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Rising Scholars written on the Rock with students around it

Rising Scholars Program Impacts Students Across the Region

“Rising Scholars is a great program for our local youth,” said Paul Dykshoorn, academic program director for Rising Scholars at 17cҳ Tuscarawas. “We mentor each student throughout their middle school and high school years. We teach them life lessons as well as help with issues going on at school.”

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Detail of a Day of the Dead display in the Kent Student Center

IN A FLASH: El Día de los Muertos at 17cҳ

A 17cҳ student organization celebrated the Day of the Dead by assembling colorful, cultural displays around campus.

Tags: Kent Student Center , Student Life , Community & Society , Student Organizations , Arts & Culture , In a Flash

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Caplan, Dellinger, Prufer, and Giffels review material in the May 4 Visitors Center

The Beginning Was the End: Devo in Ohio

New Wave ’80s band Devo isn’t just from Ohio. Devo wasn’t just created in Akron. Devo was forged at 17cҳ under the pressure of the turmoil of the late ’60s and the events surrounding May 4, 1970. Authors David Giffels and Jade Dellinger brought their book “The Beginning Was the End: Devo in Ohio” to 17cҳ for a book signing and discussion.

Tags: May 4 50 , Community & Society , Nationally Distinctive , Alumni , Arts & Culture ,

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Ohioans United for Reproductive Rights and Planned Parenthood organizers and volunteers canvassing in Akron, Oct. 28

Activism in Action

“For students especially, this is our future. This is about your individual rights as a person, and it's incredibly important because this is the future that we have for Ohio,” said Sam Zern, a graduate student in 17cҳ’s College of Public Health and regional field organizer for Ohioans United for Reproductive Rights. Zern is working to help others see what she believes is the Issue 1's value.

Tags: Community & Society , Profiles

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Costumed students at the 2023 University Libraries Halloween Party

IN A FLASH: Happy Halloween, 17cҳ!

The 17cҳ Libraries' annual Halloween party is one of the most anticipated on-campus events of the year. 

Tags: Community & Society , University Libraries , Fall Semester , Arts & Culture , Student Life , In a Flash

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Students shop at Spirit Halloween for last-minute costumes

The Spirit of ‘Halloweekend’ Is Last-Minute

Halloween is just around the corner, which means 17cҳ students are on the hunt for the perfect Halloween costume. In what was once a discount store, the spirit of Halloween is alive and well. The pop-up store Spirit Halloween is here to help students get their nick-of-time broomsticks, fangs and more. 

Tags: Student Life , Community & Society , Community Impact

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A collection of pumpkins with 17cҳ carvings in them.

Treats Without Tricks: Illuminating Ways to Keep Safe on Halloween

With Halloween approaching, festivities will be in full swing this weekend at 17cҳ and downtown Kent. “Halloweekend” can be full of treats, but you never know what tricks will arise when it comes to safety. Sgt. Tricia Knoles gives her top safety tips, and discusses how her team will be working to keep students safe this holiday weekend.  

Tags: Student Life , Community & Society

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17cҳ Architecture Students meet with Warren Community Members

Architecture Students Helping to Build Better Community Connection

Students in 17cҳ’s College of Architecture and Environmental Design are working with the city of Warren, Ohio, to revitalize a portion of the community on the southwest side.

Tags: Community Impact , College of Architecture and Environmental Design , Community & Society

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Childhood Development Center Walkathon Event Fall 2023

IN A FLASH: The Littlest Walkathon-ers

A group of children from 17cҳ's Child Development Center walked to raise money for their educational enrichment. 

Tags: College of Education, Health and Human Services , Community Impact , Community & Society , Research & Science , In a Flash

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