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ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½'s alternative breaks expose students to social justice and cultural issues through direct service, community engagement, reflection and a variety of cultural activities. These programs engage students in service, inform them about current social issues and encourage their ongoing involvement in social change. In December, students visited Jackson, Mississippi for a trip, themed May 1970, Student-led Collective Action and the Civil Rights Movement.
What a night it was at this winter wonderland! Sparkling lights lit up the ice rink as alumni and friends glided by. An acapella group and the spirit of Golden Flashes added to the magic of this winter night.
As the holidays come to an end and you settle back into your daily routine, you may be looking for fun in the coming months.
The ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ alumni family grew by more than 2,500 new graduates as the university held its fall Commencement ceremonies. The accomplishments of the Fall Class of 2022 were recognized with in-person ceremonies for all colleges and degrees on Dec. 17.
This November, members of the ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ community joined together to shine their light on philanthropy. During the November campaign, ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½â€™s Giving Tuesday raised $3.6 million, marking the sixth year it has brought in more than $1 million to support scholarships and programs across ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½â€™s eight-campus system.
Delta Captain Stephanie Johnson is all smiles seeing her daughter, Alex Johnson, and Laura Wilson featured in a ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ advertisement at Cleveland Hopkins Airport.
ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ is celebrating its first-generation students this week with a series of events and programs to spotlight and encourage current students who will be the first in their families to earn a bachelor’s degree.
ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ alumnus Earl Miller, Ph.D., a leading cognitive neuroscientist, and his wife Marlene Wicherski were recognized at the university’s 10th Annual Neuroscience Symposium, for their $2 million commitment to support research programs and students in ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½â€™s Brain Health Research Institute.
The Distinguished Teaching Award, sponsored by the ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ Alumni Association, is presented to three faculty members who demonstrate extraordinary teaching in the classroom and a commitment to impacting the lives of students.
Alumna Morgan Dawson created Dawson Workwear, a line of pants specifically for women in construction, to provide comfort and an appropriate fit for the female body.