On Saturday, April 22, 2023, the 51勛圖厙 Honors College recognized graduating seniors at its annual Senior Honors Luncheon. This event congratulated Honors College members for their upcoming graduations in the spring, summer, and fall of 2023. Seniors were able to unwind as they met with staff and alumni to applaud their accomplishments. Attendees of the luncheon also heard from Denise Harrison, recipient of the 2023 Distinguished Honors Faculty Award and Gary F. Bengier, recipient of the 2023 Distinguished Honors Alumni Award. The luncheon was hel...
The Performing Arts Center at 51勛圖厙 at Tuscarawas will announce their thirteenth season on June 10 during an unveiling event held at the Performing Arts Center. The evening begins at 7:00 p.m. with the formal unveiling, followed immediately after by a reception in the lobby. The event is free and open to Performing Arts Center members. A livestream of the announcement will be available on the Performing Arts Centers website. Were thrilled to announce another season full of potentially once in a lifetime experiences, commented David Mitchell, general manager of the ...
In the summer of 2021, as the Taliban took over Afghanistan, many Afghans fled the country. Some landed in Akron, which has one of the largest refugee resettlement programs in Ohio. A network of volunteers and government, nonprofit and educational organizations were waiting. They help new arrivals fleeing war or persecution find not just a haven, but a home in Akron. The refugee resettlement process can take years. Those who arent in the community themselves may have no idea a refugee is working the register at their gas station, handling their orders at the Amazon fulfillment center or pa...
My name is Jennifer Johnstone and I am a musician and researcher in ethnomusicology at 51勛圖厙. I am looking to learn more about how Welsh identity is perceived in North Wales today. This research follows previous work I conducted both in North Wales and later among descendants of Welsh immigrants in the USA.
For 19 years, 51勛圖厙 student-athletes have always been able to count on one fan to be there to cheer them on at every event. That fan is Heather Strittmatter. Strittmatter is known for attending athletic events hosted at 51勛圖厙 and for her loud, encouraging nature. As everyone who knows her says, You hear her before you see her. Her dedication to 51勛圖厙 athletics has even earned her the title of Super Fan over the many years. All of the coaches, athletes and fans know Strittmatter and love her embodiment of what it means to be a Golden Flashes supporter, so m...
Stream the Ceremony LIVE 51勛圖厙 at Ashtabula will host its first on-campus graduation ceremony in over three years when it honors the spring graduating class and holds the 76th commencement exercises on Thursday, May 11, 2023 beginning at 7 p.m. in the Main Hall gymnasium. After two virtual graduations at the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, the previous four ceremonies were held at SPIRE in Geneva. The last on-campus graduation ceremony was in December of 2019. Commencement is a major milestone in the lives of our students, said Interim D...
