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    eInside - Week of Aug. 7, 2017

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    Eindhoven University of Technology researcher Anne Hélène Gélébart shows the walking device. This small device is the world’s first machine to convert light directly into walking, simply using one fixed light source. (Photo credit: Bart van Overbeeke)
    World First: New Polymer Goes for a Walk When Illuminated

    Scientists at Eindhoven University of Technology in the Netherlands and have developed a new material that can undulate and therefore propel itself forward under the influence of light.

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    News Briefs

    Kent State Professor Receives NSF Grant to Develop Eye-Tracking Software
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    Porthouse Theatre Awarded Ohio Arts Council Grant
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    Kent State Researcher Examines Vaccine Rejection and Hesitancy, Discusses Ways to More Actively Promote Vaccination
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    WKSU Adds New Programs to Schedule
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    Mary Bacha (right), a lecturer in ’s College of Nursing, instructs students in the Olga A. Mural Simulation Lab located in Henderson Hall.
    Kent State’s College of Nursing Redesignated a Center of Excellence by National League for Nursing

    The National League for Nursing has again designated ’s College of Nursing as a Center of Excellence for 2017-2022 in the category of “Advance the Science of Nursing Education.”

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     alumnus and professional golfer Mackenzie Hughes is in Northeast Ohio to take part in the World Golf Championships-Bridgestone Invitational at Firestone County Club in Akron.
    Video: Kent State Welcomes Back PGA Tour Winner Mackenzie Hughes

    alumnus and professional golfer Mackenzie Hughes returned to his alma mater for a “Welcome Back” reception in his honor organized by Herb Page, Kent State’s director of golf and head men’s golf coach.

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    Pictured are  at Trumbull's Program Coordinator Michelle Adkins, Dean Lance Grahn, coach Bill Hess and sophomore Briana Ellwood.
    Kent State Trumbull Hits the Ground Running With Cross Country Program

    at Trumbull officially announced the reinstatement of its campus athletic programs.

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    Alana Thompson, financial aid counselor, poses in front of the Kent State Florence sign during her vacation to Italy this summer.
    Kent State Employees Share Their Summer Vacation Photos II

    This week, e-Inside presents more of employees’ favorite summer vacation photos. 

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    Landon E. Hancock
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    School of Peace and Conflict Studies
    Kent Campus

    HR News

    HR QUESTION OF THE WEEK: What upcoming wellness lectures are available for faculty and staff this fall?

    Rejuvenate With Lunchtime Yoga

    Last Chance for Lunchtime Bike Ride, Aug. 8

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