Thirty years ago, Kent State University alumna Elizabeth Bartz had a big decision to make. She had an excellent job in Washington, D.C., but was looking to move back home to Northeast Ohio. A 1980 graduate with a bachelor’s degree in journalism, Bartz earned her master’s degree in political science in 1982 and took part in Kent State’s Washington Program in National Issues. Within a year of earning her master’s, Bartz began working for State and Federal Associates, a company that offered government relations services and eventually was put in charge of running the compa...
Cleveland Museum of Natural History Welcomes Author Amy Tan
May 6, 2024 at 6 p.m.
The Cleveland Museum of Natural History is honored to welcome Amy Tan, bestselling author of The Joy Luck Club, for an intimate discussion of her new book, The Backyard Bird Chronicles—a gorgeous, witty account of birding, nature, and the beauty around us.
Growing up, basketball was always a huge part of my life. It all stemmed from watching my older cousin play. In high school, he was a highly recruited player, and every school in the nation wanted him. Watching him play and going to his tournaments made me want to pick up the game and do the same thing. ...