It is with deep sadness that we share the news that one of the great figures in our field, Maurice Kleman, recently passed away. His work on defects in various branches of materials science, liquid crystals, quasicrystals, magnetic systems among others, have shaped many discoveries. The following obituary was written by Dr.Oleg Lavrentovich, who among us, knew him best. -Torsten Hegmann, Director AMLCI Maurice Kleman, a founder of the modern understanding of topological defects in liquid crystals, died on January 29, 2021 in Paris, France. Maurice contributed greatly to ma...
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Their Story Kile and I met in Lake Hall. I was one of the RAs and he was a resident. We started hanging out through hall events and eventually began to spend more and more time together. The more time we spent together the more we just clicked. He was like the male version of me and I was always amazed how he could always tell what I was thinking even if I didn’t know myself. We have been together for 3 years now. The Proposal and Marriage Kile proposed to Casey on October 17, 2020 on the ‘K’ in Risman Plaza. Kile invited all of Casey’s friends to be there and one of them even got dro...
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Their Story Met the fall of 1989 on campus through mutual friends. Our first date was at Kent Cinemas. Got married in August of 1992. 29 years and 2 kids later, we're still happily married and go back to campus every chance we have. The campus has changed so much since we first met but is a great place to visit. The Proposal and Marriage Proposed marriage a few months after gradution in the fall of 1991. Then married in the summer of 1992. How Randy and Elizabeth Remain Connected to Kent State We have friends and family near Kent and go back to visit often. ...
Kent State University today is launching a national search for the university’s next leader of the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics. A 12-member search committee led by Lamar R. Hylton, Ph.D., vice president for student affairs, has been appointed to recruit and screen highly qualified candidates for the director of athletics position. “Kent State is blessed with talented student-athletes, coaches, employees, alumni and supporters who embrace our athletics philosophy of graduating student-athletes and winning championships,” Kent State President Todd Diacon said. “We are please...
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Their Story We met in a history class at Kent State. But it was long after that class that we got together. He had already graduated, I was in my last year to finish my bachelors degree in Finance. We moved to the East Coast in 2000. And have been together for 23 years, married 19. I am proud of my education and my degree and the success I’ve had in my career. But Jim is the very best thing that happened to me at KSU. For what I have learned about myself in loving him has been the most valuable and treasured lessons of my life. Thank you KSU because of you I met The LOVE of my life! The Prop...
College students often face a daunting academic crossroad; to either pursue their passion or settle for a practical career. Few young adults recognize a third option beyond this dichotomy. Tyler Hostetler, MSN, AGACNP-BC is one Kent State University at Geauga alum who discovered an untapped passion while on a practical path. “Kent State wasn’t actually my first undergraduate experience,” Hostetler explains. “After high school, I received an associate degree in recording arts to pursue my passion for music. After graduating, I returned home and reevaluated my career goals, but couldn’t decide ...
Psychological Services at Kent State University has enhanced its mental health services and in the process changed its name to better reflect its scope of practice. The Division of Student Affairs recently underwent a reorganization, and according to the Director, Counseling and Psychological Services, Dr. Pamela Farer-Singleton, it signaled the right time to make a change to Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS). “With Psychological Services reporting to [Dean of Students] Dr. Taléa Drummer-Ferrell, this was a good time and opportunity to establish a new identity and increas...
By Hannah Gooch Students can now complete an Associate of Applied Science degree in Criminology and Justice Studies at Kent State University at Geauga and the Twinsburg Academic Center. Earning an associate degree in Criminology and Justice Studies allows graduates to pursue a career in jobs like probation work, advocacy and entry level court positions after graduation. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this program transitioned online, but the professors are working to ensure that students' online experiences are comparable to what it would be inside the classroom. The online program now...
Kent State Veterinary Technology students at the Trumbull Campus achieve Ohio's highest passage rate (Warren-OH) Kent State Veterinary Technology students at the Trumbull Campus recently earned the highest three-year average passage rate in Ohio on the Veterinary Technician National Exam (VTNE) administered by the American Association Of Veterinary State Board’s (AAVSB) For the second consecutive year, students in the program, which is administered through Kent State Tuscarawas, achieved a 100 percent passage rate on their first attempt. This brings the school's three-year ave...