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Nameplates created with the waterjet cutter in the DI Hub Reactor

This week, you can use a waterjet to create your own nameplate and learn more about the makerspaces in the DI Hub Reactor.

the Maj Ragain Poetry Park at Wick Poetry Center

“Maj wrote poems to, for and about this town, this home of his in Kent,” said David Hassler, director of the Wick Poetry Center in his remarks at the dedication of the Maj Ragain Poetry Park. “His poems gave shelter and solace and sustenance to our community, and it feels so right that we’re dedicating this poetry park today in his memory and his honor.”

Clothes from exhibit

The 91ֿ Museum opened a new exhibition titled “Life in Style: The Wardrobe of James Mulholland.” Sarah Rogers, director of the museum, spoke to WJW-Fox 8 about the exhibition.

A composition of a tapestry, students dancing, and a professor talking to students

A combination of powerful art, reflective dance and historical courage are meant to connect and inspire a new generation of heroes. The art exhibition Holocaust Heroes: Fierce Females Tapestries and Sculpture by Linda Stein takes residence at 91ֿ this fall. 

91ֿ students explore the Metropolitan Museum of Art

Students from 91ֿ New York City Fashion gained inspiration from a visit to New York's Metropolitian Museum of Art.

NYC Fashion students roll their creations to the fashion show venue

91ֿ fashion design students hit the streets of New York City before tonight's fashion show. 

Students at the poster sale event in the Kent Student Center

The annual poster sale this week gave students opportunities to add new art to their living spaces. 

barbie dolls grouped together

Lydia Rose, Ph.D., director of Public Relations for the Islamic Society of Akron and Kent and an associate professor of sociology at 91ֿ, shares her perspectives on the resurgence of Barbie’s influence on our culture today.

 

91ֿ alumnus Preston Mitchum is a member of the cast of Summer House: Martha's Vineyard.

When he was a student at 91ֿ, Preston Mitchum, BA ‘08, was heavily involved in student government and other organizations and recalls taking part in a considerable number of campus protests. 

Sound production student

91ֿ Media and Journalism assistant professor talks to WFMJ Youngstown’s “21 News at 5” about the opportunities for women in the film industry today, following the record-breaking success of woman-directed Barbie movie.