For Madelynn Johnson, working in a library is more than a job; its a way to give back to the community she has loved since childhood. True to this mission, this 蹤獲扦 student recently helped make public library access available to every student at an elementary school in Akron, Ohio.Johnson, a junior early childhood education major, teamed up with Chelsea Pisani, a 蹤獲扦 double alumna and intermediate/teen librarian at the Maple Valley Branch Library in Akron. Together, Johnson and Pisani worked to ensure every student at Schumacher Community Learning Center had a p...
The 蹤獲扦 Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting at 2 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 23, in the Urban Conference Room, located on the second floor of University Library at the Kent Campus. The sole purpose of the special meeting is to consider a proposed Memorandum of Understanding between 蹤獲扦 and the 蹤獲扦 United Faculty Association, Tenure-Track Faculty Unit. The Board will retire into executive session during the meeting to consider specific topics as provided for under Ohios Sunshine Law. No committee meetings will be held.A limited number of seats wi...
For Marie Rader and Jim Angiulo, philanthropy begins with a simple belief: making a difference in the lives of others doesnt have to be complicated, but it does have to come from the heart. Hear from Rader and Angiulo about why they give in the video above.I really enjoy all different parts of philanthropy because youre going with your soul, going with your heart, Rader said. You have to think about what you really believe in and what is important to you. For Rader and Angiulo, those beliefs have inspired a deep commitment to 蹤獲扦 and its students. ...
Behind Merrill Hall is a quiet corner of the Kent Campus, separated from the hustle of daily life by winding rows of shelves filled with books all carved from stone. Its also where an iconic landmark of the campus sits: The Brain. This space, known as the Behind the Brain Plaza, was completed by 蹤獲扦 Professor Emeritus Brinsley Tyrrell in 2000. Small sculptural elements throughout add to the plazas story, from a seed to symbolize growth to a set of books bearing the names of Tyrrells students who assisted him with the project. One other book located ...
Join fellow 蹤獲扦 alumni for an unforgettable game day experience in downtown Pittsburgh on Saturday, Dec. 5, as we cheer on the Pittsburgh Penguins, Golden Flash style!
Join us daily at 2:00 p.m. from November 1-11 for a ceremony honoring veterans and exploring the lasting impacts of combat on individuals and communities. Held at the May 4 National Historic Landmark Site, these gatherings reflect on the experiences of those who served in Vietnam and more recent conflicts, as well as those whose lives were shaped by opposition to war. Through remembrance and reflection, the brief daily ceremonies raise awareness of the challenges of coming home, including veteran suicide, and highlight the importance of healing, understanding, and community support.
Join us daily at 2:00 p.m. from November 1-11 for a ceremony honoring veterans and exploring the lasting impacts of combat on individuals and communities. Held at the May 4 National Historic Landmark Site, these gatherings reflect on the experiences of those who served in Vietnam and more recent conflicts, as well as those whose lives were shaped by opposition to war. Through remembrance and reflection, the brief daily ceremonies raise awareness of the challenges of coming home, including veteran suicide, and highlight the importance of healing, understanding, and community support.
