- Dr. Nicholas C. Zingale Performs Human-Centered Convergent Research for the Human Fusions Institute
- Dr. Sanda Kaufman Presents on Climate Change and the Impacts on Regional Employment Distribution at Complex Systems Conference
- Levin College Recognized as Invaluable Partner by US Census Bureau
- Levin Student Brendan Zak Appointed Interim Manager of University Heights’ Building, Housing, and Community Development
- Levin Student Patrick Mohorcic Selected for Crain’s “Twenty in their 20s”
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- Levin Graduate Elizabeth Walters Elected Chairwoman of Ohio Democratic Party
- Levin Graduate Jeffrey Sugalski Accepts Position at Cuyahoga County Land Reutilization Corporation
- Levin Profile: Meet John Bausone
- Meet the OCE Democracy Fellows
- Levin in the News
- Levin Graduate Programs Virtual Open House
- Meet the State and Local Government Mentors
- Diversify Your Social Capital Portfolio
- Public Management Academy
- Celebrating Black History Month
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Dr. Nicholas C. Zingale Performs Human-Centered Convergent Research for the Human Fusions Institute
This year, Dr. Nicholas C. Zingale, Associate Professor at Levin and Director of the Institute of Applied Phenomenology in Science and Technology, continues his work on human-centered convergent research at the Human Fusions Institute (HFI), focusing on the human and society dimension through “HELPPS” – human, ethical, legal, phenomenological, psychological, and social impacts. The Human Fusions Institute was founded and is led by Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) and the Cleveland Veterans Association Medical Center. Cleveland State University is one of five founding partner institutions instrumental in defining and starting Human Fusions and NeuroReality™. Dr. Zingale is an expert in phenomenology (the study of the development of the human consciousness and self-awareness), urban development, and technology access. He and his team at HFI are leading efforts to understand how we experience ourselves, others, and our world through an embodied, NeuroReality™ experience, as well as the ethics and implications of "Human Fusions," which connects the human brain, technology, and society through neural interfaces, enabling the human mind to transcend the barriers of the body. The HFI was recently recognized by News 5 Cleveland, in their article, “New CWRU Technology Lets You Feel Something Thousands of Miles Away.” This video, “NeuroReality™ — The Future of Telepresence,” presented by CWRU, provides additional insight on the future of the human-tech relationship and how NeuroReality™ can lead to a thriving, just, and connected world. Learn More »
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Dr. Sanda Kaufman Presents on Climate Change and the Impacts on Regional Employment Distribution at Complex Systems Conference
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Levin College Recognized as Invaluable Partner by US Census Bureau
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Levin Student Brendan Zak Appointed Interim Manager of University Heights’ Building, Housing, and Community Development
University Heights Mayor Michael Dylan Brennan recently announced that he has appointed Brendan Zak the city’s interim manager of Building, Housing, and Community Development. Zak was the Levin College Valedictorian when he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Urban Studies in 2020, and is now working toward his Master of Urban Planning and Development at Levin. Zak, who will serve as department head, joined the University Heights team in 2019 as a city planner after serving as a mayoral intern, then an urban planning intern under then Housing and Community Development director Patrick Grogan-Myers.
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Levin Student Patrick Mohorcic Selected for Crain’s “Twenty in their 20s”
Patrick Mohorcic, a student in Levin’s Master of Public Administration program and Director of Workforce Development at the Lake County Board of County Commissioners, was selected for Crain’s Cleveland’s “Twenty in their 20s,” a program that celebrates Cleveland’s rising leaders. Mohorcic, 24, was the second-youngest honoree in 2020. “My job is to help others,” said Mohorcic, who was also selected as the Ohio Economic Development Association’s “Economic Development Rookie of the Year” in 2019. “It’s inspiring to get up every day and make the world a better place. I’m able to help our community, Lake County, and the Greater Cleveland area thrive, especially in the midst of the pandemic, with how we can pivot and help make sure people get back to work in a safe way.”
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Levin Graduate Elizabeth Walters Elected Chairwoman of Ohio Democratic Party
Summit County's Elizabeth (Liz) Walters (MPA ’08) has been elected as the new Chairwoman of the Ohio Democratic Party (ODP). Walters formerly served as ODP Executive Director, and will replace David Pepper, who recently resigned. Read More »
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Levin Graduate Jeffrey Sugalski Accepts Position at Cuyahoga County Land Reutilization Corporation
An announcement by Burten, Bell, Carr Development, Inc. shares that after sixteen years of service, Jeffrey Sugalski (MUPDD ’05, BA ’03) will be leaving his role as Real Estate Development Director. Sugalski started with Burten, Bell, Carr Development, Inc. in 2004 as an intern. He begins his new role of Housing Development Project Manager with the Cuyahoga County Land Reutilization Corporation this month, helping to develop single-family new-construction market-rate infill housing in emerging neighborhoods.
