Marianne Martens, Ph.D., School of Library and Information Science, is author of an invited chapter titled “Reading the Readers: Tracking Visible Online Reading Audiences” in P. M. Rothbauer, K.I. Skjerdingstad, L.E.F. McKechnie, and K. Oterholm (Eds.), Plotting the Reading Experience: Theory/Practice/Politics. (2016). Waterloo, Ontario, Canada: Wilfred Laurier University Press.
Marianne Martens, School of Library and Information Science
Coming to 鶹Ƶȫ University as a transfer student from a local community college in her hometown of Toledo, Laurel Johnson, ’17, wanted to get involved and become an integrated member of the 鶹Ƶȫ University community.
Drawn to 鶹Ƶȫ by the communication studies program, Ms. Johnson wanted to further her education and earn a bachelor’s degree after receiving her associate degree. She transferred to 鶹Ƶȫ in 2015 for her junior year.
Now in its second year, the annual 鶹Ƶȫ of Accessibility event once again promises to engage attendees with unique perspectives to result in a better understanding of experiences of individuals with disabilities in a more inclusive 鶹Ƶȫ University environment.
The 鶹Ƶȫ University Alumni Association has chosen 10 finalists from a pool of more than 200 nominees for the 52nd annual 鶹Ƶȫ Alumni Association Distinguished Teaching Award.
The Performing Arts Center at 鶹Ƶȫ University at Tuscarawas adds holiday favorites to its packed 2018 lineup of performances. Upcoming shows include Elf the Musical on Nov. 7 at 7:30 p.m. as well as the Tuscarawas Dance Arts Center’s presentation of The Nutcracker, running Dec. 6-9.
鶹Ƶȫ University generates a large portion of the power used on the Kent Campus and at times can supply all the power requirements for the campus. In order to test the operation and integrity of the power generation, control and distribution systems, a test of the turbines will be performed on Monday, Nov. 12, when the university will be closed in observance of Veterans Day.
鶹Ƶȫ University views student feedback on courses and instructors as pivotal for designing courses and curriculum. In an effort to ensure the quality of academic programs, teaching and the learning experience of students, course instructors are asked to encourage their students to take the Flash Survey, the end-of-course student survey at 鶹Ƶȫ for online and hybrid courses.
![Mietek Jaroniec, Ph.D., professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry of 鶹Ƶȫ University’s College of Arts and Sciences, was appointed to the editorial board of the journal Science Advances. Mietek Jaroniec, Ph.D., professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry of 鶹Ƶȫ University’s College of Arts and Sciences, was appointed to the editorial board of the journal Science Advances.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/PROFILE%20-%20Jaroniec.jpg?VersionId=0tjj5rbaEuhQllYd.pz9wnYPVZ2FejKN&h=e6f36a9c&itok=7N7-pS4l)
Mietek Jaroniec, Ph.D., professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry of 鶹Ƶȫ University’s College of Arts and Sciences, was appointed to the editorial board of the journal Science Advances.
![Last weekend's celebration of 100 years of Homecoming at 鶹Ƶȫ was "ruled" by 2018 Homecoming Queen Jennifer Uren and Homecoming King Jordan Euell. Last weekend's celebration of 100 years of Homecoming at 鶹Ƶȫ was "ruled" by 2018 Homecoming Queen Jennifer Uren and Homecoming King Jordan Euell.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/Video%20-%20Homecoming%20recap.jpg?VersionId=FIDAzFMrfGE44SyzGtDZt312Xb33n_bQ&h=e6f36a9c&itok=ybF4CpS4)
The celebration of 100 years of Homecoming at 鶹Ƶȫ was “ruled” by 2018 Homecoming Queen Jennifer Uren and Homecoming King Jordan Euell.
![The Vindys (pictured), with specials guests The Speedbumps and Party of 2, will take over Packard Music Hall on Saturday, Oct. 20, for a benefit for Trumbull families in need. (Photo credit: Leslie Davis, Cusano Photography) The Vindys (pictured), with specials guests The Speedbumps and Party of 2, will take over Packard Music Hall on Saturday, Oct. 20, for a benefit for Trumbull families in need. (Photo credit: Leslie Davis, Cusano Photography)](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/REGIONAL%20Vindys%20Main.jpg?VersionId=27fiowLxtGiGtHkiAI__H5z7Jmk8Hj_O&h=e6f36a9c&itok=PgPT-w0N)
The Vindys, with specials guests The Speedbumps and Party of 2, will take over Packard Music Hall this Sweetest Day, Saturday, Oct. 20, for a concert to benefit Rock4Reason and Flash's Food Pantry at 鶹Ƶȫ Trumbull.
![鶹Ƶȫ University President Beverly J. Warren and Eastern Gateway Community College President Jimmie Bruce pose for a picture after signing an agreement to form a strategic partnership. 鶹Ƶȫ University President Beverly J. Warren and Eastern Gateway Community College President Jimmie Bruce pose for a picture after signing an agreement to form a strategic partnership.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail/public/article/SPEC%20FEAT%20Kent%20State%20University%20President%20Beverly%20Warren%20and%20Eastern%20Gateway%20Community%20College%20President%20Jimmie%20Bruce.jpg?VersionId=sAGJDnQm8ViNQy7mxzo8HW8xa2GFXsZ1&h=e6f36a9c&itok=YK2aehJE)
鶹Ƶȫ University and Eastern Gateway Community College (EGCC) have formed a strategic partnership that will create new access to courses and degrees for thousands of students living and learning on Ohio’s eastern border.
The 鶹Ƶȫ University Board of Trustees today established a comprehensive, national search to recruit and select the university’s 13th president.
The events of May 4, 1970, placed 鶹Ƶȫ University in an international spotlight after a student protest against the Vietnam War and the presence of the Ohio National Guard ended in tragedy with four students losing their lives and nine others being wounded. From a perspective of nearly 50 years, 鶹Ƶȫ remembers the tragedy and leads a contemporary discussion and understanding of how the community, nation and world can benefit from understanding the profound impact of the event.
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