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Monday, August 21, 2017

Project Feed Thy Neighbor | View eclipse at Planetarium

Kyle Jumper-Smith (front, center, in yellow shirt) with volunteers from Project Feed Thy Neighbor

PROJECT FEED THY NEIGHBOR
PLA STUDENT SHOWS LOYALTY TO HOMETOWN

Hailed as an economic boon for a struggling city, the rapidly progressing revitalization and gentrification of Detroit neighborhoods has had the unintended consequence of leaving many longtime residents feeling left behind and without ready access to food stores and other essential businesses.

But BGSU junior Kyle Jumper-Smith has not forgotten about his hometown. Inspired by those who have given generously to him, this summer he organized the second Project Feed Thy Neighbor for his neighborhood, the Cass Corridor. It was a day of empowerment providing food, fellowship and positivity. This year’s event fed 422 people through the help of many donors and 76 volunteers who manned grills, served food, greeted attendees and managed the lines.

“It wasn’t just about giving out food but also about uplifting people,” said Jumper-Smith, an inclusive early childhood education major and former Student Leadership Assistant (SLA) in the Center for Leadership. “We challenged our volunteers to reach out to talk with people about what was going on and give each person a positive message of empowerment and a hug. We wanted to create a loving space.

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VIEW ECLIPSE SAFELY

Visit the BGSU Planetarium from 1-3:30 this afternoon to view the eclipse safely through telescopes fitted with special filters, or use the safety glasses available to watch from the lawn. Inside, the Planetarium will show a live webcast of the eclipse as it crosses the country, along with other activities.

STATE OF THE UNIVERSITY ADDRESS FRIDAY

The University community is invited to hear President Mary Ellen Mazey’s 2017 State of the University Address at 10:30 a.m. Friday (Aug. 25) in the Thomas B. and Kathleen M. Donnell at The Wolfe Center for the Arts. Refreshments will be served following the talk. Those unable to attend may view the address live on Facebook. The BGSU Firelands community will gather to watch the address in 1011 Cedar Point Center.