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Meet John Bausone
Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Leadership, 2019
Real Estate Broker, Coldwell Banker King
“My experience at Levin was all positive. The professors engaged and challenged me throughout my time at CSU. Additionally, I was able to build relationships and network with my peers and colleagues.”
Meet John Bausone, who earned a Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Leadership from Levin in 2019. John shared that prior to attending Levin, most of his professional career was spent in restaurant operations management. He chose Levin because he was interested in urban planning and real estate development, and he appreciated the convenience of being able to complete some of the coursework online and easily transfer credits from Cuyahoga Community College. John now serves as a Real Estate Broker for Coldwell Banker King, where he arranges and negotiates real estate transactions and markets properties for clients. John noted that he is passionate about creating sustainable, livable cities; an advocate for reliable public transit that meets the needs of all residents; and a proponent of increasing affordable workforce housing. In addition to his role as a Real Estate Broker, John is involved in numerous voluntary experiences, sitting on the Multimodal Transportation Commission for the City of Asheville and recently serving on the Board of Directors for Northeast Shores Development Corporation in the Northshore Collinwood neighborhood in Cleveland.
Learn More About John »
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Meet the OCE Democracy Fellows
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The Democracy Fellowship program is offered through CSU’s Office of Civic Engagement (OCE), housed in the Levin College. Through these fellowships, students with an interest in community or civic engagement participate in experiential and community-based employment activities. Fellows have the opportunity to make a positive change in their community while gaining real world experience, and assist the OCE in getting the CSU campus community civically engaged.
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Meet Zarai Aquino, an undergraduate student majoring in Organizational Leadership at Levin who participates in CSU’s University Partnership with Lorain County Community College. Zarai will be working to keep both campuses civically engaged this semester as an OCE CampusVote Democracy Fellow.
Learn More About Zarai »
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Levin Graduate Programs Virtual Open House
Saturday, February 27 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Free and open to the public. Held via Zoom.
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Learn about Levin graduate programs and updated admission requirements for Fall 2021! Faculty and staff will be available to answer your questions in this virtual event. Contact Kristen Blazek, k.blazek@csuohio.edu for more information.
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MEET THE MENTORS SERIES
Meet the State and Local Government Mentors
Wednesday, February 24, 2021 | 4:30 – 6:00 PM
Free webinar held via Zoom
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Levin’s Mentoring Program, in collaboration with the Ohio Center for the Advancement of Women in Public Service, pairs undergraduate junior and senior students and graduate students with community professionals in leadership positions within the public or nonprofit sectors. Mentors provide guidance and career advice as students examine career choices during the academic year. Join the Levin College on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 for a panel discussion with some of our public sector mentors. Panelists will share academic and professional advice, talk about their experiences in nonprofit management, and answer questions from our audience. This program will be moderated by Dr. Clayton Wukich, Associate Professor and Director of the Master of Public Administration program at Levin. Please email Alexandra Higl (a.higl@csuohio.edu) for Zoom access.
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Diversify Your Social Capital Portfolio
Tuesday, March 23 and Thursday, March 25 | 1:00 – 3:00 PM
Held online. Scholarships available.
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The ability to form and hold meaningful, inclusive, and diverse associations and relationships is a skill that has increased exponentially in value. While the racial and civil unrest of 2020 strongly highlighted the value of diversified social capital, many people (as well as organizations) realized this part of their skillset was underperforming, or worse, nonexistent. In this course, Jejuana C. Brown, a Certified Diversity Professional, shares how to diversify your social capital portfolio through allyship and by amplifying equity and inclusion in your personal and professional relationships.
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Public Management Academy
Thursdays: April 22, 2021 - February 24, 2022 | 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
(and Friday, February 25, 2022)
Held online (with the exception of project presentations). Scholarships available.
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The Public Management Academy (PMA) is a comprehensive professional development certificate program for public managers. PMA is delivered over the course of one year and includes nineteen customized workshops designed to enhance the skill sets and productivity of public sector employees. Each workshop provides tools and techniques that can be applied directly to work functions and showcases best practices in the field. Participants demonstrate learning by developing and implementing special projects that directly address agency and regional needs while providing innovative solutions to contemporary issues. The project methodology transforms the workplace into a real-life laboratory, integrating theory and practice, and the project outcomes deliver return on the investment for both the sponsoring organization and participants through measurable results.
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