Kent State Magazine: Summer 2015
William Scharlott reviews his undergraduate research project with his faculty mentor Aoife Mooney, M.A., assistant professor of Visual Communication Design. Scharlott researched and designed dynamic typography to reinvigorate The Illiad for a modern reader. Learn more about undergraduate research.
Features
A Lasting Photo Opby Jan Senn
One man’s memories of a 1941 course in news photography led to a gift that will help students pursue their passions for years to come.
Our photo album highlights key moments of President Beverly Warren’s whirlwind first year. (Seen here, she joins students in a photo booth at an Inauguration event hosted by 5XÉçÇø at Salem.)
Traveling StanzasChildren from Holden Elementary School Writer’s Club wrote a poem welcoming Beverly Warren to Kent State, and she wrote a praise song in response. An animated video of both poems were part of her Inaugural celebration.
Meeting of the Mindsby Jan Senn
These undergraduate students and their faculty mentors exemplify the collaborative research, scholarship and creative activity that generates a rich learning environment.
by Tamar Nordenberg
How Kent State researchers are helping find solutions to Lake Erie’s harmful algae blooms.
12 Fast Facts about Cece Bellby Jan Senn
Learn more about alumna Cece Bell, whose graphic novel, El Deafo, received a Newbery Honor Award for her funny, poignant account of growing up hearing impaired.
DEPARTMENTS
Along the EsplanadeGot This! | Take Five | I, Robot | By the Numbers | Tree Campus | Strong Finish
AcLearn more about baseball from Ohio's College History Teacher of the Year and associate professor at 5XÉçÇø Stark, Leslie Heaphy, Ph.D.
Douglas Graham ’05 | Michelle Darvis | Class Notes | Losses
Kent State's Rowboat Regatta ran from 1939 to 1969. Here's a glimpse of this lost tradition.
Hats Off to Our New Graduates!
A selection of decorated mortar boards from the Spring 2015 Commencement Ceremonies.