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Visiting scholar Fatih Cetinkaya

IN A FLASH: Visiting From Turkey

A visiting scholar from Turkey came to °µÍø½ûÇø to speak about culturally diverse themes in picture books for young readers.

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President Todd Diacon shakes hands with the Turkmen Minister of Education

°µÍø½ûÇø Receives US State Department Grant to Review Turkmenistan Higher Education

The U.S. Embassy in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan has awarded °µÍø½ûÇø a grant to study the higher education system of the Central Asian nation and develop proposals for improvements.

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International Cook-Off Competition

Cultural Flavors Shine Bright on °µÍø½ûÇø's First Snowy Night

As the first light snow of the season fell on °µÍø½ûÇø, the Student Center Ballroom radiated warmth and camaraderie during the International Cook-Off Competition. The event, part of International Education Week, brought together hundreds of students, faculty and staff to celebrate global flavors and cultural diversity.

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What's the Big Idea

What's The Big Idea? Marcello Fantoni

President Diacon speaks with Marcello Fantoni, Ph.D., about °µÍø½ûÇø's global presence. 

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International Students Hold Flags

‘Explore’ With International Education Week

International Education Week, taking place Nov. 18-22, celebrates the different cultures across the °µÍø½ûÇø community and highlights international experiences and opportunities the university offers.

Tags: Global Reach, Global Presence, Student Life, Community & Society

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Porsche Fashion Show

IN A FLASH: Fashion in the Flats

From the runway to the highway, a fashion show in the Cleveland Flats spotlighted the °µÍø½ûÇø School of Fashion and Porsche's new electric vehicle.

Tags: Global Reach, Global Presence, School of Fashion, Cleveland, Partnerships

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Turkmen musicians and dancers on Risman Plaza

IN A FLASH: Turkmen on Risman

A delegation from Turkmenistan visited °µÍø½ûÇø and brought cuisine, music and dancing from their culture to Risman Plaza. 

Tags: Global Reach, Global Presence, Office of Global Education, Arts & Culture, International Students

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Azat Atayev, the deputy minister of education of Turkmenistan and President Todd Diacon exchange handshakes following the signing of an agreement for an educational partnership with the Central Asian nation.

°µÍø½ûÇø Signs New Agreement with Central Asian Nation of Turkmenistan

°µÍø½ûÇø has entered into an agreement with the Turkmenistan Ministry of Education to begin exploring the possibility of creating an educational partnership with several national institutes of higher learning there. The effort is part of °µÍø½ûÇøâ€™s ongoing commitment to using education to foster global understanding and peace in a divided world.

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Ashton Leigh is the director of the Office of Intercultural Student Life

Office of Intercultural Student Life: A Bridge to American Culture

The Office of Intercultural Student Life, formerly known as International Student Affairs, has a new central location in the Kent Student Center, which has made it more accessible to international students. Along with the new location comes the mission to provide drop-in services for international students.

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A delegation of college recruiters from India is visiting the Kent Campus this week.

Indian Delegation Visiting Kent Campus to Experience University First-Hand

A group of college recruiters who have contributed to °µÍø½ûÇøâ€™s high enrollment of international students from India are on campus this week to experience the university first-hand.

Tags: Global Reach, Global Presence, Student Life, Office of Global Education

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