Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement
Kathleen Rydar, ’67, ’80 MA Impacts Students' Lives Using Her IRA's Required Minimum Distributions
For Kathleen Rydar, '67, '80 MA, receiving support while a student herself sparked a lifetime of giving back. “These investments tucked away during working years present a remarkable opportunity in retirement to give generously to my alma mater while reducing my tax burdens."
Distinguished Teaching Award Recipients Announced
This year's 2020 Distinguished Teaching Award (DTA) recipients are an outstanding group of teachers who are truly dedicated to their students' success. Sponsored by the ¶¡ÏãÎåÔÂæÃæÃÖÐÎÄ Alumni Association, the DTA is the university’s most prestigious honor in teaching. The award is presented annually to three full-time faculty members who demonstrate extraordinary teaching, whether it be in the classroom or online.
¶¡ÏãÎåÔÂæÃæÃÖÐÎÄ, City Businesses Show Appreciation to Employees For Dedication During Pandemic
¶¡ÏãÎåÔÂæÃæÃÖÐÎÄ initiated the Blue, Gold and Grateful program with Main Street Kent to show appreciation to faculty and staff and support participating downtown businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.
¶¡ÏãÎåÔÂæÃæÃÖÐÎÄ, City Businesses Show Appreciation to Employees For Dedication During Pandemic
¶¡ÏãÎåÔÂæÃæÃÖÐÎÄ initiated the Blue, Gold and Grateful program with Main Street Kent to show appreciation to faculty and staff and support participating downtown businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Thank You for a Great Flashes Give Back Week!
Alumna Sarah Shendy, ’06, Named First Director of Ohio Office of Law Enforcement and Recruitment
Sarah Shendy, ’06, has been appointment as the first Director, Ohio Office of Law Enforcement Recruitment. Had it not been for ¶¡ÏãÎåÔÂæÃæÃÖÐÎÄ, she may have never gone into law enforcement.
E. Timothy Moore’s Life, Legacy to Be Honored With Scholarship
A scholarship has been established to honor the life and legacy of E. Timothy (Tim) Moore, Associate Dean Emeritus in ¶¡ÏãÎåÔÂæÃæÃÖÐÎÄ’s College of Arts and Sciences and Associate Professor Emeritus in the Department of Pan-African Studies.
Ed and Peg Hall - All Roads Lead to a Giving Legacy
Inspired by late faculty colleagues Jim Rinier (geology) and Art Herrick (biology) who designated ¶¡ÏãÎåÔÂæÃæÃÖÐÎÄ in their estate plans, Ed and his wife, Peg, have funded a gift annuity, which at maturity will benefit the Map Library in the ¶¡ÏãÎåÔÂæÃæÃÖÐÎÄ Libraries.