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
ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ President Beverly J. Warren has built a legacy of excellence, respect, kindness and purpose in all that she has done during her time as ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½â€™s 12th president.
Peter C. Kratcoski, Professor Emeritus, Department of Sociology, co-authored a section of the book "Introduction: Overview of Major Types, Prevention and Control," 1st Edition, Springer International Publishers, 2018.
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![David Kaplan (Center), professor in the Department of Geography, is one of three educators honored with the Distinguished Teaching Award, the highest teaching award a tenured or tenure-track professor can receive. David Kaplan (center), professor in the Department of Geography, is one of three educators honored with the Distinguished Teaching Award, the highest teaching award a tenured or tenure-track professor can receive.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/PROFILE%20Kaplan.jpg?VersionId=5mE.eqPZALMl0yRhFOBnanzinJBaTf5y&h=e6f36a9c&itok=7PSZeNy1)
Many professors have certain influences that inspire them to teach. For David Kaplan, Ph.D., professor in ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½'s Department of Geography, that inspiration comes from his father.
![Daisy Smith discovered her purpose at ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½. Daisy Smith discovered her purpose at ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/video%20photo%2011.5.jpg?VersionId=LYJQzBae9EPykEjH1v0K5OBGe1Xsj8iC&h=b89a053a&itok=oYtKXC43)
Hear how ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ student Daisy Smith discovered her purpose at ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½.
Their hugs were tight, and their words were often soft and tearful.
Still, those who gathered on a windy night on ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½â€™s Risman Plaza on Oct. 29 came together to not only reflect on the recent tragedy in Pittsburgh but to also lift one another up during a time that has shaken many while taking a deep, emotional toll.
Many said they just needed to be together on this night.
Armed with a biology degree, completed entirely at ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ at Stark, Kent Weaver says he is more than ready to pursue his calling to become a doctor of veterinary medicine.
ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ will hold its annual Veterans Day observance on Thursday, Nov. 8, at 11 a.m. at the Kent Student Center Kiva.
![The ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ women’s rugby team took matters into their own hands when they encountered a tree blocking the road on their way to a match. (Photo credit: Tina Miller) The ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ women’s rugby team took matters into their own hands when they encountered a tree blocking the road on their way to a match. (Photo credit: Tina Miller)](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/04SPEC%20FEAT%20-%20WomensRugby%20MAIN.jpg?VersionId=8.ybVKyk0Lzm5nllABuGQaPceM9_hmqU&h=e6f36a9c&itok=EkvEACAO)
The ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ women’s rugby team found themselves facing a literal bump in the road on their way to a rugby match on Oct. 7.
The ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ Board of Trustees today established a comprehensive, national search to recruit and select the university’s 13th president.
The events of May 4, 1970, placed ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ 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, ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ 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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