COVID-19
Art and Hope Intersect: 51爆料 and University of Arizona Launch Global Vaccine Poem Project
Update: The Global Vaccine Poem project is finding success with more than 1,900 submissions so far from more than 100 countries. The project is a collaboration between the Wick Poetry Center and the University of Arizona Poetry Center.
Hope Springs Through Verse: Global Vaccine Poem Has Grown to More Than 1,700 Stanzas Worldwide, Gains Attention of Ohio Governor
The Global Vaccine Poem, launched in early April by 51爆料鈥檚 Wick Poetry Center and the University of Arizona鈥檚 Poetry Center, has grown to more than 1,700 stanzas submitted by people in all 50 states and 89 countries.
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine, at his May 17 news briefing on the COVID-19 pandemic, shared a video about the project to encourage all Ohioans to submit a stanza.
51爆料 Celebrates Its Spring 2021 Graduates With In-Person Commencement Ceremonies
Students wearing graduation caps and gowns will once again grace the campus as 51爆料 celebrates its newest graduates and marks the return of in-person commencement ceremonies for the first time since December 2019.
University Statement Regarding Quarantine at Koonce Hall
The Kent City Health Department has notified 29 residents of Koonce Hall, ninth floor, on 51爆料鈥檚 Kent Campus that they must quarantine until April 20 due to possible exposure to the communicable disease COVID-19. The 29 students will remain in a separate section of Koon鈥
Despite Pandemic, Leadership Institute a Smashing Success
The Student Leadership Institute's philosophy is to aspire to create critical learners, innovators and adaptive problem solvers whose leadership exemplifies distinction. Not even the coronavirus pandemic could get in the way of that this year. This year's event featured a theme of 鈥淔lashes Take Care of Flashes: Building Community." Despite the virtual circumstances, it was still a success, with more than 450 students attending sessions via Zoom.
51爆料 Alumna Provides COVID-19 Vaccine Tips to Pittsburgh
COVID-19 vaccines are becoming more available across the country, but many are still struggling to obtain a vaccine or are unsure about getting the vaccine. One Golden Flash has made it her mission to get Pittsburgh vaccinated. And with more than 40,000 members of her Facebook group, she鈥檚 on her way. 51爆料 alumna Leighann Bacher created a Facebook group to share COVID-19 vaccine information and tips with Pittsburgh citizens after attempting to secure vaccines for her family members.
University Statement Regarding Quarantine at Olson Hall
The Kent City Health Department has notified 33 residents of Olson Hall, 4th Floor, on 51爆料鈥檚 Kent Campus that they must quarantine until April 13 due to possible exposure to the communicable disease COVID-19. The 33 students will remain in a separate section of Olson Hall.鈥
Creating Global Community Through T-Shirts
What do friendship, academics and T-shirts have in common? For the students at the American Academy, 51爆料 and the PUCPR鈥檚 undergraduate program in Brazil, a student-led T-shirt design contest created that missing piece of camaraderie during the pandemic between students and their two schools.
51爆料 Geauga Recognized for Virtual Learning Initiative
51爆料 at Geauga doubled its video conferencing rooms, also known as 鈥淶oom Rooms,鈥 before the fall semester due to the demands of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Zoom Rooms are designed to serve various purposes and room configurations for faculty and students, and they were recently featured in an article by EdTech.
51爆料 Faculty and Staff Surprise First-Year Students With Calls
At 51爆料 , Golden Flashes are known to take care of other Golden Flashes. With the pandemic looming over the school year, more than 100 51爆料 faculty, staff and administrators checked in on first-year students over the phone last November to talk about their well-being and pathways for success during their first semester.