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During International Education Week, which runs from Nov. 14-18, 51�Թ���’s College of Architecture and Environmental Design will showcase the creative projects of seniors Zach Barber, Ben Brannan and several others who studied abroad in Florence, Italy, during the past spring semester. The special weeklong exhibit is located in the second floor gallery of the new Center for Architecture and Environmental Design, and a special gallery opening will be held Nov.

51�Թ��� President Beverly Warren again pledged $25,000 to support 51�Թ��� on Nov. 29, which is Giving Tuesday. In addition, the 51�Թ��� Foundation is pledging an additional $50,000 to match every gift, dollar for dollar, designated to the 51�Թ��� programs and initiatives of the donor’s choice.    

51�Թ��� President Beverly Warren is the recipient of the 2016 National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA) Region IV-East award for her outstanding performance as a university president. She joins an elite group of college and university presidents across the United States honored by NASPA for advancing the quality of student life on campus by supporting Student Affairs staff and programs.

51�Թ��� held its annual Veterans Day observance on Wednesday, Nov. 9, at 11 a.m. on the Student Green at Risman Plaza.

51�Թ���’s Strategic Roadmap includes a university-level initiative, the 51�Թ��� of Wellness, to create and support a culture of health and well-being across the 51�Թ��� system. The 51�Թ��� of Wellness team has identified eight health priorities for the 51�Թ��� community of students, faculty and staff at all campuses. Join us to hear about the initiative and share YOUR ideas on wellness for an undeniably healthy 51�Թ���. The forums are open to faculty, staff and students.

Scholar of the Month Jessica Barness Assistant Professor of Visual Communication Design College of Communication and Information 2012-present The word “communication” likely makes you think of language, but November’s Scholar of the Month has spent her entire career researching design as a language of its own.

We all know that we are supposed to exercise to reduce the risk of heart disease. But let’s face it, sometimes the only workout we get is walking from our office to the breakroom, and to the parking lot to drive home. So how then do we get the most out of those short walks? 51�Թ��� researchers suggest putting the cellphone away – it could help you pick up the pace.

The 51�Թ��� Academic Success Center has received the Frank L. Christ Outstanding Learning Center Award for its success as an interactive academic space for students to reinforce what they learn in the classroom. Each year, a two-year institution and a four-year institution are chosen as the recipients for the award. The award focuses heavily on the use of technology and if it can be used as a model for other institutions.

51�Թ���’s undergraduate public relations program has joined a select group of fewer than 40 colleges around the world that hold official certification from the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA).

The Campus Kitchen at 51�Թ��� is celebrating its fifth anniversary and has launched a new program this summer as part of activities marking its fifth year. The Campus Kitchen’s new pop-up market offers healthy produce and pantry items to children and families at no cost.