This summer, the Kent State University College of Communication and Information will send 30 students, two faculty members and one staff chaperone to China for a 17-day summer immersion program and cultural exchange at Sichuan University in Chengdu. Learn how you can be one of the students who experiences this for less than $1,000!
When a professor says no one has more fun teaching than he does 鈥 and the students cite the enthusiasm and passion for the material he teaches 鈥 that combination leads to award-winning honors. Matthew Shank, associate lecturer in Kent State University鈥檚 Department of English, recently won the Outstanding Teaching Award for helping his students succeed inside and outside the classroom. The Outstanding Teaching Award honors exceptional, nontenure-track and part-time faculty members at Kent State. Sponsored by the University Teaching Council, the awards are given each year to three facul...
Work in Progress: Continuing the wall framing and electrical rough-in in room 101, 104, & 223. Wall framing, electrical & plumbing rough-in continue in the new first floor restrooms. Electrical floor box layout and core drilling has begun in 223. Continuing the wall patch and repair in rooms with removed HVAC (Uni-vent) perimeter wall equipment. Looking forward: Start HVAC sheet metal ductwork on the first floor. Planned power outage on 3/19/2016 to make connections to new switchgear. Continue with sanitary and water rough-in in restrooms on the first floor. ...
Work in Progress: Work continues on the chilled water service lines in the 3rd floor east mechanical room. Work continues on the steam service in the 3rd floor west mechanical room. Installation of AHU#1 in the 3rd floor east mechanical room continues. Unit #4 duct tie in is scheduled for 3/14/2016 (7:00am-3:00pm). Demolition of duct banks in utility tunnels continues. Installation of new electrical & tele/data duct banks continues. Mud slabs have been poured in footers and water proofing has begun. Rebar for footers to start on 3/11/2016. Completed the Phoenix air va...
Whoever said laughter is the best medicine was certainly no fool. This seminar, held April Fools鈥 Day, Friday, April 1, from 9-10 a.m. at Heer Hall, Room 107, shares innovative research on using humor therapy to relieve stress, identifies physical symptoms of stress to promote awareness, and uses humor throughout the presentation to provide instant self-care. The workshop leader and presenter is Jinger Moore, PC, of Impact Solutions. This session also will be available by live streaming to all Kent State University's Regional Campuses and to those individuals who would rather view from thei...
Visit the Ohio Public Employees Retirement site to Learn, Plan and Act based on several factors, including your specific retirement plan, age and desired income after retirement. Consider visiting the OPERS Retirees鈥 Publications Library to review a number of valuable resources related to retirement. Members of the State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio should visit the website at www.strsoh.org or call 888-227-7877. Email submissions can be sent to contactus@strsoh.org. ...
Kent State University鈥檚 Division of Student Affairs has partnered with the Jed Foundation Health Matters Campus Program, which is designed to help colleges and universities assess and enhance mental health, substance abuse and suicide prevention programming. During the four-year partnership, the Jed Foundation will work closely with administration across the entire Kent State campus system to evaluate and identify opportunities to help students become emotionally healthy before they reach the point of crisis. 鈥淎s we review services and programs to meet the unique needs of each cam...
The C-SPAN Campaign 2016 Bus, an interactive mobile demonstration center, will visit Kent State University on Monday, March 14, from noon to 1:30 p.m. It will be parked in front of the Memorial Athletic and Convocation (MAC) Center. The 40-foot mobile learning center will be open for free tours to educate Kent State students, employees and members of the general public about the 2016 Presidential election and conduct quick interviews to gather C-SPAN 鈥淰oices from the Road鈥 to share on social media. C-SPAN (Cable-Satellite Public Affairs Network) is a private, non-profit company create...
Kent State University Board of Trustees approved establishing a unified student government across all campuses 鈥 Ashtabula, East Liverpool, Geauga, Kent, Salem, Stark, Trumbull and Tuscarawas 鈥 during its March 9, 2016, board meeting. Each campus鈥 Undergraduate Student Government is recognized as the representative voice of the students鈥 interests, concerns and needs. Elected presidents from each campus will serve as the liaison between the student body, Undergraduate Student Government and university administration. The Board鈥檚 vote reflects university core values to create a collaborat...
There will be two pre-audition clinics to help prepare potential members for their final audition. The dates and times for these clinics are: Drumline Pre-Audition Clinic 1: May 7, 2016 from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Drumline Pre-Audition Clinic 2: June 4, 2016 from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. 鈥 (KSU Center for the Performing Arts, room E112) DRUMLINE AUDITION & CLINIC REGISTRATION Colorguard Pre-Audition Clinic 1: May 7, 2016 from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Colorguard Pre-Audition Clinic 2: June 4, 2016 from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (KSU Center for...