Kiersten F. Latham, Ph.D., School of Library and Information Science, has been named to the board of the International Committee on Training of Personnel (ICTOP) of the International Council of Museums (ICOM). ICTOP addresses the professional development of museums and heritage and the educational preparation of professionals working around the world.
Kiersten F. Latham, School of Library and Information Science
As the semester ends, the Educational Technology department within the Division of Information Services is offering faculty members Blackboard Learn resources to help with Grade Center and other features while completing final grades. Assistance is available by phone, email and walk-up support.
Educational Technology provides tutorials and training sessions all year long and offers one-on-one consultation by appointment, but these services are especially helpful to deal with problems that arise at the end of the semester.
Online final grading for Spring 2016 - Full Term (1), Third 5 Weeks (F3), Second Half Semester (H2), Second 7 Weeks (W2) and OL courses meeting from Jan. 19 through May 8 begins Friday, May 6, via FlashFAST.
Although Homecoming will not take place until Oct. 1, it is not too early to start planning your Homecoming events. Many Homecoming activities are already being scheduled, including the Bowman Cup 5K Race, Kiss on the K, the parade and more.
More than 100 reel-to-reel audio recordings pertaining to the May 4, 1970, Kent State University shootings and their aftermath are now accessible through the Kent State University Special Collections and Archives’ digital repository. Some of the recently digitized items include previously inaccessible audio recordings of radio call-in forums, a speech by Kent State President Robert I. White the day after the shootings, a press conference with six students who met with President Richard M.
Kent State University residence halls are collecting nonperishable food, clothes, rugs, furniture and other usable items now through May 14 for the Throw ‘n’ Go initiative.
The initiative, which began in 2003, gives students the opportunity to donate unwanted items during their move-out periods. Items are given to Family and Community Services, a nonprofit agency in Portage County.
Collection bins are located in designated areas throughout residence halls, as well as in the Kent State Alumni Center for off-campus students and seniors.
The last e-Inside issue for the 2016 Spring Semester will be published May 9. Copy submissions for this issue should be emailed to einside@kent.edu by 5 p.m.
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Familiar Face
darlene thorn
Academic Advisor II
Enrollment Management and Student Services
Kent State University at Trumbull
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New Face
duane j. Ehredt jr.
Assistant Professor
Department of Podiatric Surgery and Biomechanics
College of Podiatric Medicine
![Lance Grahn, Ph.D., dean and chief administrative officer for Kent State University at Trumbull (left), Warren Mayor Doug Franklin (right) and his wife Kenya Franklin celebrate Kent State Trumbull Theatre’s 50th anniversary. Photo credit: Tyler Evan Shaw.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/REGIONAL-Trumbull1.jpg?VersionId=6JAZClxX96cl7N0lRrUaxsoLZox9xRz7&h=ec98a0f6&itok=8Z3edJ72)
More than 150 supporters came together to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Kent State University at Trumbull Theatre. Special guests included many current and former professors, players and patrons.
![Members of the Kent State community, including Kent State President Beverly Warren, participate in the annual candlelight walk around campus to commemorate the 45th anniversary of the May 4, 1970, shootings.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/SpeFeawalk1.jpg?VersionId=GZFv3qHZrp2KXvb_6amYfxe7vr.iNbEi&h=ec98a0f6&itok=l8CH5_90)
Kent State University holds its 46th annual commemoration of May 4, 1970, with events taking place through May 4. The annual commemoration, hosted by the May 4 Task Force, provides an opportunity for the university community to gather and remember those who were lost and injured during the tragedy and also reflect on what May 4 means today.
The Kent State University Board of Trustees today established a comprehensive, national search to recruit and select the university’s 13th president.
The events of May 4, 1970, placed Kent State University in an international spotlight after a student protest against the Vietnam War and the presence of the Ohio National Guard ended in tragedy with four students losing their lives and nine others being wounded. From a perspective of nearly 50 years, Kent State remembers the tragedy and leads a contemporary discussion and understanding of how the community, nation and world can benefit from understanding the profound impact of the event.
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