President Lester Lefton December 2010 Photo Essay

President Lester A. Lefton applauds the graduates during the Fall 2010 Commencement ceremony
in the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center.

President Lester A. Lefton gathers with guests at the 2010 Founders Gala, held in the
Kent Student Center Ballroom.

President Lester A. Lefton surprises Sr. Associate Vice President Stephen Sokany and
President's Excellence Award recipient Jennifer Arnold, both of Institutional Advancement, with
news of the award during a staff meeting.

Cleveland Botanical Garden Librarian Gary Esmonde, Kent State University President Lester A. Lefton,
Botanical Garden Executive Director Natalie Ronayne and Linda Lefton review a valuable book in the
Cleveland Botanical Garden's collection.

President Lester A. Lefton gathers with university and local officials during the grand opening of the
Kent State University at Tuscarawas Performing Arts Center.

President Lester A. Lefton recognizes Rep. Kathleen Chandler during a university reception,
in honor of her years of service to higher education.

President Lester A. Lefton presents Project Manager Brian Pickering, Office of the University Architect,
the President's Excellence Award.

Kent State University President Lester A. Lefton and wife, Linda, enjoy a reception honoring the
collaboration between Kent State and the University Circle Libraries.

President Lester A. Lefton shares a lighter moment with Board of Trustees Chair Jacqueline F. Woods,
after the Fall 2010 Commencement ceremony.