WKSU Community Conversations Coming to Ashtabula

Free public forum on Thursday, Sept. 29th

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Every day, you hear from the WKSU news staff - and now we want to hear from you! Join Andrew Meyer, Kabir Bhatia, Ele Ellis and others for WKSU's Community Conversations at Kent State University's Ashtabula Campus on Thursday, Sept. 29 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. WKSU's Community Conversations are intended to be robust dialogues and community gatherings focused on regional issues and topics that deserve special attention.

Each free event takes place in a different part of WKSU's coverage area and includes a meet and greet with WKSU reporters and staff followed by an open discussion centered on specific concerns of those living in the host cities. For this event, join WKSU News Director Andrew MeyerReporter Kabir BhatiaProgram Director Ele Ellis and others. Even though there will be a focus on the counties nearest the venues, everyone is invited to any or all events and welcome to contribute concerns specific to their area.

Add your ideas to the list at WKSU's Community Conversations in Ashtabula on Thursday, Sept. 29 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Enjoy refreshments before sitting down for the dialogue and offering your point-of-view on important challenges facing people in Ashtabula County.

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The event is free with registration through Eventbrite. For more information, call 330-346-5670 or email community@wksu.org

POSTED: Thursday, September 15, 2016 09:15 AM
UPDATED: Saturday, July 27, 2024 10:31 PM
WRITTEN BY:
Kent State Ashtabula Communications and Marketing

Step in. Stand out! That was a common theme among student speakers and graduates at this year's Kent State University's Regional Campus spring graduation ceremonies.

From the shores of Lake Erie to the banks of the Ohio River, more than 1,600 Regional Campus students graduated with master's, bachelor's and associate degrees, along with certificate programs certifications.

The Ashtabula Campus honored its annual award recipients at the Spring 2024 Commencement. Cheryle J. Chiaramonte was named the Ashtabula Area College Committee, Inc. Community Service Award winner while Dr. Gordon Estlack received the Roger T. Beitler Distinguished Former Student Award.

Read more at the links below.

COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD

ROGER T. BEITLER AWARD

Gordon Estlack, PT, DPT, OCS, GCS, Cert MDT, a 2003 graduate, with distinction, of the Physical Therapist Assisting Technology program is the 2024 Roger T. Beitler Distinguished Former Student Award recipient. He currently works as a physical therapist at the Orthopaedic Institute of Ohio in Findlay, Ohio.

He was presented the award as part of the Kent State University at Ashtabula spring commencement ceremony on Thursday, May 9, 2024 in Susan J. Stocker Hall.