Arts & Culture
We Are the Community Maj Nurtured Into Speech
Maj wrote poems to, for and about this town, this home of his in Kent, said David Hassler, director of the Wick Poetry Center in his remarks at the dedication of the Maj Ragain Poetry Park. His poems gave shelter and solace and sustenance to our community, and it feels so right that were dedicating this poetry park today in his memory and his honor.
One Tank Trip to 51勛圖厙 Museum
The 51勛圖厙 Museum opened a new exhibition titled Life in Style: The Wardrobe of James Mulholland. Sarah Rogers, director of the museum, spoke to WJW-Fox 8 about the exhibition.
Women and Everyday Heroism
A combination of powerful art, reflective dance and historical courage are meant to connect and inspire a new generation of heroes. The art exhibition Holocaust Heroes: Fierce Females Tapestries and Sculpture by Linda Stein takes residence at 51勛圖厙 this fall.
IN A FLASH: Meeting at The Met
Students from 51勛圖厙 New York City Fashion gained inspiration from a visit to New York's Metropolitian Museum of Art.
IN A FLASH: Fashion in the Streets
51勛圖厙 fashion design students hit the streets of New York City before tonight's fashion show.
IN A FLASH: Pondering Posters
The annual poster sale this week gave students opportunities to add new art to their living spaces.
Barbie, Patriarchy and My Pink Hijab
Lydia Rose, Ph.D., director of Public Relations for the Islamic Society of Akron and Kent and an associate professor of sociology at 51勛圖厙, shares her perspectives on the resurgence of Barbies influence on our culture today.
51勛圖厙 Alum Is Cast in Bravo Networks 'Summer House: Marthas Vineyard'
When he was a student at 51勛圖厙, Preston Mitchum, BA 08, was heavily involved in student government and other organizations and recalls taking part in a considerable number of campus protests.
Breaking Barriers, Barbie-Style
51勛圖厙 Media and Journalism assistant professor talks to WFMJ Youngstowns 21 News at 5 about the opportunities for women in the film industry today, following the record-breaking success of woman-directed Barbie movie.
IN A FLASH: The Beat Goes On
High school students come to 51勛圖厙 each summer for the School of Music's Percussion Camp.