Kent State Magazine | Summer 2006 | Legacy of Leadership: Cartwright steps down after 15 years of changing lives and making ideas work


Legacy of Leadership Cartwright steps down after 15 years of changing lives and making ideas work.
	Flip back through 15 years of President Carol A. Cartwright's landmarks, memories and milestones at Kent State.
	Trace all the large and small steps of Cartwright's Kent State presidency from her 1991 inauguration and into the future.

IMAGE: Meaningful communication between parents and their children --

or lack thereof -- has a significant impact on the development of adolescents into healthy, well-adjusted adults. What's Really on Your Mind?
Research aims to improve communication between adolescents and parents.
By Lisa Lambert, M.A. '05

- What's "Normal"? Expert guidance provides tips for what to expect as children mature.
- Positive Parenting Prevails: Improving confidence, knowledge and skill are psychologist’s aim.

Earth to America
Science fellows bring learning full circle.
By Lisa Lambert, M.A. '05

IMAGE: Dr. Scott Sheridan, Kent

State associate professor in geography, in front of a photograph of Toronto, Ontario, one of four cities for which he

developed a heat warning system. The Stealth Killer
Geography professor studies effectiveness
of heat warning systems.
By Melissa Edler, '00

Staying in the Ring
Kent State coaches local business with nation’s first
1042 rollover employee cooperative.
By Melissa Edler, 00

IMAGE: Former Kent State men's basketball coach

Gary Waters directs his players from the bench during the 1999 season. Best of the Best
Varsity K inducts nine new hall of famers.

Meet the Inductees: They're not just good at what they do. They're the "best of the best."

Must Love Dogs... And Other Animals
Kent State Tuscarawas now offers veterinary
technology degree.
By Pam Patacca, '76

IMAGE: James McBride, author of The Color of

Water, signs books in the Kent State bookstore prior to his lecture and musical performance as part of the summer reading

program. First Assignment
Summer reading program encourages discussion, analysis for incoming students.
By Jim Szatkowski, '80, M.A. '94 and
Ashley Katona

- Freshmen Persistence: Midterm campaign results
- Learn about The Color of Water by James McBride
Video Exclusive: Summer Reading Initiative Unites
New Students at Kent State

News Flash
Read university news for Summer 2006, including:
- Online nursing journal celebrates 10 years
- Journalism partnership promotes diversity
- New aircraft elevates flight program
- Faculty diversity increases
- Franklin Hall Web site offers history, updates

From the President
Read "A Look Back, A Look Ahead" from Kent State
President Carol A. Cartwright.

Crafting Heirlooms
Textile arts program weaves together art, technology, industry.
By Rachel Wenger, '00

IMAGE: Philanthropist and alumna Roe Green, M.A. '80, visits Wright-Curtis Theatre at Kent State. An Angel in the Wings
Alumna supports Theatre and Dance facilities with Kent State’s largest capital gift.
By Megan Harding, '83

- Setting the Stage
- Roe Green Visiting Director Series
Video Exclusive: Alumna Sets the Stage for Advancement of Theatre and Dance

IMAGE: Casey Cross, student at Kent

State Salem, studied Salem's Civil War history. Here he's seen at Freedom Hall in Salem with a model of an early American

fort. Local History Writ Large
Kent State Salem instructor, students examine impact of a small Ohio town.
By Melissa Edler, '00

- Salem Bicentennial Celebration
- Geauga County Turns 200
- City of Kent Celebrates 200 Too!

Upcoming Events
Including the Miami String Quartet, Halim El-Dabh 85th Birthday Celebration, Our Town, Jesus Christ Superstar and more.

Class Notes
- From the President of the Alumni Association
- Class Notes
- Senior Life Membership: A Convenient Option

Alumni Association Stories

IMAGE: Running back Luke Tillman breaks

through the Navy defense during game action at Annapolis, Maryland. Homecoming Set for Oct. 14
Get the scoop on plans for this year's Extravaganza, scheduled for Oct. 14.
By Carli Cichocki

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

IMAGE: Varsity K Hall of Fame Inductee Ben Curtis, '00,

talks with student ambassador Audra Godfrey at the induction ceremony in February. Building Success
Student Ambassador program helps build relationships, launch careers.
by Kimberly Thompson

It's Time to Nominate Distinguished Teachers
Do you have a favorite teacher? Nominate him or her for the 2006 Distinguished Teaching Award.
By Jahel Guerra Roa