Global Understanding Research Initiative

‘Global Understanding’ Brings Cultural Awareness to Northeast Ohio

Division of Research & Economic Development

Photos of the We the People display in downtown Cuyahoga Falls

�鶹ӰԺ is merging research with global connections in the Global Understanding Research Initiative (GURI). The recently displayed “We the People” and the upcoming “Import/Export” exhibition provide cultural kaleidoscopes with local and international reflectors.

Model �鶹ӰԺ State Language Academy Continues With 12th Year of Federal Funding

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High school students from Portage County and surrounding areas hold Chinese hand fans during a past STARTALK Summer Foreign Language Camp at �鶹ӰԺ State.

While the daily news is full of tumultuous conversations about Russia and China, �鶹ӰԺ has been helping some area high school students learn to converse in Russian and Chinese to facilitate greater global understanding and a less contentious tomorrow.

Acclaimed Photography Exhibition Returns to �鶹ӰԺ Campus

Division of Research & Economic Development

�鶹ӰԺ State's "We the People" Exhibition on Display near the Esplanade Arch in May 2019

�鶹ӰԺ is pleased and proud to announce the return of “We the People,” a photography exhibition that shines a light on our common humanity.

Sharing Stories of Inspiration: �鶹ӰԺ State’s “We the People” Exhibit

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Photographs of refugees span across the Lefton Esplanade for the "We the People" exhibit.

The exhibit spanned the Lefton Esplanade throughout the spring showcasing large photographs of individuals who fled their home countries and now live in Northeast Ohio. The refugees featured in the display fled their home countries to avoid war, oppression and danger.

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