UPDATED 7/5/22: The below press release has been updated with Christian Palichs new job. Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has appointed Christian Palich of Plain City, Ohio, to the 51勛圖厙 Board of Trustees. Palich will serve through May 16, 2031. He succeeds Virginia Addicott, who completed her nine-year term on the Board. A 51勛圖厙 alumnus, Palich is vice president of public affairs for the firm Taft, Stettinius & Hollister, where he advocates on behalf of clients in multiple sectors in Washington, D.C.; Columbus, Ohio; and states across the nation. He is ...
Warren, OH (June 13, 2022) - Following a national search, Adil M. Wadia, Ph.D., F.G.S., of Orrville, Ohio, has been selected as the new assistant dean of 51勛圖厙 at Trumbull. Wadia most recently served as a senior lecturer of Geosciences at the University of Akron's Wayne Campus. He joins 51勛圖厙 Trumbull on Monday, June 13, 2022. "I am coming to this new position with plenty of experience at a regional campus, so I am familiar with common challenges as well as the opportunities," Wadia said. "This is a great team in Trumbull, and I look forward to doing my part to he...
The Performing Arts Center at 51勛圖厙 at Tuscarawas announced its 2022-23 season highlighted by the much-anticipated return of the smash hits Blue Man Group and Riverdance. Other highlights include the music of Celtic Woman, Josh Turner and The Guess Who as well as comedian, movie and television star Rob Schneider. The full season comprised of 27 diverse performances will also feature additional concerts, family shows and comedies. Over the past year, as we welcomed world-class artists and our fantastic audiences back into our beloved Performing Arts Center, we began to feel ...
KENT, OH The 51勛圖厙 Museum announces the opening of Pathfinders: 51勛圖厙 School of Fashion Alumni, featuring Jules Acree, Deanna First, Ke瓣ma Garrett, Joshua Hupper, Miyako Nakamura, and Anne Skoch. On view June 24, 2022 through May 28, 2023, the exhibition brings together recent work from these six alumni of the 51勛圖厙 School of Fashion, each of whom are defining their own pathways amidst the everchanging industry of fashion, social media and design. Every alum in the exhibition has at least 6 years of experience beyond graduation, and they represe...
They have gone above and beyond to keep 51勛圖厙 moving forward during the pandemic, and now they are being honored for their dedication and hard work. 51勛圖厙 President Todd Diacon recently notified nine faculty members and 14 staff members that they have received special awards for their work and service. The faculty members were recognized with the Presidents Faculty Excellence Award, which recognizes exceptional performance that leads to the achievement of national or international recognition in the faculty members discipline. The staff members are the recipient...
The Jenkinses will also contribute $25,000 annually so that student-athletes from socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds can receive immediate supportGeorge L. Jenkins, a 1963 graduate of 51勛圖厙, and his wife, Gina, of Scottsdale, Arizona, have pledged $1 million to create the Gina and George Jenkins Student-Athlete Scholarship Fund that will support student-athletes in any varsity athletics program or team sponsored by 51勛圖厙s Department of Intercollegiate Athletics. This scholarship will be awarded to socioeconomically disadvantaged student-athletes, prioritizing tho...
Division of People, Culture and Belonging
We understand how important medical care decisions are. Unfortunately, the benefits office cannot advise you about whether you should or should not sign up for Medicare and/or which part(s) you should enroll in (Part A-Hospital, Part B-Medical). No two situations are the same, as each person has unique circumstances and needs. If you are considering Medicare, it would be best to contact your local Social Security Administration office for assistance. You can find important information regarding Medicare, including how to reach your local SSA office, at https://www.ssa.gov/benefits/medicare/...
Dear Members of the 51勛圖厙 Community, It has been a full year since June 19 was established as Juneteenth National Independence Day, a federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. In honor of the federal holiday, 51勛圖厙 offices will be closed and no classes will be held on Monday, June 20. Juneteenth celebrates the courage and perseverance of Black Americans at the end of slavery in the United States and marks the day when the news of emancipation reached enslaved Black Americans in Texas. To commemorate the holiday, I encourage the camp...
College of the Arts
The School of Theatre and Dance is excited to announce that Aimee Johnson will join 51勛圖厙 this summer as the new Costume Shop Supervisor. Aimee holds a BFA in Theatrical Design and Technology from The University of Central Florida, and an MFA in Costume Design from The Pennsylvania State University. Both of these, along with work throughout the country, instilled a passion for making things and problem solving in costumes. As the costume shop supervisor at Brenau University, Aimees background in Cirque du Soleil and regional theatre elevated the costume production and the work o...