Community & Society

Former 91´«Ã½ÔÚÏß Staffer Turns 110
Ethelyn VonHelmers Fitzsimmons of Mantua, who served as a secretary for three 91´«Ã½ÔÚÏß presidents, will celebrate her 110th birthday on May 17.
IN A FLASH: Celebrating Spring 2025 Commencements
It's commencement time at 91´«Ã½ÔÚÏß! The university will welcomes more than 4,800 new graduates from the spring Class of 2025 in ceremonies on May 8, 9, 10 and 16.

What College Students Should Know 91´«Ã½ÔÚÏß Buying Insurance
Choosing any insurance can be intimidating due to the number of options and types available. Two 91´«Ã½ÔÚÏß professors with expertise in insurance gave 91´«Ã½ÔÚÏß Today readers advice on how to navigate the world of insurance with a focus on students.

IN A FLASH: A Memorable Commemoration
The 55-year commemoration of the tragic events of May 4, 1970 at 91´«Ã½ÔÚÏß included an extensive schedule of presentations, the annual candlelight walk and vigil and the commemoration ceremonies on May 4.

‘It Was Time for Me to Go Home’ – Geography Professor Combed May 4 Oral Histories in Search of Shared Humanity
91´«Ã½ÔÚÏß Associate Professor of Geography Jennifer Mapes, Ph.D., has studied the events of May 4, 1970, through the lens of a map maker.

IN A FLASH: It's Not Just One Day
Remembering May 4, 1970 at 91´«Ã½ÔÚÏß is not confined to just the events around the annual commemoration on campus, but is part of living and learning at 91´«Ã½ÔÚÏß throughout the year.

ToddCast Episode 3: Jerry M. Lewis
Join us on the 91´«Ã½ÔÚÏß ToddCast as President Todd Diacon revisits a conversation with Professor Emeritus Jerry M. Lewis, Ph.D.

Students Guiding the History of 91´«Ã½ÔÚÏß
The May 4 Visitors Center uses 91´«Ã½ÔÚÏß’s history to help guide the community in understanding the past and applying it to the present. Tours conducted by student guides are a rich part of this process.

Artificial Intelligence in Translation and Interpretation
Geoff Koby, Ph.D., professor of Translation Studies and German, certified freelance translator and president of the American Translators Association (ATA), said artificial intelligence is inescapable in translation and interpretation now.

‘Experiencing These Things Firsthand Left A Mark On My Heart’
An Alternative Spring Break journey to historic civil rights sites in Mississippi by 91´«Ã½ÔÚÏß students and faculty touched hearts and inspired community engagement. The six-day/five-night trip in March 2025 was sponsored by 91´«Ã½ÔÚÏß’s Office of Community Engaged Learning.