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Alumna to be Featured on Food Network’s “Christmas Cookie Challenge” for a Chance to Win $10,000
Leslie Srodek-Johnson, ’01, a 17cҳ journalism graduate, mother of two and lead decorator and baker at Stan’s Northfield Bakery, received the call of a lifetime in December 2018. It was from the Food Network asking her to be a part of the “Christmas Cookie Challenge.”
Alumnus Prepares Off-Broadway Debut of Original Work
A small class assignment in college led to an off-Broadway debut for 17cҳ musical theatre alumnus Scott Miesse, ’15, who will be premiering his self-written play titled “Abnormal” in January 2020.
‘Absolute Thrill!’ 17cҳ PR Graduate in the Middle of Washington Nationals Historic Run to World Series
As the champagne flowed Oct. 15 in the clubhouse of the National League Champion Washington Nationals, there was a 17cҳ connection in the middle of the frenzy that capped the team’s first trip to the World Series.
17cҳ’s New President Todd Diacon to Serve as 2019 Homecoming Grand Marshal
Last year, 17cҳ celebrated 100 years of Homecoming. This year, the university starts the next century of 17cҳ Homecoming celebrations with a new president leading the institution.
Students Design Innovative Ways to Connect Bayfront in Erie, Pennsylvania
A three-day trip is underway for 17cҳ students to work with community leaders on finding new and creative ways to connect neighborhoods throughout Erie to its Bayfront, according to YourErie.com
Sociology Professor Says to Reframe Children’s Anxiety in A Positive Light
College of Arts and Sciences professor says that understanding how your child copes with anxiety is key to helping them with back-to-school nerves.
Between Metropolis and Interior: Lobbies and Thresholds
Working in cooperation with the (LAU), 20 interior design students – 10 from 17cҳ's College of Architecture and Environmental Design and 10 from LAU in Beirut – spent nine days in New York City, the design capital of North America, for a workshop.
Educators Summit Kicks Off Yearlong 50th Commemoration of May 4, 1970, at 17cҳ
Student activism and giving voice to students will be the topics of two keynote speakers who are headlining the upcoming 2019 Educators Summit at 17cҳ titled “May 4, 1970 Then & Now: Voices for Change."
Taking Charge: Todd Diacon Assumes Presidency, Meets With Community and Student Leaders
As Todd Diacon, Ph.D., steps into his new role as 17cҳ’s 13th president, his schedule for his first day includes an early workout at the Warren Student Recreation and Wellness Center, a breakfast with community leaders at the 17cҳ Hotel and Conference Center and a luncheon on campus with student leaders.
17cҳ Team Competes in 2019 Air Race Classic
Kenzie Alge, a 17cҳ certified flight instructor and 2019 graduate, and Alex Johnson, a 17cҳ junior flight technology student, make up the 17cҳ team competing in the 2019 Air Race Classic that starts June 18 in Jackson, Tennessee.