Marianne Martens, Ph.D., School of Library and Information Science, published a book titled Publishers, Readers, and Digital Engagement (Palgrave McMillan, 2016).
Marianne Martens, School of Library and Information Science
![Adjunct faculty member Robert Eckman (center) receives the Outstanding Teaching Award. Adjunct faculty member Robert Eckman (center) receives the Outstanding Teaching Award.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail/public/file/PROFILE-Robert%20Eckman%20MAIN.jpg?VersionId=PcRULgsrcAafbXcy_Yo0nC19.D376f3v&h=e6f36a9c&itok=H-7D2_6g)
When asked to describe part-time faculty member Robert Eckman, the word students use the most is “passionate.”
Online final grading for spring 2017 First Half Semester (H1: 1/17/2017 – 3/8/2017) began March 8 via FlashFAST. Grading also is available now for any spring 2017 course section that was flexibly scheduled and has an end date no later than March 8. The deadline for grading submission is midnight on Tuesday, March 14. Any final grades for spring 2017 courses not reported in FlashFAST by the grades processing deadline will have to be submitted using the Grade Change Workflow.
Kent State University has installed a new scrolling sign in the American Sign Language (ASL) lab, located in 317 Satterfield Hall, to help notify deaf students, faculty, staff and visitors of emergency situations.
One Kent State University student is working to set a new standard in the fashion industry: proving that sustainability can be stylish.
In an effort to serve more people and offer healthier options, the pantry at the Women’s Center has extended its hours on Wednesday and Thursdays, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and is offering fresh produce and bread.
When one first steps onto a Kent State University campus, the possibilities are endless: choosing which classes to take, picking a major, joining a student organization, building lifelong friendships. For many female-identifying students, there are hurdles to overcome and challenges to face. The Women’s Center at Kent State is often a place where students find support and encouragement in making ends meet or living their dream. Faculty and staff hear stories of students who have overcome adversity, stepped out of their comfort zone and found balance in a life of ups and downs.
Feng-Ru Sheu, Ph.D., University Libraries, and Yin Zhang, Ph.D., School of Library and Information Science, (along with a visiting scholar) won the 2017 ALISE/Bohdan S. Wynar Research Paper Competition at the ALISE Annual Conference with their research paper “Understanding Twitter Use by Major LIS Professional Organisations in the U.S.”
Kent State University will again participate in the On the Move Challenge, a 12-week, national corporate competition. This physical activity challenge is like no other in that the points you earn as an individual will get your team, Team Kent State, one step closer to a designation as one of the most active employers in the country. Last year, we finished 29th in this national competition. In 2017, we can move up that leader board.
Celebrate National Agriculture Day and National Nutrition Month by cultivating your own delicious produce. This presentation to be held on Thursday, March 16, from 5:30-6:30 p.m. will help prepare participants, even those without a green thumb, to create their own home gardens. This DIY project will provide a return on investment both financially and healthfully.
As a reminder, an invitation to take the The Chronicle of Higher Education’s "Great Colleges to Work For" survey will be distributed to a random selection of our employees. The deadline to complete the survey is April 7.
Whether or not our institution is recognized, we can learn from the feedback and make improvements for our future. Everyone’s participation is encouraged and appreciated. A high response rate helps ensure an accurate representation of our community.
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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