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Jennifer Mapes, Ph.D., assistant professor of geography at Kent State University, will serve as the 2025 speaker for the Jerry M. Lewis May 4 Lecture Series, a part of the university's annual May 4 Commemoration events. (Photo credit: Bob Christy)

Kent State Geographer to Discuss Mapping May 4 and Oral Histories During University’s 2025 Jerry M. Lewis May 4 Lecture Series

Jennifer Mapes, Ph.D., assistant professor of geography at Kent State University, will serve as the 2025 speaker for the Jerry M. Lewis May 4 Lecture Series, a part of the university's annual May 4 Commemoration events.

Tags: University News, Nationally Distinctive, May 4, Department of Geography, University Libraries

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Post-Election Stress Event Therapy Dogs

IN A FLASH: Post-Election Paws

The University Library hosted a "Post-Election Exhale" event to help students destress with crafts, tips from Kent State's Counseling and Psychological Services and friendly, fuzzy therapy dogs. 

Tags: University Libraries, Counseling and Psychological Services, Students First, Elections, Community & Society

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Turkey vulture atop a section of the University Library

IN A FLASH: Definitely NOT Our Mascot

A Kent State staffer spotted an unusual visitor atop a section of the University Library. 

Tags: University Libraries, Grounds, University News, Diverse Kent State, Community & Society

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Alison Caplan in Washington DC

‘May 4 Moments’

In her first year as the director of the May 4 Visitor Center, Alison Caplan has enjoyed uniquely wonderful and "magical" experiences in how Kent State's history creates connections and inspiration.

Tags: May 4, May 4 Visitors Center, Community Impact, Alumni, University News, University Libraries, Special Collection Library, Oral History, Community & Society

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Her Pink Library

IN A FLASH: Paint It Pink!

While celebrating their 10th anniversary on campus with Her Week and a schedule of events, student organization Her Campus Kent State lit the University Library in pink from April 9-13. 

Tags: Student Organizations, University Libraries, University News, Community Impact, Community & Society, Student Life

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Chris Post, Ph.D., professor of geography at Kent State University at Stark, will serve as the 2024 speaker for the Jerry M. Lewis May 4 Lecture Series, a part of the university's annual May 4 Commemoration events.

Chris Post Selected as 2024 Speaker for Kent State’s Jerry M. Lewis May 4 Lecture Series

The lecture series created in 2022 to honor the legacy of Kent State University Professor Emeritus of Sociology Jerry M. Lewis, Ph.D., will feature Professor of Geography Chris Post, Ph.D., presenting “Developing and Interpreting the Wounded Student Markers at Kent State as this year’s selected speaker. The Jerry M. Lewis May 4 Lecture Series and Luncheon will be held on May 3.

Tags: University News, Nationally Distinctive, May 4, Department of Geography, Kent State University at Stark, University Libraries, Regional Campuses

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Her Week Graphic

It's Her Week at Kent State

Celebrating 10 years as a student organization, Her Campus Kent State presents a full week of career-focused events with panels, speakers and a runway fashion show.

Tags: Student Organizations, Community Impact, Community & Society, Student Life, University Libraries, Kent State University Museum, May 4 Visitors Center, Kent Student Center

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LaunchNET's February Pitch and Ponder event.

IN A FLASH: Perfecting Their Pitches

LaunchNET Kent State hosts special events for student entrepreneurs to network, practice business pitches and share ideas with their peers. 

Tags: LaunchNet Kent State, Students First, Nationally Distinctive, entrepreneurship, University Libraries

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