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Community & Society

Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Ashtabula's Wine Collection Including Sunset, Sunburst and 17°

Enology students of Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University’s Ashtabula Campus are leaving a lasting impact with their high-quality luxury wines. One local wine connoisseur was so impressed with the wines, he featured them in a recent article in the Akron Beacon Journal. 

Kent Book to Prisoners is a student group that sends used books to Ohio inmates.

A review of Ohio prison regulations could make it easier for charity groups to donate used books to Ohio prison inmates.

Group Poem by Kent Parks and Recreation Summer Camp, Design by Anna Moorehead

In May 2018, Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University’s Wick Poetry Center received a $90,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts. Since then, the center has been busy strategically planning and implementing the River Stanzas Project in communities around Northeast Ohio.

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Members of the Student Leadership Council are taking an active role in managing Flash’s Food Pantry on the East Liverpool Campus.

Flash’s Food Pantry officially opened in April, serving as a resource for students on the East Liverpool Campus who may need an occasional boost with putting food on their tables.

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KSU alumnus and gay rights activist Michael Chanak Jr.

KSU alumnus and gay rights activist Michael Chanak Jr. was determined to make a difference at his workplace, and his dedication to change prompted a global company to redefine diversity.

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The Record Courier recently highlighted the legacy of Hobb's Goose Beans, heirloom beans named after the late Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University biology professor Clinton Hobbs who died in 2009.

Á½ÐÔÉ«Îçҹ’s Women’s Lacrosse Team

Á½ÐÔÉ«Îçҹ’s very first Women’s Lacrosse team is making an impact on the culture at Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ during its first year on campus. Since the team is new to Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹, players get to shape opinions and perceptions of the team and the players.

Sharon Ware and Jasmine Long

Jasmine Long and Sharon Ware grew up in different neighborhoods, but their connection transcends residential blocks. Broken barriers now build the dreams to change their communities for the better.

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Pieces in the Create Awareness Exhibit

Several Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University departments have come together to produce Create Awareness, an art exhibit located on the first floor of the University Library that focuses on using art to depict the personal experiences of Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ students, faculty and staff with mental illness.

Pieces in the Create Awareness Exhibit

Several Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University departments have come together to produce Create Awareness, an art exhibit located on the first floor of the University Library that focuses on using art to depict the personal experiences of Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ students, faculty and staff with mental illness.