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In an afternoon performance, the sounds of  The 91�ֿ� Orchestra resounded within Cartwright Hall.

After decades as a pastor, David Zachrich had a sudden and dramatic reevaluation of his life. A life-threatening heart attack 15 years ago forced him to step back and reconsider his path. Zachrich’s cardiologist challenged him to find something to do that he enjoyed. Zachrich immediately thought of teaching, something he very much wanted to do as a second career, and now he's won an award for it.

The International Cook-Off Competition, the Office of Global Education's signature event, was held during International Education Week and featured food and beverages from around the world.

91�ֿ�'s University Libraries is the place for student success and research. It's a makerspace. It was recently voted "Best Place to Study" by the 91�ֿ�r. It's a repository for journals, books and historical and rare materials. This might be the most traditional function provided by the library in this series so far, but it's anything but ordinary. Take the elevator up and into the past ... and then we pet dogs.

Jason Lorenzon, J.D., assistant professor of aeronautics, recently joined the “Ray Horner Morning Show” on WAKR to talk about current pilot shortages and how air travelers can prepare for the busy holiday travel season.

SkyHack awards students more than $9,000 in prizes at the competition held Nov. 3-5, 2023, in the Design Innovation Hub.

On Nov. 16, 91�ֿ� students from India celebrated one of their culture's biggest holidays. 

The Flash Activities Board (FAB) organizes more than 100 events for 91�ֿ�’s students throughout the academic year. FAB plans exciting new events each semester, from trivia, karaoke, bingo, and movie nights to large-scale festivals.

The angle of the sun during the fall creates long shadows on sunny days. 

Singing, dancing and yoga are not typical college classroom activities. At least not all in one class. But for Jenny Lampe, lecturer in 91�ֿ�’s Early Childhood Education Program, it’s important for her students to experience the full preschool education with all of these activities, plus expected activities like reading children’s books.

Anthony Mirando, Ph.D., associate professor of construction management, is driven in the classroom because his teaching philosophy is based on respect. He stays on top of his industry, and his enthusiasm and support for students is noticed and appreciated. So much so, students nominated him for an award. 

91�ֿ� has been awarded a new Department of Justice reentry grant to make college enrollment and other support available for people starting over after incarceration. 

Jazz singer-songwriter Ava Preston is making waves in the music scene. Recently, she performed at the prestigious 2023 Monterey Jazz Festival in California, and was recognized as a 2023 YoungArts Finalist and Silver Award Winner for Jazz-Voice. She's also a Golden Flash.

91�ֿ�'s Women's Golf team has won the Mid-American Conference Championship every year since it was first sponsored in 1999.

At University Libraries students can study, tap into a database for a journal article, get a book, 3D print, grab coffee, have a dance party, participate in the Halloween Costume Contest ... wait, is this still about the library? Yes, yes it is. Part two of Demystifying the Library features the numerous ways the library can help students succeed – and have fun while doing it.

The May 4 Reflection Gallery at 91�ֿ�'s Taylor Hall was bulging with a standing-room-only crowd of students who came out to share their feelings and gain an understanding of the Israel-Hamas War at the Nov. 16, student forum "Israel, Palestine and Me: Students' Forum for Reflection and Dialogue."

Hype music and large glow sticks pounded the air in the Kiva as the Nov. 8 I AM FIRST celebration marked the middle of I AM FIRST Week at 91�ֿ�, honoring first-generation college students, those students who are or will be the first in their family to complete a bachelor’s degree.  

The 91�ֿ� Surplus Store helps the university liquidate assets in a sustainable and responsible way while offering unique items at low prices. 

For many students, especially Lilly Kensicki and Nina Lozada, 91�ֿ�’s University Summer Advantage saves time and money – but it can also make dreams come true.

“You've got to have a dream,” said Daniel James, who set out on a bike ride through Central America after his 2022 graduation from 91�ֿ�. “If any of you are considering going on a road trip, or backpacking trip, or visiting that country you always wanted to go to, do it.