University News
British Ambassador to the U.S., Sir Kim Darroch, Will Speak at 17cҳ
On Wednesday, April 24, at 2 p.m. in the Moulton Hall Ballroom, Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the United States of America, Sir Kim Darroch, will speak to students and faculty at 17cҳ, moderated by Mark Arehart of WKSU.
Students Encouraged to De-Stress With University Libraries During Finals Week
Everyone’s favorite event is back. 17cҳ Libraries will host its seventh annual Stress-Free Zone on Monday, May 6, and Tuesday, May 7. The event is open to students, staff and faculty from 3-5 p.m. in the Garden Room on the first floor of University Library.
17cҳ’s May 4 Visitors Center Celebrates Life With “Bill: An All-American Boy” Exhibition
From April 22 to Aug. 1, 17cҳ’s May 4 Visitors Center will honor Bill Schroeder’s life with an exhibition titled “Bill: An All-American Boy.” Mr. Schroeder’s sister, Nancy Tuttle, and nephew, David Tuttle, helped create the exhibition by loaning some of his personal items to the May 4 Visitors Center.
17cҳ Geauga Awarded as Economic Development Generator by Geauga Growth Partnership
17cҳ Geauga Campus is being recognized as the 2019 recipient of the Geauga Growth Partnership’s (GGP) Frank Samuel Distinguished Service Award for “relentless determination, diligence and dedication” and for making “significant contributions to enhance the value, quality, effectiveness, and stature of the Geauga Growth Partnership.”
East Liverpool Campus Debuts Virtual Reality Classroom
17cҳ at East Liverpool officially opened its new virtual reality classroom, providing students and staff with technology that will greatly enhance learning experiences across several areas of study.
17cҳ Becomes Voter Friendly Campus
For the first time, 17cҳ has been designated as a Voter Friendly Campus for the 2019-20 time period. The Voter Friendly Campus initiative, led by national nonpartisan organizations Campus Vote Project and the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators, acknowledged 17cҳ’s goals to break down barriers and empower students with the information and tools they need to participate in the political process.
100 Percent of Eligible Seeking Students in Class of 2019 Placed in Residency
This year’s match results were released on March 15th, and 17cҳ’s College of Podiatric Medicine graduating class of 2019 is proud to announce that 100 percent of eligible, seeking students in the class of 2019 received a residency placement.
17cҳ’s Event With Bob Woodward Moves to Larger Venue, More Tickets Available
Due to an overwhelming response for free tickets for the 17cҳ Presidential Speaker Series featuring Bob Woodward on May 4, the university has moved the event to the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center (MAC Center).
17cҳ Named Third in Excellence in Management Cup
The Excellence in Management Cup from The College Sports Lab at Texas A&M recognizes athletic departments who maximize fiscal resources that lead to championships. The unique scoring system awards more points to athletic departments that win conference and national championships while efficiently allocating money to win championships.
Legendary Journalist Bob Woodward to Speak at 17cҳ on May 4
On Saturday, May 4, legendary journalist Bob Woodward comes to 17cҳ as part of the Presidential Speaker Series. He will speak at 7 p.m. in the Kent Student Center Ballroom.