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“What Is Digital Inclusivity?”
Digital inclusivity refers to the efforts and practices to ensure that all individuals, regardless of their socio-economic status, age, physical abilities, geographical location, or other factors, have equal access to digital technologies and the internet. This concept encompasses the availability…
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Total solar eclipse on April 8: What the CWRU community needs to know
Editor’s note: Looking at a solar eclipse without proper protection can cause eye damage. In most cases, the effects are temporary, but the damage can be permanent. It takes just seconds for damage to occur. Symptoms of eye damage from a solar eclipse include blurry vision, headache, a blind spot…
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“Fortune Bag (복주머니)”
The Office of Multicultural Affairs will host a unique and enriching experience at the “Fortune Bag (복주머니)” event, during which artistry will meet tradition in the heart of Graduate Student Appreciation Week. “Fortune Bag (복주머니)” is a workshop for students to dive deep into the world of luck…
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“Mindfulness and Digital Health for Health Promotion in Underserved Populations”
The Prevention Research Center for Healthy Neighborhoods (PRCHN) will host its next seminar series event Wednesday, April 10, at noon via Zoom. Claire Spears, associate professor in the Department of Health Policy and Behavioral Sciences at Georgia State University, will present “Mindfulness and…
Nominate students for the 2024 Collegiate Awards
The Undergraduate Office of Advising Support is accepting nominations for the 2024 Collegiate Awards. Students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to nominate a student who excels academically and contributes to the campus community. Self-nominations also are accepted. Nominations must be submitted…
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Economics' Sining Wang examines Ohio's low unemployment rate
Ohio’s low unemployment rate for 2023 was record-breaking Signal Cleveland: Sining Wang, assistant professor of economics at Weatherhead School of Management, pointed to GDP growth as the main reasons for Ohio’s steady job growth since the recession during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Dental medicine's Andre Paes shares potential benefits and risks of using mouthwash
Do you really need mouthwash? Medium: Andre Paes, associate professor of periodontics at the School of Dental Medicine, discussed the science between potential benefits and risks related to using mouthwash.
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Law's Michael Benza shares thoughts on the City of Akron's search for a new police chief
Akron says state law prevents national search for police chief, but does it? WEWS: Michael Benza, professor of practice at the School of Law, weighed in on the City of Akron’s search for a new police chief, explaining the city can make an external hire if there is a special need.
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Law's Anat Alon-Beck discusses Cedar Fair merger with Six Flags
No, Cedar Fair shareholders can't stop the merger with Six Flags from happening: VERIFY WKYC: Anat Alon-Beck, associate professor of law, noted there are many ways to structure a merger, and that the structure chosen in the proposed Cedar Fair merger prevents a shareholder vote from upending the…
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Religious studies' Deepak Sarma discusses myths related to eclipses
The April 2024 total solar eclipse has been expected. How did people react in earlier times? ideastream: Deepak Sarma, professor in the Department of Religious Studies at the College of Arts and Sciences, discussed myths surrounding eclipses, including the story of Rahu, a Hindu celestial deity…