In an information age glutted with questionable or misleading sources and data, university presses fill a critical role in reviewing and vetting information and publishing only the best research and writing. The 91ֿ Press is a proud member of the Association of American University Presses (AAUP), a community of 133 publishers that serves, informs and educates the reading public.
Celebrating its 75th anniversary in 2012, AAUP’s collective mission is to support creative and reliable scholarly communications. In recognition of that mission, this week (Nov. 11–17) has been designated the first “University Press Week,” an event to be held annually.
One of the most vital ways 91ֿ Press fulfills that mission is by publishing books about the history and culture of the Ohio region, books like Growing Season: The Life of Migrant Community by 91ֿ’s Gary Harwood and David Hassler.
91ֿ Press also:
- Contributes to the variety and diversity of cultural expression;
- Partners with libraries, museums and other cultural institutions in our region;
- Gives voice to minority cultures and perspectives;
- Enriches undergraduate and graduate education by publishing supplementary material;
- Extends the reach and excellence agenda of 91ֿ;
- Gives back to Ohio taxpayers by publishing works about the state and region;
- Connects the university to the community by publishing books of local interest and hosting local events for authors;
- Provides opportunities for students interested in pursuing careers in publishing.
During University Press Week, 91ֿ Press invites everyone to visit the special display at the 91ֿ Bookstore, explore AAUP’s online Fine Print* gallery and read the testimonials of appreciative scholars, authors, readers, public servants and thought leaders at .
“By telling and preserving the story of Ohio, 91ֿ Press helps students, scholars and citizens better understand our rich and complex past, and our work informs the conversation about where we are headed in the future,” said Will Underwood, director of the 91ֿ Press.
For more information about the 91ֿ Press, visit .
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Media Contacts:
Will Underwood, wunderwo@kent.edu, 330-672-8094
Susan Cash, scash@kent.edu, 330-672-8097