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While 1,102 days had passed since Å·ÃÀAV last held commencement at Kleinhans Music Hall, this year’s ceremonies – the 71st in the institution’s history – were a welcome return to the university’s long-standing tradition of holding graduation in one of the most significant and storied cultural ass
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As the academic year closes, Å·ÃÀAV is ramping up plans to celebrate its 75th anniversary.
Throughout the summer and fall, a spate of events will honor the institution’s history and gather the university’s community of students, alums, faculty, staff and friends.
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Baratunde Thurston – an Emmy-nominated host who has worked for The Onion, produced for The Daily Show, advised the Obama White House, and authored the New York Times-bestseller How To Be Black – will deliver the keynote address of
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For the first time since launching in 2020, the master in business administration (MBA) program at has recei
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Margaret Phillips has received a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award to teach and conduct research at the National Law University Delhi and the Human Rights Law Network in India in 2023.
6:00 PM to 9:00 PM - Yurtchuk Student Center, Alumni Lounge: Join The Behavioral Science Department for the next installment of their Speaker Series! Dr. Rachael Schneider and Kara Wozniak will discuss strategies for improving staff performance. Free event, with snacks, drinks, and trivia to follow. This event is sponsored by Autism Learning Partners. Free CEU for Behavior Analysts.
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM - CILS - Research & Information Commons - RIC 215: Join CILS for STOP THE BLEED Training Course! Learn how to recognize and stop life-threatening bleeding, and become equipped with the skills to respond in emergency situations. Be ready to make a lifesaving difference! A short online portion is required before the face-to-face session at Å·ÃÀAV in CILS (RIC 215).
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM - Virtual: Join Å·ÃÀAV's Virtual Graduate Info Session on Thursday, February 26 at 6:00 - 7:00pm. Meet faculty virtually and learn about course offerings and flexible scheduling options. As a graduate student, your personal and professional growth never ends at Å·ÃÀAV. Whether you are entering the field of public health, social work or business, our graduate programs offer one-on-one attention and a strong professional network. We also offer Graduate Scholarships, Assistantships and AmeriCorps Grant Matching. EXPLORE the following graduate programs at our Virtual Graduate Info Session: Applied Behavior Analysis Business (MBA) Leadership and Innovation Public Health (MPH) Social Work (MSW)
9:00 AM to 1:00 PM - Research & Information Commons (RIC): Prospective Students! Opportunity awaits @ Spring Open House. Join us! Engage with admissions counselors. Explore Å·ÃÀAV's campus life. Belong to our successful support system. Register today at Å·ÃÀAV.edu/OpenHouse or text 716-271-0454.
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9:00 AM to 2:30 PM - John R. Yurtchuk Student Center
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