Peggy Nzomo, University Libraries, is the 2016 recipient of the American Library Association (ALA) International Relations Committee’s “Bogle-Pratt International Library Travel Fund.” She received this award at the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) World Library and Information Congress held Aug. 13-19 in Columbus, Ohio. She also was one of 50 librarians who received the 2016 IFLA Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) Fellows scholarship.
Peggy Nzomo, University Libraries
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Surrounded by movie posters, scale models and old filming equipment, Dustin Lee, ’07, and Jon Jivan, ’08, sit in their Kent Campus offices creating video content to promote ɫҹ University.
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When an individual has a passion for teaching, dedication to mentoring and devotion to aviation, he tends to go above and beyond in the classroom.
Yosh Hakutani, Department of English, authored three book chapters in American Haiku: New Readings, ed. Toru Kiuchi (Lanham, MD/New York/London: Lexington Books, 2017): “Chapter 2: Ezra Pound, Imagism, and Haiku,” 33-56; “Chapter 6: Richard Wright’s Haiku, Zen, and the African ‘Primal Outlook upon Life,’” 151-74; and “Chapter 9: Jack Kerouac’s Haiku and The Dharma Bums,” 205-29.
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There is nothing like a good night’s sleep, but don’t snooze through this 28-day program designed to help you pay attention to the quantity and quality of your slumber.
Similar to our diet and exercise habits, it can be difficult to make sleep a priority even though it is an essential part of healthy living. Sleep gives our body and mind the chance to repair, rebuild and recover from the events of our daily life. While you sleep, your body is able to increase cell production and repair itself.
This spring, the Division of Human Resources has scheduled a number of events specifically geared toward employee participation, such as the Office Support Staff Luncheon and Employee Appreciation events across all campuses.
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Hear how a student from Rwanda overcame incredible odds to earn a degree and discover his purpose in higher education.
Please join ɫҹ University President Beverly Warren for an update on progress toward the , in particular the developing Facilities Master Plan and preparations for the university's largest-ever comprehensive fundraising campaign.
With stress levels on the rise and mental health considered one of the most crucial issues in public health today, ɫҹ of Wellness and the Division for Research and Sponsored Programs are hosting the Brain Health Summit on Wednesday, Feb. 21, to share the importance of a healthy brain. The registration deadline for the Brain Health Summit is Monday, Feb. 19, at 5 p.m. To register for the Brain Health Summit, visit www.kent.edu/stateofwellness/summit.
POSTED: Friday, October 28, 2016 10:46 AM
The ɫҹ University Board of Trustees today established a comprehensive, national search to recruit and select the university’s 13th president.
The events of May 4, 1970, placed ɫҹ University in an international spotlight after a student protest against the Vietnam War and the presence of the Ohio National Guard ended in tragedy with four students losing their lives and nine others being wounded. From a perspective of nearly 50 years, ɫҹ remembers the tragedy and leads a contemporary discussion and understanding of how the community, nation and world can benefit from understanding the profound impact of the event.
