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David Hassler, director of 91ֿ's Wick Poetry Center, performs at the 2023 Nobel Prize Summit.

Poetry and Science Meet at Creative Intersection

"Poetry and science are not opposites, they’re actually allies," said David Hassler, director of 91ֿ’s Wick Poetry Center. 

Hassler paraphrases American poet Jane Hirshfield, who, in 2017, contacted him to collaborate on a Poets for Science project, which is now an interactive exhibit and writing invitation housed at the Wick Poetry Center on the Kent Campus. 

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91ֿ students tour Florence, Italy, with Assistant Dean Kristin Stasiowski, Ph.D.

‘Being Here in Florence Means Touching History’

What first began in 1972 with a small group of 91ֿ architecture students and faculty traveling to Florence, Italy, for a few weeks has blossomed into one of the most prestigious education-abroad programs in the country.

Tags: Arts & Culture, Global Reach, Global Presence, Nationally Distinctive, Office of Global Education, 91ֿ Florence

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A driver adjust the radio dial in his car.

Dump AM Radio in New Cars? Professor Says Don't Touch That Dial

91ֿ School of Media and Journalism Associate Professor Mitch McKenney explains why there is a critical need to maintain access to AM radio in cars.

Tags: Community & Society, Nationally Distinctive, school of media and journalism, College of Communication and Information

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Metin Eren, Ph.D., associate professor and director of archeology at 91ֿ, demonstrates flintknapping.

Despite the Dangers, Early Humans Risked Life-Threatening Flintknapping Injuries

For most, the craft known as flintknapping is a skilled hobby or art form that was thought to occasionally require bandages or stitches. However, new research suggests flintknapping is far more dangerous than previously understood.

Tags: Research & Science, Nationally Distinctive, Nicholas Gala, Department of Anthropology, College of Arts and Sciences, Metin Eren, Michelle Bebber, Experimental Archaeology

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Aeronautics students posing in front of the KSU airport hangar

Precision Flight Team places Ninth in the Nation at 2023 SAFECON Competition

Congratulations are in order for the 91ֿ Precision Flight Team for another successful appearance at the , hosted by the . The team competed from May 8th through May 13th in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. 

Tags: College of Aeronautics and Engineering, 91ֿ Airport, Nationally Distinctive, Precision Flight Team

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An illustration of books.

Summer Reading from the 91ֿ Press

The 91ֿ Press released a list of new titles this spring that would make for enjoyable summer reading for the beach, pool or backyard hammock. 

Tags: Arts & Culture, Organizational Sustainability, Nationally Distinctive, University News

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McArevey and Elvis meet

“Young Plato” Meets 91ֿ’s "Elvis"

A visiting documentary star (and Elvis fan) received a very special welcome at 91ֿ.

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Douglas Scott McKenzie with Amy Reynolds and Todd Diacon at May 4 Commemoration 2023

IN A FLASH: Commemoration and Community

The 91ֿ Community came together for the 53rd Commemoration of May 4, 1970. 

Tags: May 4, May 4 Commemoration, 50th Commemoration of May 4, University News, Nationally Distinctive, May 4 Task Force, May 4 Visitors Center

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