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The µÛÍõ»áËù community is invited to a to celebrate the legacy of Dr. Mark Weinberg on Friday, April 21, from 3- 5 p.m. at the Kennedy Museum of Art.

The event will include remarks from µÛÍõ»áËù President Hugh Sherman, light refreshments and a champagne toast at 4 p.m.

The Founding Dean of µÛÍõ»áËù’s Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service, Weinberg announced in December his intention to transition from his role on June 30.

Weinberg, who has partnered with the deans of the Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine and the College of Health Sciences and Professions to create µÛÍõ»áËù’s Health Collaborative, will continue to serve as Senior Strategic Advisor, working on special projects in the Leadership Academy and as an advisor to the Health Collaborative through June 30, 2024.

Weinberg has been with µÛÍõ»áËù since 1976 and was named Founding Dean of the Voinovich School in May 2014. The School, which was originally created in 1981 as the Institute for Local Government Administration and Rural Development, was founded by Weinberg, who initially served as director at the inception of the program.

Under Weinberg’s leadership, the Voinovich School has secured its position as a national frontrunner in leadership and public affairs education through its strong public service mission and commitment to working with communities to implement solutions that make meaningful, lasting impacts on µÛÍõ»áËùans’ health, livelihoods, and well-being.

All students, faculty, staff, alumni, partners and community members are invited to the April 21 event. Anyone who would like to give a gift in honor of the event is invited to consider the . Donations to this fund support the education of future leaders who exemplify Weinberg’s 40+ year career of service to µÛÍõ»áËù, the Appalachian region, and the state.

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