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ELYRIA, Ohio, May 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ In honor of Lorain County Community College s graduating class of 2021, LCCC installed an innovative tribute that celebrates each student s resilient journey to become a college graduate. Twenty-one full sized doors line a grassy median stretching nearly 450 feet – longer than a football field. Every propped-open door bears a different word, symbolizing the unique journey each LCCC student took to reach graduation day. By walking through the door, students not only found the right opportunity on LCCC s campus, but the support and confidence to lead them into the next chapter of their lives.
Large-scale augmented reality installation honors community college graduates
Lorain County Community College Honors Graduating Class with Doors of Opportunity
Augmented reality brings 21- door tribute to life, celebrating each student s resilient journey
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ELYRIA, Ohio, May 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ In honor of Lorain County Community College s graduating class of 2021, LCCC installed an innovative tribute that celebrates each student s resilient journey to become a college graduate. Twenty-one full sized doors line a grassy median stretching nearly 450 feet – longer than a football field. Every propped-open door bears a different word, symbolizing the unique journey each LCCC student took to reach graduation day. By walking through the door, students not only found the right opportunity on LCCC s campus, but the support and confidence to lead them into the next chapter of their lives.
Green interviewing two applicants for treasurer position
Linda Hall
SMITHVILLE The Green Local Schools Board of Education is in the final stages of choosing a new treasurer to replace Barbara Markland, whose resignation is effective May 21.
The board is planning a second round of interviews Thursday. It screened five applicants on paper April 29 and narrowed the process to two finalists, said Superintendent Dean Frank.
VanMeter, Wilson are the finalists
The two finalists are Erin R. VanMeter, an assistant treasurer in Louisville City Schools, and James E. Wilson, a bursar at Lorain County Community College.
VanMeter earned a bachelor of arts degree in accounting from Walsh University and a master s of business administration from Ashland University. She has served as an assistant staff accountant at Stark State College and in the role of payroll and accounts payable for Massillon City Schools.
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Rosa Rivera-Hainaj
Rosa Rivera-Hainaj has been selected as McDaniel College s new provost following a national search. She plans to join McDaniel in July 2021.
At McDaniel, she will oversee both academic and campus life. As the chief academic officer, she will have broad responsibility for both the undergraduate and graduate academic programs. She will also be responsible for student programs and services. Dr. Rivera-Hainaj is a passionate advocate for student success and clearly stood out for her student-centered approach and dedication to educational access. She is also committed to furthering our diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts, and I am thrilled to welcome her as a member of the senior leadership team, said current McDaniel Provost Julia Jasken, who will become the college s 10th president as of June 1.
ELIZABETHTON - George Allen Simmons, age 84, of Elizabethton, Tennessee went home to be with his Lord and his loving wife on Monday, March 15, 2021 from his residence. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 39 years, Patricia Louise Samples Simmons in 2019.
George was born in Headwaters, Virginia, the first child of Clyde and Mary Evelyn Simmons. The family ran a sawmill, where George began working at age 10.
George attended Berea College in Kentucky, majoring in education. It was at Berea that he met Margaret De Hart, who he married. The couple moved to Lorain, where George became an elementary school teacher. He completed his Masterâs Degree in education at Kent State University. The couple then moved to Chicago, where he worked in educational publishing. He worked on a series of books for young readers written in phonetics and Space Age Spelling, which came complete with a set of puppets.