Good morning, Dev Test County. The halls of Cleveland medicine lost one of its brightest lights this week with the passing of Dr. Robert Kiwi at 81. While his family mourns in Shaker Heights, his legacy lives on through the countless lives he touched - a reminder that the greatest chapters of our stories often lie in how we impact others.
In a time when books face mounting challenges on library shelves, local heroes like Debbie Joseph are keeping literary windows wide open through Little Free Libraries across Cleveland. And at Kent State, professor Bathi Kasturiarachi is writing her own inspiring chapter, transforming "math is hard" into "math is possible" for the next generation of female STEM leaders. It seems some of our community's most powerful stories are being written not in headlines, but in classrooms and neighborhood corners.
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🕊️ Beloved Cleveland physician Dr. Robert Kiwi dies at 81. The respected doctor passed away peacefully on January 31, 2025, leaving behind his wife Merle and three children - Michelle, Ivor, and Rachel. As a grandfather of six and cherished family member, Dr. Kiwi's memory will be honored at Park Synagogue in Pepper Pike. The family welcomes visitors over several days at their Shaker Heights residence, with memorial contributions directed to Jewish education initiatives and Cleveland Clinic's lung disease research.
📚 Book banning threatens windows into diverse worlds and cultures. As a Little Free Library volunteer in Cleveland, Debbie Joseph helps maintain 87 library boxes in underserved areas, ensuring children have access to diverse literature. Over 1,100 book titles faced banning attempts in just eight months of 2024, including beloved classics like "The Diary of Anne Frank" and Harry Potter. Joseph emphasizes that diverse books are crucial for both representation and fostering empathy among young readers. Through NCJW/CLE's program, she works tirelessly to keep these literary windows open, despite growing censorship challenges.
📚 Math professor champions female students in STEM at Kent State. Bathi Kasturiarachi leads a groundbreaking initiative called Mathematics Excellence for Girls in STEM, connecting high school students across three Ohio counties. The program includes a summer academy, virtual collaboration with Australian students, and mentorship from local women in STEM careers. Students who complete the program and enroll at Kent State become eligible for Choose Ohio First scholarships. Kasturiarachi's mission aims to neutralize barriers and shift mindsets from "math is difficult" to "I can do math."
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