As part of a larger effort to let people know that there’s a new energy on campus, KSC has designed a new logo and owl. We talked to a lot of people—students, faculty, staff, alumni, and neighbors and friends—and developed a redefined image that accurately captures what Keene State is all about. That’s reflected in our new guiding principle, “Wisdom to make a difference,” which builds on the longstanding “Enter to learn … Go forth to serve.”
As we created the new KSC owl, we asked for your input in the process. We received thousands of votes and comments—thank you, everyone who pitched in. We got lots of great input, and we listened to what you had to say. We learned that we didn’t communicate with you as effectively as we could have; please accept our apologies for that. Specifically, we did not make it clear that, while there will be only one Keene State owl, that owl can appear in more than one pose, depending on the situation.
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Have you wondered in any other KSC alums live near you? Well, if you are from the Boston area, now is the time to find out!
Three students enrolled this fall in the new 
KSC’s Associate Vice President for Finance Karen House and Finance and Budget Analyst Melissa Laughner recently won the 2011 Bradford K. Perry Award for their achievement developing a multi-scenario, multi-year financial planning model that has been essential for integrating Keene State’s strategic planning initiatives with financial projections. The model is an efficient alternative to buying an expensive, labor-intensive, commercial product. Karen and Melissa won the award for their “financial genius” as noted by the University System of New Hampshire (USNH) Treasurer and the Financial Policies and Planning Council. Just one more of the big ways we watch our pennies!