Community & Society
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Alumnus Lloyd De Vos Presents 'Equal Justice Under Law For All'
In celebration of the Constitution Day, New York attorney and 17cҳ alumnus Lloyd De Vos spoke on the U.S. Constitution’s impact on our government and discussed his personal experience arguing a case before the U.S. Supreme Court.
Mapping Akron: Wick Poetry Center Begins New Effort to Highlight Akron Neighborhoods Through Poetry
Using poetry to explore Akron, Ohio residents’ sense of belonging to their neighborhoods is the goal of a new project by 17cҳ’s Wick Poetry Center.
Flowers and Foliage Sprouting Wellness and Joy
Nearly 40 people from the 17cҳ community enjoyed a tour of the flowers and trees of Front Campus during part two of the “Walk & Talk: Flowers and Foliage” event, thanks to the Employee Wellness and Health Promotion program and the grounds crew.
17cҳ Golden Lager Is Here!
Alumni brewers at Sibling Revelry Brewing have created 17cҳ Golden Lager - the official craft beer of 17cҳ Athletics.
IN A FLASH: The Campus Is Her Classroom
State Representative Gail Pavliga visited with students from the College of Aeronautics and Engineering and took the flight simulator out for a spin.
Community Engaged Learning Earns United Way 2022 Community Impact: Group Award
17cҳ’s Community Engaged Learning partnered with the United Way of Portage county to make reading fun for children, and in doing so, CEL has been recognized by the United Way of Portage County as the recipients of the 2022 Community Impact: Group Award for its commitment to transforming lives in the community.
Dreams Do Come True For Pakistani Exchange Student
Anas' friends are living vicariously through him as he attends 17cҳ as an exchange student sponsored through , a program supported by the U.S. Department of State.
CAVS Open House Welcomes Veterans and Service Members
Incoming and existing military-connected 17cҳ students were welcomed to campus with open arms at the Veterans and Service Members Open House hosted by the Center for Adult and Veteran Services (CAVS). The event aimed to bring the military community - from student to spouse to staff member - together with food, refreshments and conversation.
Social Justice Quilting Project With 17cҳ to Benefit the King Kennedy Community Center
In August 2021, 1,000 incoming 17cҳ students, faculty and staff began a collaborative community effort to implement a social justice quilting project. This initiative stemmed from the Community Engaged Learning department's welcome week and was completed in late August 2022. The mission was to create something by 17cҳ students that could be sold or auctioned off to raise money for improvements to the gymnasium at the King Kennedy Community Center.