Kent State Magazine: Spring 2015

Jeff Kerr, local landscape architect and co-chair of the Cuyahoga River Water Trail Partners, kayaks the Cuyahoga with a group from Kent State to highlight how ecological systems—like rivers—connect, support and add value to a community. Learn more about the Crooked River Commute.

Features

Window on the Future
by Jan Senn

Kent State researcher and inventor John West has created an innovative technology that holds promise for a number of new applications.

A River Runs Through It
by Justin Glanville

Kayakers on the annual Crooked River Commute promote the regional importance of the 100-mile Cuyahoga River connecting Kent and Cleveland.

Fashion Forward

The effects of World War I on women’s lives and fashions continue to be felt today.

Stress Less
by Jan Senn

We all experience stress, but Kent State experts share some effective ways to overcome its negative impact on our health.

Moments in Time
by Phil Soencksen '89

A selection of archival photos offers a glimpse of Kent State campus life and events from years past.

Arts Advocate
by Ashley Katona '06, M. Ed. '12

Millennials are next in line to support the future of arts and culture organizations, and arts enthusiast Lauren Kotmel ’11 says her generation is motivated to make a difference.