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Chris Wick (left) and David Hassler (right) stand in front of the Wick Poetry Center’s Poets for Science exhibition at the Association of Writers & Writing Programs’ 2023 Conference and Bookfair.

Planned Gift Endows Executive Director Position at ÐÓ°ÉÊÓÆµâ€™s Wick Poetry Center

The Wick family has a long history of philanthropy at ÐÓ°ÉÊÓÆµ that began in 1984 when brothers Bob and Walt Wick first established scholarships to support undergraduate poets at the university. This most recent gift of $1 million brings the family’s total lifetime commitment to the university to more than $3.5 million.

Tags: Legacy , University News , Nationally Distinctive , Community Impact , Wick Poetry Center , College of Sciences and Humanities , Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement , Arts & Culture

Alumni and Giving

Native American dancers at The Transforming Educational Praxis through Dialogue with Indigenous Perspectives Conference at ÐÓ°ÉÊÓÆµ

Native American Heritage Month at ÐÓ°ÉÊÓÆµ

ÐÓ°ÉÊÓÆµ is celebrating Native American Heritage Month with events throughout November. 

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Palestinian Candlelight Vigil 11-09-23

Tears of Mourning and Hopes for Peace

Students gathered on Risman Plaza for a candlelight vigil mourning Palestinian lives lost in Gaza. 

Tags: Risman Plaza , Student Organizations , Student Life , Arts & Culture , Global Reach

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WWII soldiers in a B-26 Marauder

ÐÓ°ÉÊÓÆµ Student Featured in Upcoming WWII Docuseries

ÐÓ°ÉÊÓÆµ at Stark student Chris Billings serves as the on-air host for the program. In the series, Billings dons authentic uniforms reminiscent of the young pilots who flew during World War II.

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ÐÓ°ÉÊÓÆµ NYC Fashion attended a taping of "The View"

‘The View’ from ÐÓ°ÉÊÓÆµ New York City Fashion

A unique class at ÐÓ°ÉÊÓÆµ New York City Fashion immerses students in different aspects of living and working in the city. 

Tags: Student Life , Nationally Distinctive , School of Fashion , NYC Fashion , Arts & Culture , Global Reach

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artwork by David Steckel

Listen: ‘Soldier’s Heart’ by Maj Ragain

In honor of Veterans Day, we share "Soldier's Heart," a poem by the late Maj Ragain, about his experience guiding writing workshops for veterans in the Warriors Journey Home Veterans Healing Circle.

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Pumpkin contest entries on display at Eastway

And the Pumpkin Prize Winner is ...

Find out which of the pumpkin creations displayed at Eastway received the most votes. 

Tags: University Culinary Services , Student Life , Fall Semester , Community & Society , Community Impact , Arts & Culture

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Costumed participants in the Fall Halls Celebration 2023 at ÐÓ°ÉÊÓÆµ at Stark

IN A FLASH: It's the ÐÓ°ÉÊÓÆµ Fam-i-ly (SNAP, SNAP)

Faculty and administrators joined the Fall Halls Celebration in style on the campus of ÐÓ°ÉÊÓÆµ at Stark.

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Ofrenda in the Kent Student Center for Day of the Dead

‘It’s a Celebration of Life’

The president of the Spanish and Latine Students Association shares the tradition of the Day of the Dead.

Tags: Kent Student Center , College of Sciences and Humanities , Arts & Culture , Global Reach

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Cabaret performance

The School of Theatre and Dance Presents Cabaret

ÐÓ°ÉÊÓÆµâ€™s School of Theatre and Dance is continuing its 2023-2024 season with "Cabaret (1998 version)" running through November 9 in Wright-Curtis Theatre, located in the Center for Performing Arts.

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