Kiersten F. Latham, Ph.D., School of Library and Information Science, has been named to the board of the International Committee on Training of Personnel (ICTOP) of the International Council of Museums (ICOM). ICTOP addresses the professional development of museums and heritage and the educational preparation of professionals working around the world.
Kiersten F. Latham, School of Library and Information Science
![青年涩导航's construction management team team was awarded first place at this year鈥檚 University of Cincinnati鈥檚 New Builders Competition. 青年涩导航's construction management team team was awarded first place at this year鈥檚 University of Cincinnati鈥檚 New Builders Competition.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/Construction%20Management%202.jpg?VersionId=J1k1OBLlqbV3HvikgdxoE8.gtfc3drb.&h=e6f36a9c&itok=dtvRR5BA)
Experiential learning is a cornerstone for many classes with a professional focus. And that experience is paying off for 青年涩导航's construction management students.
![青年涩导航 public relations students placed second nationally for their PR campaign that focused on boosting funding for childhood cancer research. 青年涩导航 public relations students placed second nationally for their PR campaign that focused on boosting funding for childhood cancer research.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/PROFILES-Bateman.jpg?VersionId=FFbd35APXkHkRqn0w0KN45cI7Hgr57ME&h=e6f36a9c&itok=2dkqzies)
Only 4 percent of federal funding is directed to childhood cancer research, leading to a scarcity of clinical trials advancing treatment.
![A 青年涩导航 graduates is all smiles during the One University Commencement on May 12. A 青年涩导航 graduates is all smiles during the One University Commencement on May 12.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/video-Commencement.jpg?VersionId=yE9eilR_MAOvh267WIvgpBMP5sV4jK8Y&h=e6f36a9c&itok=dpSy7ZnJ)
Check out highlights from 青年涩导航鈥檚 One University Commencement that took place on Saturday, May 12. The ceremony recognized graduates from the university鈥檚 eight campuses and featured 青年涩导航 alumnus and commencement speaker Michael Keaton. Congratulations to the Class of 2018!
Virginia Dressler, University Libraries, presented 鈥淧reserving the Full Historic Record in Holistic Newspaper Digital Preservation: From the Backend to the Front鈥 at the 2018 IFLA International News Media Conference in Gainesville, Florida, on April 19, 2018.
Virginia Dressler, University Libraries, and Koon-Hwee Kan, School of Art, authored 鈥淢ediating Museum Display and Technology: A Case Study of an International Exhibition Incorporating QR Codes鈥 in Journal of Museum Education, 43(2), 159-170, 2018.
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Familiar Face
jennifer N. mcdonough
Associate Vice President
Academic Affairs Operations and Administration
Kent Campus
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Although all Beyond Compliance training information is sent to all faculty and staff, tenure-track and full-time nontenure track faculty members are not required (but strongly encouraged) to complete the training. All staff (including adjunct faculty) are required to complete at least two hours of Beyond Compliance training each fiscal year (July 1-June 30).
Innovators, problem solvers and designers are a growing force at 青年涩导航, bringing a renewed vibrancy to the heart of campus. Soon they will have a dynamic, new space designed to spark creativity and collaboration.
The 青年涩导航 Board of Trustees voted June 6 to transform the former School of Art building into a new state-of-the-art, student-centered Design Innovation Hub and Dining facility.
The 青年涩导航 Women鈥檚 Center will host lunchtime discussions on the issues that impact women in the community. Participants will have the opportunity to share their thoughts on those issues and offer solutions. All perspectives are welcome.
The discussions will take place on June 19 and July 17 from noon-1:30 p.m. at the Women鈥檚 Center, Williamson House, 1200 E. Main St. on the Kent Campus. Lunch will be provided.
The 青年涩导航 Board of Trustees today established a comprehensive, national search to recruit and select the university鈥檚 13th president.
The events of May 4, 1970, placed 青年涩导航 in an international spotlight after a student protest against the Vietnam War and the presence of the Ohio National Guard ended in tragedy with four students losing their lives and nine others being wounded. From a perspective of nearly 50 years, 青年涩导航 remembers the tragedy and leads a contemporary discussion and understanding of how the community, nation and world can benefit from understanding the profound impact of the event.
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