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Fr*sperity by ilegrecsA CHNTENNTALANIALYSIS

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I(ent State Researchers Making New Discoveries and Creating New Industries

Lester A. LeftonPresident

e've all heard the phrase that an education

pays. At l(ent State University, I am proud

to say that this saying rings very true, and I

have the facts and hgures to prove it.

This issue of IGnt State Magazine previews a

comprehensive report on I(ent State's economic impact

on our region. To commemorate the university's 2010

Centennial, I(ent State commissioned a study to quantify

the economic contribution of I(ent State and to detail

the role that the university plays in promoting economic

development, enhancing students' careers and improving

quality of life in Northeast Ohio and the individual

regions served by our eight-campus system.

At a time when companies and organizations are

asked to be more accountable and quantify their

worth, this report documents the vaiue of a I(ent State

education for not only our students, but also our alumni,

the communities we serve and our regional economy.

This report includes very impressive measurable

numbers, such as:

I The average annual contribution ofI(ent State's eight

campuses and our alumni equals $1.9 billion. This

is the approximate equivalent of 1.5 percent of the

Northeast Ohio economy.

I The region receives roughly $292.4 million in added

regional income each year due to the payroll of I(ent

State faculty and staff and the university's spending

for supplies and services.

t A I(ent State graduate with a bachelor's degree will

on average earn $1.1 million in higher income over a

lifetime than a person with only a high school diploma

I Taxpayers see a real money return o{ 7 .2 percent on

their annual investments in l(ent State.

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ln addition, I(ent State is an important anchor

institution to the region, one that is enduring and

stable. We are a major source of job creation, research,

innovation and entrepreneurship. Today, the university's

21st-century knowledge workforce (scientists,

technologist, health and service professionals, to name a

few) accounts for more regional jobs than any one of the

area's manufacturing companies.

I(ent State takes great pride in our 196,000 alumni.

Our graduates leave the institution and enter the

workforce armed with employer-valued skills, making

immediate contributions and leading successful careers.

They also are assets to the region and individually make

significant contributions to the quality of life we enloy in

Northeast Ohio.

The report, compiled by Economic Modeling

Specialists Inc. (EMSI), also documents I(ent Statei

research efforts, which make I(ent State a major source

of start-up companies and technology transfer. This

activity generates jobs and economic innovation right

here in Northeast Ohio, while securing the university's

role as a national cultural and educational center.

You can read more online at wwwkent.edu/

magazine. The study will renew your pride in this great

public research university. I(ent State not only is dear to

those of us associated with it, but the institution remains

a precious and essential resource for Northeast Ohio as

well.

I encourage you to take pride in the excellence in

action that is taking place at l(ent State and celebrate its

Centennial. Imagine the exciting possibilities that the

next 100 years will bring.

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ln honor of its Centennial, Kent Statecommissioned a studyto analyze its economicimpact on Northeast 0hio.

FEATURES

Kent State's Regional Campuses make impressivecontributions to local economies.

Dr. C. Owen Lovejoy's new discoveries revise past

thinking about human evolution.

Kent State University Museum celebrates 25 years ofinnovative design and decorative arts exhibitions.

May 4 Visitors Center to offer diverse perspectives.

The Partnership for the Minority BusinessAccelerator helps companies succeed.

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Gift expands academic resources for student-athletes.

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BOARD OF TRUSTEESAndrewJ. Banks

Stephen Colecchl

Dennis E. Eckad

Emilo D. Fetrara,'59, D.D.S.

Patr ckS. Mu ln,'71, Chair

Kalherine F. 0'Brien. Student Tru$ee

Jane l,,lurphy ]lmken, Secreiary

Br an D.TuckelVice Chair

Jacqueline F. Woods,Vice Chair

Erin l\,4. West. Student Truste e

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A stwdy of l{ent State's econornic irnpacton Northea,st Ohio declares KSU

as the region's leading public university,

A Century of Service to the Region'What

is a fitting way to celebrate one hundred years

of service? I(ent State University, Northeast Ohio's

number one producer of coilege graduates and Ohio's

third largest research university, decided to take a new

look at itself.The university commissioned a comprehensive

study to assess its impact on the economy and qualityof life in Northeast Ohio. The study, Prosperity by

Degrees: The Economic Impact of IQnt State University

on Northeast Ohio,was conducted by the national

research firm, Economic Modeling Specialists, Inc.(EMSI). It examines I(ent State's eight-campus system,

which spans 12 counties in Northeast Ohio.

A SZ Bl[iiolrfconCImic EngineI(ent State University generated $1.96 billion inadded income to the Northeast Ohio economy.

This includes:

* $'l.S hiNliotl attributed to raising the

educational attainment and productivity of theworkforce.

* $2SA mil$ign in added income due to l(entState's business, employment and research

operations.

* $S4 ml!liOfl generated from I(ent State

attracting nonlocal students and visitors toNortheast Ohio.

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Talented Graduates lncrease Regional Income by $1.6 BillionI(ent State's most enduring capacity is its ability tothe regions residents and increase the educational

. In achieving its mission, I(ent State

produces $1.6 billion in added incomeand business productivity each year to theNortheast Ohio economy.

Number ol degrees held by Kent State alumni

Associate15,281

Kent State degrees awarded bycollege or areas of study

M iscella neous.(college not spcified) I

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Doctoral4,831

provide education and career enhancement toattainment of the workforce.

With 196,000 I(ent State graduates(206,810 degrees), I(ent State graduatesprovide a vital flow of educated talent intothe state and the region's workforce. Formany, it is the pathway into successfulcareers in business or industry, education,healthcare, science, technology,communications, design and architecture.

Breakdown of all living alumni byplace ol residence

TechnoloovPhysical Education, 216j "'

Recreation and Dance i e n0r spcrlre0l20.228' Architecture andb*Environmental

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Kent State's Graduates Earn $1.1 Million More Over a Lifetime

Bachelor degreeholders from KentState Universityearn $1.1 millionmore thar a highschool Sraduateover a workinglifetime, The additionalundiscounted incomeis after accounting forall education-relatedcosts, including wages

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Preparing Today's Students fotTomorrow's Jobsfhe Prosperity by Degrees research found a clear link

between the 21st-century knowledge being learned at

Kent State and the demand of tomorrow's iobs. Some

examples are:

. The College of Nursing, whose graduates acc0untfor 43 percent of nurses employed in the region,

has created for University Hospitals an accelerated

bachelor's in nursing program offered onsite at

University Circle.

. The College of Public Health is the second in 0hioand the only one to offer a bachelor's degree in

public health t0 prepare the industry's entry-level

workers.

. The College of Technology is the only school in the

state that offers FAA Air Traffic Collegiate Training,

making the college a preferred hiring source.

'The College of Business, along with other Kent

State colleges, has developed joint M.B.A. degree

pr0grams in nursing, healthcare and biology.

.The College of Education, Health and Human Services

graduates the highest number of secondary

mathematics teachers in 0hio.

. Kent State's Department of Physics is the top in the

U.S. for mentoring and graduating African-AmericanPh.D.s in physics, compared to physics departments

of comparable size (excluding Historically Black

Colleges and Universities).

. Since the start of the millennium, Kent State has

produced 15,000 graduates with degrees in

STEMM areas {Science Technology, Engineering,

Mathematics and Medicine).

. Nearly a third of Kent State's 2009 graduates maiored

in a STEMM discipline.

" The Department of Biomedical Sciences, in

cooperation with the Cleveland Clinic Foundation, is

producing Ph.D. students in biomedical science.

. The Department of Cellular and Molecular Biology,

in collaboration with other research institutions, is

preparing research scientists for careers in research

and biotechnology.

. The university's 0nline Learning offers completegraduate degree programs in business, technology,

public administration, and library and information

science.

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Considering many factors contributing to studentsuccess - academic programs, faculty, research, retention,persistence, and graduation rates - Prnsperity by Segreeseoncludes that Kent $tate is Nnrtheas{ 0hio"s leading

trruhlie research umiversity.

. No. 1 provider ol four-year undergraduate, graduate and

doctoral education

. No. 1 in the total number of awarded degrees

. Eight-Campus System spanning 12 counties

. Nine Colleges, oflering 281 maiors

r First-year student retention 78,6 percent and growing

. Graduation rate 50.1 percent six-year and growing

r Diverse student body: 13 pelcent African-American,Hispanic. Asian or Native American

. Global engagement: campuses in New York, China, ltalyand Switzerland

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outside the region and outside the U.S.

e Nonlocal students generated $45.S nelNli$[1, or fi5,773

per student, in added income.

* More than 200,000 visitors in 2008 spent offcampus,

generating $19,3 mlIllimm in added income.

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Job Growth, Regional AssetKent State is Northeast Ohio's 15th largest employer,

o It is the largest employer among all colleges anduniversities in the region.n

o In 2009, the university employed the full-time equivalentof 5,00i faculty and staff.

o The Northeast Ohio economy receives roughly $294million in added income each year due in large part to thespending of I(ent State employees who live in the regionand purchase from local businesses that, in turn, buy moresupplies, goods and services and create newjobs.

r I(ent State paid payroll related taxes of nearly $34 million

- $10.3 million in state and local taxes and $23.6 millionin federal taxes.

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University Spending Helps Regional FirmsI(ent State operations expenditures in fiscal year 2007-08totaled $185.6 million, much of which was spent withbusinesses based in Northeast Ohio. The university doesbuslness with firms large and small across the 12 countiesserved by the institution. One major expenditure categoryis construction. In 2008, the university spent $38 million onconstruction, generating or retaining more than 380 jobs.Recent projects include:

Gonstruction on the Kent Gampus:o An $11 million renovation was made to Ritchie Hall - the

home to the Department of Pan,African Studies - and $6million in new construction for the Roe Green Center forthe School ofTheatre and Dance.

