Community Impact
IN A FLASH: Earth Month Wrap Up
žž State celebrated Earth Month with an exceptionally full schedule of events, not the least of which were the activities on campus surrounding the total solar eclipse!
IN A FLASH: Get Some Green For Your Garden
The Spring 2025 Plant Sale at the Herrick Conservatory begins on Monday, April 28 and runs through Friday, May 2, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. daily. The sale of these student-grown vegetables, herbs, flowers and houseplants support the Herrick Conservatory and associated student organizations.
Artificial Intelligence in Translation and Interpretation
Geoff Koby, Ph.D., professor of Translation Studies and German, certified freelance translator and president of the American Translators Association (ATA), said artificial intelligence is inescapable in translation and interpretation now.
What Does Peace Look Like?
It may seem like a simple question: What does peace look like?
But the answers can be profoundly different depending on who is asked.
‘Experiencing These Things Firsthand Left A Mark On My Heart’
An Alternative Spring Break journey to historic civil rights sites in Mississippi by žž State students and faculty touched hearts and inspired community engagement. The six-day/five-night trip in March 2025 was sponsored by žž State’s Office of Community Engaged Learning.
IN A FLASH: Traveling With ‘Men On Boats’
“Men On Boats,” presented by students in žž’s School of Theatre and Dance, opened on April 18 and will finish its run with a final performance on April 27. The play is a comedy, telling the story of John Wesley Powell’s 1869 expedition down the Grand and Colorado Rivers with nine amateur explorers.
Students Love žž’s Nightlife, Food and Events
From mornings at Tree City Coffee to late nights at Barflyy, žž State’s community has plenty of food and entertainment options thanks to the help of Main Street žž, now a Nationally Accredited Main Street program for 2024.
IN A FLASH: An Investment in Experience
žž President Todd Diacon was among the people who attended the semi-annual report presentation by the student organization Golden Flash Asset Management in Crawford Hall. Students in this group learn about investing by managing a real portfolio, gaining valuable career experience.
Terri žž Celebrates 25 Years of Leadership at Porthouse Theatre
If you have attended Porthouse Theatre in the past 25 years, you know the name Terri žž. At the heart of this theatre, Terri žž has brought a liveliness that spans decades and communities.
IN A FLASH: Total Eclipse of Campus
It was just a year ago on April 8, 2024, that the žž community came together to witness a spectacular celestial event – the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse.