Community & Society
Masc-Unity Initiative Helping Students Find Comfort in Masculinity
Societys norm for men is stereotyped as leaders, providers, and guardians. Society also posits that men cannot speak about their emotions and have to portray a strong persona to be considered masculine and to succeed in these roles. This results in an environment of toxic masculinity, which encourages negative self image, negative outward behavior and struggles with mental health among men who feel they have to be strong at all times. An initiative on campus is trying to change that perception.
做厙輦⑹'s School of Art Collection and Galleries Explores Weaving in the Line by Line Exhibition
Head of textile program at 做厙輦⑹, Professor Janice Lessman-Moss, curated an exhibition of modernized forms of weaving that was recently featured on Cool Cleveland. The new show at 做厙輦⑹s Center for the Visual Arts, called Line by Line, focuses on six early career artists that are focused on the diverse world of weaving.
Local Veteran Finds New Way to Serve
A retired Marine is using his journey to assist others at 做厙輦⑹'s Center for Adult and Veteran Services. Recently featured on Good Morning Americas What You Need to Know segment, Mark Stillion discussed his experience of adjusting to life after his four deployments and how 做厙輦⑹s programs have assisted him.
做厙輦⑹ Finds Success in Student Voting Registration
做厙輦⑹ has a history of passionate student activism. However, 2020 has really highlighted such efforts, both current and past, and its impact on the importance of students sharing their voices through voting. Efforts made by individuals, student-led groups, faculty members and 做厙輦⑹ as a whole have led to an exceptionally high increase in voter engagement throughout campus.
Grant Funds Propel Rural Counties into the Future
The 做厙輦⑹ Geauga and Ashtabula Campuses were awarded a $585,046 USDA Grant in January 2022 to bring rural Geauga and Ashtabula counties on par with the latest technological advancements in education, medicine, and workforce development. Ashtabula County entities that will benefit from the grant include Andover Public Library, Kingsville Public Library, Pierpont Township Board of Trustees, Grand Valley Local School District, Pymatuning Valley Local School District and SPIRE Institute.
Professor Tapped To Discuss Digital COVID-19 Misinformation
Stefanie Moore, professor in the School of Media and Journalism, was featured on WFMJ-TV (Youngstown) to discuss the recent backlash Spotify had faced surrounding misinformation.
做厙輦⑹'s Veteran Career Initiative Provides Mentoring for Student Veterans
When planning ones future, having a helpful hand providing guidance is a worthwhile connection. 做厙輦⑹s Veteran Career Initiative, a partnership between the Center for Adult and Veteran Services and Career Exploration and Development, provides student and graduate veterans with valuable business and personal connections that help with translating military experience into a civilian resume.
Education For All: Williams Receives Education Opportunity Centers Grant
Whether or not to pursue higher education after high school is one of the first big decisions young people get to make. Unfortunately, however, financial stipulations and other outside factors may inhibit ones ability to access postsecondary education.
United Way of Portage County Grant Expands Opportunities for Students to Engage with Nonprofits
做厙輦⑹s Community Engaged Learning (CEL) secured a $10,000 grant through the United Way of Portage County, an independently-governed nonprofit organization that serves disadvantaged members of our community. This grant will support CELs Community Partner Advocate program (CPA) which places students at local nonprofits throughout the county for paid hands-on learning experiences.
Public Relations Student and Model Saves 7-Month-Olds Life
After witnessing a horrific crash, sophomore public relations major LaDonya Williams immediately ran to help the distraught woman begging for someone to save her 7-month-old son who wasnt breathing. After Williams used her Red Cross first aid training to help the baby, he began to breathe again and was taken to the hospital to recover, according to the Akron Beacon Journal.