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November 2012

The Kent State University School of Theatre and Dance will present an evening of choreography created by dance faculty members on
Nov. 30 - Dec. 2.

Welcome to Profiles of Excellence in Action, a monthly e-newsletter showcasing news and events from Kent State University. In this month's issue, read about Kent State being named a military friendly school for the fourth year in a row, a renowned Cleveland attorney who has been appointed Kent State's new President's Ambassador, a Kent State mathematics professor's passion for teaching leading to a Distinguished Teaching Award, and the Dance '12: Winterplay event featuring a diverse program by dance faculty. Also watch the video about the recently opened Kent State University May 4 Visitors Center.

Kent State Named Military Friendly School Fourth Year in a Row

Kent State has been named a military friendly school by G.I. Jobs for the fourth year in a row.

Kent State University officially opened its much-anticipated May 4 Visitors Center on Saturday, Oct. 20, 2012. The May 4 Visitors Center is located in room 101 of Taylor Hall at 300 Midway Drive on the Kent Campus.

Kent State University President Lester A. Lefton has appointed Cleveland-area trial lawyer José C. Feliciano as the 2012-2013 President’s Ambassador.

Cynthia Barb’s teaching style uses mathematics not just to solve classroom problems, but to motivate students to use the concepts creatively and to solve problems in everyday life. And it shows.

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