational Sustainability, Research & Science

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Students learned about employment opportunities on campus at a student employment fair in January.

IN A FLASH: Get a Job! (On Campus)

Students seeking jobs on campus attended a student employment fair at the Kent Student Center. 

Tags: Student Life, Students First, University News

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Beth Smerchansky, a maintenance facility worker at ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½, will earn a certificate after serving in a training program led by the Association of Building Contractors right on campus.

Facilities Maintenance Training Program Grows Our Own Employees for Skilled Positions

ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ is tapping in to its talent pool of workers already employed by the university to meet the shortages of skilled maintenance workers.

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Congrats to Eric Taylor, OTA Winner!

Mentoring While Teaching Is the Perfect Match

The combination of passing on a love of Earth science while acting as a mentor for students is a perfect match for Eric Taylor, associate professor in the Department of Earth Sciences at ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ at Stark.  

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A snowy scene, framed by the "Star Sphere 2010" sculpture, near Front Campus.

IN A FLASH: ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ - With Frosting

The weekend snowfall decorated ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½'s campuses in a coating of white. 

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In 2017, singer/songwriter David Crosby visited the May 4 Visitors Center and spoke with ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ alumna Taylor Pierce, second from right, who was a senior at the time.

ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ Grad Remembers Once-in-a-Lifetime Meeting With David Crosby 

As a public relations major, alumna Taylor Pierce interviewed iconic singer/songwriter David Crosby when he visited the May 4 Visitors Center in 2017. Crosby died this week at the age of 81.

Tags: University News, May 4 Visitors Center, Community and Society

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Jazz Orchestra performing in Ludwig Recital Hall (2017)

Where on the Web? A Window To Arts & Cultural Experiences

ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½â€™s cultural offerings have a reach far beyond the borders of Ohio. There’s always something new to experience at the many events held at ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½, at off-campus locations year-round ​or virtually. The redesigned Arts & Cultural Experiences page provides an educational and entertaining window into the world of ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½.  

Tags: Arts & Culture, University News, Where on the Web, Community & Society, Community Impact

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