Construction on Regional Gampuses:. I(ent State University at Ashtabula completed the $15

million Robert S. Morrison Health and Science Building.

o At I(ent State University at Tuscarawas, the newlyconstructed Science and Advanced Technology Centeradded 50,000 square feet oflaboratory and classroomspace for nursing and workforce development.

Support of Diverse Suppliers:. I(ent State has an active Supplier Diversity Program. In

fiscal year 2008-09, I(ent State purchased $9.8 million witha diverse group of minority, women, and economically andsocially disadvantaged firms.

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Research and lnnovationInnovation is key to economic growth. Research is key toinnovation. Kent State University is one of the nation's top77 public research universities. lt is a regional leader intaking new university discoveries and knowledge out ofthe laboratories and into the marketplace.

r Technology studies by the Milken Institute ranked I(entState fifth in the United States and Canada in the number ofstart-up companies formed and patents issued per $1 millionin research expenditures.

r Faculty research has resulted in 109 active patents and24active licenses, which in the past eight years have generated$3 million in licensing income.

. I(ent State-related initiatives have produced 16 start-upcompanies.

. The university established the Centennial Research Park,a 41,000-square-foot facility that houses and supports theacceleration ofhigh-tech businesses in the region.

Pioneers in Liquid CrystalsOne of the regions best kept secrets is l(ent State's importantrole in liquid crystal discovery and the development of the flatpanel display industry. ln the'60s, Kent State researcherspioneered the modern era in liquid crystal researchand laid the loundation for what has become a globalindustry. The university's Glenn H. Brown Liquid CrystalInstitute (LCI) is the world's most comprehensive research,

technology transfer and education program ofits ldnd.In the'70s I(ent State LCI researchers invented twisted

nematic liquid crystals, which formed the basis for the entire

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flat panel display. A decade later, Kent State researchersbegan combining liquid crystals and polymers to developpolymer dispersed liquid crystals. This research ied tocommercialization by a number of LCl-related start-up firmsin Northeast Ohio.

Further, the Kent State approach has led to theestablishment of the FLEXMatters lnitiative, a collaborationwith I(ent State, NorTech, the Fund for Our Economic Future,Team NEO, the University of Akron and others, to build a newindustrial cluster in Ohio.

Today, it is estimated that more than 1,000 jobs relatedto liquid crystal/display exist in Ohio. LCI researchinterests are now exploring new frontiers in biologicallyrelevant liquid crystals. A recent $15 million award by the stateof Ohio's Third Frontier Project is funding a public-privateinitiative of universities and enterprises titled Research Clusteron Surfaces in Advanced Materials.

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KENT DISPLAYS lNC. (l(Dl)l rhis first successfur LCr spin-offwasfounded inI993 as a joint venture by I(ent State and Manning Ventures.Co-founder Dr. J. William Doane was an early I(ent State liquid crystalresearcher and former director of the LCL

The company is a world leader in research, development andmanufacture of Reflex * No Power liquid crystal displays for uniqueapplications such as electronic skins, writing tablets, smartcards andeReaders. In 2008, I(DI installed a custom-designed, multimillion dollar,roll-to-roll manufacturing line for flexible LCDs, the first of its ldndin the U.S. In2009,I(DI received a $4.9 million award from the OhioThird Frontier's Commission's Research Commercialization program forelectronic sl<ins.

Early in 2010, I(DI will launch a hot new consumer electronics product,the Boogie Board * LCD Writing Tablet. CEO Dr. Albert Green saysthis ecologically friendly, paperless product will first appear for sale onAmazon.com. I(DI is a fast-growing firm with 60-75 science, technology,administrative and manufacturing employees, many of whom are I(entState graduates. More new hires are currently on the drawing board as theproduction of the new products gains momentum. I(ent Displays'productshave already garnered significant industry recognition including the 2009FLEXI award for most innovative display product (Boogie Board tablet)and the 2009 Printed Electronics award for flexible manufacturing. Reflexelectronic skins have also been selected as a finalist for the 2010 NorTechInnovation Award for Advanced Materials.

ATPHAM I CRO N I N G.: rou.'a ed rn reeT by former facultymembers of I(ent State s LCI, the company designs and manufactureshigh-tech military and consumer products. AlphaMicron was the firstin the world to market a flexible liquid crystai device. Its technologlesare being applied to products that include ski goggles, motorcycle visors,auto-dimming mirrors, flight deck goggles, adaptive windows, shuttersand luxury eyewear. The firm's switchable lenses, which are incorporatedin UVex Ski Goggles, won the Popular Science "Best of What's New"award in 2004.

AlphaMicron landed the single largest award from the Third Frontierprogram in 2008 for g5 million for research related to its commercialwindows project. The firm is the iead enterprise in the I(ent StateCentennial Research Park. AlphaMicron CEO Dr. Bahman Taheri saysthe research park was the perfect place to take his company to the nextlevel and to help the region strengthen existing and emerging technologyventures. \)flith 40 employees on board, this growing company is a majoremployer of I(ent State graduates.

CRYSTAL DIAGNOSTICS LTD: Formertyknown as pathogenSystems Inc., the company was founded in 2006 as a licensee offundamental liquid crystal biosensor technologies developed jointlyby a research partnership between l(ent State University and theNortheastern Ohio Colleges of Medicine and Pharmacy (NEOUCOM).

The technologies enable a rapid, sensitive biodetector to be developedfor a broad array of applications, including environmental, defense andmedical markets. The company has research operations at NEOUCOMand in 2010 will be the newest resident in I(ent State's CentennialResearch Park. CEO Robert Bunting says that support from the researchpartnership, along with Third Frontier funding, is instrumental in helpingthe company move part of it business and manufacturing functions fromColorado to I(ent. Crystal Diagnostics was a 2009 winner of a NorTechInnovation Award for their Rapid Pathogen Detection System.

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I(ent State University's seven Regional Campuses extendaccess to high-quality higher education throughout NortheastOhio. Each of the campuses - Ashtabula, East Liverpool,Geauga, Salem, Stark, Trumbull and Tuscarawas - is an

integral part of the community it serves. The campuses addvalue to Northeast Ohio through the promotion of finearts and humanities; the extensive offering of continuingeducation courses and programs; the enhancement of primaryand secondary education; the development of carefully

crafted associate degree programs; the offering of selectedupper-division and graduate coursework; a wide variety ofpartnerships with business and industry; leadership in thedevelopment of distance learning technology; or enablingcitizens to achieve the goal of earning a baccalaureate degree

from l(ent State.

While each campus contributes to the university's overalleconomic impact on the state and region, the contributions totheir local economies are equally impressive.

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. Kent State University at Ashtabula:The 2007-08 student population will contributean estimated total of $6.3 million in taxableincome to the Ohio economy on average peryear. Avoided social costs - from crime, healthissues and welfare programs - will amountto $554,400 by the midpoint of the students'working careers. In addition, the campusdirectly contributed about $36.7 million in2007-08 to the region's income, including $6.3million in campus operations spending. Thelargest impact is $30.4 million generated fromthe productivity effects of alumni who live andwork in Ashtabula County.

. Kent State University at EastLiverpool:Columbiana County received 917.6 millionin added regional income, including $4.1million in impacts of campus operations. Savedsocial costs amount to $I99,700, and alumniproductivity in the county equals $13.6 million.

. Kent State University at Geauga:The service area economy received roughly$29.2 million in added regional income,including $4.3 million from campus operations.Saved social costs equal $839,100, and alumniproductivity ts $24.9 million.

. Kent State University at Salem:I(ent State Salem added roughly $23.4 millionin income to its service area, including $6.1million from campus operations. Saved socialcosts are $719,900 and alumni workforceproductivity is $17.3 million.

. Kent State University at Stark:I(ent State Stark produced a payoff to StarkCounty's economy of some $129.6 million inadded regional income in fiscal year 2007-08,including $14.9 million from the campus'operations. Saved social costs will be $3.5million and an added gain of $114.6 million fromproductive alumni working in Stark County.

. Kent State University at Trumbull:The county economy received roughly $81.6million in added regional income, including$8.5 million from campus operations.Estimated saved social costs is $1.5 million andalumni productivity effect is $73.1 million.

. Kent State University at Tuscarawas:I(ent State Tuscarawas contributed roughly$79.0 million in added regional income, withcampus operations making up $7.0 million ofthat total. Saved social costs are estimated at$878,200 and alumni productivity effects is 972million.

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An internationally recognizedbiological anthropologist who specializesin the study of human origins, Lovejoyis one of the primary authors of recentresearch lindings on Ardipithecusramidus, a hominid species that lived 4.4million years ago ln what is now Ethiopia.

"People often think we evolved fromancestors that look like apes, but no

- apes in some ways evolved fromancestors that look like usl' Lovejoysays. "It has been a popular idea to thinkhumans are modified chimpanzees.From studying Ardipithecus ramidus,or Ardi] we learn that we cannotunderstand or model human evolutionfrom chimps and gorillasi'

A special Oct.2,2009, issue ofS cience (www.sciencemag.org) featuredl1 papers that offered the first formaldescriptions of Ardi, a partial femaleskeleton. Lovejoy was the first authoron five papers and contributed to anadditional three. For the past sevenyears, he has been a part of a majorinternational research effort studyingArdi, serving as post-cranial anatomistand behavioral theorist. The discovervwas named 2009 Breal<through of the'Year by Science.

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When comparing Ardi to Lucy,Love.ioy says that working on Ardi wasmuch more exciting and interesting."She provides real answersj'he adds.

