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Chef Kenny Gilbert serving students at Eastway Center

IN A FLASH:A Top Chef Visits Campus!

Cleveland native and celebrity Chef Kenny Gilbert was invited to campus by University Culinary Services to prepare and serve a few of his signature southern-style dishes on April 25 at Eastway Center. 

Tags: Nationally Distinctive, University Culinary Services, Housing, Department of Residence Services, Student Life, campus dining

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Fork in the Road Food Truck

IN A FLASH: Food Truck Finals

On the final Wednesday of the spring semester's Food Truck Series by University Culinary Services, four vendors will assemble on Risman Plaza from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. on May 1. 

Tags: University Culinary Services, Food Truck, Fork in the Road!, Students First, Student Life

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Vietnamese student Martin Phan learned of the significance of May 4, 1970, after he arrived at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø last August 2023.

Newly Enrolled Vietnamese Student Learns About the Legacy of May 4, 1970

Martin Phan, 23, a nursing major in 51³Ô¹Ï꿉۪s College of Nursing, is one of a growing number of Vietnamese citizens who have chosen to attend 51³Ô¹ÏÍø.

Tags: University News, Student Life, Global Reach, Global Presence

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Schroth Series Lecture: Visiting Artist Pauline St. Denis

Framing Fashion

Fashion photographer Pauline St. Denis has experiences, skills and advice to share about her storied professional career. Luckily for the students in 51³Ô¹Ï꿉۪s School of Fashion, St. Denis made time to talk and work directly with students as part of this year’s Annual Fashion Week.

Tags: Nationally Distinctive, Student Life, Students First

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McGilvrey Kidnap

From 1941: Former 51³Ô¹ÏÍø President – KIDNAPPED!

In 1941, a writing exercise for high school journalists visiting 51³Ô¹ÏÍø was centered around a fictional kidnapping of the university's first president, John E. McGilvrey. In a pre-internet version of a "home page takeover," the stories ran on the front page of the 51³Ô¹ÏÍør - without including information revealing that they were not real!

Tags: University News, Student Life, The Daily 51³Ô¹ÏÍør, School of Journalism and Mass Communication, 51³Ô¹ÏÍø College of Communication and Information, Community Impact, History

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Fashion show 2024

Runway Creations Dazzle at Annual Fashion Show

A sea of silk and satin, leather and lace floated down the runway as 51³Ô¹Ï꿉۪s Annual Fashion Show debuted to an enthusiastic crowd filling the Kent Student Center Ballroom Thursday night.

Tags: Arts & Culture, Student Life, Students First, Nationally Distinctive, School of Fashion

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Press Kit Image of Chef Kenny Gilbert

IN A FLASH: Celebrity Chef on Campus

Cleveland-born celebrity chef Kenny Gilbert is preparing some of his signature classic dishes for students at Eastway Center.

Tags: University Culinary Services, Students First, Nationally Distinctive, Student Life, Arts and Culture

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Assistant Professor Sara Koopman

Connecting Across Differences

The idea was simple: Physically connect people with the locations of the May 4, 1970, 51³Ô¹ÏÍø shootings so they might better connect with each other.

Tags: Research & Science, Student Life, Community & Society , May 4, Nationally Distinctive, Community Impact

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Meg Gidley of Blazing Bats

Student Thrown Curveball Hits It Out of the Park

Senior entrepreneurship major Meg Gidley has loved softball since she was three years old. It was in her blood. Then, injuries sidelined her playing career. So she started a coaching business. 

Tags: Student Life, Profiles, Students First

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2024 Honors College Graduates

Honoring Honors College Class of 2024

Honors College students graduating in spring, summer and fall 2024, along with distinguished faculty and alumni were honored at a special luncheon event in the Kent Student Center Ballroom. 

Tags: Students First, Honors College, Student Life, University News, School of Fashion, Kent Student Center Ballroom

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