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Explore Ohio’s Rich History in the KSU Museum’s “Ohio Quilts” Exhibit

The �������� Museum’s newest exhibit, “Ohio

Taking Charge: Todd Diacon Assumes Presidency, Meets With Community and Student Leaders

As Todd Diacon, Ph.D., steps into his new role as ��������’s 13th president, his schedule for his first day includes an early workout at the Warren Student Recreation and Wellness Center, a breakfast with community leaders at the �������� Hotel and Conference Center and a luncheon on campus with student leaders.

Taking Charge: Todd Diacon Assumes Presidency, Meets With Community and Student Leaders

As Todd Diacon, Ph.D., steps into his new role as ��������’s 13th president, his schedule for his first day includes an early workout at the Warren Student Recreation and Wellness Center, a breakfast with community leaders at the �������� Hotel and Conference Center and a luncheon on campus with student leaders.

Understanding What Makes Captive Gorilla Hearts Tick

Mary Ann Raghanti, Ph.D., anthropology professor and chair in the College of Arts and Sciences at ��������, is involved in a collaborative research project to examine heart disease in gorillas.

�������� Board of Trustees Approves New Collective Bargaining Agreement Covering Tenured and Tenure-Track Faculty

The �������� Board of Trustees on Wednesday unanimously approved a new collective bargaining agreement with the �������� Chapter of the American Association of University Professors (AAUP-KSU), which represents tenured and tenure-track faculty.

Annual Twinsburg Twins Days Festival Injects Millions Into Local Economy, According to �������� Researcher

According to an economic impact study on the 2018 event conducted by �������� College of Business Administration Associate Professor of Economics Shawn Rohlin, Ph.D., the annual Twins Days Festival provides a substantive positive economic impact to the city of Twinsburg and surrounding areas.

�������� Volunteers Impact the Lives of Others Beyond Campus 

Every other Tuesday, student volunteers from the Campus Kitchen at �������� prepare dinner for the residents of the Kentway Apartment Complex, a government-subsidized housing complex on East Summit Street in Kent. At 5 p.m. residents gather in the dining hall and volunteers serve the meal which is prepared from food donated by Trader Joe’s.

Two Faculty Members Awarded for Excellence in Mentoring

��������’s inaugural year for the Excellence in Faculty Mentoring awards resulted in recognition for Jayne Moneysmith and Amoaba Gooden.

Donor Invests in WKSU Newsroom Through Transformational Gift

WKSU’s state-of-art newsroom will be named The Perantinides & Nolan Newsroom, thanks to a transformational $250,000 gift from Attorne

Governor Names Ann Womer Benjamin to �������� Board of Trustees

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has appointed Ann Womer Benjamin, J.D., of Aurora, Ohio, to the �������� Board of Trustees. Her appointment began June 21, 2019, and ends May 16, 2028.

�������� Director and Associate Professor Molly Merryman Offers Perspective on LGBTQ Community

Molly Merryman, Ph.D., the founding director of ��������'s Center for the Study of Gender and Sexuality and associate professor of sociology in the College of Arts and Sciences, was featured in a USA TODAY opinion piece that outlined black transgender women’s contributions to the LGBTQ movement.

HR Faculty/Staff News Now - July 8, 2019 - Vol. 1, Issue 12