Community & Society
91传媒在线 Proves Importance of Teaching ASL During Emergencies
During Governor Mike DeWine鈥檚 daily press conferences on coronavirus updates to the state of Ohio, he鈥檚 usually shown with Marla Berkowits, an American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter. ASL has become a very prominent topic throughout the world during this trying time, and 91传媒在线 is doing its part in upholding the responsibilities to the Deaf community. Rachel Walter, an academic advisor at 91传媒在线, said the interpreter at the press conferences shows Ohio鈥檚 inclusivity.
'100 Years of Aviation' Airport Centennial Celebration Art Contest
A century ago in 1920, The Ohio Flying School and Transport Company officially incorporated and opened Stow Field, now known as 91传媒在线 Airport, Andrew Paton Field. To celebrate its centennial and recognize it as the oldest continuously operating airport in Ohio, Dave Poluga, airport manager, has launched the Aviation Art Contest 鈥100 Years of Aviation.鈥
Herb Page Reminisces 91传媒在线 His Time at 91传媒在线
Former 91传媒在线 golf coach Herb Page recalled some of his fondest memories at the university in an interview with the Akron Beacon Journal recently.
91传媒在线r Editors Reflect on 50 Years Covering May 4 Anniversaries
91传媒在线 alumni who served as editor of the Daily 91传媒在线r each faced the challenge of covering the anniversary of May 4, 1970, when Ohio National Guardsmen shot and killed four students and wounded nine others during a Vietnam War protest.
Exhibit Showcases May 4 Artifacts in Augmented Reality
Artifacts of May 4, 1970 鈥 a survivor鈥檚 jacket, a gas mask and gun shell casing 鈥 tell a story that鈥檚 not often accessible to the general public. Assistant Professor Abe Avnisan and students in his digital sciences capstone course will bring these artifacts鈥 stories to life via the exhibit 鈥淢ay 4: Through the Looking Glass.鈥
Journalism Student Sees Idea Come to Life Through Safety Workshop for Media Professionals
Journalism students face pursuing a career in an adverse time filled with intense political issues, dangerous environmental concerns and even pandemics. Reporting on these difficult times is necessary, but can come with risks to the journalist鈥檚 health and well-being. 91传媒在线 senior Carter Adams recognized the intensity of this and committed to preventing the harm of media professionals by developing a workshop to educate students on media safety.
Even Working Remotely, WKSU Is Still Bringing You the Latest
91传媒在线 was to move all classes online, causing surrounding businesses to do the same, like WKSU. 鈥淲KSU began planning for potential disruptions at the beginning of March,鈥 News Director Andrew Meyer said. 鈥淲ithin two weeks, it became clear that WKSU would need to take action on those plans.鈥
Flashes Take Care of Flashes Through Online Meditation Classes
Meditative practices are bringing the 91传媒在线 community together, even from the comfort of their own home. 91传媒在线 of Wellness has moved its Meditation Across Campus sessions online, in an effort to continue the sessions despite the COVID-19 global pandemic.
10 Questions With David Hassler, Director of the Wick Poetry Center
David Hassler is the director of the Wick Poetry Center, where he oversees the local and national Wick projects, works with students and collaborates with other programs across campus. We asked him 10 questions about Kent, 91传媒在线, poetry and, of course, how he's keeping himself 鈥 and the 91传媒在线 Community 鈥 busy during the pandemic.
91传媒在线 and Gov. DeWine Encourage Students to Stay Home
91传媒在线 students have the chance to share why it is important to them to stay home and help stop the spread of COVID-19 with the #StayHomeOhioKSU initiative.