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![The ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ Airport collected almost 8,000 pounds of food, which translates into more than 10,000 meals for the dogs and cats at the local animal shelters. The ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ Airport collected almost 8,000 pounds of food, which translates into more than 10,000 meals for the dogs and cats at the local animal shelters.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/Props1.jpg?VersionId=ktulkcnpAl7Oshluh8tIg8AAw1567FdT&h=e6f36a9c&itok=GcbJBud7)
ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ Airport Donates More Than 10,000 Meals to Animal Shelters
The ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ Airport's Props-4-Paws initiative supports local animal shelters and has surpassed its goal each year since the project started.
![Cameron Lee, Ph.D., (left) and Scott Sheridan, Ph.D., (right) from ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ’s Department of Geography have teamed up to secure two research grants to study climate change and weather patterns. Cameron Lee, Ph.D., (left) and Scott Sheridan, Ph.D., (right) from ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ’s Department of Geography have teamed up to secure two research grants to study climate change and weather patterns.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/PHOTOLEAD-Geography%20Profs.jpg?VersionId=2_z_SXS7joAJurrpRoKWXRKUMbqELro2&h=e6f36a9c&itok=A4O8_3V0)
ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ Geographers Receive Two Research Grants to Study Climate Change and Weather Patterns
A pair of ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ geographers have teamed up to secure two research grants totaling more than $550,000 for separate projects to study climate change and weather patterns.
![Members of ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ Police Services load frozen turkeys for Kent Social Services into a police vehicle. Members of ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ Police Services load frozen turkeys for Kent Social Services into a police vehicle.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/PROFILES-Police.jpg?VersionId=LlXJORj4tlpBEiT1dTeU5ti6L84SZBtQ&h=e6f36a9c&itok=s_gbvdbN)
ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ Police Serve Up Turkeys and Holiday Cheer for Local Residents
Officers from ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ Police Services donated frozen turkeys and gift cards to Kent Social Services for local families in need over the holiday season.
![ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ at Ashtabula Dean Susan Stocker and Kim Laurello, co-owner of Laurello Vineyards, showcase the first two ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ Ashtabula wines, which will be bottled by students as part of a unique partnership between the school and the winery. ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ at Ashtabula Dean Susan Stocker and Kim Laurello, co-owner of Laurello Vineyards, showcase the first two ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ Ashtabula wines, which will be bottled by students as part of a unique partnership between the school and the winery.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/REGIONAL-Wine1_0.jpg?VersionId=wG.fbWsYpVvYGIt2OJFtmfklvfsVe6D4&h=e6f36a9c&itok=tOoewec_)
ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ at Ashtabula Announces New Wine Label and Partnership With Laurello Vineyards for Blended Learning Experience for Students
ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ at Ashtabula is partnering with to expand the educational opportunities for students in its wine degree programs.
![Nathan Ritchey, Ph.D., vice president for ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ System Integration, works on a vintage loom that he acquired from a garage sale. Nathan Ritchey, Ph.D., vice president for ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ System Integration, works on a vintage loom that he acquired from a garage sale.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/SPECIALFEATURE-Ritchey1.jpg?VersionId=upfAII18VLm3O06exLhtudNzPY1epR7F&h=e6f36a9c&itok=o1dtQTq3)
Jack of All Trades: ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ Vice President Nathan Ritchey Finds Passion in Developing New Hobbies
When it comes to finding new hobbies, Nathan Ritchey, Ph.D., vice president for ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ System Integration, is an expert. His many hobbies include beekeeping, woodworking, welding, collecting and restoring antiques, and playing piano and guitar.
![ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ junior Stephanie Newton shops the Career Closet for a professional outfit for an upcoming job interview. ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ junior Stephanie Newton shops the Career Closet for a professional outfit for an upcoming job interview.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/PROFILES-CareerCloset.jpg?VersionId=Y81Y9PkNv.OnK.kT26bPeCdD17vdC6j.&h=e6f36a9c&itok=8czOrqj5)
ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ’s Career Closet Dresses Students to Achieve Success
ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ junior Stephanie Newton successfully juggles a tough schedule that includes taking classes in hospitality management, while raising four children and working several campus Dining Services’ jobs.
![Retired Petty Officer 1st Class Mark Gainer, a ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ student who currently serves as president of the ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ Veterans Club, addresses those attending the university’s 2016 Veterans Day observance. Retired Petty Officer 1st Class Mark Gainer, a ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ student who currently serves as president of the ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ Veterans Club, addresses those attending the university’s 2016 Veterans Day observance.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/PHOTOLEAD-MilitaryFriendly.jpg?VersionId=xcAcxK5K7Bwj0f9CZExT.yll9Dyu.JTc&h=e6f36a9c&itok=5lRy6TdZ)
ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ Named a Military Friendly School for Nine Straight Years
For the ninth consecutive year, ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ has earned the 2018 Military Friendly® School designation for its Kent Campus.
![Members of the ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ at Salem community gathered to celebrate the opening of the new Seasoned Café on the campus. ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ Salem Dean David Dees (third from left) led the ribbon-cutting ceremony. Members of the ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ at Salem community gathered to celebrate the opening of the new Seasoned Café on the campus. ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ Salem Dean David Dees (third from left) led the ribbon-cutting ceremony.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/REGIONAL-SalemCafe.jpg?VersionId=jPaduuzQiyBs6wLPxyrPzm6RWCPrLzVJ&h=e6f36a9c&itok=YQc7UXUv)
The Seasoned Café Opens at ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ Salem
A ribbon-cutting ceremony was recently held to mark the official opening of the Seasoned Café at ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ at Salem.
![Kids at ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ's Child Development Center explored a variety of grounds vehicles during the annual Meet the Trucks event. Kids at ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ's Child Development Center explored a variety of grounds vehicles during the annual Meet the Trucks event.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/SPECIALFEATURE-Trucks1.jpg?VersionId=p0px0N6rlcrddOSaDS2RVa2UTzDyBwGq&h=e6f36a9c&itok=hN1XyhrN)
Child Development Center, University Facilities Management Host Fourth Meet the Trucks Event
Children at ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ's Child Development Center interacted with a variety of construction and grounds vehicles used by University Facilities Management during the annual Meet the Trucks event.