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Cultural Cuisine

February 3, 2023

Olivia Zeisler, right, a senior studying French, laughs as she watches Alban Bruyas, a sophomore studying business administration, take a bite of his crepe Thursday in Memorial Field House. UToledo’s Department of World Languages and Cultures hosted the morning event featuring free crepes to celebrate National Crepe Day.


Exploring the Relevance of the Black Church

February 2, 2023

Angela Siner, director of the Africana Studies Program and the Anthropology Program, explains the significance of faith and the Black community during Black History Month.


UPDATE: History Professor to Discuss World Cup Feb. 15 at Main Library

February 2, 2023

Due to winter weather, Dr. Shingi Mavima’s free, public lecture has been rescheduled for 6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 15, at the downtown library.


Bundling Up

February 1, 2023

Karlie Romaker, a freshman psychology student, zips up her coat Tuesday afternoon as she battles the freezing wind while walking across the Flatlands towards Parks Tower. The bitter cold is expected through most of the week in the area, with a wind chill temperature dipping below zero Friday.


Black History Month 2023: Learn, Enjoy and Take Action

January 31, 2023

Angela Siner, director of the Africana Studies Program and the Anthropology Program, discusses the value of having conversations with individuals of all ages to gain a deeper understanding of Black history.


Trump Hits 2024 Stump Dogged by Political, Legal Woes

January 30, 2023

Dr. Jeff Broxmeyer, an associate professor of political science, explains how there are no signs that Republican primary voters have abandoned Donald Trump.


Trump Hits 2024 Stump Dogged by Political, Legal Woes

January 30, 2023

Dr. Jeff Broxmeyer, an associate professor of political science, explains how there are no signs that Republican primary voters have abandoned Donald Trump.


The Write Stuff: The Ancient Art of Calligraphy More Accessible Than Ever

January 30, 2023

Barry Whittaker, an associate professor of art, discusses the history of calligraphy and modern applications.


UToledo Faculty Receives ‘20 Under 40’ Recognition

January 30, 2023

Dr. Allyson Day and five UToledo alumni were named to the annual list of 20 distinguished community leaders younger than 40 years old.


What’s Going On: ‘MERGE’ at UToledo Shows Works by Artists With Disabilities

January 27, 2023

Dr. Jim Ferris, a professor and the Ability Center Endowed Chair in Disability Studies, talks about MERGE, the art exhibition from the Kennedy Center on display in the Main Gallery of the UToledo Center for the Visual Arts through Feb. 17.