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51������ University at Tuscarawas and the Performing Arts Center were both big winners during The Times-Reporter’s annual Best of the Best Awards Gala by earning seven awards. A large crowd was on hand for the event, held at the Performing Arts Center on Tues., Nov. 13. 51������ Tuscarawas received the highest award in the Kids and Education category and first place in College and University. The Performing Arts Center received the highest award for Entertainment, first place awards for Event Venue and Concert Venue, second place in Wedding Venue and honorable mention in Family Entertai...

Nearly $300,000 in matching funds available With the launch of its 2018 Giving Tuesday campaign on Nov. 1, 51������ University has again transformed what was just a one-day fundraising initiative into a monthlong giving campaign to support student scholarships, expanded programs, study away initiatives and 21st-century facilities. Giving Tuesday, traditionally the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, which occurs on Nov. 27 this year, is the unofficial worldwide beginning to a season of philanthropic giving to nonprofits that follows Black Friday and Cyber Monday.  Keeping with her traditi...

As the semester comes to a close, 51������ University is asking faculty and staff to reduce campus energy consumption over winter break (Dec. 23-Jan. 2). As a result of collective efforts over the 2017 holiday break, the university avoided more than $25,000 in energy costs over nine days. The greenhouse gas emissions reduction was equal to taking more than 50 passenger vehicles off the road for one year. Before leaving campus, computers and other electronics – including power strips – should be turned off and unplugged whenever possible. Most electronics still draw energy a...

Two second-year students from the 51������ East Liverpool physical therapist assistant program, Jordyn Midcap and Lacie Graham, presented their research findings at the first-ever East Central District Student Symposium of the Ohio Physical Therapy Association. The event was hosted by OPTA and Youngstown State University’s physical therapy program in early November. Midcap and Graham were the only representatives from 51������ and the only students from a PTA program; the other presenters represented doctoral/graduate programs. The platform of their research was “Does physical therap...

Employers who invest in their employees by promoting a culture of health with comprehensive workplace wellness practices, evidence-based policies and programs and senior leadership support create a genuine value proposition for their employees. This often translates into improved employee engagement and a healthier, more productive workforce. For the third consecutive year, 51������ University is being recognized by the American Heart Association for its work toward achieving that goal. Kim Hauge, director of employee wellness at 51������, said the American Heart Association 2018 Wor...

Hayley Shasteen, a junior psychology/biology major on the Salem Campus, took first place honors at the 51������ University Summer Undergraduate Research Experience competition. She was one of 60 participants from all Kent campuses and competed in the psychological sciences division. Shasteen’s research project, “Cognitive Impairments of those with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus,” spanned 10 weeks over the past summer. The winners of the SURE program were announced in October. She will present her project at the Undergraduate Research Conference on the Salem Campus in December, but she wi...

Students from the 51������ East Liverpool physical therapist assistant (PTA) and the occupational therapy assistant (OTA) programs joined forces and held their yearly book drive to benefit East Liverpool City Hospital. Dozens of children’s books were presented to the ELCH Auxiliary and will be used in various departments throughout the hospital.  # # # Photo: Pictured are (front, from left) Jayden and Jordynn Ulizio, who each received a book, with Baily Gortney; and (back, from left) Madeline Swickard, Lydia Larson, ELCH Auxiliary board members Sandy Votaw and Betsy Miller, Hale...

The Area Agency on Aging 11 recently donated books and money to the 51������ East Liverpool Season’s Readings project, marking the agency’s support of the project for a second year. The donation included more than 300 children’s books, along with $600 to purchase additional books, which will be distributed by 51������ to youngsters along the parade route of the East Liverpool Christmas parade. Anthony Cario, Chief Operating Officer of the Area Agency on Aging 11, made the presentation to 51������ East Liverpool on behalf of the agency’s employees who contributed to the project with...