eInside - Week of March 14, 2016
![Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University Professor David Fresco, Ph.D., is studying the brain waves of Tibetan monks to better understand their mental training exercises.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/PHOTOLEADMonk1.jpg?VersionId=JVC4hLHhYF.AFjEW0yk3sFliRKZHt4OA&h=ec98a0f6&itok=tnIGB-6S)
Since the time of the early Buddhist kings, Tibetan monks have practiced analytic meditation – where they memorize a Buddhist text and then attempt to deepen their understanding of this material by joining in debate pits led by a senior monk, known as the challenger.
News Briefs
![Matthew Shank, associate lecturer in Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University’s Department of English, recently won the Outstanding Teaching Award for helping his students succeed inside and outside the classroom.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/PROFILESShank1-fo.jpg?VersionId=DWBM40UtIUrYLgx2QBM5tscA5yHda_HK&h=ec98a0f6&itok=B2JbKKrj)
When a professor says no one has more fun teaching than he does – and the students cite the enthusiasm and passion for the material he teaches – that combination leads to award-winning honors.
![Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ researchers are investigating brain waves of Tibetan monks.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/VIDEOMonk.jpg?VersionId=.nvPgDDIb4VheM45U2epBMUGHxqPPjBi&h=ec98a0f6&itok=LzoWS6m_)
Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University researchers travel to India to study the neuroscience behind the ancient practice of analytic mediation. They hope to apply the findings to students in the west.
![Christopher Bell tutored nearly 40 students in pre-nursing science and nursing coursework at Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University at Stark during his time there.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/REGIONALStark1.jpg?VersionId=Mw0AEHsVAvRSsNmlKw8XCRp3LVJMq9Zl&h=ec98a0f6&itok=LXZuX8w-)
Christopher Bell is the 2015 recipient of the College Reading and Learning Association’s (CRLA) Outstanding Tutor Award — the first-ever recipient from an Ohio college or university.
![Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ student Kelly Neiser (second from right) poses for pictures with her models after being announced as the Judges’ Choice and winner of a $2,500 scholarship. (Photo credit: Thomas Farmer Photography)](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/Rock-Header.jpg?VersionId=v8UtpkbIHUeEYAZpuE1R.YBFrR7QDBIU&h=ec98a0f6&itok=56R3xh8Q)
The talents of 18 Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University students were on display at Kent Student Center Programming’s 12th annual Rock the Runway fashion show, which took place March 5. Fashion was king on a night that featured the sights and sounds of this year’s theme, The Jacksons.
Familiar Face
amber wallace
Assistant Director, Enrollment Management and Student Services
Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University at Stark
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