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An Evening with Ohio Poet Laureate Edward A. Julian, Sr.
Thursday, Sep. 17, 2026 | 6 p.m. Simon and Rose Mandel Theatre 4250 Richmond Rd., Highland Hills, OH 44122
A poetry reading and Q&A with 2026-2027 Ohio Poet Laureate and Tri-C alum, Edward A. Julian, Sr.
Book signing and reception to follow.
Edward, A. Julian, Sr., a Tri-C alumnus and 2026-2027 Ohio Poet Laureate, will return to Tri-C on September 17 to share his poetry and his experience. His journey is a powerful testament to transformation through purpose, discipline and action. Book signing and reception to follow.
Mr. Julian was born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio. His early life experiences shaped his passion for personal growth and service to others. He earned his Associate of Arts degree from Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C), where he also played college basketball, developing discipline, leadership, and teamwork both on and off the court. He later pursued studies in social work at Cleveland State University, strengthening his commitment to community impact.
After serving 14 years in federal prison due to youthful decisions and an unformed mindset, Edward chose accountability, therapy and continuous self-improvement. He refused to let his past dictate his future and committed himself to becoming a force for positive change.
Today, he resides in Columbus, Ohio, where he is a published author, poet, motivational speaker and creator of The Begin Within Initiative Life Skills Course — a 12-week transformational program designed to shift mindsets, elevate performance and guide youth and returning citizens toward lasting, sustainable change.
This event is supported by Alumni Relations and the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Humanities Center.
This event is supported by Alumni Relations and the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Humanities Center. Part of the ongoing events celebrating 10 years of the Mandel Humanities Center at Tri-C.
Fall 2026 Mandel Humanities Forum: Roomful of Teeth
Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026 | 7:00 p.m. Simon and Rose Mandel Theatre 4250 Richmond Rd., Highland Hills, OH 44122
A performance by Grammy-winning vocal band Roomful of Teeth.
Reception to follow.
Roomful of Teeth is a Grammy-winning vocal band dedicated to reimagining the expressive potential of the human voice. By engaging collaboratively with artists, thinkers and community leaders from around the world, the group seeks to uplift and amplify voices old and new while creating and performing meaningful and adventurous music.
Through their unique collaborative process, Roomful of Teeth has worked with many of today's most compelling musical creators to build a significant and continuously growing repertoire. They have collaborated with a wide range of artists and ensembles spanning genres and art forms. They show us that the boundaries of the human voice are never what they seem, that rules can be bent, even broken, and perhaps they should be.
This event is part of the ongoing celebrations of the 10th anniversary of the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Humanities Center.
Panelists Jeanne Van Atta, Elizabeth Hoag, Robert Klips, and Simone Barros
On Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025, the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Humanities Center hosted its inaugural Mandel Humanities Forum at Tri-C's Eastern Campus. The event, titled "Movements, Moss and Movies: Connecting Cleveland Through the Underground Railroad," brought together four Ohio-based educators exploring what happens when unlikely partners come together in conversation.
This event marked the beginning of a new series of community programming celebrating the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Humanities Center's 10-year anniversary. "We are so excited to launch this new initiative," said Mandel Center Chair Connie Kassor. "The Mandel Humanities Forum gives us the opportunity to bring together students, faculty, staff and community members in order to explore big questions about the human experience."
The panelists included:
Simone Barros, filmmaker
Jeanne Van Atta, civil rights educator
Elizabeth Hoag, archaeologist and anthropologist
Robert Klips, bryologist
Special guest Joan Southgate, a Cleveland leader and founder of Restore Cleveland Hope, also attended. At 97 years old, Southgate continues to share stories of American freedom seekers and advocates for preserving local history.
Together, the panelists discussed the fascinating ways their individual interests have intersected as they've sought to deepen understanding of Cleveland's history and its connections to the Underground Railroad.
The Mandel National Advisory Board with Mandel Center staff, Tri-C leaders, and alumni
On Oct. 15 and 16, 2025, the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Humanities Center welcomed its National Advisory Board for their annual meeting. This eight-member board, composed of distinguished local and national leaders, met with the Center's staff to offer strategic guidance, share feedback and explore opportunities to connect with like-minded organizations in northeast Ohio and beyond.
Special guests at the meeting included Dr. Baston, Dr. Kitchen, and representatives from both the Tri-C Foundation and the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Foundation. Attendees heard directly from faculty, students and alumni about how the Mandel Humanities Center is enriching students' educational journeys at Tri-C and beyond. The group also engaged in dynamic conversations about the vital role of humanities education in preparing students for success in all career paths.
This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Foundation's transformative $10 million gift to Tri-C, which established the Mandel Humanities Center and the Mandel Scholars Academy. The Honors and Scholars programs administered by the Center continue to empower students to become civic-minded leaders within their communities who have thought deeply about the human experience.
Students work together in a leadership development activity
The Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Humanities Center is collaborating with the Cleveland Leadership Center (CLC) to offer a series of civic leadership experiences to Mandel Scholars. Inspired by CLC's Campus Cleveland program, this partnership aims to deepen Mandel Scholars' connection to the community while cultivating their civic engagement and leadership skills.
Originally created as a leadership development and community immersion program for college students from around the country who spend the summer in Cleveland for internships, Campus Cleveland hopes to build a pipeline of engaged leaders who are invested in Northeast Ohio long-term.
Recognizing its potential to inspire local students as well, the Mandel Humanities Center invited CLC to facilitate a special Civic Leadership Retreat tailored specifically for second-year Mandel Scholars.
A group of 65 Mandel Scholars gathered at the main branch of the Cleveland Public Library for a full day of leadership development activities on Friday, Oct. 3. The day included a mix of leadership skill development, team building activities, roundtable discussions with community leaders, a downtown Cleveland scavenger hunt and visioning activities for the upcoming year.
Mandel Scholar Harry Anderson reflected, “I have participated in multiple leadership retreats and experiences, yet they were lacking a major component. This Civic Leadership Retreat allowed us to practice leadership skills within a real-world context. During our Cleveland scavenger hunt, I saw my team genuinely begin to shine as their leadership approaches came to life. It is incredible how our skills start to show outside of a classroom."
Student Stefanie Wims concurred, “I learned you don't have to be at the forefront in order to lead. The retreat gave me new insight on the city I grew up in and taught me productive ways to interact with different types of leaders.”
Mandel Scholars will have the opportunity to continue to connect with the CLC through additional Community Connections programs offered throughout the fall and spring semesters.
