Since 1995, the University Research Council has sponsored a Celebration of Scholarship event annually. For 2011, Celebration of Scholarship is scheduled for Friday, April 15. The events that comprise the celebration showcase research and creative activity and acknowledge, reward and support the culture of research and inquiry at Kent State University.  All of the events are free and open to the public.  Registration is required for the Distinguished Scholar Awards Luncheon.

The events for Celebration of Scholarship on April 15 include:

• From 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., student posters, exhibits, demonstrations and performances from each college will be held in the public areas of the University Library
  
  
• From 11 a.m. – 1p.m., the Distinguished Scholar Awards will be presented at a luncheon event in Room 306 of the Kent Student Center.  The award recipients will be announced on March 30.  Registration is required to attend the luncheon.   
  
  
• From 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. a Faculty Recognition Program Reception will be held in the Quiet Study Area on the first floor of the University Library.  Plated books will be on display and commemorative booklets will be available. Provost Robert Frank will recognize the faculty members who have received tenure and/or promotion in the last year.  Family, friends, and colleagues are encouraged to attend. Light refreshments will be served.

2011 Celebration of Scholarship is organized and sponsored by the Division of Research and Sponsored Programs, University Libraries, and Division of Graduate Studies.      

More information is available online.