eInside - Week of Aug. 15, 2016
![Gemma Casadesus-Smith, Ph.D., an associate professor of biology in the College of Arts and Sciences, conducts research on Alzheimer’s disease.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/PHOTOLEAD1Biology.jpg?VersionId=EBLqaa20BA7ycvZHa8hzfmjVi1lnGHN3&h=ec98a0f6&itok=DjLZXqih)
For decades, biologists researching a cure for Alzheimer’s disease have remained in the dark almost as much as the ailment’s victims. A Kent State University professor, however, is looking to stop the disease before it starts.
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![New Kent State University graduates pose with family members outside the MAC Center following a Spring 2016 Commencement ceremony.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/PROFILESCommencement1.jpg?VersionId=gHk53iAX2EMZwKNU3fP65ruKgdS5wW5t&h=1d18de3c&itok=-uvUrbyt)
Kent State University will hold its Summer 2016 Commencement ceremony for the Kent Campus on Saturday, Aug. 20, at the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center.
![Pictured is Nikki the Top Hawk.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/Video-Camp.jpg?VersionId=hShf7.Xhb95kZIFVtDy9_o2n1OiSPKUc&h=ec98a0f6&itok=QjcbihJw)
Each summer, 15 female high school students receive a free, three-day camp experience through the Nikki Kukwa Memorial Aviation Fund and Kent State University’s College of Applied Engineering, Sustainability and Technology.
![Kent State University at Salem English Club members Aarika Denton, Julia Pitcock and Hannah Satterfield held summer writing workshops for area kids.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/REGIONALFEATUREEnglishClub.jpg?VersionId=P3Jvh7MC0rqS5M9Rq2lQV8OyVBW4VdwY&h=ec98a0f6&itok=UrRxGVmI)
Three Kent State University at Salem students planned summer writing workshops for area kids, teaching youngsters how to travel to far off places through writing and by using their imaginations.
![Ratchneewan Ross, associate professor in the College of Nursing, shared this photo of Lake Chautauqua.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/SUMMERVACATIONRoss.jpg?VersionId=GO7CQKRN9BGYb5VtZ4.MR5neAVRx33aX&h=ec98a0f6&itok=mXKdcAnZ)
In this final feature, Kent State University employees shared some of their favorite summer vacation photos with e-Inside.
Familiar Face
dave glowacki
Assistant General Manager
Performing Arts Center
Kent State University at Tuscarawas
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