A resident of I(ent, Ohio, Lovejoy hastaught at I(ent State for 40 years. He is awidely published author, with more than100 articles in prestigious publications.He also holds the honor of belng one ofthe Institute for Scientific Information's"Most Highly Cited" authors in socialsciences. In2007, he was elected tomembership in the National Academy ofSciences (NAS) for excellence in originalscientific research. Membership in theNAS is one of the highest honors givento a scientist in the United States.To watch a video of Lovejoy discussing the

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doors of Rocl<well Hall, one of the most historic buildings onthe I(ent Campus, to enrich their senses by experiencing theI(ent State Unirrersity Museum's exhibitions of the world'sgreat designers and the artifacts of other cultures. But themuseum's reach goes beyond its physlcal space. Another19,000 r,isitors access the museum's collection online. And ltgoes even farther than that.

The l(ent State University Museum, now in its 25thyear, serves as a cultural gateway to the university for thecommunlty, garnering national and international recognitionfrom museums and the fashion industrv.

Above: Designer Pauline Trigdre

and Museum Director Jean L.

Druesedow atthe opening ofPauline Trigere, A Retrospective,

on March 16, 1994.

left Rudi Gernreich: Bold,

July 4, 2008 - May 31, 2009, an

exhibition showcasing The Rudy

Gernreich Collection, a gift ofMarion C. Risman.

Boasting a fashion and decorative arts collection of morethan 40,000 pieces, the l(ent State University Museum hasproudly displayed the work of famous fashion icons such as

Isabel Toledo, designer of Michelle Obama's lemongrass-),e11orv

dress worn at President Baracl< Obama's 2009 Inauguration;Michael l(ors, known recently for his role as a judge in thecritically acclaimed television show Project Runway; RtdiGernreich, designer of the infamous 1964 topless bathing suitthat became a symbol of controversy worldwide; designersRalph Rucci, Oscar de la Renta and more.

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Irccub atar for creativ ity and resea,rchThe museum's collection was originally established by a

gift from dress manufacturers Shannon Rodgers and ]errySilverman, three years before the museum official1y openedin 1985. In a 1982 Record-Courier article announcing the gift,Silverman said they donated their collection to l(ent State

because they "wanted to open the world to the studentl'whichwas "the only way for creativity to growl'

Museum director fean Druesedow says the museum

does just that for students. The scholarship of research and

exhibitlon occurs in collaboration with staff, faculty and

students from the university and from people around the world

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and a venue for inspiration and study.- |ean Druesedow

As one of the few museums affiliated with an adjacent fashionschool, currently 1,100 students strong, the museum goes above

and beyond to work with faculty to prepare students."\We're important to the university because we reach across

the campus with interdisciplinary exhibitionsi' Druesedow says."We provide students with enormous research opportunitiesand a venue for inspiration and studyi'

In any calendat year, 12 to 14 exhibitions are on view, withfive to seven new ones and others extended from the year

before. At least one exhibition is changed every six to eightweeks, and each exhibition lasts about one year.

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KENT STA|E UNIVERSITY MUSEUM1985 - 2010

25th Anniversa,ryHepburn Exhibition

To commemorate this milestone year, the museumwill preview the exhibition l(atharine Hepburn: Dressed

for Stage and Screen at its 25th anniversary gala event onSept. 25, 2010. The exhibition will feature approximately50 different examples of Hepburn's performancewardrobe from stage, film and television, including hericonic trousers. Druesedow says this exhlbition hasgreat potential to tour to other institutions in the U.S.and abroad, further adding to the museum's positivereputation.

Over the years, the museum has generated a plethoraof positive publicity for the university by lending objectsnationally from the collections, such as an entire exhibitionto the Columbus Museum of Art in Georgia, as well as

internationally, to exhibitions at the Imperial War Museumin London, the Louvre in Paris and the Benaki in Athens.

"The fact that international organizations borrow fromus is a testament to the importance of our collectionl'Druesedow says.

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A selection from Savanna Vaughn Clark's ertraordinary hatcollection, which she has given to the museum, will be displayed

until 0ct.|0,2010.

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-$ssdp"ee m/f{egf 0 w fil F y id*The museums international reputation makes it a must-see

destination for visitors from nearby cities and surrounding regions.Many community groups tour the museum's treasures. Adult

groups such as the Red Hatters, area senior centers, generalinterest groups and various other clubs schedule guided toursthroughout the year. School groups such as the Girl Scouts, 4-HClubs and college classes also are on the guided-tour list.

The community has benefited from recent special events,such as a lecture from veteran actress Ann Rutherford, whoplayed Carreen O'Hara in Gone With the \X/ind; a masked ballwith a live tango band; and a glass discovery day where Dr.

lames S. Measell, an archivist from Fenton Art Glass, identifiedand appraised guests' glass.

"I think community members are very proud of us j'

Druesedow says. "l think that they feel we're unique as aninstitution, that they can bring their friends here, and that we'reinternationally renownedl'

As the museum looks to the future, Druesedow says shewants to expand and enhance the museum's financial supportand educational programming.

For now, the museum will continue its mission to collect,preserve, interpret and exhibit fashion and decorative arts,servlng as a passageway to the world of fashion from I(ent, Ohio.

"The fact thatinternational organizations borrow from ws

is a testament to the importance of our collectionl'- Jean Druesedow

Visit www, kent. edu/magazine to readan online exclusive about howformerIGnt State President Brage Goldingconvinced Shannon Rodgers and lerrySilverman to give the university what,at that time, was its largest and mostvalwable gift, You'll alsofind alink to current and upcomingexhibitions and images of piecesin the collection.

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"It's almost like having a full-time job andbeing a studentl'the suburban Toronto nativesays. "Mentally and physically, its very taxingl'

Academics are important for Marosszeky,who recognizes that opportunities for athletesare limited after college. So she! finished herundergraduate requirements and, because oftwo injuries that have extended her I(ent Statecareer, is moving on to graduate work in speechpathology.

A rigorous emphasis on academics is a corephilosophy of the Department of IntercollegiateAthletics. In the past year, the program set a

benchmark for excellence with a department,wide grade point average of 2.96. And 238student-athletes - the most ever - had GPAs

The first endows the annual Athletic Academic HonorsDinner, which recognizes student-athletes with GpAshigher than 3.0. The second is the lead contribution in aplanned expansion of the Academic Resource Center.

"I was attracted to the project because it visiblydemonstrates the continuing commitment to helpingstudent-athletes succeed in their academic pursuits indearning their degreesj' Devine explains. "The'student'part ofthe I(ent State student-athlete is taken seriouslyand supported strongly, and it is my desire to remainaffiliated with that effortl'

Devine's other Centennial Campaign commitment isa $1.2 million bequest that will endow a fund to addresslong-term needs for the department as they pertain toTitle IX and ensuring gender equity. Itt the thirdJargestgift in athletics' history.

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Student-Athlete Support SystemsEducational success can be credited to

the student-athletes' strong work ethic,but also the George L. Jenkins AcademicResource Center, which opened in2005. Located in the Memorial Athleticand Convocation Center, the spaceprovides student-athletes study cubicles,computers, printers, and tutoring andadvising staff.

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expansion promises to raise the bareven higher for student-athletes.

"When you're looking for a

school, you're looking for that goodacademic supportl'she says. "I can'timagine the Academic ResourceCenter getting better, but I've seenit change so drastically. These giftswill give us the resources to get ourwork done in the limited time wehave as student-athletes. And that'sso importantl'

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For more information, visit www.kent.edu/magazine. Formore Centennial Campaign stories, please turn to page 33,

CENTEI\trNIAL ATHLETIC EVENTS${a;"t!ng w;th tite hl*rme!

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NoW a quiet environment is the rule - along withsupport that ranges from tutoring to providing an outletto vent.

And academic support for I(ent State student-athletesis getting a major boost, thanks to two CentennialCampaign gifts from fudy Devine, M.A. '70, a seniorassociate athletics director emerita. Before Devineretired in 2000 after 31 years, one ofher chiefdutieswas coordinating the academic performance of student-athletes. Her latest gifts continue that educationalemphasis.

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Since 1971, a candtelightvigilhas been held in the

Prentice Halt parking lot where Allison Krause, J eff

Miller, Bill Schroeder and Sandy Scheuer lost th eir

lives. The vigit fotlows a march around campus the

evening of May3 and taststhrough 12'24 p'm',the

time of the shooting, on MaY 4.

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are supported by a grant from the Ohio Humanities Council. Othercommemorative events include new creative work and performancesto engage veterans, students of all ages, senior citizens and othercommunity members.

The guided walking tour is part of the larger May 4 MsitorsCenter project, currently in design by museum experts Gallagher& Associates. The center will be located within the historic site andfeature a permanent indoor exhibit. For more information on thecenter, along with updates on 40th commemoration activities, followthe links at www.kent.edu/magazine.

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f,silTi'nv'lrriThe Partnership for the Minority

Business Accelerator (PMBA), a

consortium of the Akron Urban League,

Akron SCORE and l(ent State University,recently completed its intensivementoring program for the first group ofminority-owned businesses that enteredthe program in 2008.

These l5 businesses have made

substantial gains as a result of thePMBA program. In only 14 months,they have added 11 new permanentemployees and offered 12 new productsor services. They also increased revenue

by an estimated $3 million at the end

of2009. The success ofthese locallyowned businesses also contributes to theeconomic growth of the region.

Supporting SuccessTerry Clark, president/CEO of

C1arkTel Communications, was

one of these business owners. "Our

participation in PMBAs business

education and networking opportunitieshas helped us win more businessj'hesays. "ClarkTel's revenues have increasedby 25 percent since we've been activelyparticipating in PMBAs program forsuccessl'

PMBA continues its supPort ofminority businesses in Summit, Medinaand Portage counties, and welcomeda new group of 20 businesses tothe program in fall 2009. This ciass

ofbusiness owners represents the

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professional services, retail, cleaning,catering, transportation, constructionand printing industries. PMBAbusinesses have a combined total of 103

employees, and their combined annualrevenues are just over $3,989,000.

