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Stories tagged with: Community Engagement

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Diversity & Inclusion

51ĀŅĀ× Southern hosts Dia de los Muertos Celebration

OHIO Southern hosts Day of the Dead celebration for OHIO Spanish students and local high school Spanish Clubs.

six people hold two awards at the front of a room
Community Engagement

Celebrating Lawrence County partnerships: 51ĀŅĀ× honors community leaders making a local impact

51ĀŅĀ× celebrates Lawrence County’s Ironton Rotary and IMPACT Prevention as 2024 Outstanding Community Partners for their leadership and commitment to positive local change.

John Gabis, Mike Diener, Roberta Milliken, and Mary Nally
Community Engagement

51ĀŅĀ× Chillicothe recognizes Adena Regional Medical Center with Community Partner Award

51ĀŅĀ× recognized Adena Regional Medical Center with an Outstanding Community Partner Award at the third annual Community Engagement Symposium on Friday, Oct. 25 at the 51ĀŅĀ× Inn.

An aerial image 51ĀŅĀ×'s Athens campus on a fall day
Community Engagement

OHIO awarded $2 million to prepare area residents for advanced manufacturing jobs

OHIO received more than $2 million in federal funding to help people move into high-tech production and design positions, which could help to even create more jobs in the region.

A speaker gives a presentation at the Defense Logistics Agency Manufacturing Summit at the OHIO-Dublin campus
Community Engagement

APEX Accelerator hosts manufacturing summit

In 2023, OHIO’s Apex Accelerator helped businesses across the state secure over 8,500 government contracts, bringing in more than $1 billion in total awards.

51ĀŅĀ× student Bozeman Koonce asks a vendor a series of research questions at the Circleville Pumpkin Show.
OHIO Research

Harvesting insights: Voinovich researchers study Circleville Pumpkin Show's impact on community, economy

The Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service at 51ĀŅĀ× is conducting an economic impact study to unveil the event’s significance to the Circleville community.

Invisible Ground Cemetery Walking Tour
Community Engagement

Tantrum Theater and Invisible Ground present West State Street Cemetery History Tour on Nov. 16

Tantrum Theater has partnered with InvisibleĀ Ground to develop a Historic Walking Tour of West State Street Cemetery created by students from the Athens Middle School's Andrew Jackson Davison Club.

A woman poses with a teenager at an event
Community Engagement

Appalachian substance use prevention groups awarded $1.25M

In September, the River Hills Prevention Connection in Lawrence County and the Adams County Youth Prevention Coalition were awarded Drug-Free Communities (DFC) grants.

Jaimonv Lovins plays Toby in "Sweeney Todd."
Experiential Learning

An experience that kills - OHIO fine arts students help bring ā€œSweeney Toddā€ to life alongside fellow alums and community members

ā€œAttend the tale of Sweeney Toddā€ from Oct. 18-20 at Stuart's Opera House, which features an array of OHIO faces from current students and employees to alumni among the cast, crew and orchestra.

The VAU Fallen Heroes Memorial
OHIO Events

51ĀŅĀ× to host VAU Fallen Heroes Memorial Oct. 25-26

All members of the OHIO community are invited to see the VAU Fallen Heroes Memorial while it is on display on the Athens campus.

five students standing
Community Engagement

OHIO Southern accepting submissions for 2025 MLK Writing Contest

51ĀŅĀ× Southern invites students in grades 6-12 to reflect on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy through its annual writing contest, with prizes awarded for creative essays or poems.

Lilly Franchino is shown with her ice cream machine
Community Engagement

Business boot camp helps Marietta student bring her sweet dream to life

Ignite Appalachia was a boot camp of eight two-hour sessions over three months where Lilly Franchino and her classmates learned the nuts and bolts of becoming a successful entrepreneur.

woman taking photo of seven family members behind Quilt of Valor
OHIO Community

51ĀŅĀ× Southern honors veterans with handmade quilts in 'Threads of Gratitude'

51ĀŅĀ× Southern honors local veterans with handmade Quilts of Valor at its annual ceremony, "Threads of Gratitude," featuring a documentary on the quilters' work and a reception to follow.

The American flag sits in the foreground, with veterans and others at the Stand Down in the background.
Community

OHIO demonstrates commitment to service at ninth annual Athens Area Stand Down

The words are inscribed on the Alumni Gateway—those who attend 51ĀŅĀ× enter to learn and depart to serve. The 51ĀŅĀ× community undoubtedly demonstrated a commitment to those in need at the recent ninth annual Athens Area Stand Down.

community members stand behind pallet of food donation
Community Service

OHIO Southern student groups lead community donation drives

51ĀŅĀ× Southern students are leading sock and food drives to support local organizations, showing the impact of student-led service and encouraging community support and giving.

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