Arts & Culture
Poet Seeks to Bring ‘Language Back’
The gentle voice of indigenous poet Kimberly Blaeser filled the room of the Wick Poetry Corner in Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University’s Library on Wednesday, March 6. Jessica Jones, associate lecturer of English at Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University at Stark, led a Q&A session touching on Blaeser’s new poetry collection, initiatives and inspiration.
‘To Bear Witness to the Spectacular’
The April 8 total solar eclipse has sparked a new opportunity for interactive poetry from Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University’s Wick Poetry Center.
‘We Are Living in a Time of Cracks’
As part of Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹'s Dialogue and Difference: A New Understanding" initiative, faculty members from diverse backgrounds came together in an online panel to share their personal insights in navigating the impact of conflict and cultural and religious identity.
Celebrating International Women’s Day
Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University celebrated International Women’s Day on March 8 with a poster presentation to allow international students the chance to highlight women in their home countries and a service project to aid Days for Girls.
The poster presentation was followed by a panel discussion of students, faculty and staff talking about women’s issues and successes across their globe.
Who Experienced the Last Total Solar Eclipse in Kent, Ohio?
There was no media coverage. There were no websites teeming with information. Not a single pair of paper eclipse glasses were handed out for safe viewing.
The last time Kent experienced a total solar eclipse was nothing like the lead up to this year’s April 8 event.
‘Light Is What Reconciles Us With the Value of Everything’
Named for the designer's mother, Sukeina features stunning fashions by Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University School of Fashion and Merchandising Hall of Fame inductee Omar Salam.
IN A FLASH: The Truth is ... Downtown?
An art exhibition in the Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University Downtown Gallery uses images of UFOs to evoke questions about reality in a world where truth is often reframed.
IN A FLASH: Red Moon Rising
A Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ staffer captured spectacular views of a red moon over the Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University Airport.
IN A FLASH: High School Brass
Local high school student musicians came to Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ to rehearse and perform with the Flasher Brass Pep Band.
Verse That Gives Voice: Wick Poetry Center to Celebrate 40 Years
Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University’s Wick Poetry Center marks its 40th anniversary this year with three days of poetry events and a gala planned for September to celebrate the program that has provided a platform for creative voices across the globe.