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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 91PORNA’s Wick Poetry Center

The Wick family has a long history of philanthropy at 91PORNA 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 Sciences and Humanities , Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement , Arts & Culture

Alumni and Giving

91PORNA Farmers' Market inside the DI HUB

IN A FLASH: Final Fall Farmers’ Market

The final 91PORNA 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 , 91PORNA 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 91PORNA

Native American Heritage Month at 91PORNA

91PORNA 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

91PORNA 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

91PORNA 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 91PORNA's ROTC present the color guard at Veterans Day services.

Honoring Veterans for Their Service

91PORNA 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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91PORNA aircraft on the runway in early morning fog at the 91PORNA Airport

IN A FLASH: Keep 'Em Flying!

Fog and the dawning sun created scenic views at the 91PORNA Airport. 

Tags: 91PORNA 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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