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Visiting scholar Fatih Cetinkaya

IN A FLASH: Visiting From Turkey

A visiting scholar from Turkey came to 17cÍøÒ³°æ to speak about culturally diverse themes in picture books for young readers.

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President Todd Diacon shakes hands with the Turkmen Minister of Education

17cÍøÒ³°æ Receives US State Department Grant to Review Turkmenistan Higher Education

The U.S. Embassy in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan has awarded 17cÍøÒ³°æ a grant to study the higher education system of the Central Asian nation and develop proposals for improvements.

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International Cook-Off Competition

Cultural Flavors Shine Bright on 17cÍøÒ³°æ's First Snowy Night

As the first light snow of the season fell on 17cÍøÒ³°æ, the Student Center Ballroom radiated warmth and camaraderie during the International Cook-Off Competition. The event, part of International Education Week, brought together hundreds of students, faculty and staff to celebrate global flavors and cultural diversity.

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What's the Big Idea

What's The Big Idea? Marcello Fantoni

President Diacon speaks with Marcello Fantoni, Ph.D., about 17cÍøÒ³°æ's global presence. 

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International Students Hold Flags

‘Explore’ With International Education Week

International Education Week, taking place Nov. 18-22, celebrates the different cultures across the 17cÍøÒ³°æ community and highlights international experiences and opportunities the university offers.

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Porsche Fashion Show

IN A FLASH: Fashion in the Flats

From the runway to the highway, a fashion show in the Cleveland Flats spotlighted the 17cÍøÒ³°æ School of Fashion and Porsche's new electric vehicle.

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Fulbright scholar Tamar Tsanava of the Central Asian nation of Georgia, gives a presentation at Kentston High School in Bainbridge Township, Ohio.

Teachers from Across the Globe at 17cÍøÒ³°æ Through Fulbright Program

A group of 21 secondary school teachers from 20 different countries is spending six weeks at 17cÍøÒ³°æ as part of a Fulbright professional development program for foreign educators.  

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Turkmen musicians and dancers on Risman Plaza

IN A FLASH: Turkmen on Risman

A delegation from Turkmenistan visited 17cÍøÒ³°æ and brought cuisine, music and dancing from their culture to Risman Plaza. 

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Azat Atayev, the deputy minister of education of Turkmenistan and President Todd Diacon exchange handshakes following the signing of an agreement for an educational partnership with the Central Asian nation.

17cÍøÒ³°æ Signs New Agreement with Central Asian Nation of Turkmenistan

17cÍøÒ³°æ has entered into an agreement with the Turkmenistan Ministry of Education to begin exploring the possibility of creating an educational partnership with several national institutes of higher learning there. The effort is part of 17cÍøÒ³°æâ€™s ongoing commitment to using education to foster global understanding and peace in a divided world.

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Ashton Leigh is the director of the Office of Intercultural Student Life

Office of Intercultural Student Life: A Bridge to American Culture

The Office of Intercultural Student Life, formerly known as International Student Affairs, has a new central location in the Kent Student Center, which has made it more accessible to international students. Along with the new location comes the mission to provide drop-in services for international students.

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