Customized AssistancePMBA offers many services to the

participating businesses. Each businessowner's specific needs and goals

are identified through evaluations,counseling, mentoring and workshops.Services provided include a customizedaction plan, business developmentstrategies, management assistance,business education/training andassistance in securing business financing.

Veronica Cook-Euell, PMBA programmanager, says she looks forward to theincoming group of PMBA clients. "We

are excited about the second group ofbusinesses that we will have the distinctpleasure of working withl'she says.

"First-year results show that we have

greatly impacted the businesses in theinaugural group, and as we embark ona new chaptet we hope to assist the2009 I 20L0 group realize signifi cantgrowth and increased opportunitiesand knowledge through a customizedapproach and attention to their specilicneedsl'

For more information, follow thelinks at www. kent. edu/magazine.

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LOU HOLTZ,'59

Lou Holtz, '59, one of the mostsuccessful college football coaches ofall time, serves as a college footballstudio analyst on ESpN. Holtz is theonly coach in the history of footballthat took six different teams to a bowlgame, won five bowl games withdifferent teams and had four collegeteams ranked in the final Top 20 poll.Currently, he appears on ESpNEWS,ESPN College GameDay programsand SportsCenter, and he serves asan on-site analyst for college footballgames. He holds a bachelor's degree inhistory from Kent State University anda master's degree in arts and educationfrom lowa.

KENTShTEUNIVERSITY

ALUMNI ASSOCTATION

ESPN STTJDIO ANALYST

What did you like most about Kent State?The teachers, coaches and people all madeup a friendly campus. I left with a lifetime ofmemories. At my age, I still feel I would ratherhave memories than my youth.

Favorite place to hang out, on oraround campus:Brady Caf6 during the day, and Ray,s, Venusand Rathskeller at night. On campus, the gym.I played basketball all winter. At ihe Stude;tUnion, the 10 a.m. group would meet and talkand have crossword puzzle contests.

Favorite campus activity and why:Delta Upsilon Fraternity. They were likemy family. Great friends, great social lifeand you learned you had obligations andresponsibilities. Family doesn,t mean you havethe same last name or the same address. ltmeans you have the same core values.

Kent State person who influenced youthe most:All coaches and teachers - Rick Forzano, FrankSmouse, Trevor Rees - my football coaches.D.r. Phillip Shriver, Dr. Roberts, Dr. Kaplan, allhistory teachers. Dr. Schumacher, physicalscience professor.

Why I beeame a lifetime member of theAlumni Association:Kent State did so much for me it is onlyappropriate I try to show my appreciation bydonating a scholarship and becoming a Iifetimemember of the Alumni Association. I hope to domore in the future.

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'KbrEsThe Alumni Association wants t0 publish photographs of you and other Kent State alumni. lf

you recently attended a weclding or another event with other alumni, then send us your photos. We welcome all photos but will not

be able to publish pictures withlust one alumnus due to the high number of pictures we receive. Please do not send photos that you

wish to have returned. You may e-mail photographs, preferably high-resolution digital images, to alumni@kent.edu. Make sure to

include a caption with the names of alumni in the photo and their graduating years.

M.Ed , Canton, 0hio, has been a volunteer for

McKinley Health Care Center since '1994 and

works in conjunction with the Becreation Services

Department to serve the residents of the facility.

'70ll';;tff:fn#T#fl#il:Jones MarketWatch, as well as a family finance

column that runs in a number of newspapers

nationwide.

'', I i:lil*f.lXT; JiSiX [7 Ji ]t;, | ,utt tn Tne rromter Army. Jack E.

Bernhardt, Hillsborough, N.C., has contributed an

article on white gospel music to the Folk/lfevolume

of The New Encyclopedia of Southern

Culture.Margaret R. Payne, M.A.,

Akron, 0hio, retired from Kent State and

is working part{ime in the Department

of Psychology at Kent State. Payne

is the SOS project coordinator and

is a finalist for the lnside Business

magazine Athena Award

'7?il'lTfil'l;$,xi-'X?f A,"rrirrd his second

doctorate degree, Doctor of Human

Lerters. Macklin serves as a Baptist

denominational officer at Moderator of

the Hudson Biver Frortier Missionary

Baptisr Association and as first vice

president of the Congress of Christian

Education, (NY) Empire Baptist

Missionary Convention. Frank P.

Vazzano, Ph.D., Canton, 0hio, won

the 0hio Genealogical Society's 2009 Governor

CELEBRATE KENT STATE'S CENTENNIATln honor of Kent State University's centennial, please join President Lester A Lefton to celebrate Kent

State's past and take a glimpse into its future.

Houston, Texas - Feb.3,2010Phoenix, Ariz. - Feb. 4,2010Tampa, Fla. - Feb. 25, 201 0

Detroit, Mich. - April 2010

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Kent State President Lester A. Lefton

welcomes guests to the annual Herrick

Society Luncheon in Rockwell HallAtrium.

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ir ll,?has also retired from the Killeen Independent School

District where he served as the school principal

Gawryszewski recently retired from his position

as a sales and service representative for Lifetouch

National School Studios

I fr frTed Hoagland, Smithiield, Va ,

b b ru;,1.;3# ::1:T I ;l :iit !1; iffi irflora population research on Kilimanjaro

I ff rt Richard F. Peterson, fu1 A. '67,

O I !13;,33 #;llil3fr ;l's,]i,ii1'f i,il,l.',University. Peterson is the author oI Growing up with

Clemente, Extra lnnings: Writing on Baseball, The

Pirates Reader, The St. Louis Baseball Beader' and

the edltor for Kent State University Press's "Writing

Sports" series His essays have appeared ln the

Chicago Tribune and Ihe Pittsburgh P0st-Gazette.

'681*i?,fi iru*;fi*ifirTifson the battles of a high school English teacher

against the bureaucracy and other influences he

believes are destroying public education. Although

highly autobiographical, it is a work of fiction. Brlef

reference is made to Kent State.

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organizational communication from the Eastern

Communication Association. Linn W. Loomis,

M.Ed., Newcomerstown, 0hio, authored One

Man's Journeyl?008). Marion [. Mazzarella,

Thomas Worthington Award tor his book Politician

Extraordinaire.

I 1 6Gust Goutras, North Canlon, Ohio.

, J iJ,'J:: t fl iii: 1 ;H[:;,'ii',: *.'

on the Board of Governors of the 0hio State Bar

Association. Goutras is the chief deputy and

magistrate for the Stark County Probate Court. He

had served 0n numerous boards and committees.

' 7 A,Xi:111"'., # [;IJiilf! -TConsulting Partner will launch www.

gulfcoastwomanonline.com e-zine. The e-zine is

an online publication for women in the Gulf Coast

region, targeting women and their achievements.

1q lrAnibal Tores, l\/ Ed. '81, Ravenna,

/ O lJll;miEil:ill:T :'1','il;i' "1978 until April 1994 and then served with Career

Services until retirement in June of 2003.

' 7 OAill':H*H;:kli.?;i tilT;,f Ju*aa lor nts cnapler 'n rtte Easterrr

Communication Association's 1 00th Anniversary.

Diane G. (Pritchard) Seibert, Washington, D.C,, is

the program dlrector of the Family Nurse Practitioner

Program at Uniformed Services University of the

Health Sciences in Bethesda, Md.

' I 0 illlffi *'ffi i#'j' [1 *ili'Interests and Military Retired & Annuity Pay

0perations at Lockheed Martin Mission Services.

CONTINUED ON PAGE 27Please watch your mail lor an invitation or visit www'ksualumni.org lor additional

program information and to regisler online'

24 KnNr Srare MRcnznnLife Member

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CAMPIJS DII\II{GOver the years, I(ent State's campus dining options have changed drastlcally. One of the first dining halls waslocated in Lowry Hall, which was an all-women dormitory. The Student Union opened in 1949.It leatured abowling alley, pool tables, lounges, cafeterias, a bookstore and a faculty dining room, Renamed Oscar Ritchie

Hall in 1972 in honor of Dr. Oscar 'W.

Ritchie, the building now houses the Department of Pan-AfricanStudies. The Student Union, now the Hub, is located in the I(ent Student Center.

Share your favorite on-campus dining spotsby visiting www.ksualumni.org,

Glick on "The Hub"and post to the discussion,

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fournalism Grads Credit William Tay'orAs a public relations major, Tom Duke,'55, was very

involved with the campus and its publications. He workedon The Burr and was the editor of the Daily IQnt Stater.

Witliam Taylor, founder of the School of Journalism and

Mass Communication, set him up with an internship that

allowed Duke to handle publicity for the university for a

summer at the same time he edited the Stater and served as

business manager."Working in the PR office for the university was a

tremendous experiencei' Duke says. He said that the School

of lournalism at that time had outstanding faculty members,

including Taylor, who was a Pulitzer Prize winner and had

been on Gen. Douglas MacArthur's public relations staff

during World War II.He was one of only two African-American journalism

students.Albert Fitzpatricl<,'56, was very involved in journalism

during his time at I(ent State. He was a member of the

Socieiy of Professional )ournalists and was sports editor for

the Stater one semester.

Taylor was Fitzpatrick's advisor, and he advised Fitzpatrick

not go into journalism because African-Americans were

unlikely to find a job.Despite his warning, Fitzpatrick was determined to find

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!{ent St*te {}niv*rsifi; sew r:r;nsid.era!;le grr,utn oi pra3,avLs a"ndfstiliti* hetwee* }95A *rcd tr97*.

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establiskerl Tne Liqultl Crystal Xnstitul,s in j965, tke ssrvt* yesr tkr *{en*rs Cr:l{ege'"vasfoi,indecl.

Alumni who attended IQnt State during this time share some of their

GOTDEN FLASH MEMORIES.

