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<p>Kent State President Lester A. Lefton welcomes those attending Kent State Day at the Ohio Statehouse.</p>

Kent State President Lester A. Lefton welcomes those attending Kent State Day at the Ohio Statehouse.

<p>President Lefton poses for a photo with Kent State students attending Kent State Day at the Ohio Statehouse.<br /> </p>

President Lefton poses for a photo with Kent State students attending Kent State Day at the Ohio Statehouse.

<p>Kent State Trustees Jane Murphy Timken (left), Dennis Eckart and Jacqueline F. Woods attended Kent State Day at the Ohio Statehouse.</p>

Kent State Trustees Jane Murphy Timken (left), Dennis Eckart and Jacqueline F. Woods attended Kent State Day at the Ohio Statehouse.

<p>Guests attending Kent State Day at the Ohio Statehouse gather in the Museum Area of the capitol for discussions with trustees, students, alumni, faculty and administrators.</p>

Guests attending Kent State Day at the Ohio Statehouse gather in the Museum Area of the capitol for discussions with trustees, students, alumni, faculty and administrators.

<p>President Lefton gathers with student leaders in Columbus, Ohio, during Kent State Day at the Ohio Statehouse.<br /> </p>

President Lefton gathers with student leaders in Columbus, Ohio, during Kent State Day at the Ohio Statehouse.

<p>Kent Displays presents information to those attending Kent State Day at the Ohio Statehouse.<br /> </p>

Kent Displays presents information to those attending Kent State Day at the Ohio Statehouse.

<p>Douglas Steidl, Dean of the College of Architecture and Environmental Design, meets with Ohio State Senator Chris Widener and Martha Ring, Director of Advancement for Constituent Programs.<br /> </p>

Douglas Steidl, Dean of the College of Architecture and Environmental Design, meets with Ohio State Senator Chris Widener and Martha Ring, Director of Advancement for Constituent Programs.

<p>Representatives from the College of Technology present information to Head Football Coach Darrell Hazell and others during Kent State Day at the Ohio Statehouse.<br /> </p>

Representatives from the College of Technology present information to Head Football Coach Darrell Hazell and others during Kent State Day at the Ohio Statehouse.

<p>Students representing Kent State Day at the Ohio Statehouse prepare for a tour of the historical building.<br /> </p>

Students representing Kent State Day at the Ohio Statehouse prepare for a tour of the historical building.

<p>The Ohio House of Representatives meets and recognizes the university during Kent State Day at the Ohio Statehouse, Wednesday, March 16, 2011.<br /> </p>

The Ohio House of Representatives meets and recognizes the university during Kent State Day at the Ohio Statehouse, Wednesday, March 16, 2011.

<p>Associate Dean of Technology Isaac Nettey meets with representatives of the College of Nursing during Kent State Day at the Ohio Statehouse.<br /> </p>

Associate Dean of Technology Isaac Nettey meets with representatives of the College of Nursing during Kent State Day at the Ohio Statehouse.

  • <p>Kent State President Lester A. Lefton welcomes those attending Kent State Day at the Ohio Statehouse.</p>
  • <p>President Lefton poses for a photo with Kent State students attending Kent State Day at the Ohio Statehouse.<br /> </p>
  • <p>Kent State Trustees Jane Murphy Timken (left), Dennis Eckart and Jacqueline F. Woods attended Kent State Day at the Ohio Statehouse.</p>
  • <p>Guests attending Kent State Day at the Ohio Statehouse gather in the Museum Area of the capitol for discussions with trustees, students, alumni, faculty and administrators.</p>
  • <p>President Lefton gathers with student leaders in Columbus, Ohio, during Kent State Day at the Ohio Statehouse.<br /> </p>
  • <p>Kent Displays presents information to those attending Kent State Day at the Ohio Statehouse.<br /> </p>
  • <p>Douglas Steidl, Dean of the College of Architecture and Environmental Design, meets with Ohio State Senator Chris Widener and Martha Ring, Director of Advancement for Constituent Programs.<br /> </p>
  • <p>Representatives from the College of Technology present information to Head Football Coach Darrell Hazell and others during Kent State Day at the Ohio Statehouse.<br /> </p>
  • <p>Students representing Kent State Day at the Ohio Statehouse prepare for a tour of the historical building.<br /> </p>
  • <p>The Ohio House of Representatives meets and recognizes the university during Kent State Day at the Ohio Statehouse, Wednesday, March 16, 2011.<br /> </p>
  • <p>Associate Dean of Technology Isaac Nettey meets with representatives of the College of Nursing during Kent State Day at the Ohio Statehouse.<br /> </p>

Kent State Day: Celebrating Excellence in Action
at the Ohio Statehouse

University Communications and Marketing | 03/18/2011
Highlighting the Excellence in Action that occurs every day on its eight campuses, the university hosted Kent State Day at the Ohio Statehouse on March 16. A delegation of about 130 people, including Kent State President Lester A. Lefton, university trustees, students, alumni, faculty, campus and college deans, and community partners, traveled to Columbus for the all-day event.

"Our goal here is to demonstrate to legislators that Kent State University is indispensible to the region and the state," Lefton said. "We want them to know that we're globally recognized, nationally ranked and locally vital. We get to show our pride in our great institution."

The day began with the interactive and engaging "Impact and Innovations Exhibit," which showcased the many exciting discoveries coming from Kent State, all of which contribute to talent development and job creation. The exhibit was on display much of the day in the Museum Area of the statehouse and focused on four main themes: Research, Innovation and Technology; Talent Development; Community Engagement and Economic Development; and Academic Success.

Members of the Ohio Legislature joined Lefton, the trustees and members of the delegation for coffee and conversation as they explored the exhibit. Around mid-morning, the delegation broke into groups to meet with individual legislators and state leadership officials. After lunch, the university was recognized at both the Senate and House sessions.

"This was truly a university-wide effort involving numerous people, departments and colleges across our eight campuses," said Iris Harvey, vice president for University Relations. "I think we left quite an impression with the legislators, demonstrating Kent State's economic impact, development of talent and job creation, and contribution to innovation and competitiveness. As I like to remind people, we are the No. 1 public research university in Northeast Ohio – no doubt about it!"