Cover story
Bridging the Cultural Divide
By MELISSA EDLER, '00
Photographs by BOB CHRISTY, ‘95
Two Kent State Professors direct the Ohio Pluralism
Project and teach religious tolerance.

Parenting Across the Generations
By LISA LAMBERT
A Kent State study looks at the effects of grandparents raising grandchildren.

Riding Out the Storm
By MELISSA EDLER
Research on hurricane winds by a Kent State professor
may lead to saving many lives.

- Gimme Shelter: Geography Professor Questions   Conventional Wisdom About Tornados

Class Notes
- Schultz wins Pultizer Prize for Commentary
- "You're Hired": Sweepstakes benefits
  graduating seniors
- Survey Says...
- Class Notes

Opening a Window to the World
By LISA LAMBERT, M.A. '05
Ethnomusicology studies in Vietnam expose students to a wide world of music.

Investing in Ohio's Future
Programs and partnerships promote economic growth and success for students and businesses.

Outreach Programs and Opportunities

Inspiring Student Success
By JEFF SCHAEFFER
New academic resource center opens with contributions from alumni.

Golden Flashes Teams and Student-Athletes Excel During Spring Sports Season

"Let's Talk"
By YANA GRUSHINA
Kent State forms a suicide prevention coalition to address student needs.

University Health Services One of Only Four in Ohio to Receive Accreditation

Finally Home!
By BETH BALDWIN, '05
The Black Theatre Network finds a permanent home at Kent State University.

Clicks and Bricks Converge
By JIM SZATKOWSKI, '80, M.A. '94
Kent State welcomes a new home for two media programs and a new theme community.

Focusing on Those We Serve
By JIM SZATKOWSKI, '80, M.A. '94
Realignment of two colleges addresses the changing needs of students and society.

Over the Top
Kent State’s athletic director is appointed to the NCAA committee on men’s basketball.
By JEFF SCHAEFFER

- Kent State Scores With Record-Setting   Headlines - Academic Reform and Sportsmanship   in the Spotlight