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Global Understanding Research Initiative

‘Global Understanding’ Brings Cultural Awareness to Northeast Ohio
Division of Research & Economic Development
Photos of the We the People display in downtown Cuyahoga Falls

ϳԹ is merging research with global connections in the Global Understanding Research Initiative (GURI). The recently displayed “We the People” and the upcoming “Import/Export” exhibition provide cultural kaleidoscopes with local and international reflectors.

Model ϳԹ Language Academy Continues With 12th Year of Federal Funding
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High school students from Portage County and surrounding areas hold Chinese hand fans during a past STARTALK Summer Foreign Language Camp at ϳԹ.

While the daily news is full of tumultuous conversations about Russia and China, ϳԹ has been helping some area high school students learn to converse in Russian and Chinese to facilitate greater global understanding and a less contentious tomorrow.

Acclaimed Photography Exhibition Returns to Kent Campus
Division of Research & Economic Development
ϳԹ's "We the People" Exhibition on Display near the Esplanade Arch in May 2019

ϳԹ is pleased and proud to announce the return of “We the People,” a photography exhibition that shines a light on our common humanity.

Sharing Stories of Inspiration: ϳԹ’s “We the People” Exhibit
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Photographs of refugees span across the Lefton Esplanade for the "We the People" exhibit.

The exhibit spanned the Lefton Esplanade throughout the spring showcasing large photographs of individuals who fled their home countries and now live in Northeast Ohio. The refugees featured in the display fled their home countries to avoid war, oppression and danger.
 


 

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