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Pastimes Cafe was an idea Evan Laisure had for a long time. As a student at Kent, he was working with LaunchNET to figure out how to bring it to fruition.Before he opened the Pastimes Cafe in Lakewood, Ohio, Laisure worked for a design studio in Akron. He began his own freelance design journey, working on t-shirt designs, logos and even packaging for different brands.He was doing good work, but something was missing. He felt like he was “hitting a wall,” and he felt a calling to create something that was completely his own. This idea is what ultimately led to the creation of Pastimes.“I’ve bee...

�Ը������� University at Salem recently presented John Tonti the Friend of the Campus award, the highest honor presented annually to non-students. It recognizes community members, businesses and organizations that support increasing access to higher education in Salem and surrounding communities.Tonti is the president of the Salem Community Foundation, a position he has held since 1992. He began his tenure with the organization in 1981 as its treasurer.The Salem Community Foundation has maintained a strong relationship with the �Ը������� Salem Campus for more than 40 years through a shared co...

�Ը������� University at Salem recognized the academic achievements of several students during its annual Student Awards Ceremony, while also honoring the service of faculty, staff and its Friend of the Campus.The awards and recipients are:Academic AwardsEarly Childhood EducationOutstanding Student Teacher in the Field (Junior): Rose MazurkiewiczOutstanding Student Teacher in the Field (Senior):Joy CarpenterOutstanding Student:Danielle PernaOutstanding Role Model of the Profession: Bailey AglerEarly Years Education and CareExceptional Student Teacher Award:Danielle PernaExemplary Stu...