eInside - Week of Feb. 01, 2016
![CPIP student research CPIP student research](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/PHOTOLEAD-LiquidCrystal1_0.jpg?VersionId=DarrmFdllJR0W6eHio09YdRgpwrDFpon&h=ec98a0f6&itok=DJukh9mK)
Liquid crystal elastomers (LCEs), essentially rubbers with liquid crystal properties, can do a number of fascinating things, especially in the fields of optics, photonics, telecommunications and medicine.
News Briefs
![Jill Lahrmer, assistant professor in Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University’s College of Architecture and Environmental Design, was conferred with a 2015 Outstanding Teaching Award.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/ProfileLahrmer1.jpg?VersionId=AG4L1hidq3ynQB4PKYfSbV2hDN9CLwl8&h=ec98a0f6&itok=9QX3oMv6)
Since 2008, Jill Lahrmer, assistant professor in Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University’s College of Architecture and Environmental Design, has consistently shared her passion for interior design with her students.
![Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Held its 2016 2016 Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration on Jan. 28.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/MLK.jpg?VersionId=.h.a2XJNwVHZpqefO4r_dSVfapTY12zG&h=ec98a0f6&itok=WbtA6Emj)
Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University held its 14th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration on Jan. 28 in the Kent Student Center Ballroom. The keynote speaker for the event was Joy-Ann Reid, national correspondent for MSNBC.
![Participating in the scholarship presentation at Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Salem are (from left) Associate Professor Chris Carlson, R. J. Laverne of Davey Tree, Anna Detoro, Marl Noark of Davey Tree, Pamela Sears and Assistant Dean of Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Salem Celeste Oprean.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/REGIONAL-DaveyTree1.jpg?VersionId=QyskvFzm1U7DZJI2L015HF05b3ZFh_aL&h=ec98a0f6&itok=Hb5FkodL)
Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University at Salem recently welcomed representatives from the Davey Tree Expert Company who presented scholarships to horticulture students Anna Detoro and Pamela Sears.
![Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University student volunteers knit hats and scarves for nonprofit organizations in the community.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/SPECIALFEATURE-Yarn1.jpg?VersionId=l7THywEvTG1Qns_CAYQx3SXs5kCzPd4u&h=ec98a0f6&itok=buCKBHVA)
What starts as a ball of yarn quickly evolves into some much-needed winter apparel – from hats to scarves, in all colors and sizes.
New Face
lydia rogouski
Associate Educational Technology Designer
Office of Continuing and Distance Education
Kent Campus
Familiar Face
todd kamenash
Assistant Dean of Students and Director of Student Conduct
Office of Student Conduct
Kent Campus
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