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Orchestra is a ‘Living and Breathing Form’
All eyes are on Jacob Schnitzer, Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ«'s new interim director of orchestras, as he lifts his baton in the air, readying himself to guide students through a practice of one of their pieces for an upcoming performance. Schnitzer comes to Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« with numerous accolades, including conducting the world premiere of more than 45 pieces for living composers.

New Vice President for Research Looks to Expand Opportunities With Business and Industry
With more than six months at the helm of Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University’s research division, Vice President Douglas Delahanty, Ph.D., has been hard at work making sure the university is sharply focused on its collaborations with business and industry and maintaining its R1 research status. He recently sat down with Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« Today to talk about his first year and changes in the division.

IN A FLASH: Raze the Roof
Renovations to the Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University Ice Arena will create an indoor practice field.

IN A FLASH: The Colors of Summer
The colorful landscaping on the Kent Campus attracts visitors of all kinds - and species.

Laser-Focused: New Microscope to Benefit Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« Researchers
Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University researchers are beginning to use a new high-tech microscope that will allow them to view the structure of cell tissue on a more intense level.

VIDEO: Strong Storm Causes Damage on Kent Campus
Videos show Thursday's storm and the damage it caused to the May 4 Memorial.

IN A FLASH: When the Bough Breaks
Strong storms caused damage across the Kent Campus on Thursday night.

IN A FLASH: Welcome Back, Architects!
Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ«'s College of Architecture and Environmental Design had an all-college welcome for new and returning students on Wednesday.

New Classrooms and Facilities Welcome Future Pilots, Engineers and Others
The College of Aeronautics and Engineering is growing and its building's new, state-of-the-art expansion is welcoming students for Fall Semester classes.

Studying the Students: New Research Project Hopes to Follow 10,000 Golden Flashes
Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« researchers are looking for 10,000 students to participate in an ambitious Student Life Study launching this semester.