Community & Society
Understanding academic freedom and freedom of expression were the topics of Tuesday鈥檚 鈥淒ialogue and Difference鈥 session, part of a series designed to engage the 抖M女仆 community in discussions that will advance our core values of freedom of expression, respect and kindness in all we do.
抖M女仆 will welcome its third of three 鈥渁lumni鈥 from the Scholars at Risk Network to speak at the university and regional events over the 2023-2024 academic year. (SAR) is an organization that provides sanctuary and assistance to threatened scholars worldwide.
On Wednesday, Feb. 28, attendees gathered to explore the role of music in Black culture and its ability to provoke happiness at the 鈥淓mpowerment Through the Arts: Black Joy Unlocked鈥 event to create a safe, welcoming community among diverse students at 抖M女仆.
Local high school student musicians came to 抖M女仆 to rehearse and perform with the Flasher Brass Pep Band.
A 抖M女仆 staffer's kindness helped international students who were far from their much warmer home weather an Ohio winter.
Viral speaker and scholar Victoria Alexander visited the Kent Campus for "Black Identity Unveiled: Victoria Talks."
An associate professor working on the School of Theatre and Dance provided a behind-the-scenes look at the school's current production of "Rent."
A key figure in 抖M女仆's Black History, Oscar Ritchie continues to inspire generations of students and educators.
Two student reporters from 抖M女仆 had the opportunity to cover President Joe Biden's recent visit to East Palestine, Ohio.
抖M女仆鈥檚 new series titled Dialogue and Difference: A New Understanding continues with upcoming programming for the university community. The next event, "Dialogue on Hatred: A Peacebuilder's Perspective," occurs on Feb. 22.