![This poster is one student’s approach to a Communications Studies service learning project in which students created and implemented a minicommunication plan to persuade others to send love notes to organizations that have been targets of hate mail. This poster is one student’s approach to a Communications Studies service learning project in which students created and implemented a minicommunication plan to persuade others to send a love note to organizations that have been targets of hate mail.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/PHOTOLEAD-Love%20story%20%28MAIN%29.jpg?VersionId=4d_aZ2VtFtcn.Un8v0GqhYIrXhlcd9DL&h=e6f36a9c&itok=Zl6f-hCX)
In the midst of recent events in America, some Islamic centers have been attacked or received hate mail. Constance Kassor, assistant professor of religious studies at Lawrence University, decided kind words could combat the hate.
News Briefs
![Three Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University students spent more than a year planning, inventing, designing and 3-D printing smartphone cases that contain vital medication. Three Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University students spent more than a year planning, inventing, designing and 3-D printing smartphone cases that contain vital medication.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/PROFILE-Cell%20Case-MAIN.jpg?VersionId=ePLiJ8Qt_IMaxz7S_T0Uj3st6aWL_wvo&h=e6f36a9c&itok=HgxvI-q_)
Have an allergy that requires you to carry epinephrine? Maybe you have asthma and need to tote around an inhaler?
![Mascots Flash and Zippy hang out together on Risman Plaza before their rivalry began. Mascots Flash and Zippy hang out together on Risman Plaza before their rivalry began.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article/mascots_0.jpg?VersionId=705UPpchirDpSS1ZjnecUeOHtuC71Wqn&h=ec98a0f6&itok=lvRru1go)
How did Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University and the University of Akron become rivals? It all started with our mascots! See what happened between Flash and Zippy.
![The William (Bill) C. Horton Memorial scholarship will support residents of Trumbull County who are pursuing a degree in business while attending Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University at Trumbull. The William (Bill) C. Horton Memorial scholarship will support residents of Trumbull County who are pursuing a degree in business while attending Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University at Trumbull.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/file/REGIONAL-BILL%20HORTON%20scholarship%20%28main%29.jpg?VersionId=uIMRRVB.7H8oanPoSyeOkhAqimestZjg&h=e6f36a9c&itok=CKb8GAXX)
The scholarship was recently endowed thanks to more than $25,000 in gifts from friends, family and local community organizations.
![Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University was recognized as a Bicycle Friendly University by the League of American Bicyclists. Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University was recognized as a Bicycle Friendly University by the League of American Bicyclists.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/academic-group/bike_2.jpg?VersionId=mabxarxnAxejCzAGu.iChXvoO04hoHmv&h=a4efe0f9&itok=x9OimQqO)
Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University was recognized with a bronze Bicycle Friendly University award from the League of American Bicyclists.
Familiar Face
Kim Hahn
Associate Director and Associate Professor
School of Fashion Design and Merchandising
Kent Campus
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Employee Anniversaries
Vicki L. Neading— 30 years
Martha R.&²Ô²ú²õ±è;​Romine — 30 years
Robert C. ​Kairis— 25 years