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Chris Wick (left) and David Hassler (right) stand in front of the Wick Poetry Center’s Poets for Science exhibition at the Association of Writers & Writing Programs’ 2023 Conference and Bookfair.

Planned Gift Endows Executive Director Position at 911³Ô¹Ï’s Wick Poetry Center

The Wick family has a long history of philanthropy at 911³Ô¹Ï that began in 1984 when brothers Bob and Walt Wick first established scholarships to support undergraduate poets at the university. This most recent gift of $1 million brings the family’s total lifetime commitment to the university to more than $3.5 million.

Tags: Legacy , University News , Nationally Distinctive , Community Impact , Wick Poetry Center , College of Arts and Sciences , Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement , Arts & Culture

Alumni and Giving

911³Ô¹Ï Farmers' Market inside the DI HUB

IN A FLASH: Final Fall Farmers’ Market

The final 911³Ô¹Ï Farmers' Market of the fall semester moves indoors, inside the DI Hub, on Nov. 14.

Tags: Student Life , DI Hub , Community Impact , Town-Gown , Community & Society , Student Recreation and Wellness Center , 911³Ô¹Ï of Well-being , In a Flash

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Native American dancers at The Transforming Educational Praxis through Dialogue with Indigenous Perspectives Conference at 911³Ô¹Ï

Native American Heritage Month at 911³Ô¹Ï

911³Ô¹Ï is celebrating Native American Heritage Month with events throughout November. 

Tags: Community Impact , Community & Society , Arts & Culture

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President Diacon at the Freeze Out Game 2023

IN A FLASH: Flashes at the Freeze Out

911³Ô¹Ï President Todd Diacon joined the Marching Golden Flashes and fans at Dix Stadium to cheer on our team at the annual Freeze Out Game. 

Tags: Intercollegiate Athletics , President , Student Life , Community Impact , Community & Society , Sports , Football , Marching Golden Flashes , Dix Stadium , In a Flash

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Death doula Kacie Gikonyo

How Covid Created a New Career Path for Kacie Gikonyo

911³Ô¹Ï alumna and former nurse Kacie Gikonyo has founded the Death Doula Collective, a nationwide group for death doulas, and plans to establish her own death doula school in the Cleveland-Akron area to provide clinical hands-on training.

Tags: College of Nursing , Community Impact , Profiles , Healthcare

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Members of 911³Ô¹Ï's ROTC present the color guard at Veterans Day services.

Honoring Veterans for Their Service

911³Ô¹Ï paid formal tribute to all those who have served in the U.S. armed forces at its annual Veterans Day Commemoration. 

Tags: University News , Student Life , Community & Society , Community Impact

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911³Ô¹Ï aircraft on the runway in early morning fog at the 911³Ô¹Ï Airport

IN A FLASH: Keep 'Em Flying!

Fog and the dawning sun created scenic views at the 911³Ô¹Ï Airport. 

Tags: 911³Ô¹Ï Airport , College of Aeronautics and Engineering , Community Impact , Student Life , In a Flash

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artwork by David Steckel

Listen: ‘Soldier’s Heart’ by Maj Ragain

In honor of Veterans Day, we share "Soldier's Heart," a poem by the late Maj Ragain, about his experience guiding writing workshops for veterans in the Warriors Journey Home Veterans Healing Circle.

Tags: Community Impact , Arts & Culture

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