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Classroom Technology Committee efforts lead to Significant Improvements in the Instructional Experience

In-person instruction will change dramatically this Fall with the requirements in place to ensure physical distancing.  To accommodate the needs defined by these requirements, a Classroom Technology Committee was formed to make recommendations on technology so…

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Information Technology

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Ƶ Ƶ Holds Flashes Fight Hunger Contactless Food Drive on Aug. 26

Among the festivities marking the beginning of this unconventional semester, one Ƶ office is partnering with Portage County social service agencies to host a contactless food drive to collect items that will support members of campus and local communities. The Flashes Fighting Hunger Contactless Food Drive, organized by Ƶ Ƶ’s Community Engaged Learning, will take place on Wednesday, Aug. 26, from 4-8 p.m.

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Ƶ Ƶ’s College of Public Health Hosts Virtual Public Health Academy for High School Students

We all know the world has changed, perhaps forever. The overall lesson of the COVID- 19 pandemic is that we need a public health workforce, prepared at all levels, to monitor the world for emerging infectious diseases, to prevent the spread of highly contagious diseases, to develop new treatments and vaccines, and to invent novel approaches never seen before. Ƶ’s College of Public Health is addressing this workforce challenge, in part, by hosting the 2020 Virtual Public Health Academy.

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Alumni and Giving

Always Wear Your Face Covering

Final Flashes Safe Seven Video: Watch Flash Remind President Diacon to Always Wear a Face Covering

It’s move-in week at Ƶ Ƶ. To count down to the return of students, faculty and staff for the start of the fall semester, the university reviews its final Flashes Safe Seven principle. This week, we focus on Always Wear Your Face Covering.

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New Normal: Ƶ Ƶ Faculty Discuss Fall Classes, Remote Learning and Staying Safe

A panel of distinguished Ƶ Ƶ Faculty discussed what to expect with the safety conditions in place for face-to-face learning and how students can succeed regardless of how their classes are delivered.

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A Ƶ graduate from the Spring Class of 2020 celebrates receiving her degree. (Photo credit: Twitter: @melissam303/Melissa McCarley)

Ƶ Ƶ to Celebrate Its Newest Graduates With Virtual Commencement on Aug. 15

The Ƶ alumni family will grow by nearly 1,300 new graduates as the university holds its summer commencement. The accomplishments of the Summer Class of 2020 will be recognized with a virtual commencement recognition ceremony on Saturday, Aug. 15.

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Stay at Least 6 Feet Apart

Flashes Safe Seven Video: Watch President Diacon Show Flash How to Keep a Safe Distance

Ƶ Ƶ is just one week away from move in. To count down to the return of students, faculty and staff for the start of the fall semester, the university will review one Flashes Safe Seven principle each week. This week, we focus on Stay at Least 6 Feet Apart.

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Flashes Take Care of Flashes

Flashes Safe Seven Video: Watch How Flash Helps President Diacon Wear His Face Covering Correctly

Ƶ Ƶ is just two weeks away from move in. To count down to the return of students, faculty and staff for the start of the fall semester, the university will review one Flashes Safe Seven principle each week. This week, we focus on Flashes Take Care of Flashes.

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Fully engaged and prepared for leadership

Originally from Akim Oda, a town in southern Ghana, Kevin Opoku heard about Ƶ Ƶ from a friend when he was in high school. He came to visit the university during his senior year and said he found himself “in tune” with the environment.   Opoku is currently a junior, majoring in public …

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Monitor Your Health Every Day

Flashes Safe Seven Video: Watch How Flash and President Diacon Monitor Their Health

Ƶ Ƶ is just three weeks away from move in. To count down to the return of students, faculty and staff for the start of the fall semester, the university will review one Flashes Safe Seven principle each week. This week, we focus on Monitor Your Health Every Day.

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