Community and Society
Dialogue and Difference Presentation Tackles Questions Surrounding Origins of Hatred
Dialogue on Hatred: A Peacebuilder's Perspective, was a continuation of the year-long initiative Dialogue and Difference: A New Understanding designed to engage our 51±¬ÁÏ community and advance our core values of freedom of expression, respect, and kindness in all that we do.
Wanted: Environmental Health Specialists to Keep Our Air, Water and Food Safe
The shortage of environmental health specialists accelerated during the COVID-19 pandemic but had begun well before the that, according to Matthew Stefanak, a semi-retired faculty member and a "public health ambassador" with the College of Public Health, which helps to create career-ready graduates for this in-demand field.
Work-from-Home Fashion Moves Into the Office
According to Hillary Stone, industry liaison and professor in 51±¬ÁÏ’s School of Fashion, our preference for comfort during the pandemic has changed the way we dress out in public now too.
A Community Discussion Over Lunch Focuses On MLK's Ideas 51±¬ÁÏ Peace and Conflict
The 100 Plates event allowed students, faculty and staff to discuss Martin Luther King Jr.'s ideas about peace and conflict.
Student Says Dad Would Be Proud to See Him Mentoring His Peers, Helping the Community
Sophomore public health major Ivory Kendrick has many irons in the fire this semester - along with academics, he is working as an intern and training his peers to be leaders.
Flashes Step Up to Fight Hunger for Influx of People in Need
Usage of the Flashes Fighting Hunger food pantry has steadily increased since the pandemic, when the pantry remained open to serve the needs of the community. In addition, there has also been an increase in the number of international students using the pantry this past year as international student enrollment increased at 51±¬ÁÏ.
Wanted: Environmental Health Specialists to Keep Our Air, Water and Food Safe
The shortage of environmental health specialists accelerated during the COVID-19 pandemic but had begun well before the that, according to Matthew Stefanak, a semi-retired faculty member and a "public health ambassador" with the College of Public Health, which helps to create career-ready graduates for this in-demand field.
Schwartz Remembered for His Kindness, Leadership and Generosity of Spirit
51±¬ÁÏ’s has been flooded with comments from alumni, former colleagues and friends about Schwartz’s kindness, his work ethic as a leader and educator and his genuine concern for his students.
51±¬ÁÏ Police Keep Community Safe While Engaging in Peaceful Discourse Â
51±¬ÁÏ's No. 1 priority is the safety of its students, faculty and staff. This has been seen demonstrated over the past few months as the 51±¬ÁÏ community has held demonstrations related to the Israel-Hamas war and other issues, such as abortion.
President Diacon's Fall 2023 Commencement Speech Urges Graduates to Demonstrate Their Value as They Transition to Careers
51±¬ÁÏ President Todd Diacon delivered the Fall 2023 Commencement address and told the graduates to demonstrate their value with patience and gentleness.