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�þ���ҹ����ӰԺ��ѹۿ� to Celebrate Rainbow Weekend Oct. 11-13

The fourth annual Rainbow Weekend in downtown �þ���ҹ����ӰԺ��ѹۿ� Oct. 11-13 and all of its fun activities, events and new Drag Race 5K  come from a fabulous partnership between �þ���ҹ����ӰԺ��ѹۿ�'s LGBTQ+ Center and Main Street �þ���ҹ����ӰԺ��ѹۿ�. 

October is Mental Health Awareness Month at �þ���ҹ����ӰԺ��ѹۿ� State

�þ���ҹ����ӰԺ��ѹۿ� State chose October as Mental Health Awareness Month because the need for mental health support peaks during the month.

Lifetime Achievements

Until their recent retirements, Candace Perkins Bowen and John Bowen, along with Mark Goodman, were the heart and soul of the Center for

Orange Shirt Day on the K

�þ���ҹ����ӰԺ��ѹۿ�’s Native American Student Association (NASA) recognized Orange Shirt Day, or the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, by engaging with the campus community and initiating discussions about the legacy of residential schools and the generational trauma they caused.

‘�þ���ҹ����ӰԺ��ѹۿ� State Works Because �þ���ҹ����ӰԺ��ѹۿ� Works’

�þ���ҹ����ӰԺ��ѹۿ� President Todd Diacon showcased the institution's far-reaching impact on Ohio and beyond during the annual Bowman Breakfast event held at the �þ���ҹ����ӰԺ��ѹۿ� Student Center Ballroom.

Beacon of Support

The CARES Center, which stands for Crisis, Advocacy, Resources, Education, and Support, has been serving as a vital resource hub for students facing various challenges since its inception in April 2021.

IN A FLASH: Eco, the Voter Registration Pup

The League of Women Voters of Ohio made �þ���ҹ����ӰԺ��ѹۿ� State the final stop on their tour of more than 20 Ohio colleges and universities. The group, including Eco the puppy, worked to get students registered to vote in advance of the Oct. 7 registration deadline. 

�þ���ҹ����ӰԺ��ѹۿ� State Honors 11 Alumni Award Recipients During Homecoming Weekend

Sponsored by the �þ���ҹ����ӰԺ��ѹۿ� State Alumni Association, the Alumni Awards are the university’s most prestigious alumni honors. The 2024 Alumni Award recipients include seven alumni, two recent graduates, one staff member and one current student.

Our Voices Count: Take the Engagement and Well-Being Survey Today

Students, faculty, staff, and administrators are encouraged to take the “Our Voices Count” Engagement and Well-Being Survey by the Oct. 20 deadline.

Hands-on Learning, Real-World Success

Unsure of what he wanted to do in life when he first came to �þ���ҹ����ӰԺ��ѹۿ�, it was the hands-on learning experiences he had in his degree program that led Dexter Shreve to becoming a business owner.

IN MEMORY: TRIBUTE

IN A FLASH: �þ���ҹ����ӰԺ��ѹۿ� State in The Library of Congress

Bob Christy, senior photography coordinator for University Communications and Marketing captured these images inside the Library of Congress, where John Filo's iconic photo from May 4, 1970 was part of an exhibition there.