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![I PROMISE School fourth graders from Akron, Ohio will learn about the brain at Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University's Brain Health Research Institute I PROMISE School fourth graders from Akron, Ohio will learn about the brain at Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University's Brain Health Research Institute](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/i%20promise%20image.jpg?VersionId=fUZwFZ.T_jgJHd1Rr6iHSvArsT0E4BOm&itok=Hu7l4rlg)
I PROMISE Fourth Graders to Take Over Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îȫ’s Brain Health Research Institute
Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University’s Brain Health Research Institute on Wednesday, Nov. 29, will welcome 94 fourth-grade students from Akron, Ohio’s I PROMISE School for a day of activities aimed at sparking their interest in science and technology.
![Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« senior fashion merchandising major Mackenzie Karsten of Clarkston, Michigan, an intern at the Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« Women's Center, looks over donations for this year's university coat drive. Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« senior fashion merchandising major Mackenzie Karsten of Clarkston, Michigan, an intern for the Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« Women's Center, looks over donations for this year's university coat drive.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/Warm-Up%20Station%20in%20Williamson%20Hall.jpg?VersionId=7kJnKruAaz49BHeZuYkUmS9ioeotOV8F&itok=84_td52k)
Winter Coat and Clothing Drive Ongoing Through Dec. 15
From now through Dec. 15, Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University is collecting clean, gently used or new items of warm clothing for all ages, including coats, hats, gloves, scarves and sweaters, as part of its Winter Coat and Clothing Drive.
![Continue the Tradition Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« Giving Tuesday](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/24IGT021_GTHomepage_1500x600.jpg?VersionId=jyQbMIlhbycBnM_FFCbhUGEmFg6oVpTf&itok=UPVcCB1C)
This Giving Tuesday Season, Continue Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ«'s Most Generous Annual Tradition
Join the proud Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« tradition of giving back this Giving Tuesday season by supporting the KSU fund that means the most to you. Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îȫ’s most generous annual tradition runs Oct. 31 through Nov. 28, with special giving incentives throughout the month that make your impact go further. When we come together, we create a legacy of brilliance that helps our students shine and makes the world Forever Brighter.
![David Zachrich poses with class after winning the 2023 Outstanding Teaching Award](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/ZachrichBanner.jpg?VersionId=zoCHUUqivXCPjrH7mRoxrrHwUZaD3QwL&h=446c59ac&itok=zECVkF4N)
The Heart of Teaching
After decades as a pastor, David Zachrich had a sudden and dramatic reevaluation of his life. A life-threatening heart attack 15 years ago forced him to step back and reconsider his path. Zachrich’s cardiologist challenged him to find something to do that he enjoyed. Zachrich immediately thought of teaching, something he very much wanted to do as a second career, and now he's won an award for it.
More Than 400 People Shared Food, Fun and Recipes at the International Cook-Off
The International Cook-Off Competition, the Office of Global Education's signature event, was held during International Education Week and featured food and beverages from around the world.
Student Teams Define the Future of Aviation at SkyHack 2023
SkyHack awards students more than $9,000 in prizes at the competition held Nov. 3-5, 2023, in the Design Innovation Hub.
![Jenny Lampe Early Education Classroom](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/Lampe%20Classroom%20-%20Credit%20-%20Hannah%20Park.jpg?VersionId=fC4qB2Mufbyfr5a2OZDavnikzY_wN6pB&h=0fd01dbf&itok=i94_7nqg)
Learning Through Play
Singing, dancing and yoga are not typical college classroom activities. At least not all in one class. But for Jenny Lampe, lecturer in Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University’s Early Childhood Education Program, it’s important for her students to experience the full preschool education with all of these activities, plus expected activities like reading children’s books.
![Mirando teaching](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/Miranodo_banner.png?VersionId=mRyA0mI1JW2TxgzjR7RAboD6jjPy0LJJ&h=24308c8a&itok=_RJ-LM8t)
Student Becomes Teacher Becomes Mentor
Anthony Mirando, Ph.D., associate professor of construction management, is driven in the classroom because his teaching philosophy is based on respect. He stays on top of his industry, and his enthusiasm and support for students is noticed and appreciated. So much so, students nominated him for an award.
![Associate Professor of Peace and Conflict Studies Tatsushi Arai leads the students' forum "Israel, Palestine and Me." Associate Professor of Peace and Conflict Studies Tatsushi Arai leads the students' forum "Israel, Palestine and Me."](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/student%20forum%20photo.jpg?VersionId=QJHds0pCt01gkaqo0YSwcE_ulrsZxInm&itok=5fY6fA-n)
Israel, Palestine and Me
The May 4 Reflection Gallery at Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University's Taylor Hall was bulging with a standing-room-only crowd of students who came out to share their feelings and gain an understanding of the Israel-Hamas War at the Nov. 16, student forum "Israel, Palestine and Me: Students' Forum for Reflection and Dialogue."