Peggy Nzomo, University Libraries, is the 2016 recipient of the American Library Association (ALA) International Relations Committee’s “Bogle-Pratt International Library Travel Fund.” She received this award at the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) World Library and Information Congress held Aug. 13-19 in Columbus, Ohio. She also was one of 50 librarians who received the 2016 IFLA Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) Fellows scholarship.
Peggy Nzomo, University Libraries
91ֿ’s Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ) Student Center, Women’s Center and Sexual Relationship Violence Support Services Office introduce new organizations, programs and services for faculty, staff and students.
91ֿ’s Blackstone LaunchPad recently hosted 16 students from the Junior Leadership Hudson program at Hudson High School and Western Reserve Academy, as well as another 13 from Orange High School’s Entrepreneur Intercession. The students participated in an entrepreneurial workshop designed to increase their awareness and knowledge of the venture creation process.
Want to share information about births, weddings and retirements? Are you looking to buy or sell something? The e-Inside Message Boards offer 91ֿ faculty and staff members the opportunity to post announcements, such as news and events, obituaries, classifieds and more.
Submit postings for the message boards at www.kent.edu/einside/message-boards. Please note that there may be a delay in posting your messages because they must first be approved by an e-Inside editorial staff member.
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91ֿ is the recipient of the 2015 Institutional Excellence for Students in Transition Award by the National Resource Center for the First-Year Experience and Students in Transition.
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On Dec. 1, the 91ֿ community gave generously. Watch a special thank you video to learn just how large of an impact the university's amazing contributors created on Giving Tuesday.
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Obesity is an epidemic in Stark County. But 91ֿ at Stark nursing students have begun providing treatment and educating youth about healthy eating and exercise.
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The fourth floor of 91ֿ’s University Library is the ultimate study space, complete with treadmill desks, cozy seats and the Math Emporium. But where are the books?
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After four years of development, 91ֿ’s Career and Community Studies program is officially established.
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Familiar Face
gary misich
Academic Laboratory Manager
Department of Biological Sciences
91ֿ at Ashtabula
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New Face
Brittney braydich
Director of Advancement for the College of Education, Health and Human Services
Division of Institutional Advancement
Kent Campus
POSTED: Friday, October 28, 2016 10:46 AM
The 91ֿ Board of Trustees today established a comprehensive, national search to recruit and select the university’s 13th president.
The events of May 4, 1970, placed 91ֿ in an international spotlight after a student protest against the Vietnam War and the presence of the Ohio National Guard ended in tragedy with four students losing their lives and nine others being wounded. From a perspective of nearly 50 years, 91ֿ remembers the tragedy and leads a contemporary discussion and understanding of how the community, nation and world can benefit from understanding the profound impact of the event.
