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ѿappToday reached out to C. Lockwood Reynolds, Ph.D., professor of economics at Kent State, to talk about the United Auto Workers strike — and unions in general — and their effects on the ѿappcommunity.

Display of colorful hats at 2023 Latino Affairs Summit resource fair

The 2023 Ohio Latino Affairs Summit, "¡Juntos! Latino Growth Is Ohio Growth," convened on Friday at ѿappUniversity's Kent Campus. 

Musician and May 4 Witness Chris Butler and Alison Caplan, director of the May 4 Visitors Center

Stories of friendship and loss set against the backdrop of May 4 memorabilia and a ’60s soundtrack were the focal points of a listening party held Sept. 21 as part of “Snapshots in Time: The Lives of Four Students” with musician and May 4 survivor Chris Butler.

KSU students participating in tree-planting event at CVNP.

ѿappstudents planted trees in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park on Saturday. 

Daisy Pops with "LaunchNet" logo on packaging

Daisy Pops founder and alumna Amy Mucha, 15, spoke at the inaugural “LunchNET” event on Wednesday, Sept. 20, where ѿappUniversity students were invited to have lunch and learn the secret to a local entrepreneur's success.  

Student studying while sitting on the grass

With cooler weather ahead, students are enjoying the last days of summer on campus. 

Mindful Mile walker

Stroll around campus Friday afternoon with students, faculty and staff in a ѿappcelebration of wellness. 

Friends hugging, overlooking a sunny field of hills

Sept. 21 is World Gratitude Day, a day dedicated to showing thanks and appreciation to the many different people in your life. While many people appreciate receiving gratitude, what they may not know is that expressing gratitude actually makes them feel better, too.

ѿappToday is following the new director of the May 4 Visitors Center as part of its "Year with a Flash" series. 

Students donating at a Vitalant blood drive

Vitalant will be holding a blood drive on the Kent Campus on Wednesday, Sept. 20 and Thursday, Sept. 21.