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a job. He submitted his application all over but received no

responses.After taking a job as a social worker, he received a call

from the Akron Beacon Jowrnal. The job did not pay much

but Fitzpatrick knew he had to take the position. Eventually,

he became the executive editor.In I972, Fitzpatrick received the Outstanding Iournalism

Award from his former advisor, Taylor. And what didFitzpatrick say when receiving the award? "I'm glad I didnttake your advicel'

Memories of the Campus Day ParadeThe campus day parade may seem like a new event for

current I(ent State students, but for Sandy Downey l(rueger,

'68, it is one of her fondest memories' As a member of AlphaXi Delta sorority, she helped build elaborate floats withflowers made out of tissues and tissue paper.

IQueger also participated in Derby Day activities, was on

the Student Activities Board and the Resident Judicial Board.

As a child, I(rueger knew she wanted to come to l(entState and be a teacher because her great uncle was a teacher.

That goal was reinforced by one of her math educationprofessors, Dr, Kenneth Cummings.I(rueger says he "shaped

a lot ofwho I wanted to be as a teacher and taught by

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 24Paula N, Warnken, M.L.S., Cortland, N.Y, whoserved State Unlversity of New York (SUNY) Cortlandfor '16 years, retired in August 2009. Warnken has

been designated associate provost emerita forinformation resources.

' I I LH3,*',',,ffi#i'h#l:i ff r;2008. , Canton, Ohio, was recently appointedto the Accountancy Board of 0hio by Governor Ted

Strickland. Terry Stancin, M A. '81, Ph.D. '86,

Medina, 0hio, is the director of the Division of ChildPsychology at MetroHealth Medical Center and a

professor at Case Western Reserve University. He

was awarded the Lee Salk Distinguished ServiceAward from the Division 54 of the American

Psychological Association. Stancin is currently co-

chair of the membership committee for the Societyof Developmenial and Behavioral Pediatrics and waspreviously chair and secretary/treasurer.

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' R 4 fJlff l;3 l,l#li; il# ili; 3,Ti;,ilY IFinancial Group Inc., an employee

consulting firm in Centerville, 0hio. Garolyn J.Radclifl, M.A '97, M L.S. '90, Munroe Falls, 0hio, is

a 2009 reclpient of the llene I Rockman Publication

of the Year Award.

' I 5 ff !fu'"'ir'.'lln $ ;Hll{# ::'principal of Moscow High School in North ldaho.

Celebrezze received the ldaho High School Principalof the Year award for 2008-09.

' I 6 l[l*llilf#Nf,'{:ii.';l{* "

Distinguished Former Student Award at the May2009 commencement ceremony. Alice H. Ripley,Albertson, N.Y, won the 2009 Tony Award for "Best

Leading Actress in a Musical" for her role in the hitBroadway musical Next to Normal.

' I 7 iilf ir$lx,'m ',* il4i* h:1Award. Mark A. Wrabel, San Francisco, Calif., hasworked at a variety of ad agencies and now runs hisown animation, illustration and video business.

' 8 9 iilfr in'l,'ft Hilil'xT# ii,!,;. -,,Hollywood. Filming the Lives of 1ueens.

' I 1,i?-, B[f ! J,.i ;,i,J,i i'f ,:,,' H i'.of Elementary and Secondary School PrincipalsMiddle Level Principal of the Year award. KennethJ. Burhanna, M L.S.'94, Kent, 0hio, is a 2009recipient of the llene I Bockman Publication of theYear Award. Dustin S. Klein, Shaker Heights, 0hio,ls executive editor of Smart Business Network,publishers of Snart Business magazine. wherehe has worked for the past 1 2 years. Daniel T.

Lawrence, Scottsdale, Ariz., completed a secondToastmaster education program, C0mpetentCommunicator, in addition to the Competent Leaderpr0gram.

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' I 4 l;;[## ffi hu'rrrl r]ffi Hrtilwas the recipient of the seventh grade Teacher ofthe Year award in 2008-09. He also served on the

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SHOW YOURGOLDEN FTASH PRIDE

MAW{Sffi0May 19,'1910 marked a special date in Kentshistory - the date Kent State University wasofficially established by the state legislature.

ln celebration of Kent State University's1 00th anniversary, the Kent State Alumni

Association s Lake County Alumni Chapterproposed a resolution to establish May 19

as the University's Blue and Gold Day. TheKent State Unlversity National Alumni Board

endorsed the resolution.Alumni, students, staff and faculty around theworld are encouraged to wear blue and gold

0n that date as a sign of their pride in thismilestone anniversary.

Formore iilflrmatiol,plea*e visit ., ,

' !!!,9rt iq.!:..qry l+'e[.n$a4:lG$T;,,.,

TIME FOR SOME

GOL]TEIU FLA$HBAS.KETBALLThe Mid-American Conference lMAC) Men's

and Women's Basketball Tournament is justaround the corner. The Golden Flash men s andwomen's basketball teams will soon take the courtat 0uicken Loans Arena in Cleveland.

The Kent State Alumni Association andlntercollegiate Athletics will co-host pre-gamecelebrations for the semifinal and championshipgames at Flannery's Pub in Cleveland two hoursbefore each Golden Flash tournament game

session start time. Flannery s Pub is located at323 Prospect Ave., just a short walk from 0uickenLoans Arena.

To order tickets, contact the Kent State AthleticTicket office a|330-672-2244. Game times will be

available when tournament seeding is determinedin late February. First-round tournament actionwill be played at campus sites and all othertournament games will be held at 0uicken LoansArena.

For more inlormation, please go to the (entState Alrmni Association Web site at

www.ksualumni.orgor call 1-888-320-KENT,

WOMEN'S SCHEDUIE:Saturday, March 6 First Bound (campus sites)Wednesday. March 10 OuarterfinalsFriday, March 12 SemifinalsSaturday, March 13 Championship

MEIII'S SCHEDULE:Sunday, March 7 First Round {campus sites)Thursday, March 11 OuarterfinalsFriday, March 12 SemifinalsSaturday, March 13 Championship

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I(ent State Intercollegiate Athletics is planning a special event to celebrateI(ent State's woment athletic history. If you are a former female athlete (whetheryou lettered in a sport or not), please contact Alicia Gaffney at 330-672-8399 orwomeninsport@kent.edu, or visit wwwkentstatesports.com/womencelebration

Lile Member

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BIUE AND

ensure that you receive an invitation to this Centennial event.

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^UN'THE MovE1l u roor rr evI r,!r,y'T!,?i,ti*lt*

Ilpon graduatingfrom IQnt State, some students leave the area while others stay, IQeping a connection to one's alma

mater may seem d.fficult, but IQnt State's 12 active alumni chapters make staying connected easier.

GREEI( ALUMNI CHAPTERNumber of Greek alumni: 12'000

Ofi.cially became a chaPter:7990sPresid.ent: Margaret (Dixon) VanFossen, '01, M.Ed' '06

Web : www.l<sualumni. orgl gre ek

Best reason to join this chaPter:"To stay involved with the Greek community at I(ent State

and to be abie to give back to the university, as well as make

new connections with other Greek alumnil' - VanFossen

Exciting chapter events:"I have always enjoyed the Greek Alumni Brunch at the end

ofthe school year. I think it has been a great way to celebrate

our seniors' success and introduce them to their roles as

alumnil' - Dave Segan,'04

Favorite alumni event:"I love homecoming, especially since the parade has

returned. I am able to visit with a great number of friends

who attended I(ent State at the same time as I did, as well

as visit with friends at the university whom I have met since

graduationl' - Mike Cesa,'76

LAIG COUNTY CHAPTERNumber of Lake CountY Alumni:3,000

Ofi.cially became a chapter: March 26' 1965

President: Ray DelaMotte,'77tVeb : www.ksualumni. orgl1ake

Exciting chapter event:

"'We sponsor an annual campus visit for Lake County

high school juniors. We also have an annual spring

dinner that features a distinguished I(ent State graduate

or administration member'.' - DelaMotte

Best reason to join this chaPter:"Our chapter keeps our alumni connected to the

university. 'We work hard at it. We have a monthly

newsletter that keeps our alumni up-to-date with

chapter happenings and with news from the university,

including our athletic teamsl' - Larry Disbro,'71,'73,

M.Ed.'78

NATIONAT CAPITAL CHAPTERNumber of National Capital Alumni:2'700Ofi.cially became a chapter: 1974

President: Aaron Bueno,'97

Web : www.ksualumni.org/nationalcapital

Best reason to join a chapter:"I(ent State students, no matter the year of graduation, all

share a common bond. Being an active alumni member

offers the opportunity to share and reminisce in your

experiences while also looking toward the future and

providing a voice to the university post-graduation as to

how it's doing and how it could possibly improvel' - Aaron

Bueno,'97

Ways to stay conruected to the university:"I personally stay connected to the university because

throughout all the trials and tribulations that accompany

you in college, I really believe my experiences at I(ent State

afforded me the opportunities that helped to develop me

into the person I am today. I wouldn't be in D.C. - or have

been hired into my fi.rst position with the company I am still

empioyed by today - if it hadn't been for my experiences at

I(ent Statel' - Aaron Bueno,'97

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CRYSTAL COOK,'04ALUMNA POSITIVELY IMPACTS THE UNIVERSITY

THROUGH GOVERNMENT RELATIONS

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Finding a job after graduation is often a dificult task. Itis even more difficult today for college graduates to find ajob in their desired field. However, this was not the casefor Crystal Cook,'04. Her hard work and networkingthroughout her college career lead her to a job two daysafter her i(ent State graduation.

Upon graduation, Cook moved to Columbus and workedfor the Ohio House of Representatives as well as the OhioDepartment of Natural Resources and the Ohio LegislativeBlack Caucus.

"I was always interested in who created laws and hadwanted to be a part of that decision,making bodyi' Cooksays.

