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![2021 Peace Basket prep at King Kennedy](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article/peacebasketbanner_0.jpg?VersionId=t2ZKjnZ.ezMy5I_.BfXrMQzCNJWJVNp_&h=e6f36a9c&itok=uiwkPpJb)
Peace Baskets Program Back for 25th Year in Helping Needy Families
Members of the ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ community invite faculty, staff and students to join in creating Holiday Peace Baskets on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, between 9 a.m. and 11:30 p.m. at the King Kennedy Community Center, 6660 Garfield Road, Ravenna.
![Cynthia Osborn, Ph.D, Lifespan Development and Educational Sciences Professor](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article/DTA%20Cynthia%20Osborn%20Banner.png?VersionId=vNxV6sjYvE5mRrTD_ypnzP5zRJ0tQi6S&h=e6f36a9c&itok=_mAwz-oV)
Enthusiasm and Innovation Earn Lifespan Development and Educational Sciences Professor Distinguished Teaching Award
Cynthia Osborn, lifespan development and educational sciences professor, is building confidence through stress balls. Well, stress balls and innovative teaching techniques she has honed for nearly 26 years.
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ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ is ‘ALL IN’ for Student Voting
ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ has been recognized for its efforts in support of student voters. The ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge named ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ to its list of ALL IN Most Engaged Campuses for College student voting, which recognizes institutions for making intentional efforts to increase student voter participation.
![Drummers celebrate Native American Heritage Month Drummers celebrate Native American Heritage Month](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article/Native%20American%20Heritage%20Drumming%203_1.jpg?VersionId=WpW6IvSa1p8D2EOrCCmtvwiX.LiFI4XE&h=a6a9b101&itok=gE5U50h4)
ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ Community Celebrates Native American Heritage and Veterans
The goal of the Native American Heritage and Veterans celebration was to honor our Native American students, faculty, staff, and community members while also honoring our veterans.
![ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ and the University of Rwanda will host a join peace conference in Kigali, Rwanda, in July 2023. ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ and the University of Rwanda will host a join peace conference in Kigali, Rwanda, in July 2023.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article/Kent_State_Today_Rwanda_0.jpg?VersionId=3AiLsIjbhAkMLeBoBltGJC3ChoyIBGAm&h=e6f36a9c&itok=RukVPVh0)
ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ and the University of Rwanda Build on Past Tragedies to Promote Global Peace
Past tragedies link ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ and the University of Rwanda in a distinct way.
![ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ Air Force ROTC student at the university's Veterans Day Commemoration](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article/20221110_BC_220474_Veteran%27s%20Day_112_0.jpg?VersionId=NRvbS8OcwgmEMVyEkbLWQ9tVYBpqExIy&h=10d202d3&itok=oJbNknA7)
IN A FLASH: Honoring All Who Served
The ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ community came together on Thursday to honor all veterans.
![A ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ Army ROTC student helps with the annual planting of Daffodil Hill A ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ Army ROTC student helps with the annual planting of Daffodil Hill](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article/20221110_BC_220474_Veteran%27s%20Day_586_5.jpg?VersionId=ggJ0uxH633_amgOV9HsNU_gntUgfeBzH&h=06ac0d8c&itok=NsYPSVI-)
Planting the Seeds (or bulbs) of Remembrance on ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ’s Daffodil Hill
Volunteers from the ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ community helped in the annual planting of Daffodil Hill.
![Soldiers marching in line at Veteran's Day event on campus](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article/20221110_BC_220474_Veteran%27s%20Day_284_0.jpg?VersionId=seepNIww9f7QQjhevcbXddS1KehLQMLH&h=10d202d3&itok=utUUAkHH)
Paying Tribute To Those Who Wore The Uniform
The ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ community paused from classes and work Nov. 10 to gather on the Student Green at Risman Plaza and show their respect as part of Veterans Day.
![Veterans Day Commemoration at ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article/Vets-Day%200084_0.jpg?VersionId=EprhcApHYo_L7Bps_OPgq4KHmn3RwhZZ&h=ffe74083&itok=Ysd9Ksjn)
IN A FLASH: Veterans Day Commemoration
Ceremonies on campus today honor all who have served.
![From left: Catrina Johnson, Gregory King and Elaine Hsiao Three researchers spoke at the Research & Innovation Forum](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article/314328879_492018392987259_2015236457988442773_n_0.jpg?VersionId=WPdjZkreif06sOfI3AxOK0oOOudkPWhY&h=84071268&itok=z0rgW3lt)
Research Forum Explores Topics of Mentorship, Peacebuilding and Education in Dance
Three ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ researchers presented their projects at a Research and Sponsored Programs event hosted by the Anti-Racism and Equity Institute.