Kent State Magazine | Spring 2006 | Clear Water Revival: Research lends credence to Lake erie dead zone dangers

COVER STORY: Dr. Robert Heath, Kent State professor of biological sciences, monitrs readings broadcast from the wheelhouse of the R.V. Lake Guardian. Heath led a team of scientists and students studying Lake Erie's bacteria and phosphorous dynamics.

KENT STATE MAGAZINE // SPRING 2006
Clear Water Revival Research lends credence to Lake Erie "dead zone" dangers by Lisa Lambert, M.A. '05
	Dr. Robert Heath and other researchers glimpse the future of the Great Lakes in the photo essay.
	Explore how Kent State is working to preserve our ecosystem in the latest video exclusive.

Leonard Hallbank takes part in the pilot distance learning program at Louis Stokes Cleveland Department of Veteran Affairs Medical Center featured in the story Hope is Just a Click Away Hope is Just a Click Away
Technology helps veterans with disabilities
earn degrees.
By Melissa Edler, '00

VIDEO EXCLUSIVE: Dr. Joseph Drew and student participants discuss the pilot distance learning program.

Testimonials: Meet people involved in the distance
learning program at Louis Stokes Cleveland Department
of Veteran Affairs.

A Touch of Winter in Spring
Guest director brings Shakespeare to Kent State.
By Lisa Lambert, M.A. '05

Lights, Camera...Entertainment!
Technical skill and artistry take center stage.
By Lisa Lambert, M.A. '05

Paige Lucas-Stannard, M.L.S. '04, M.S. '05, is a librarian and technical information specialist at the NASA Glenn Research Center in Cleveland, featured in the story Beyond the Books. Beyond the Books
NASA librarians typifies modern
professional.
By Jim Szatkowski, '80, M.A. '94

Knowledge is Power: Librarians manage growing
demand for information

Beyond the Books
Materials digital library speeds up research-to-
classroom process.
By Rachel Wenger, '00

IMAGE: George Stevens, D.B.A. '79, is dean of Kent State's College of Business Administration and Graduate School of Management. Taking Care of Business
Innovation, anticipation and a solid
foundation spell success.
By Jim Szatkowski, '80, M.A. '94

- College of Business Colleagues
- Curriculum changes in marketing program
- Accounting seeks accreditation

Creating 'New Literacy' Leaders
Educator encourages nontraditional media in
the classroom.
By Melissa Edler, '00

Current and former members of the Kent State men's and women's golf teams tee off at the groundbreaking ceremony for the new golf teaching and learning center at the Kent State University Golf Course. Team Dream Comes True
Golf program adds training and
teaching facility.
By Pamela Anderson, A.A. '89, M.A. '94

News Flash
Read university news for Spring 2006, including:
- Poetry finds a home
- Heat and power project earns state award
- New field hockey field named in honor of donors
- Democracy symposium to examine policy debate
- Biosafety facility to prepare first-responders

James R. Sabo is director of operations for The White Rubber Corporation, which partnered with Kent State on research to prove the superiority of its rubber-insulating gloves for electrical workers. Besting Goliath
Local business gains competitive edge with help from Kent State.
By Melissa Edler, '00

Found in Translation
Student honored for translation of Russian children's memoirs.
By Melissa Edler, '00

Immersed in Learning: Conversation Partners Program helps students share language and culture.

High school student Donna Thomas attends an Upward Bound class on anatomy and physiology. Success is no Secret
Upward Bound attracts quality students to Kent State.
By Elaine Laps

Upcoming Events
Including Wick Poetry Readings and Alumni Awards Events for Varsity K Hall of Fame, Honors College, Greek Alumni Chapter and more.

Class Notes
- From the President of the Alumni Association
- Class Notes
- Distinguished Teaching Award Winners
- Alumni Association offers new resort
vacation benefits
- MAC basketball tournament events
- Class of '56 to celebrate reunion
- New annual membership category

Alumni Association Stories

Ryan Daut, of Canton, races on a motorized toilet at the 2005 Homecoming Extravaganza. Homecoming Extravaganza
Annual event allows alumni, guests to experience Kent State.
By Kimberly Thompson

Teaching Leadership in Real Life
Alumnus Mike Giancola, '95, aids tsunami survivors.
By Kimberly Thompson

The career of Ole Gilbo, '66, a Kent State alumnus has introduced him to faces and cultures from all over the world. Gilbo Goes Global
Career takes alumnus around the world and back.
By Ashley Katona

Disney Magic Shines on Alums
McCombs, Frangipane named Teachers of
the Year.
By Beth Baldwin, '05

From the President
Read "Serving the Needs of Students and the World Beyond" from Kent State President Carol A. Cartwright.