While a student at I(ent State, Cook participated in I(entState's Columbus Program in Intergovernmental Issues.This program sends student leaders to serve as interns inColumbus to study public policy-making firsthand. Cookinterned the fall semester of 2003 and worked hard tonetwork during her internship.

"I(ent State really taught me how to network and thefundamentals in getting a jobl' she says. "During myinternship, I got a taste of how involved the staffwas increating laws and viewed it as an industry that touchedeverybodyl'

Cook, who graduated with a bachelor's degree in politicalscience, was politically active on and off campus. She wasinvolved with Black United Students on the political affairsteam, as well as with the Summit County Young Democrats

Now as senior legislative officer for I(ent State, Cookhandles state issues and serves as a conduit for state andlocal government. She advocates for bills that will helpI(ent State and higher education as a whole and arguesagainst bills that would negatively impact higher educationinstitutions. Although she is based in Columbus, Cooktravels back to I(ent State once a week to keep close tieswith the university.

Now that Cook is back at I(ent State as a staff member andsoon to be a student pursing a master of public administrationdegree, she wants to help engage students on political issues.

"I'm in a position now to help bring legislators on campusl' shesays. "Coming back to I(ent State was a great opportunity for me to

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be able to exercise my political experience and legisiative experiencein a way that would benefit my alma mater. I'm contacting the CollegeRepublicans and College Democrats to meet with them and see how Ican assist them. I want to cultivate their talents and pay it forward aspeople did for me.

My job is a great marriage of my appreciation of higher educationand government relationsl'

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"I(ent State really taughtme how to network and the

fundamentals

in getting a jobi'- Crystal Cook

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ffiARDSING A DIFF

THE 2()O9 DISTING

1)q1at started as another day of teaching for walter Davis, Wayne Gorder and Douglas I(line turned into a well-deserved break when the

Kent State Alumni Associaiion and administrators made a surprise visit to their classiooms in October. Greeted with balloons and treats

for their class, each or tn.r" f roi"sors received great news thai they had won the Distinguished reaching Award. Their excellence in the

classroom, dedication to their students and outslanding nominations proved they rea1ly are deserving of the Distinguished reaching title'

MAK

How does itfeet to be a recipient of such an honorableaward?It is amazing, exciting and humbling. The greatest pleasure is

sharing the Lonor wlih my students, colleagues, family and

friends.

Why do you enioY teaching?I love the students, sharing their lives with them and seeing

the growth and fulfillment they experience. I love the

atm6sphere of learning, discovery, knowledge and most

importani, imagination.

What is one of your most memorable moments teaching?

I have had many. Seeing one of my graduate students

experience an "aha moment" in coming to understand the

ETA teaching model after a couple of semesters in our

teaching iab ind subsequently taking the model and using

it in hisieaching and supervisory role at a developmental

center. I have hid other students apply the model in their

teaching with great success. Also, I have appreciated seeing

student!, whoieemingly struggle with difficulties outside the

classroom, persevere and succeed in the classroom'

If you would like to nominate aprofessor for the 2010 Distinguished

Teaching Award' please visit the Kent StateAlumni Association's

Web site at www.ksualumni'org/dta

N STUDENTS'LIVESING AWARD RECIPIENTS

How does itfeel to be a recipient of such an honorableaward?'We

have some excellent teachers and scholars at l(ent State

University. I know that many of my teaching colleagues

are aiso equally strong candldates for this award so I feel

honored to receive it.

'Mhy do you enjoY teaching?

teathers iearn from their students and l(ent State students

have a lot to offer. I learn from students in the classroom, in

the laboratory, in offi.ce hour discussions and in our "coffee

with I(ine" meetings.

What is one of your most memorable moments teaching?

My most memorable teaching moments atKent State

include the preparations that precede the classroominstruction.l eipecially value the times I have worked withcolleagues in the Department of Bioioglcal Sciences and

those in the College of Education, Health, and Human

Services as we developed instructional materials for biology

education. The discussions we had improved our teaching,

and it was very satisfying to successfully use the units we

developed in the classroom.

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How d.aes itfeet to be a recipient of such an honorable award?

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n"t{-tbling. I'm fortunate to be able to work with upper-division and graduate music majors,

" .,".V ,!i".t groui of students. Their ability to work at a high level of achievement is stimulating and

challenging.

Why do you enioY teaching?Again, the students I work with are talented and devoted to their

diicipline. lt's a pleasure to share great music with them'

What is one of your most memorable moments teaching?

In May of 200-8, we performed on the main stage at the I(ennedy Center

fo. tnJ performing Arts in \iflashington, D.C. The students performed

"*t..-"ty well, an? we included a iomposition of mine that I wrote for

the l(ent Wind Ensemble.

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Superintendant s Teacher Advisory Committee,

National Council {or the Social Studies, theMississippi Professional Educators Association and

as the sponsor for the Grenada chapter of JuniorHistorical Society.

' q E ffi:ffi il'$.illi;Y'.ll ;li,?.,l-19 VWilliam Briddick, Ph.D '05, were c0-

recipients of the Mavis Booze Mentorship Award forthe South Dakota Counseling Association for 2008

Ni.A. '97, Warren, 0hio, is an

assistant professor of English and communicationsat Lake Erie College.

' I 6 il ilri:}* : ilru'$lx [t,,:r,,in the Northeast 0hio office. Stephen P. Shaffer,Bluemont, Va., was recently named chief informationofficer for the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association(A0PA). Shaffer previously worked at JetBlueAirways as the director of airline lT operations.

' q qlff 3i,1li-1; fi,1',11;iJ.',;, .

tY ll7Centennial Scholar award for his

chapter in the Eastern Communication Association's100th Anniversary. Nicole A. Bryant, Birmingham,

Ala., currently hosts/anchors her own morning showin Birmingham called Talk of Alabana. JosephA. Salem, M.A '05, M.L.S. '99, Sagamore Hills,

0hio, is a 2009 recipient of the llene I Fockman

Publication of the Year Award.

' 0 0 fr Aff #ft'f#:frtfi u,':ft':i:,,

programming at 0uest Fecovery and Prevention

Services.

' 0 I ii*lfi #i'+,'l,f ii'l*n sfu 'LLC, a third-party logistics management c0mpany

which is owned by the Natlonal Association ofCollege Stores. Jason M. Green, Leetonia, 0hio,self-published three novels last year. Two are part of

, San Diego, Calif.,has returned home from Paris and

subsequently Martha s Vineyard tostart Law School in San Diego, Calif"

' ll ?iiffi:',iil.', ilTlll;.,llfJot lmmix Studio and

Pats Computer Bescue. Robin M.Doerschuk, North Royalton, 0hio,was promoted to branch manager atAlliance Staffing Solutions based in

lndependence, 0hio, Doershuk willbe managing the Accounting, 0fficeSupport and Healthcare divisions.

Michael J. Friedberg, Pittsburgh,

Pa., recently launched Team Canteen,which offers Licensed Sports Apparel

and Fan Gear One Day at a Time.

Leandra M. (Stratton) Hutchinson,Sylvania, 0hio, has been promoted tomanager of corporate communications,

institutes and foundations forProMedica Health System in

Toledo, 0hio. Alexis Robinson,Lakewood, 0hio, joined PositivelyCleveland as the communicationscoordinator. Robinson previously held

severa' positions in public relationscom pa n ies.a fantasy series and the third one is a sclence fiction

novel. The fantasy novels are called The Hanmerand the Sword and 0n the Anvil of War.Ihe sciencefiction novel iscalled Machines.

' 0 2* irr*:fr il*#:}idift;m'Law School at Tulane University and is working on amaster's degree in 0rganizational and TransactionalDispute Resolution via The Werner lnstitute and theCollege of Law at Creighton University. liz Remmel,Akron, 0hio, is a partner of lmmix Studi0 and Pat's

Computer Rescue. Anne M. (Pinto) Wilson, Falls

Church, Va., is performing in Heidi as Aunt Detieas well as various townspeople at lmaginationStage, a local children s theatre in Bethesda, Md.

rWilliam C. Briddick, Ph.D., Brookings,

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and Counseling at South Dakota State Universityfor the 2008-09 academic year. Briddick was alsoco-recipient with his wife, Dr Hande Briddick, M.Ed.'95, Ph D. '04, of the Mavis Booze MentorshipAward for the South Dakota Counseling Associationfor 2008. Jennifer R. Reiser, Houston, Texas, is

a teacher and was recently promoted to dean ofstudents {or YES College Prep Program.

: , , M.Ed.'06, Ed.S.'08, North Canton, 0hio,is a school psychologist for Rittman Local Schools in

Bittman, 0hio.

SHOW YOUR GOLDEN FTASH SPIRIT BY VOTUNTEERING IN YOUR COMMUNITYAfter a successful volunteer day last year, the Kent Slate Alumni Association

is continuing the tradition this year. The National Alumni Day of Service allowsalumni nationwide to come together and make a difference in their localcommunity. Come out and see what Kent alumni can accomplish when workingtogetherl Volunteer projects are planned in the f0llowing communities:

KENT: Good Will IndustriesAKR0N: Haven of Fest and Good Will lndustriesCLEVEIAND: City Missi0n and Gather Found Farm

STARK C0UNTY: Hammer and NailsRAVENNA: Happy Trails Animal Sanctuary and

King Kennedy Community Center

FAIRLAWN: Hospice of Western Reserve

MANTUA: Hattie Larlham

TAMPA BAY Paint Your Heart 0ut, Tampa

LAKE C0UNTY: Lake County Historical SocietyPORTAGE C0UNTY: Habitat for Humanity

lf you would like to register, please callthe Alumni Association at 888-320-KENT {536S) or visit wwwksualumni.org.The registration deadline is April 1, 20,1 0.

lf you don't live in one of these areas, you can still volunteer in your community by finding a local project, gathering your friends and heading outon April 1 7 to make a difference. For complete details on the second annual National Alumni Day of Service, as well as how you can get involved,

please visit www.ksualumni.org.

life MemberslllltrNc 201{] r 'wrvW.KENT.EDU 37

'NbrEsTerrence J. Moran, Ph.D., St Bonaventure' N Y' is an

assistant professor in the Department of Management

i.i.'*, it st Bonaventure University and has been granted

,rnil H,li-tun-it i faculty advisor to the Students in Free Enterprise and

LIFEMEMBERS

0ur life members are the backbone of the Kent State University Alumni

n.ro."1ion Their dedicated support makes it possible to provide important

ptogt;t;ing und services for a'stronger alumni association and university'

lf you are a life member.thankyou! lttltl-tlllgnttion on becoming a life

,rrori ot tr-r, alumni association, call 330-672-KENT or toll free at 1 -888-320-KENT.

