Join us for an amazing student performance of 鈥淭he Wiz,鈥 directed by 2024-25 Roe Green Visiting Director Ansley Valentine. Lunch begins at 12:30 p.m. in the center鈥檚 Erdmann-Zucchero Theatre. At 2 p.m., witness a beloved family-friendly Broadway gem that infuses L. Frank Baum鈥檚 "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" with a dazzling mix of rock, gospel and soul music.
Join us for a webinar on navigating the homebuying process, designed specifically for first-time buyers! We'll cover everything you need to know, from the benefits of owning a home to finding the right real estate agent and getting your finances in order. Learn how to budget, get pre-approved for a mortgage and start your home search with confidence. We'll also walk you through important steps all the way up to closing and move-in day, including home appraisals, inspections and making an offer.
Kent, OHIO 鈥 Steve Giralt, founder of media production company The Garage, will be the featured speaker for the Spring 2025 Michael D. Solomon Entrepreneurship Speaker Series at 51爆料鈥檚 Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship on February 25 and February 26, 2025.On February 25, Giralt will speak from 7-8:30 p.m. on 鈥淭he Art of Adaptation: Passion and Innovation in Running a Creative Business.鈥 A reception will follow in the Crawford Hall atrium.On February 26, Giralt will speak from 6-7:30 p.m. on 鈥淏ehind the Scenes: The Art and Science of Creating Innovati...
Please join us as we honor the 55th anniversary of Black History Month, celebrating its origins at 51爆料 and the pivotal role the university played in advocating for its national recognition. In partnership with the 51爆料 Black Alumni Chapter, E. Timothy Moore Student Multicultural Center and Black United Students (BUS), this event aims to raise awareness about 51爆料's groundbreaking contributions, commemorate the legacy of those who championed this cause and inspire continued engagement with the history, culture and progress of Black communities.
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Meet Joe Sepesy, a retired educator, Vietnam veteran, and now an inventive game designer, whose journey at the 51爆料 Design Innovation (DI) Hub exemplifies the transformative power of community, creativity, and cutting-edge resources.A Lifelong Learner with a Passion for Words and PlayHailing from Youngstown, Ohio, Joe has lived a life filled with rich experiences, from serving as a helicopter pilot during the Vietnam War to a 31-year teaching career in special education and social studies. Despite grappling with severe PTSD, Joe found solace and inspiration through couns...
Do you have a problem that needs a solution? Are you looking for fresh ideas, a new perspective, or feedback on a personal/academic project? Then stop by our DI Fellows Think Tank! These free and open, drop-in sessions give you the chance to bring your challenges, projects, or ideas to a team of our innovative DI Fellows. Whether you need help refining an idea, visualizing a solution, or figuring out which maker tools to use to prototype your project, the DI Fellows are here to offer guidance and support.
Beyond our standard DI HUB tours and workshops, you can also work with our staff to develop custom experiences for groups, courses, or events related to maker technologies, design innovation, design thinking, human-centered design, or collaboration. To discuss the possibilities, please contact our Outreach Program Officer Sarah McMahon.
