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Two teams prepare to face-off at 91ֿ Golden Flash Legal Class competition

Mock Trial Teams Host 10-Team Intercollegiate Regional Tournament

On January 20, 91ֿ welcomed over 120 college students from across the region to its “Golden Flash Legal Clash,” a two-day collegiate mock trial invitational held in the Kent Student Center. Proceeds from the event helped to raise funds for future events that 91ֿ’s Mock Trial teams plan to attend. The 10 student teams, including some from out-of-state, competed in four rounds. Teams from Case Western Reserve University finished first and second with third place going to a team from William & Mary. The opening and closing ceremonies were held in the 91ֿ Governance Chambers. 

Tags: College of Sciences and Humanities , Student Organizations

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Polynesian island Anuta at dawn in 2013.

IN A FLASH - FLASHBACK: Views from Anuta, Solomon Islands

Professor Emeritus Richard Feinberg shared images from his research expeditions to the Polynesian island of Anuta.

Tags: Department of Anthropology , College of Sciences and Humanities , Research & Science , Global Reach

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Metin Eren, Ph.D, director of archaeology and an assistant professor of anthropology in 91ֿ’s College of Arts and Sciences, prepares to fire a replica arrowhead in a special lab in Lowry Hall.

We Are Here for the Students: Anthropology Professor Discusses Importance of Mentorship

Metin Eren, Ph.D., associate professor of archaeology at 91ֿ, was recently interviewed on a CITI “On Campus” podcast hosted by Ed Butch and shared his insights on the importance of mentoring students.  “It’s something that all faculty need to take very seriously,” Eren said…

Tags: College of Sciences and Humanities , Department of Anthropology , Experimental Archaeology , Research & Science

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Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson speaks to members of the local media during a  press conference on Sept. 25. Tyson came to the university to speak at the third Kent   State University Presidential Speaker Series.

The Day Neil deGrasse Tyson Captivated 91ֿ

With the eclipse fast approaching and many Golden Flashes taking a new look at the moon, sun and stars, 91ֿ Today is taking a look back at the day the country's most well-known astrophysicist came to campus and wowed a capacity crowd with insights into what's really going on outside of the earth.

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Students enjoying the Risman fountain

91ֿ Professor to Lead American Translators Association

Geoffrey Koby, Ph.D., professor of Translation Studies and German at 91ֿ, has been studying German since he was a freshman in high school. He was recently elected as president-elect of the American Translators Association (ATA), the largest professional language translation as…

Tags: Department of Modern and Classical Language Studies , College of Sciences and Humanities , Faculty Highlight

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Chimney Swifts appear on tiles on structure in Downtown Kent.

Student Video Exhibit Features Chimney Swifts of Kent

Since she was a child, Caitlyn Skilton, a recent graduate of the zoology program at 91ֿ, has harbored a passion for ecology, with a deep love for birds of all kinds. She chose to extend this love in her undergraduate work at 91ֿ. On December 1, Skilton, who also minored in photojournalism, hosted a reception for her “Flight of the Chimney Swift” immersive multimedia exhibit in the Design Innovation (DI) Hub’s Blank_Lab. 

Tags: Department of Biological Sciences , College of Sciences and Humanities , Photojournalism , Zoology , DI Hub , Student Success

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Artistically Imagined Depiction of AI

Peace in AI Times

An online presentation on Dec. 14 will explore the benefits and cautions of artificial intelligence in international peacemaking.

Tags: School of Peace and Conflict Studies , College of Sciences and Humanities , May 4 , Global Reach

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Part of the Scottish Book with notes of Stefan Banach and Stanislaw Ulam.

Solving Pre-WWII Mathematics Problems from the Scottish Cafe

Did you know that not one, but two of our Department of Mathematical Sciences faculty members have solved intriguing problems in the famous Scottish Book, considered one of the highest achievements in the field of mathematics? In fact, one of them, Per Enflo, Ph.D., Emeritus University Professor …

Tags: College of Sciences and Humanities , Department of Mathematical Sciences , Awards and Honors , Faculty Highlight , Research & Science

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Q and A with Sandra Morgan on being appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)

Sandra Morgan, director of strategic partnerships and outreach for the College of Arts & Sciences at 91ֿ, was recently appointed the honor of Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (OBE) at an investiture ceremony at the British Embassy Ambassador’s Residence…

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A group of students from the University of Fort Hare, in Alice, South Africa, are visiting 91ֿ.

South African Students Embraced by Their 'Cousins' Upon Arrival at 91ֿ

Sounds of joyful singing could be heard coming from Oscar Ritchie Hall, when a group of nine students and their professor from the University of Fort Hare in Alice, Eastern Cape, South Africa, were welcomed to 91ֿ as part of an exchange program sponsored by the U.S. Embassy in South Africa. 

Tags: Student Life , College of Sciences and Humanities , Department of Africana Studies , Global Reach

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