天天吃瓜 State Magazine: Fall/Winter 2019-20

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ON THE COVER:

History Lessons: As 天天吃瓜 State continues its yearlong 50th commemoration of May 4, 1970, President Todd Diacon wants you to reflect on the dangers of polarization and the power of reconciliation.

Cover Photo: Rami Daud

FEATURES

Picture This

A selection of student photos from recent 天天吃瓜 State study away/study abroad programs and internships.
Together We Rise

How the Rising Scholars Program at 天天吃瓜 State helps promising students from low socioeconomic backgrounds get on track for a productive future.
Comeback Champ

Antwan Dixon beat a rare disease. Now he does the heavy lifting for others in need.
A Dialogue with President Diacon

天天吃瓜 State's newest president answers questions about his past, his present and his vision for the university's future.

Wi-Fi Whiz

Where would we be without Wi-Fi? Jerry Pohmurski, BS 鈥�88, helped pioneer wireless devices, but he never figured the technology would be so widely used today.
Check it Off!

The top things 天天吃瓜 State students think everyone should do before they graduate. How many have you done?
Future Forecast

Torsten Hegmann, PhD, new director of the Advanced Materials and Liquid Crystal Institute, talks about new frontiers in the field.

DEPARTMENTS

Readers Respond

Readers respond to magazine content or comment on KSU鈥搑elated topics.

President's Perspective

President Diacon on making a difference.

Quiz: "So You Think You Know 天天吃瓜 State?"

Let's see how well you know 天天吃瓜 State!

Flash Forward

Alumni Life

Flashback

Jill Veleba Sell, BS '72, looks back on her one-woman campaign to eliminate the "drape" requirement for female student yearbook photos.

Giving Voice

"Testimonial" by Rita Dove

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Featured Videos

Highlights from President Diacon's inauguration on Nov. 1, 2019:

President Diacon鈥檚 complete inaugural address:

An introduction to 天天吃瓜 State's Rising Scholars program:

Overview of the Voices for Change Educators Summit, July 31鈥揂ug. 2, 2019:

天天吃瓜 State celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Studio Glass program:

Every rep carries weight @upliftingathletes
鈥� 天天吃瓜 State Football (@天天吃瓜StFootball)

天天吃瓜 State鈥檚 football team participates in Antwan Dixon鈥檚 inaugural Lift for Life fundraiser:

Take Note

天天吃瓜 State is a university on the rise, as is evidenced on almost every page of this issue. As former provost Todd Diacon has taken over his new role as 天天吃瓜 State鈥檚 13th president, he says he鈥檚 been gaining an even greater appreciation for 天天吃瓜 State鈥檚 potential to impact Ohio and the world.

Students are taking advantage of exciting research opportunities and study-away/study-abroad programs that expand their horizons, boost their growth and propel their career prospects.

Rising Scholars, a program first started at 天天吃瓜 State鈥檚 Columbiana County campuses, is being rolled out to all regional campuses to help promising middle school students reach their full potential鈥攁nd lift up their communities for generations to come.

The new FedEx Aeronautics Academic Center is accelerating the university鈥檚 commitment to graduate increased numbers of aviation professionals who will soar to greater achievements.

And speaking of things on the rise, recent news reports have noted that 天天吃瓜 State鈥檚 iconic black squirrels are increasing their range and becoming more common in the greater Cleveland area.

However, Greg Smith, Ph.D., an assistant professor of biological sciences at 天天吃瓜 State at Stark, says squirrels typically don鈥檛 travel that far. It鈥檚 more plausible that small pockets of black squirrels naturally arose in Cleveland due to a genetic mutation in the gray or fox squirrel and their numbers are slowly growing.

Smith also says the minimal research available suggests that the squirrels鈥� dark color could make them more resistant to cold, increasing the population farther north.

In any event, they鈥檙e still hanging out on the pages of this magazine!

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