President Lester Lefton January 2012 Photo Essay

President Lefton and his wife, Linda, pose with “Flash,” the university mascot, during the Flashes
Forever event, held in the Student Recreation and Wellness Center.

President Lefton gathers with hard-working Alumni staff members at the first “Flashes Forever” graduation celebration, for graduates and family members, in the Student Recreation and Wellness Center.

President Lefton poses with a proud 2011 Kent State graduate, following ceremonies in
the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center.

President Lefton congratulates doctoral graduates at the Fall 2011 commencement ceremonies.

President Lester A. Lefton poses with Ohio Board of Regents Chancellor Jim Petro
following fall commencement ceremonies.

President Lefton gathers staff members and students in the Office of Global Education to congratulate
Clerical Specialist Cheryl Cunnagin as she receives a 2011 President’s Award for Excellence.

President Lester A. Lefton high-fives custodial worker Kathy Schumann after announcing that she
was a recipient of a 2011 President’s Excellence Award.

Geauga Campus employee receives a President’s Excellence Award for 2011,
via computer in the Executive Offices.

Andy Huston, Lead IT User Support Analyst, is surprised by President Lefton, as he
receives a 2011 President’s Excellence Award.

President Lester Lefton and his wife, Linda, enjoy Golden Flashes basketball action in
the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center.

President Lefton gathers with the new Kent State Board of Trustees, in the Executive Offices.

President Lefton poses with members of Dining Services during an event in the Student
Recreation and Wellness Center.