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Community & Society

Jazz Orchestra performing in Ludwig Recital Hall (2017)

Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State’s cultural offerings have a reach far beyond the borders of Ohio. There’s always something new to experience at the many events held at Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State, at off-campus locations year-round ​or virtually. The redesigned Arts & Cultural Experiences page provides an educational and entertaining window into the world of Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State.  

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Faculty Art Exhibit

The School of Art Collection and Galleries at Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University has opened a new exhibition, the Biennial Faculty Show.

Ohio Employee Ownership Center Workshop

A Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University program is helping business owners retire by providing them succession plans to ease the transition in their companies.

Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University at Geauga faculty and staff playing an integral role in developing an occupational health and safety training program for Geauga County businesses are: Lance Williams, director of operations and special projects at Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State Geauga, Sanhita Gupta, Ph.D., associate professor of Biological Sciences, Erin Bailey, Ph.D., associate professor of Biological Sciences, and Angela Spalsbury, Ph.D., dean of the Geauga Campus.

Thanks to a $75,000 grant from Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) Susan Harwood Training Grants Program, Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University at Geauga is designing a pilot training program for workers from small businesses in underserved rural communities to help ensure safe and healthy workplaces. As part of the campus’ ongoing commitment to leadership in regional workforce development, the program will be implemented in Geauga County starting in the second quarter of 2023. 

Actor Danny Trejo will speak om March 9, 2023, as part of Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State Stark's Featured Speaker Series.

Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University at Stark’s Featured Speakers Series and the Stark Library’s Speaking of Books Author Series are partnering to present iconic Hollywood character actor Danny Trejo, who will speak at the Canton Palace Theatre on March 9.

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Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State student donating blood.

Every pint of donated blood can save three lives.

Charlie Thomas, owner of Ray's Place in downtown Ñý¼§Ö±²¥, poses outside of his iconic tavern.

Alumnus Charlie Thomas is still going strong as the owner of Ray's Place, which has become a downtown fixture for generations of Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State students. 

Jaiden Morales in control room at Lorain High School

At Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State’s fall commencement on Dec. 17, 2022, Jaiden Morales earned his bachelor's degree in digital media production, an accomplishment motivated by passion that was ignited at Lorain High School. The Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State program has prepared Morales to succeed his mentor, Joseph Bock, as the multimedia coordinator at the high school where his future began. 

Students in the Making Our Own Space (MOOS) program use power tools to fabricate both temporary and permanent improvements for local parks and vacant spaces. (Photo credit: Helen Liggett)

In an effort to expand racial and ethnic diversity in the design fields, Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University’s Cleveland Urban Design Collaborative created Making Our Own Space (MOOS), a design/build program for middle and high school students. The program introduces youth to opportunities in architecture, urban design and landscape architecture.

Plans from College of Architecture and Environmental Design students for redevelopment in the city of Warren.

Students from Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University’s College of Architecture and Environmental Design recently presented the city of Warren with a variety of plans for how the site of the town’s former St. Joseph Hospital can be reused.