Below is a list of the many dedicated individuals who recently became

niunrni nssociation life trrnbttt A complete list of life members can be

f ound at www.ksualumni.org/member'

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uoiuni..i, u1 ,i . warming House soup kitchen. He w_as also the primary

author of two refereed proceedings, Manufacturing strategy.ls a strategic

iittt und mplirations on Hunai Besources and lnvasion of Privacy on the

iirinit'"nronrution Capturing Without Consent - An Ethical Background

as it Pertains to Business Marl'eling

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'39 Maryalice R. Greenwood, Ashtabula' 0hio' March 2009

'44 Janet H. Reynolds, Sebring, Ohio, February 2009'

'49 Jules R. DuBar, Ph D , Charlottesville' Va ' March 2009

'5O Donald G. Scherer, M.Ed '60, Kent' Ohio' March 2009

'51 Paul P. Haney, High Bolls Mountain' N'M ' May 2009

'52 George W. Reeder, Maramora' Canada' 0ctober 2008'

'57 Gilbert J. Wanzor, B S '63, M FA '92' Kent' Ohio' April 2009

'58 Thomas E. Lavrich, M A '58, Summerfield' Fla ' November 2008'

'64 Earl J. Fuller, Geneva, 0hio, June 2009'

'65 Eugene R' Sollie, M Ed , Canton' Ohio' February 2008

'76 Frank R. Prado, Brewster, 0hro, April 2008'

'79 Sheppard Black, M L S , Aurora' Colo ' January 2009

'O3 Adam B. Ristow, Kent, 0hio' June 2009

Memorial contributions can be made to the Adam B Rlstow Memorial

iunl *o Ornrti,,he Washington Program in National lssues at Kent State

Uniutttity, c/o the Kent State University Foundation' 1 061 Fraternity

Circle. Kent, ]hio 44742.

FRIENDOF KENT STATERena E. Sanders, Eustis, Fla, May 2009

Paul Albert. Akron, Ohio

Kristen Almendinger, Akron, 0hlo

Pamela Anderson, Munroe Falls, 0hio

Linda Ashby, Canton, 0hio

Allen Barth0let, Jr, Munroe Falls' Ohio

Kevin Bennett, SouthburY, Conn

Sandra Brace, Ashtabula, 0hio

Fobert Brauning, Jr., Cuyahoga Falls, 0hio

Saral' Braio{s\V, Mesoooramia Ohio

Meryann Bruketa-Vladrc, Concord Township, 0hio

Miranda Bufwack, Cortland, Ohio

John Burns, Kent, 0hio

Patrlcia Burns, Kent, 0hio

Stanley Cahill, Salem, Mass.

Cynthia Case, Canfield, 0hio

Karen Cesa, Seven Hills, 0hio

Roy Cherol, Jr., SPringfield, 0hio

Peter Christensen, Alexandria, Va.

Andrew Clark, Akron, 0hio

Valerie Clark. Akron, 0hio

Krstin Cole. Wadsworth, Ohio

Matthew Cole, Wadsworth, 0hio

Sue Corbrn, Chaqrin Falls, 0hio

Catherine De Mattla, Silver Lake, Ohio

Raymond De Mattra, Silver Lake, 0hio

Jane DeLue, M.Ed., Milford, N H

Beoecca [kec\i, M-rroe Fa"s, 0l''o

Janeth Filgate, Biddeford Pool, Maine

Booel F;'gate, Biddefo'd Doo', Ma;ne

Elizabeth Fitch, Peachtree City, Ga.

Hany Fitch, Peachtree CitY, Ga

Barbara Flippen, Jacksonville, Ark

Patricla Flowers, Columbus, Ohio

Edward Gal1i, Dover, 0hio

Cardice Gesa"nan, Massillon, 0h o

lirrot\y Cesamal, Mass:"or' 0hio

Kathryn Grecni, Wadsworth, 0hio

Christine Grieves, South Euclld, 0hio

Glenn Griffiths, Mineral Ridge, 0hio

Michelle Griffiths, Mineral Brdge, 0hio

Frances HardestY, Kent, 0hto

Linda Hearh. Sagar ore 4i'ls 0t'io

Craig Henderson, Newbury Park, Calif

Jill Henderzahs Mason, Stockton, Calif

EmilV Herczegh, Munroe Falls' Ohio

Lawrence Holdren, Little Hocking, Ohio

Andrea Horst, Dublin, Ohio

Clyde Horst, Dublin, 0hio

Mary Huber, Danville' lnd

JosePh Hudkins, Atwater, 0hio

Sylvia Johnson, Akron, Ohio

Megan Jones, Stow, 0hio

Gary Kailes, Modesto, Calif

BeverlY Kauhl, Euless, Texas

Melody Keith, Farmingtn Hills, Mich

Suzanne Kirk, Garthersburg, Md'

David Klainer, Uniontown, 0hio

Jill Klainer, Uniontown, 0hio

Mrchael Kneale, Hastings, Neb

Patricia Kneale, Hastings. Neb

M.chael Kn ghr' Lakeno'e, 0hin

Jennifer Kramer, Akron, 0hio

Rebecca Krvstyniak' Clinton Townshrp' Mich

HaleY Lrndemood, Hanover, lnd

Alexander LindsaY, Danville, 0hio

Brlan Marino, Fairvrew Park, 0hio

William Mason, Stockton, Calii

David McCoY, Massillon, 0hio

Gregg McCullough, ShrewsburY, Pa

Jacquelyn McDonnell, Stow, 0hio

Timothy McDonnell, Stow, 0hio

Robert McMahon, JuPiter, Fla

Mahli Mechenbier, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio

Carol Merinat CPA, Medina, 0hio

Kaye Millard, Unrontown, 0hlo

Steven Mitchell, Uniontown, 0hio

David MoberlY, 0lYmPia, Wash

Brooke Molina, Pittsburgh, Pa

Jose Molina, Pittsburgh, Pa

Lany Moore, Chagrin Falls. 0hio

Jason Murlln, St Cloud, Fla

Maria Elisa Obias, Bedford Heights, 0hi0

Carol Pakish, Rootstown, 0hio

Songjue Pan, Shanghai

Charles Pettv, Medrna, 0hio

Raymond Pfelster, Barberton, 0hio

Thomas Plesec, Las Vegas, Nev.

Michelle Provan, New Philadelphia, Ohio

Gary Raber SandY SPrings' Ga.

Brian Radford, Tucson, Ariz

Karthik Ramachandran, Hoboken, N J

Caroline RaY, Holland, Ohio

Cna'les Reic\he d,'ll Meoi"a 0nio

Deborah Beichheld, Medina, Ohio

Jean Beisdorf, Canton, 0hio

Gary Rockow, Scotts ValleY, Calif

Mary Romito, BrooklYn Heights , 0hio

John Rose, Chardon, Ohio

Sarah Ruckman, Kent, 0hio

James Bust, Northfield, 0hio

Davio Segen, CuYal'oga Falls 0hio

MaryTheresa Sharp, S N D, Kent, 0hio

Chad Smlth, Parkersburg, WVa

.ioann Smith, Canton, Ohio

ShirleY Smith, HaYesville, N C'

Roben SPellacY. Soutn Flct o, 0h;o

Kyle Sponseller, Huntingdon Valley, Pa

Kevin SPring, CoPleY, 0hio

D.C. Step'rers, rll, Ta'lrnaoge, 0h'n

Sherrill Stott, East Harwich, Mass

Peter SudYk, Medina, 0hro

Barbara Sullivan, Herndon, Va

James Sullivan, Herndon, Va

.Jessica Sunderlin, Chagrin Falls' 0hio

Erika Tencer, Canton, 0hio

Harold Tencer, Canton, 0hio

Carole ThomPson, La Plata' Md

William Tietz, Uniontown, 0hio

Thomas Townsend' Concord' Calif

Marion TYler, Cleveland, 0hro

Mary Ulam, Warren, Ohio

Rebecca Ulrich, Akron, 0hio

Robert Ulrich, Akron, Ohio

Mark VlacovskY, Kent, 0hio

Jenniler Wallace, Dennison, 0F'o

Marv Wrqgins, Munroe Falls, 0hio

John Williams, Salt Lake CitY, Utah

L. DorothY Williams, Kent, 0hio

Rita Zakrajsek, Brecksville, 0hio

John Zeiger, M D., FortWaYne, lnd

Rick Zhang, CoPleY' 0hio

William Zirke, Munroe Falls, Ohio

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STEPPING IN

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A student's illnesscan be the end of a college career.

But sometimes, it can be aninspiration instead.

Shasta Dowdell, '09, knew deep down that a career inhealth care was in herfuture. But as she tells it, she wasfighting that direction.

"Then I got sick," the Palmyra, Ohio, resident said. "And I

realized it was my calling."ln her early 20s, Dowdell was diagnosed with type 1

diabetes. lt instantly provided her career inspiration - andmade her education that much more challenging.

"First of all, it was embarrassing; you're young," sheexplained. "Then I had to take injections four times a day,"When her blood sugar was too high during a test, she'd beexhausted. When it was too low, she couldn't concentrate.

