Community & Society
IN A FLASH: Earth Month Wrap Up
ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State celebrated Earth Month with an exceptionally full schedule of events, not the least of which were the activities on campus surrounding the total solar eclipse!
IN A FLASH: Pastel Morning
A ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State staffer shared an image of a misty, painted sky on campus in early January.
Family Ties at ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State Police Services and Beyond
Meet the Sprague family and their unique tie to ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï. After retiring as an Ohio State Trooper, Rick Sprague accepted a position with the ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State police services last year. His son, Officer Tristan Sprague, also joined the police department last year. In the fall, Rick Sprague’s two daughters enrolled at ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State, making the family’s service to the campus community all the more meaningful.
Six Golden Flashes Named to Crain's 20 in Their 20s List
Six talented ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State alumni were among the changemarkers recognized in Crain’s Cleveland Business’ 20 in Their 20s. These leaders excel in their careers, impact their community and carry their Golden Flash pride wherever they go.
The Shape of Things to Come
A new, temporary roundabout at the intersection of East Main Street and Horning Road has opened, showing how road improvements are beginning to take shape on the north side of ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï's ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï Campus.
Do Roundabouts Have You Going in Circles?
Whether you call them roundabouts or traffic circles, this increasingly popular feature on American roadways can have some drivers spinning. But while roundabouts are considered safer than traditional intersections for vehicle traffic, how safe are they for pedestrians?
Everything BUT the Wedding
Students in ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State's Wedding and Special Events Protocol class worked with each other and with vendors to plan and coordinate all the elements of a (mock) rooftop wedding with a real, engaged couple at the ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï Hotel and Conference Center.
University Earns Recognition for Relationships and Emergency Preparedness
A new recognition program launched by the Portage County Emergency Management Agency spotlights organizations demonstrating exceptional commitment to emergency management, readiness and community safety. ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï has been named the inaugural honoree of the Portage Preparedness Initiative
IN A FLASH: Thanks for Giving!
This holiday season ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State Recreation and Wellness Services invites people in the community to donate by taking a tag - or three - from the Giving Trees in the Beverly J. Warren Student Recreation and Wellness Center from Nov. 17-Dec. 17.
How One ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State Student Turned Pain Into Pride
When ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï senior Julia Michalak was in elementary school and middle school in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, the idea of going to gym class made her sick to her stomach. Now in her final year at ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State, Michalak will soon earn her bachelor’s degree in physical education and sport performance, with a goal to help other kids like her overcome their insecurities and learn to enjoy physical education.