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Local leaders, like many of their residents, have had to adapt to a new normal in the wake of COVID-19. From stay-at-home orders to transitioning to virtual meetings, municipalities across the country are adjusting to ensure they stay connected to their residents. The result, in the age of social distancing, is that municipal leaders are finding their residents more engaged. Cities, towns, and villages are seeing all types of engagement, including higher turnout for live-streamed meetings and increased questions from constituents. In some cities, this is making history. Follow this link to learn how Dayton, Ohio made history during the Coronavirus pandemic.
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Posted In: Engaged Ohioians, Vibrant Communities, Health and Wellness in the City, History, Innovation, OSUE Impact Areas
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Ohio State University experts, unable to hold in-person gardening classes because of the COVID-19 pandemic, are using virtual classrooms and a high-tech approach to support local gardeners. The Franklin County office of OSU Extension operates a virtual garden classroom to offer advice and answers as interest in gardening picks up. Timothy McDermott, Extension educator in agriculture and natural resources, is leading the way. “I wanted to make sure that I continued to provide the service of assisting backyard growers, community gardeners, teacher educators or urban farmers with their production needs,” he said. “With the digital online format, I wanted to make sure that I could still provide that content.” Follow this link to learn more.
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Join Whitney Gherman, Marion County Family and Consumer Science Educator for an online talk show series featuring agriculturalists from around Ohio. New episode every Wednesday at noon beginning May 13. Join at this link.
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This month CURA is launching a series of webinars on “Cities and Regions in the Post-Coronavirus Era,” initiating community conversations on what lesson we can learn from this crisis to create a more resilient and sustainable world.
Join them Friday May 8, 2020 at at 12 p.m. EDT for the first webinar on The 2020 Census and COVID-19: Implications for Communities - Panel Discussion moderated by Harvey Miller.
Panelists include:
- Josh Sadvari - Geospatial Information Librarian - University Libraries
- Glennon Sweeney - Senior Research Associate - Kirwan Institute for the study of Race and Ethnicity
- Aaron Schill - Data and Mapping Director - Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission
Posted In: City CED, Community Development, Courses/Webinars, Health and Wellness in the City, Urban Serving Universities
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Philadelphia wants its young people to have more screen time. This year, the city’s summer jobs program is shifting to an online learning and experience model. Young residents will have the chance to follow three tracks: digital branding and identity, financial literacy, and career exposure. They’ll proceed at their own pace, but they’ll receive instruction along the way from program organizers and any of about five dozen participating employers. “Employers who normally can’t host a young person can be a career coach and give direct feedback,” said Chekemma Fulmore-Townsend, president of the Philadelphia Youth Network, which manages the program. It may not be ideal, but it counts as “a win,” as Fulmore-Townsend said. Follow this link to read more.
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Posted In: City CED, Innovation, Thriving Across the Lifespan, Workforce Development
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In the latest episode of Critical Value, Host Justin Milner speaks with former Urban Institute Board Member Freeman Hrabowski about how to make education more accessible, affordable, and effective for students of all backgrounds. Recognized by TIME magazine as one of the 100 most influential people in 2012, Hrabowski has served as the president of the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, for 27 years.
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Posted In: City CED, Courses/Webinars, Meetings/Conferences, OSUE Impact Areas, Thriving Across the Lifespan, Workforce Development
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