"lt was very difficult to be in your early 20s and diagnosedwith a chronic illness that in so many ways changes yourlife," she said. "But it was a challenge that caused me to haveso much more empathy for people."

The Honors College student began pursuing a career innursing, but financial difficulties threatened to sabotage herambitions just as she was nearing her final year at Kent State.She went to her nursing advisor, Curtis Good, and explainedthat money was so tight, she didn't have enough for basicliving expenses, including food and gas.

That's where the late C. William Franks and his wife, thelate Dorothy Franks, '37, stepped in. The Ravenna couplerecently had given the College of Nursing more than $100,000to create two current-use scholarships, as well as a $30,000emergency fund, for students just like Dowdell.

"lt's kind of the best of both worlds," said Dr. LauraDzurec, dean of the college. "The gift helps out somestudents immediately with a tuition-free scholarship. But wealso come across so many students who are working on topof studying and doing clinicals. They really struggle to makeit through the program financially."

That's exactly what the couple hoped would become oftheir gift, Mr. Franks said in an interview before his death.

The family's connection to Kent State began when Mrs.

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The tate C.Wittiam Franks and hiswife,the

/ate Dorothy Franks, '37 , donated mlre than

$100,000t0 the Kent State University College

of Nursing.

who worked in health care, but also by the

Kent State nursing students he would see

arriving for clinicals at nearby Robinson

Memorial HosPital'"We used to see the buses driving up to

the main entrance of the hospital and these

young people getting out and going into the

hospital," he said. "lt was quite a sight to

see those Young PeoPle'"The ability to make an immediate impact

through a current-use scholarship helped

the couPle make uP their minds'

"l thought, 'They could get to be a nurse. in four

years,"' Mi. Franks said. "We iust thought that,

would be a good use - for scholarships, to help

somebodY."For Shasta Dowdell, the assistance came at the

perfect time."l felt like someone was investing in my future'

really," she said. "At that moment, it meant the

difference between success and failure' lt was

really mY last resort."Aiter graduation, Dowdell plans to continue her

education to become a nurse practitioner - and

possibly become a professor herself one day' But

ior. no*, her career inspiration is built around the

day she found out she would be living with type 1

diabetes for the rest of her life'"l want to be that nurse who's there when a

patient gets a diagnosis that changes his or her

iife," sfre said. "l want to be there"'

"We had a little money around, and we

didn't know what to do with it, "

Mr. Franks said. " l wanted to Put it

somewhere where I could help people,

help students."Franks graduated in 1937 from what became the

College of Education, Health and Human Services'

(TheiidaughLer, Shirtey Johnson, is also a 1973

graduate of the college')Mrs. Franks, who passed away in December'

spent 31 years as a home-economics teacher for

h'igh school students in several area districts; Mr'

Frinks, who passed away in November' had a

variety of careers - serving in the Army in World

Wur. f f , then working in the funeral business and for

ttre UnlteO States Postal Service, and later owning

his own traffic-light business' And after retiring

in the tgZOs and traveling the world, the couple

began to think about their philanthropic goals'*"We

had a little money around, and we didn't

know what to do with it," Mr' Franks said' "l

wanted to put it somewhere where I could help

people, helP students."'- ihe'grandfather of three and great-grandfather

of five riras partly inspired by a young relative

Start you; campaign conversation today'when you're ready to join the centennial campaign, the professional staff at the office of lnstitutional

Advancement can help you decide what and howio give' A variety of giving possibilities allows you to

ensure your legacy ut f<"ni State at whatever level you're comfortable with'

call 330-67 2-2222or e-mail advancement@kent'edu to begin your conversation'

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lmagine seven multistory buildings,each half the size of a football field.Then picture hundreds of rooms filledwith industrial equipment - equipmentthat not only must be purchased, butalso maintained on a regular basis.Finally, calculate the massive costsinvolved in all of that, just to provide a

comprehensive education in technology.

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million of Siemens PLM (productlifecycle management) software. lt'sa package of programs that allowsstudents to take a product through alldesign steps, from concept throughengineering and manufacturing. And it'sthe exact set of resources many ofthemwill use upon graduation.

Similarly, the college has received

training programs."Unlike the past, today's education

can't simply consist of teachingstudents basic skills," Fitzsimmonssays. "Employers in the technologyfield need knowledge workers

- people who not only know thefundamentals, but also get the bigpicture of how things fit together.As we integrate these programs intothe curricula, our students will beideal workforce candidates becausethey'll graduate prepared to be thoseknowledge workers."

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" Our students will be idealworkforce candidates becausethey'll graduate prepared to be

those knowledgeable workers. "- Dr. Verna Fitzsimmons

That's the scenario laid out by Dr.

Verna Fitzsimmons, interim dean ofthe College of Technology, if Kent StateUniversity wanted to expose studentsto every machine, tool and processthey might encounter once they enterthe manufacturing industry. Theproblem, she says, is that no institutioncould afford the startup and continuingcosts for such an education.

Thankfully, that problem is solved bypreparing students for future careersthrough computer software. And a

series of in-kind gifts to the collegeas part of the Centennial Campaignis giving students those experiential-learning tools.

Appropriate Tech nology, a regionalcompany serving design, engineeringand manufacturing clients, has madethe largest in-kind gift in the university'shistory, with a contribution of $13.5

a gift-in-kind of construction-management software from PrimaveraSoftware lnc., giving students theopportunity to learn one of the toolsused universally in that field.

"l would expect every College ofTechnology graduate would list on theirr6sum6 that they are proficient in thesesoftware packages," Fitzsimmons says."That's going to make the difference

- a candidate with PLM experience isgoing to get hired over one without."

Another way the college is preparingstudents for real-world situationsis through simulations in the flighttechnology program. Future pilotsmust train on classroom computersbefore they get behind actual controls

- and a gift from CPaT lnc. providesinteractive software for Boeing 777 andEmbraer 145 aircraft controls. lt's thesame software used by airlines in their

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This fall, Kent State University at Ashtabula celebrated the

opening of its $15 million Robert S. Morrison Health and Science

Building. The 55,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art facilityincludes a realistic human-patient simulator that breathes,

speaks and bleeds; a full-scale apartment for the traininq of

0ccupationaltherapists; and the region's first human cadaver

lab. With the add.ition of the building to the campus, students

will have the latest technology as they train fsr healthe are

fields including nursing, physical and respiratory therapy, and

radiology technology.

Major support for this Centennial Campaign initiative comes

from the Robert S. Morrison Foundation, Ashtabula Foundation,

Ashtabula County Medical Center Foundation, UniversityHospitalsHealthSystem,0ivicDevelopmentCorporationofAshtabula County, and Ron and Tracy Clutter' along with many

other members ofrthe communiW.

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CentenniaICENTENNIAL CAMPAIGN PUBLIC PHASE LAUNCHES

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"\Ve need this campaign at thisfivotal point in our h]storY,"president Lester A. Lefton told nearly 400 members of the university community

as he welcomed them to the centennial campaign Launch on oct' 8'

"when asked, our alumni and friends have always come through," said Lefton'

as he explained the importance of the $250 million initiative to Kent state's near-

and long-term goals before he turned over the stage to a cast of more than 100

students, faculty and alumni, who entertained attendees with a spectacular song'

dance and spoken-word performance'

The evening, which also celebrated the university's first 100 years, included

the announcement of the latest commitment from the william Risman family'

who have added to their longtime philanthropy with a pledge to fund five new

Founders Medallion scholarships as part of the campaign'

Major event SponSors included ologie, H u ntington Ba nk, G reat Lakes Pu blish ing'

the Burbick Foundation, the Davey Tree Expert Company, Medical Mutual of Ohio

and Helen Dix.

To view a slideshow of photos from the event'vi sit www. ke nt. ed u/adva nce m e nt'

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Meet Liz Laurel.The pre-nursing major was among the firstrecipients of the Campaign for Change (C4C)

scholarship, a program that's part of theCentennial Campaign in which Kent Statestudents raise funds and make their own gifts toprovide academic grants to their peers. Liz likedthe program's goals so much she even joinedthe volunteer C4C Squad last year to help raiseadditional funds and educate her classmatesabout the importance of philanthropy.

ln its first three years, the initiative has raised$30,000. And last year for the first time, enoughfunds were contributed to endow a Campaign forChange scholarship that will provide support forstudents in perpetuity.

Financial difficulties are the largest singleobstacle to students completing their degreesand achieving their dreams. And providingscholarships is the key to their success.

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SPRING 2O1O AWARDS EVENTSVisit www.kent.edu/ecalendar to find up-to-date listings of concerts, lectures, performances, exhibits and other events

at Kent State's eight camPuses.

Saturday, Feb,27Varsity K Hall of Fame lnductionCeremony and Banquet

Ballroom, Kent Student Center

330-672-0439

Saturday, March 6

Greek Alumni Chapter Awards Brunch

Room 306, Kent Student Center

330-672-5368

Saturday, April 17

Senior Honors College Luncheon

2nd Floor Dining Room,

Kent Student Center

330-672-2312

Saturday, April l7Celebration of Diversity and Awards

DinnerBallroom, Kent Student Center

330-612-2442

Saturday, April 24

College of Business Spring Celebration

Kiva & 2nd Floor Dining Room,

Kent Student Center

Thursday, April 29

College of Arts and Sciences

Distinguished Student and Faculty

Awards DinnerRoom 306, Kent Student Center

330-672-2650

Friday, April 30

21st Annual Health Education and

Promotion Awards Dinner

330-672-7977

Saturday, May ICollege of Technology Vision 21 Awards2nd Floor Dining Room, Kent Student

Center330-672-2852

Saturday, May 8

Kent Student Ambassador lnduction and

Awards Ceremony330-672-5368