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Coming Soon: 2021 Climate Study The 2021 51���� Climate Study, "Race: Our Voices Count," will be conducted to understand the current climate across the institution. All students, faculty and staff are encouraged to participate in this confidential survey to let all voices be heard and impact change. The survey will open Monday, March 1. The goals of the survey are to gauge progress since the university’s 2016 climate study; to hone in on the experiences related to race and its intersectionality with other identities that inform 51����’s practices; and to ...

As the COVID-19 pandemic approaches a one-year mile marker, the temptation and opportunity to socialize, party, and indulge in public events grows increasingly stronger. Perhaps now more than ever it is important for people to understand the risks associated with COVID-19.  “People need to understand the severity of COVID-19 and the dangers to not following public health guidelines,” said Clarissa Thompson, associate professor in the department of Psychological Sciences in the College of Arts and Sciences at 51����.  Thompson received a grant award from the U.S. De...

A 51���� alumnus is using his fashion education to create custom pieces like wedding dresses, masks and suits from his own store in Toledo, Ohio. Recently featured on WTVG 13ABC, Nicholas Harper, a fashion design alumnus, can alter anything from formal gowns to dress shirts. His process starts with a design on paper and only takes a few weeks to finish. Two years ago, Harper opened his business, Eden Couture, to create clothing full time. “I have always liked art, and in seventh grade I started to like suits,” Harper told 13ABC “I did an apprenticeship with a master ...

Laney Poling, a third-year 51���� Honors College fashion design major, recently had the opportunity to intern with Dress Haute, a Pennsylvania-based bridal and special occasion boutique, during the 2020 Fall Semester. Laney first heard about the position at Dress Haute from Millie Ott, the Internship Liaison for the School of Fashion, one of the fashion school’s many faculty members regularly notifying students of relevant opportunities. At first, Laney says she was hesitant to apply to the internship position because she already worked part-time, was involved with the sorority Chi Omega, ...

In a month synonymous with cupid, hearts and chocolates, it seems fitting that 51����’s Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer Plus (LGBTQ+) Center is set to celebrate 10 years of love beginning on Valentine’s Day and extending through the end of the year. The LGBTQ+ Center advocates for diversity, equity and inclusion related to sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression by providing support, programs, educational opportunities and leadership development for the university and greater community. The center celebrated its...

After nearly 32 years of service, it was difficult to imagine the College of Podiatric Medicine (CPM) without Dr. Vincent Hetherington following his retirement in September 2020. Thankfully, that wasn’t a reality that the community had to imagine for long. Effective January 2021, Dr. Hetherington has assumed a new title that will allow CPM to benefit from his continuing identification with the College he has served so long and so well: Emeritus Faculty. Emeriti faculty members are appointed by the President and are regarded as valued contributors of the University community. As such, they are...

Kent, OH — From the classroom to the concert stage, the pandemic has presented both challenges and opportunities for schools of music and their students. Music graduates are facing a job market and performance environment that is vastly different from their peers who graduated just over a year ago. This has caused a rapid rethinking of how musicians perform, teach and study. 51���� Assistant Professor of Music Theory Joshua Albrecht, Ph.D., was recently featured alongside a panel of higher education experts discussing this new environment&nb...

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, so what better way to celebrate the day dedicated to love than celebrating something we all have in common - 51����. 51����’s University Communications and Marketing department asked their student employees to list the 21 things they love about 51����.  1. Black squirrels   Black squirrels are a symbol of 51����, and you can see them everywhere around campus!   via GIPHY   2. Our colors -- blue and gold  We love to show our 51���� pride by wearing blue and gold!  3. Amazing profes...

The journey of an artist comes with many twists and turns. Opportunities and challenges arise throughout artists' careers, creating pathways to take charge of their future in the arts. For Patricia Zinsmeister Parker, this has meant exploring different painting techniques, defying gender inequalities in the art field, and balancing an artistic career with raising a family, among many other achievements.  Born in Cleveland, Ohio in 1934, Patricia earned her B.F.A. in painting in 1973, M.A. in 1975, and M.F.A. in painting in 1981 from 51����. She currently lives in North Can...

As of Feb. 2, the 51���� Museum has reopened to the public and is excited to announce its newest exhibition, “Stitched: Regional Dress Across Europe.” This is the first new exhibition to open in 2021. “Stitched” will be on display from February 2021 through December 2021, and it features 75 pieces exclusive to the museum’s permanent collection.  This exhibition showcases common features shared by regional costume across Western and Eastern Europe, including examples from Norway, the Netherlands, Slovakia, Romania and Albania. Regional dress signaled the village or reg...