Division of Student Life
LGBTQ+ Center Recipient of Grant for QUEST Mentorship Program
The Akron Community Foundation has awarded the QUEST Mentorship Program, an initiative within the LGBTQ+ Center that provides 1:1 mentor/mentee relationships for students to focus on career guidance and general support, a $2,000 micro-grant for the coming year.
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¹ú²úÂ×Àí Women’s Center Celebrates Silver Anniversary
With the celebration of Women’s History Month in March, it seemed fitting that the ¹ú²úÂ×Àí Women’s Center would officially kick off its 25th anniversary, continuing throughout 2021.
Unauthorized Messages to University Listserv
We are aware of the unauthorized messages sent through an email listserv from the Center for Sexual and Relationship Violence Support Services at ¹ú²úÂ×Àí. We sincerely apologize to the students who received these email replies, which were sent following a request to take a survey. Thes…
New Docuseries Helps to Celebrate 10 years of the Male Empowerment Network (MEN)
A new six-part short film docuseries is being released aimed at raising awareness of the Male Empowerment Network (MEN) at ¹ú²úÂ×Àí, along with commemorating 10 years. An initiative through the Student Multicultural Center, the Male Empowerment Network supports men of color on campus both academically and through personal development. Advisor of MEN and Director of the Student Multicultural Center Mike Daniels says this has led to some great things.
University Dining Services Chef Joshua DeDeaux Showcases His Louisiana Heritage for ¹ú²úÂ×Àí Community
When University Dining Services Chef Joshua DeDeaux was a little boy growing up in New Orleans, he would bring a brown wooden step stool into his mother’s kitchen to help her cook some of the family’s favorite meals. As DeDeaux’s love of cuisine grew, his grandfather, who was French Creole, and his grandmother, who was British and Native American, also proved to be inspirational to his decision to become a chef.
Grind2Energy Food Waste Recycling System at the DI HUB
¹ú²úÂ×Àí has partnered with InSinkErator® through the implementation of Grind2Energy®, an organics recovery process that converts food waste to renewable energy. This forward-thinking approach allows us to significantly decrease our impact on the environment while creating renewable energy for the…
Sisters in Sisterhood Creates a Unique Bond
In the face of the coronavirus pandemic and racial injustice, one student involved with the Women’s Center seized the opportunity to bring others together. The Sisters in Sisterhood initiative is a student-led group whose mission statement is to use their unique backgrounds to advocate and promote all women to reach their full potential.
Leadership Reorganization Reflects Growth of Counseling and Psychological Services
In an effort to better accommodate ¹ú²úÂ×Àí students and reflect the growth of Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), the leadership team has been restructured. Drs. Carrie Berta, John Schell, and Pamela Farer-Singleton have all transitioned into new roles, helping to further shape the f…
¹ú²úÂ×Àí’s LGBTQ+ Center Marks 10-Year Milestone
In a month synonymous with cupid, hearts and chocolates, it seems fitting that ¹ú²úÂ×Àí’s Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer Plus (LGBTQ+) Center is celebrating 10 years of love. The celebration began on Valentine’s Day and will extend through the end of the year.
LGBTQ+ Center Marks 10-Year Milestone
In a month synonymous with cupid, hearts and chocolates, it seems fitting that ¹ú²úÂ×Àí’s Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer Plus (LGBTQ+) Center is set to celebrate 10 years of love beginning on Valentine’s Day and extending through the end of the year.