Since 2008, Jill Lahrmer, assistant professor in Kent State University’s College of Architecture and Environmental Design, has consistently shared her passion for interior design with her students. But Lahrmer’s ability to relate to the lives of college students has led to her being conferred with a 2015 Outstanding Teaching Award. The Outstanding Teaching Award honors exceptional nontenure-track and part-time faculty members at Kent State. Sponsored by the University Teaching Council, the awards are given every year to three Kent State faculty members for their outstanding achievements in te...

Kent State University held its 14th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration on Jan. 28 in the Kent Student Center Ballroom. The keynote speaker for the event was Joy-Ann Reid, national correspondent for MSNBC. The commemorative event also recognized the 2016 recipients of Kent State’s Diversity Trailblazer Award, which honors diversity pioneers associated with Kent State, and Unity Award for Diversity, which recognizes the contributions of any Kent State unit that demonstrates significant contributions in the areas of diversity, equity, and/or inclusion.     ...

Work in progress: Air handler assembly of unit 1 continues in 3rd floor mechanical room east with Roth and Air Enterprises. Abatement coordination and containment underway in the 3rd floor mechanical room west to prepare to demolish AHU #3 serving the vivarium. AHU #3 planned shutdown on 1/29/16 after 5:15pm. Removed approximately 80% of the curtain wall on the south side. Demolition of exterior stair started on 1/28/2016. Phoenix air valve replacement in the Annex research labs continues per schedule. Looking a week ahead: Continue with AHU #1 assembl...

Emad Khazraee, School of Library and Information Science, presented "Evolution of Digital Repertoires of Action in Iran" at the Association for the Study of the Middle East and Africa in Washington, D.C., on Oct. 31, 2015. ...

Marcia Lei Zeng, School of Library and Information Science, and Maja Zumer, alumna from the School of Library and Information Science, presented "Application of FRBR and FRSAD to Classification Systems" at the 5th International UDC Seminar: Classification and Authority Control: Expanding Resource Discovery in Lisbon, Portugal, on Oct. 29-30, 2015. ...

Virginia Dressler, University Libraries, authored, "Building Institutional Digitization Guidelines and Benchmarks for Nontraditional Materials and Collections: A Case Study of a Curious Collection of Fabric Swatches" in Preservation, Digital Technology & Culture, Edition 44(4), (Berlin, Germany: De Gruyter Saur) Michele Cloonan, Ed. (2015). ...

Familiar Face Todd Kamenash Assistant Dean of Students and Director of Student Conduct Office of Student Conduct Kent Campus JOB DESCRIPTION: Community liaison with the city of Kent and Kent State University. Participation and facilitation of community meetings, work with students on being good neighbors, safety awareness and reducing high-risk parties. Oversee and participate in recruitment and training of hearing officers (academic and student conduct), facilitation of academic and student conduct hearings, update the Code of Student Conduct, and outreach to university communit...

New Face Lydia Rogouski Associate Educational Technology Designer Office of Continuing and Distance Education Kent Campus JOB DESCRIPTION: Collaborate with fellow educational technology designers and instructional technologists to build and maintain online courses, develop new course materials and assist instructors who are teaching online. WORKED AT KENT STATE SINCE: May 2015 EMPLOYMENT PRIOR TO KENT STATE UNIVERSITY: General education coordinator, Stautzenberger College; 8th grade language arts teacher, OHDELA; adjunct faculty, Stark State College LIKES MOST...

In addition to full- and part-time employees, Weight Watchers at Work is now open to spouses, dependents and students. Participants can choose from one of two discounted weight-loss programs: A monthly pass that gives faculty, staff and students a trial period without the lengthy commitment. Participants have the option of "at-work" or local community meetings. The online tailored program allows for participation at your own pace. The At-Work program meets every Wednesday at noon in the Kent Student Center, Room 303, unless otherwise noted. These sessions run continually with no e...