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Late Night at The Library 2024.

IN A FLASH: Late Night at The Library

Each year as part of KSU Kickoff, 91²Ö¿â's University Library invites incoming students to get to know the library with games, giveaways and free pizza at Late Night at The Library. 

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Stress Free Zone Spring 2025

IN A FLASH: Enter The Stress-Free Zone

Finals Week can be a stressful time for students, so 91²Ö¿â offers opportunities for students to take a break from their studies and relax with therapy dogs and  fun activities. 

Tags: University Libraries , Student Life , Students First , Spring Commencement , Spring Semester

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Jennifer Mapes, Ph.D., assistant professor of geography at 91²Ö¿â, will serve as the 2025 speaker for the Jerry M. Lewis May 4 Lecture Series, a part of the university's annual May 4 Commemoration events. (Photo credit: Bob Christy)

91²Ö¿â Geographer to Discuss Mapping May 4 and Oral Histories During University’s 2025 Jerry M. Lewis May 4 Lecture Series

Jennifer Mapes, Ph.D., assistant professor of geography at 91²Ö¿â, will serve as the 2025 speaker for the Jerry M. Lewis May 4 Lecture Series, a part of the university's annual May 4 Commemoration events.

Tags: University News , Nationally Distinctive , May 4 , Department of Geography , University Libraries

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Finals Week De-stress, Fall 2024

IN A FLASH: Finals Week Stress Relief

 91²Ö¿â Libraries hosted a Stress-Free Zone for students during Finals Week. The event offered activities including Coloring for Calm, snacks, beverages and quality time with the ultimate stress-busters: fluffy, friendly therapy dogs.       &nbs…

Tags: Fall Semester , University Libraries , Students First , Student Life

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Post-Election Stress Event Therapy Dogs

IN A FLASH: Post-Election Paws

The University Library hosted a "Post-Election Exhale" event to help students destress with crafts, tips from 91²Ö¿â's Counseling and Psychological Services and friendly, fuzzy therapy dogs. 

Tags: University Libraries , Counseling and Psychological Services , Students First , Elections , Community & Society

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Exhibit featuring Bea McPherson

Distinguished Alumna Helps Open Exhibit Showcasing Women’s Role in Cartography During World War II

The Military Mapping Maidens of World War II exhibit is now on display on the first floor of the 91²Ö¿â Library through November 15.  Who were the Mapping Maidens? The exhibit, sponsored by the Department of Geography, highlights the unique military service of Kent Stat…

Tags: Geography , College of Arts and Sciences , Maps , University Libraries , History , 91²Ö¿â History

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Turkey vulture atop a section of the University Library

IN A FLASH: Definitely NOT Our Mascot

A 91²Ö¿â staffer spotted an unusual visitor atop a section of the University Library. 

Tags: University Libraries , Grounds , University News , Community & Society

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Alison Caplan in Washington DC

‘May 4 Moments’

In her first year as the director of the May 4 Visitor Center, Alison Caplan has enjoyed uniquely wonderful and "magical" experiences in how 91²Ö¿â's history creates connections and inspiration.

Tags: May 4 , May 4 Visitors Center , Community Impact , Alumni , University News , University Libraries , Special Collection Library , Oral History , Community & Society

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Her Pink Library

IN A FLASH: Paint It Pink!

While celebrating their 10th anniversary on campus with Her Week and a schedule of events, student organization Her Campus 91²Ö¿â lit the University Library in pink from April 9-13. 

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Chris Post, Ph.D., professor of geography at 91²Ö¿â at Stark, will serve as the 2024 speaker for the Jerry M. Lewis May 4 Lecture Series, a part of the university's annual May 4 Commemoration events.

Chris Post Selected as 2024 Speaker for 91²Ö¿â’s Jerry M. Lewis May 4 Lecture Series

The lecture series created in 2022 to honor the legacy of 91²Ö¿â Professor Emeritus of Sociology Jerry M. Lewis, Ph.D., will feature Professor of Geography Chris Post, Ph.D., presenting â€œDeveloping and Interpreting the Wounded Student Markers at 91²Ö¿â†as this year’s selected speaker. The Jerry M. Lewis May 4 Lecture Series and Luncheon will be held on May 3.

Tags: University News , Nationally Distinctive , May 4 , Department of Geography , 91²Ö¿â at Stark , University Libraries , Regional Campuses

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