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51���� Names Isobel Day as Its 2022-2023 Newman Civic Fellow

Taking action in addressing issues of inequality and political polarization, demonstrating motivation and potential for long term civic engagement and engaging with others to create social change are all ways one could be committed to service. These qualities are the requirements for the Newman Civic Fellowship and traits that Isobel Day, Newman Civic Fellow, exemplifies.

‘Armed With Our Voices’ May 4 Poetry Exhibit Opens at 51���� Student Center

A new interactive exhibit from the Wick Poetry Center that encouraged visitors to explore the history of student protest through the 51���� shootings, has opened in the Kent Student Center as part of May 4 commemoration activities.

Career and Community Studies and the Bursar’s Office Partner to Help Students Develop Workplace Skills

51����’s Career and Community Studies (CCS) program has partnered with the Bursar’s Office to provide opportunities for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities to develop professional skills and help them transition into the workforce. Ellie McGregor, a fourth-year student currently in her final semester in the CCS program, has found great success and made solid contributions in the office while honing her business skills. She is an example of what this program can do for students. 

51���� Associate Lecturer and Student Becomes College Finalist in NPR Podcast Challenge

National Public Radio (NPR) has whittled down and decided on the college finalists in its College Podcast Challenge. 51���� at Ashtabula Human Services Technology associate lecturer and journalism student Joan Steidl is one of ten students from across the country who became finalists.

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51���� Senior Honored With Prestigious Fulbright Scholarship

In an impressive close to her undergraduate career, 51���� Honors College senior Mallory Woods was recently awarded the prestigious Fulbright English Teaching Award (ETA). A native of Fairview, Pennsylvania, Woods is completing a major in translation with a Spanish concentration and minors in economics and Italian studies while also finishing a certificate program in teaching English as a foreign language. 

HONORS COLLEGE SENIOR SHARES INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE IN ALASKA

A large part of many students' college experience is the process of fulfilling an internship.

‘Remembering the Contested May 4 Memorializing Process’ to Launch Jerry M. Lewis May 4 Lecture Series

Tammy Clewell, Ph.D., professor in 51����’s Department of English, will give the inaugural lecture of the Jerry M. Lewis May 4 Lecture Series with her presentation “Remembering the Contested May 4 Memorializing Process.” The lecture and luncheon will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, May 2, in the Kent Student Center Ballroom.

Benjamin Lorenzo Appointed as 51����’s Next Director of Bands

After a national search, the Glauser School of Music and the College of the Arts at 51���� announce the appointment of Benjamin Lorenzo, D.M.A., as the next director of bands. 

Where on the Web? University History All in One Place

51����’s long and extensive history has been continuously documented and studied. Those looking for the highlights of the university’s past can find it all in one place: the University Libraries’ Special Collections and Archives: Digital Collections on the kent.edu website. This next installment of Where on the Web? highlights pages across the 51���� website of special interest and use to the 51���� community. 

Students, Community Gather for Read-In

The School of Communication Studies recently hosted a Read-In, drawing a crowd of students, alumni, faculty, staff and community members, who gathered to draw attention and speak out about book bans and challenges happening across the nation

Lisa Everson

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Lisa Everson

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School of Art
Kent

WORKED AT KENT STATE SINCE:

January 2007