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BEHIND THE SCENES OF THE ROCK HALL INDUCTION CEREMONY
Greg Harris (LC 2010), President & CEO, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame & Museum
Nwaka Onwusa, Vice President & Chief Curator, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame & Museum
Greg and Nwaka shared behind-the-scenes anecdotes of the induction ceremony, unique moments with the artists, and stories about the collection of artifacts for the inductees exhibit. They also shared insights into the incredible amount of work and support required to host this event in Cleveland, especially during the pandemic.
Recorded 12/01/2021
DOWNTOWN CLE – THE VISION FOR ITS FUTURE
Michael Deemer (LC 2019), Michael Deemer (LC 2019), Downtown Cleveland Alliance
Michael shared the state of the recover of Downtown and some of the things they are doing to accelerate that recovery. He also discussed the vision for downtown and the direction they are headed as we emerge from the pandemic and in light of the sweeping leadership changes we are seeing across the community.
Recorded 11/17/2021
LOVE DOESN’T SHOVE: PROMOTING HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS
Gabriella Kreuz, Founder/Speaker, Love Doesn’t Shove
Gabriella shared the origin story of Love Doesn’t Shove and how she helps students understand and identify healthy and unhealthy relationship behaviors and patterns. She shared her approach to the subject, strategies for intervention, and her vision for spreading the message even further.
Recorded 11/10/2021
CLEVELAND MAYORAL ELECTION – THE DAY AFTER
Chris Quinn (LC 2015), Editor | Vice-President of Content, cleveland.com/The Plain Dealer | Advance Ohio
Chris touched on the endorsements and the campaign tactics that let to Bibb’s landslide victory. He also touched on what he sees happening with the new administration, what the passing of Issue 24 means, the school board races and results, the upcoming City Council President opening, and more.
Recorded 11/03/2021
THE SCHOOLS AND THE PANDEMIC: YEAR 3
Eric Gordon (LC 2013), CEO, Cleveland Metropolitan School District
Eric shared the struggles and needs of the district as they operate fully in-person as the pandemic continues. He also shared some bright spots and successes, as well as new and upcoming opportunities for the students and families.
Recorded 10/27/2021
NASA GLENN RESEARCH CENTER TECHNOLOGIES
Dr. Marla Pérez-Davis, Director, NASA Glenn Research Center
Dr. Pérez-Davis discussed the focus and work at NASA Glenn. She shared some of the technologies they are developing and their purpose, as well as her vision for the center in the coming years.
Recorded 10/20/2021