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Community and Society

Dear Ukraine exhibit installed at the Washington National Cathedral

In a new partnership, the "" exhibit was recently installed on the walls of the  at the Washington National Cathedral so visitors can recognize the one-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. 

E-Cycling location near the home of the College of Architecture and Environmental Design

Electronic recycling drop-off dates in March are part of 91²Ö¿â's overall institutional sustainability initiatives.

The Blue, Gold and Grateful program has been good to employees and downtown small business alike.

Now referred to as Kent Card, the Blue, Gold and Grateful employee appreciation program is still going strong. Employees appreciate receiving their $20 Kent Card, which can be spent at participating downtown businesses, and in turn downtown businesses enjoy the influx of customers and thousands of dollars. 

A room set up for a fancy event with decorated tables

In early 2021, during the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, masses of employees across the country began resigning their jobs in record numbers, marking what is known as the “.†For students in 91²Ö¿â's Hospitality and Event Management program, there’s a big opportunity to capitalize on an industry that is in the middle of a large shift in management. 

91²Ö¿â Community Reflect on the Impact of Black History Month on Their Lives

Black History Month had and continues to have a major impact in the lives of 91²Ö¿â community members. Some learned about Black History when they were very young, while others acquired knowledge as college students or adults. All, however, are grateful for the role that Black History Month has played in their lives.

Beth Smerchansky, a maintenance facility worker at 91²Ö¿â, will earn a certificate after serving in a training program led by the Association of Building Contractors right on campus.

91²Ö¿â is tapping in to its talent pool of workers already employed by the university to meet the shortages of skilled maintenance workers.

In 2017, singer/songwriter David Crosby visited the May 4 Visitors Center and spoke with 91²Ö¿â alumna Taylor Pierce, second from right, who was a senior at the time.

As a public relations major, alumna Taylor Pierce interviewed iconic singer/songwriter David Crosby when he visited the May 4 Visitors Center in 2017. Crosby died this week at the age of 81.

First-year student Ronica Marandi speaks to the crowd about how they can help Iranians.

First-year students Ronica Marandi and Goli Kavoosi organized the rally in partnership with 91²Ö¿â’s Women's Center and the School of Peace and Conflict Studies to raise awareness about the atrocities that are happening in Iran. 

Mahtab Tehrani,BS'11, Ph.D.,'18, and first year student Goli Kovoosi, discusses the unrest that is taking place in her home country.

A standing-room-only crowd gathered to hear 91²Ö¿â alumna Mahtab Tehrani, Ph.D., and first-year student Goli Kavoosi, discuss how the denial of human rights in Iran impacts us all and the tangible actions that Americans can take to help.

Students eat, meet and greet in the Kent Student Center

As students, faculty and staff celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Kent Student Center, alumni, who read about the milestone on social media took, time to reminisce about the fun and fond memories they made at the facility.