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Emma Thompson holding a large string instrument with student spotlight logo

Meet Emma Thompson!"I want to provide a safe space for all students, no matter their gender, socioeconomic standing, race or etc., to be able to create freely and learn life skills in the process." Major: Music EducationGraduation Date: May 2027Hometown: Wooster, OhioWhy did you choose ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì?I worked with my applied professor throughout high school and just adored his teaching.In your time at ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì, what are some accomplishments you are proud of?I have performed in four ensembles and in all of their concerts, I have been a part of my studio recital and I'm currently preparing fo...

Ben Lorenzen

Ben Lorenzen is a nationally recognized keynote speaker and creative strategist celebrated for his energetic approach to organizational culture and the power of fun as a driver of engagement and innovation. As Creative Director and Chief Memory Officer at Champions Run in Omaha, Nebraska, he leads with imagination, transforming hospitality experiences and inspiring teams to think differently about leadership, connection and creativity.

Dinner with Friends is a program hosted by Civic and Community Engagement in the Center for Student Involvement, ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì Votes, and Undergraduate Student Government that is designed to connect different members of our community—students, faculty, and staff—through engaging, facilitated conversations over dinner. The program’s core idea isn’t about being an expert on any given subject or even producing a plan at the end of the conversation but instead prioritizes the act of conversing and building connections with people you might not ordinarily meet.

Dinner with Friends is a program hosted by Civic and Community Engagement in the Center for Student Involvement, ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì Votes, and Undergraduate Student Government that is designed to connect different members of our community—students, faculty, and staff—through engaging, facilitated conversations over dinner. The program’s core idea isn’t about being an expert on any given subject or even producing a plan at the end of the conversation but instead prioritizes the act of conversing and building connections with people you might not ordinarily meet.

Dinner with Friends is a program hosted by Civic and Community Engagement in the Center for Student Involvement, ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì Votes, and Undergraduate Student Government that is designed to connect different members of our community—students, faculty, and staff—through engaging, facilitated conversations over dinner. The program’s core idea isn’t about being an expert on any given subject or even producing a plan at the end of the conversation but instead prioritizes the act of conversing and building connections with people you might not ordinarily meet.

A student in Clare Stacey's class discusses a poem in Merrill Hall

In a front porch conversation during the height of COVID-19, two ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University professors realized they had something in common beyond their neighborhood proximity: both were turning to poetry to cope with unprecedented stress and uncertainty. Clare Stacey, Ph.D., a professor in ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì's Department of Sociology and Criminology, and Heather Caldwell, Ph.D., chair of the Department of Biological Sciences, were witnessing their students struggle with mental health challenges that the pandemic had intensified. As scientists, they wanted evidence. As educators, they wanted solution...

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