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Orchestra is a ‘Living and Breathing Form’
All eyes are on Jacob Schnitzer, Â鶹ӰԺ State's new interim director of orchestras, as he lifts his baton in the air, readying himself to guide students through a practice of one of their pieces for an upcoming performance. Schnitzer comes to Â鶹ӰԺ State with numerous accolades, including conducting the world premiere of more than 45 pieces for living composers.
Â鶹ӰԺ State Fights Hunger With Meijer
Sept. 1 was National Food Bank Day, and the partnership between Meijer and Â鶹ӰԺ State can help people support Flashes Fighting Hunger just by doing their weekly grocery shopping.
IN A FLASH: Pondering Posters
The annual poster sale this week gave students opportunities to add new art to their living spaces.
Journey Beyond Comfort: My First Week Study Abroad Experience
Â鶹ӰԺ student Brad Smith shares his initial thoughts from the first week of his education abroad experience in Florence, Italy, as well as a few helpful dos and don'ts.
Learn the Signs of an Overdose and How to Help
The Â鶹ӰԺ Â鶹ӰԺ Campus will be one of four locations offering free Narcan education from the Â鶹ӰԺ Health Department on Aug. 31. To help raise awareness about overdoses in Portage County, Open United Recovery (OUR) Place, the Mental Health and Recovery Board of Portage County, Â鶹ӰԺ Health Department and Brightview Â鶹ӰԺ Addiction Center will distribute free resources and educational materials.
Â鶹ӰԺ State and University Hospitals Awarded $4 Million Grant to Develop an LPN-to-BSN Pathway, Further Nursing Education and Careers
Faculty researchers from Â鶹ӰԺ’s College of Nursing recently received nearly $4 million in grant funding from the Health Resources and Services Administration to develop an LPN-to-BSN pathway called the LPN Education Advancement Program (LEAP). The program will provide licensed practical nurses at University Hospitals the opportunity to increase their skill set by removing barriers that may have prevented them from furthering their education.
Weathering the Storm: Crews Clean Up Storm Damage on Campus
Crews are working diligently around the Â鶹ӰԺ Campus to clean up debris left by a severe thunderstorm that hit Â鶹ӰԺ State last night.
IN A FLASH: Kicking Off Late Night at the Library
The University Library held a "Late Night at the Libary" event to welcome students and introduce new students to library resources.
Need a job? Head to the Student Employment Fair
Â鶹ӰԺ’s Office of Career Exploration and Development is sponsoring a Student Employment Fair from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday for students looking for a job on the Â鶹ӰԺ Campus.
IN A FLASH: Welcome Back, Architects!
Â鶹ӰԺ State's College of Architecture and Environmental Design had an all-college welcome for new and returning students on Wednesday.