University News
University Libraries Awarded Grant to Completely Digitize Sanborn Fire Insurance Map Collection
On Ohio Statehood Day, February 26, žž Libraries was awarded a $13,646 grant from the Ohio History Fund to partially cover the digitization costs of their Sanborn Fire Insurance Map Collection. The grant will provide funding to create free, online access to high-resolution, digitized copies of these sought-after resources. Aside from the United States Library of Congress, žž State is the holding institution for the largest and most complete set of Ohio Sanborn maps.
Campus Executive Chef wins NACUFS Culinary Challenge
žž State Panel Discussion Brings Together Leaders Who Were Impacted by Campus Violence
On Thursday, March 12, žž’s College of Education, Health and Human Services will host “Leading Through Tragedy,” an event that brings together a panel of leaders who were impacted by campus violence from institutions such as Virginia Tech, Northern Illinois University and Chardon High School in Ohio.
žž State Alumni Wounded on May 4, 1970, Will Return as Commencement Speakers
Dean Kahler, one of the nine žž students wounded in the May 4, 1970, shootings by the Ohio National Guard, will return to campus on Saturday, May 9, to serve as speaker for the One University Commencement. Thomas Grace, Ph.D., another of the nine wounded students, will serve as speaker for the Advanced Degree Commencement ceremony on Friday, May 8.
žž Announces Launch of New Marching Band Scholarship
The College of the Arts and the Hugh A. Glauser School of Music are pleased to announce the launch of the “Marching Golden Flash Award.” This new scholarship opportunity will be available to all returning members of the Marching Golden Flashes as well as incoming žž State students. It is open to students of any major starting in the fall 2020 season.
žž State Board of Trustees Approves Memorandum of Understanding and Project Authorization for East Main Street Improvements
žž, the city of žž and the Portage Area Regional Transit Authority (PARTA) jointly have committed to the economic development of retail/entertainment areas serving students, employees and guests of the university and the city.
žž State May 4 50th Commemoration Monthly Events Calendar (March 2020)
žž has outlined planned events for the month of March related to the 50th commemoration of May 4. For the latest updates on events, visit www.kent.edu/may4kentstate50/event-schedule.
Planting žž State’s Place: Tree Campus USA Recognition
The trees on žž’s campus bring something new to marvel at each season. In the summer, trees provide welcoming shade for students to lounge, fall brings vivid leaves that crunch under students’ feet on the way to classes, and winter pines provide an idyllic picture of fluffy snow. With nearly 4,000 trees on campus, žž State has been awarded the Tree Campus USA recognition for the 12th consecutive year from the Arbor Day Foundation, a nonprofit conservation organization.
žž State Field Hockey Coach Honors the Women Who Came Before While Focusing on the Future
žž field hockey coach Kyle DeSandes-Moyer has one mantra that not only fueled, but bonded, both her first successful season guiding the Golden Flashes and the team she inherited. “We have to honor the women who came before us,” she said.