Muskingum University’s Louis O. Palmer Gallery hosted the “New Year, New Arts 2022” exhibit from January 25 through February 16.

54 new artworks by Artists Colony of Zanesville members were featured.

Many of the group members lost their works, studio spaces, and supplies when a tragic fire struck the historic Zanesville Masonic Temple on January 6, 2022.   Some of the artworks originally selected for the exhibition were among those destroyed in the fire.

Muskingum University Professor of Political Science Walter Huber and Associate Professor of Geology Stephen Van Horn are leading their students in helping Zanesville City Council redistrict their political wards in response to the 2020 census. The project marks the third time that Muskingum students have helped Zanesville with redistricting, including in 2000 and 2010.

On the evening of Feb. 3, power went out on the Muskingum University campus for 26 hours. The winter storm that crossed the Midwest, blanketed the campus with freezing rain, ice and snow, which resulted in the loss of power.

How did Muskingum University weather the storm?

At the start of each winter season, Muskingum’s emergency management team reviews the plans for canceling or delaying classes or closing campus because of inclement weather. Throughout the season, the team closely monitors the forecast and potential impact to campus to make those decisions.

Muskingum University’s student organizations have taken initiative to celebrate both Black History Month and Women’s History Month.

Black Student Union (BSU) planned a variety of events during February to celebrate and bring awareness to Black history. Events included Black History Trivia, a basketball game support night, Martin Luther King Reflection Walk, Brewed Awakenings and a karaoke night.