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LaunchNET's February Pitch and Ponder event.

 Pitch and Ponder is a regular event, presented several times each semester by LaunchNET Kent State. The student entrepreneurial organization describes Pitch and Ponder as "a stress-free, low stakes open mic night for founders and creatives to share their ideas, practice their personal or business pitches, and connect with other ...

Costumed students at the 2023 University Libraries Halloween Party

A legion of costumed students arrived at the Kent State University Libraries' annual Halloween party on Friday to enjoy spooky snacks, activities and games, a costume contest, a Barbie box photo opportunity, a glow dance and even a visit from SuperFlash! All photos courtesy of Kent State University Libraries  ...

Students coloring for calmness in the SAS offices

As part of Disabilities Awareness Month and Mental Health Awareness Month, Kent State’s Student Accessibility Services hosted a “Coloring for Calmness” event this week in its offices within the University Library. The room that is staged for the event features soft lighting and evenly spaced tables topped with crayons, markers and ...

Paws for a Cause Puppy Meet-Up at SAS Offices

Rosa King was used to having animal companions at home, but right before she came to Kent State University, her dog passed away. On campus, she connected with Paws for a Cause, a student organization at Kent State that helps train and socialize service dogs in training. At first, King became a sitter, then she said, "I surprised my family ...

Virginia "Ginnie" Dressler, digital projects librarian, shows a photo of her grandfather, mathematics professor Byron Dressler from 1970.

A member of the Dressler family has been working at Kent State University continuously for the past 75 years.  It was the fall of 1948 when Byron Dressler first came to Kent State, working for 30 years as a mathematics professor and serving as director of the university’s first computer center, which was established in the...

Kent State senior Mason St. Clair shows his political memorabilia collection to senior Kathleen Tyrel

It all started in 2014 with a political button from Ross Perot’s failed 1992 presidential election bid.  Kent State University student Mason St. Clair’s grandfather had given it to his mom, who passed the button on to him and unknowingly set off a spark for collecting political memorabilia.  In the nine years since, St. Cla...

Digital Projects Librarian Virginia Dressler shows the collection of sketchbooks and scrapbooks of Pauline Trigere, which are being digitized by University Libraries.

New York couturière designer Pauline Trigère, whose career spanned more than five decades, left behind a legacy of fashion innovation meticulously preserved in volumes of sketchbooks and press clippings.  Those volumes have had a home at Kent State University Libraries since 1993 and soon will be accessible to everyone.  ...

Late Night at the Library "GLOW"

The Kent State University Library hosted a "Late Night at the Library" as part of KSU Kickoff week. The event, themed "GLOW," welcomed students to the library and introduced new students to its resources, study areas and helpful librarians. Music was provide by a live DJ and the fun included a dance party, games, Esports, giveaways,...

Alison Caplan has been selected as the new director of Kent State University's May 4 Visitors Center.

After a national search, Alison Caplan has been selected as the new director of Kent State University’s May 4 Visitors Center, a museum that tells the story of the shootings at Kent State on May 4, 1970, set in the context of the 1960s. Caplan currently serves as director of education at the National First Ladies’ Library in Canton, Ohio. ...

Stress Free at The Library Spring 2023

Who are you gonna call for stress relief during Finals Week?  It was "all hands on dogs" when furry stressbusters from the Pet Partners animal therapy program visited "Stress Free at The Library" presented by Kent State University Libraries on May 5.  Students were able to take a study break to enjoy snacks, beverage...