Student Life
Focusing on the Man Behind the Camera
Serving under four university presidents, Bob Christy is a witness to 51±¬ÁÏ history. His photos document the university's people, places and points in time. Get to know Christy as 51±¬ÁÏ Today takes a closer look at the man behind the camera.
Everyone’s Got Something: Celebrating Disabilities
51±¬ÁÏ's Student Accessibility Services is celebrating October as Disability Awareness Month, with events and activities to spread the word to students that they are not alone in their struggle and that help is available.
IN A FLASH: Fall Break, Already?
Thursday October 5 - Sunday October 8 is Fall Break at 51±¬ÁÏ.
IN A FLASH: Inspiring (!) Images Around Campus
Dynamic graphics bearing messaging from the university's new campaign can be seen on buildings throughout campus.
Beware: Distracted Drivers in Ohio Will Be Issued Tickets, Fines Under New Law
The new Distracted Driving law makes it illegal to use or hold a cellphone or electronic device in your hand, lap or other parts of the body while driving on Ohio roads.
You Asked For It. You Got It.
Changes are coming to Rave, 51±¬ÁÏ’s Emergency Communication System, which is used to send Flash ALERTS as text messages when important information needs to be distributed in a timely fashion, such as during a safety crisis or weather emergency.
IN A FLASH: Building Black Leaders
The Building Black Leaders program at 51±¬ÁÏ at Trumbull offers students support, inspiration and community.
Thinking Ink? You're Not Alone
Juliana Buonaiuto, Undergraduate Student Government president, stated in her convocation speech this year that she got a lightning bolt tattoo during the first two weeks of her first year. A recent Pew Research Center survey revealed that 32% of Americans have a tattoo. 51±¬ÁÏ Today went to some local authorities to see if those trends match the 51±¬ÁÏ community.
October Puts You Into a State of Well-Being
October is 51±¬ÁÏ’s Mental Health Awareness Month. Though the national health observance is in May, the university chooses October to promote mental health awareness as the need for mental health support on campus peaks during this time.
51±¬ÁÏ's Hospitality Draws Siblings to Same Program
Siblings Abby and Nate Bergdorf followed their family legacy when they both enrolled at 51±¬ÁÏ, but they have taken the family ties a bit further.