UToledo Celebrates R1 Classification
The University of Toledo recently celebrated its Carnegie R1 Classification at a Research Celebration in early April. Faculty and students showcased innovative research across various fields, including astronomy, cancer biology, and engineering. Interim President Matt Schroeder acknowledged UToledo’s achievement as one of only 187 universities nationwide with high research activity. utoledo.edu/research/r1classification
Dr. Dione D. Somerville Receives Two Leadership Awards
Owens Community College President Dr. Dione D. Somerville was recently honored with two prestigious awards. On March 25, she was recognized by the Lucas County Commissioners during their Women’s History Month celebration. In February, she received the Difference Maker in Our Community award from the Ohio House of Representatives. Both accolades celebrate Somerville’s visionary leadership and dedication to advancing education and community engagement.
Bingo Event Raises Over $10,000 for Northwest Ohio Services
The Designer Purse Bingo Fundraiser on April 10th raised over $10,000 to support services for individuals in Northwest Ohio who are blind, visually impaired or in need. A big thank you to everyone who attended, with a special shoutout to The Sylvania Lions Club for their dedication in organizing the event. The success of the evening has raised excitement for the next bingo event on September 25th!
Vintage Aerial Launch Event Recap
The Vintage Aerial, Library Edition, was successfully launched on Wednesday, April 30, at the Main Library. Attendees explored the new digital archive, featuring millions of aerial photos of Lucas County and rural America from the 1960s to the early 2000s. The resource is a valuable tool for genealogists, historians and those interested in historical images of properties and landmarks. After the launch, participants had the opportunity to delve deeper into the collection with assistance from the Vintage Aerial team. Each attendee took home a free 4×6 print of their discoveries. events.toledolibrary.org/event/13365654
