On April 5th, 1913, David Olson, was hired as one of the first faculty members at Kent State University. In Fall 1913 he went on to be the founding Chair of the Department of Geography.
This Fall, we therefore proudly turn 100. The upcoming year will be marked by celebration, reflection, and vision for the next 100 years. Details will be updated at: http://www.kent.edu/CAS/Geography/centennial/