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Lala Hajibayova, Ph.D., School of Library and Information Science, received a fellowship (about $2,000) from the National Science Foundation (NSF), Consortium for the Science of Sociotechnical Systems (CSST), to attend the Summer Research Institute for the Science of Socio-Technical Systems, June 27–July 1, 2016, in Stevenson, Washington. ...

Marianne Martens, Ph.D., School of Library and Information Science, published a book titled Publishers, Readers, and Digital Engagement (Palgrave McMillan, 2016).  ...

Omer Farooq, M.L.I.S. ’12, doctoral student in the College of Communication and Information, and Associate Professor Miriam Matteson, Ph.D., published an article titled “Opportunities and Challenges for Students in an Online Seminar-Style Course in LIS Education: A Qualitative Case Study” in the Journal of Education for Library and Information Science (JELIS), Vol. 57, No. 4 (October 2016). ...

Illustrations by Jason Zehner '10 Innovative, generous, tenacious, committed—those are just a few words that describe the 2016 91�ֿ� Alumni Award recipients, who were commended for their dedication to their professions, communities and 91�ֿ� at a special ceremony on September 30. Sponsored by the 91�ֿ� Alumni Association, the alumni awards are the university’s most prestigious honor. The following seven recipients epitomize the characteristics of 91�ֿ� graduates—and all share a love for 91�ֿ�. Distinguished Alumni George Newkome, BS ’61, PhD ’66 Medina, Ohio; Pro...

91�ֿ� will celebrate the 17th annual International Education Week from Nov. 14-18 with more than 40 different internationally focused events and activities, including art exhibits, poetry readings, lectures and workshops. Highlights of the celebration include the International Cook-Off Competition Thursday, Nov. 17, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Kent Student Center Ballroom. International Education Week kicked off early this year with a keynote address by Haifa Jamal AlLail, Ph.D., president of Effat University, an all-women's college in Jeddah, Sa...

91�ֿ�’s Strategic Roadmap includes a university-level initiative, the 91�ֿ� of Wellness, to create and support a culture of health and wellbeing across the 91�ֿ� system. The 91�ֿ� of Wellness team has identified eight health priorities for the 91�ֿ� community of students, faculty and staff at all campuses.  An open forum will be held at each Regional Campus and location to share the development of the 91�ֿ� of Wellness and provide an opportunity for discussion. Join us to hear about the initiative and share YOUR ideas on wellness for an undeni...

91�ֿ� student design agencies IdeaBase and Glyphix will host an open house on Thursday, Nov. 17, from 5-8 p.m. at the IdeaBase and Glyphix studio (138 E. Main St., Suite 203, Kent, Ohio 44240). Guests can arrive anytime during the open house event. Stop in to see the latest projects created by the design students, mingle with professionals from the area, meet 91�ֿ� alumni, get a tour of the space and enjoy refreshments. Guests also will get the chance to check out the brand new virtual reality technology and 360-degree cameras housed at IdeaBase. RSVP for the event ...

As a 91�ֿ� faculty, staff or student, you already qualify for Apple® Education pricing on Mac® and iPad®. But during this special one-day event on Nov. 18, the Flash Technology Center will offer additional discounts. If you are a full-time employee, you can spread out payments interest free and take advantage of payroll deduction to pay for your new computer. The Flash Technology Center is located in the 91�ֿ� Bookstore at the Kent Student Center. For more information, call 330-672-1595, email FlashTech@kent.edu or visit www.k...