A peer-reviewed article by Meghan Harper, Ph.D., School of Library and Information Science, titled “Using Literature to Help Students Who Hurt,” has been published in Ohio Media Spectrum – Journal of the Ohio Educational Library Media Association (OELMA), 68(1), 45-57.
Meghan Harper, School of Library and Information Science
Relax with an adult coloring book. Practice a yoga pose. Clear your head at the Mini Zen Garden. Reduce stress at the water garden.
All of this and much more awaits visitors at the open house of the Employee Wellness Resource Room on Wednesday, Feb. 10, from noon to 4 p.m. at 103 Heer Hall.
The IRS requires that any unused amount remaining in your Flexible Spending Account (FSA) at the end of the reimbursement period (Jan. 1, 2015, through March 15, 2016) be forfeited. This is known as the IRS “use it or lose it” rule.
Come see why Kent State University’s future is so bright. Kent State faculty, staff and students are invited to a celebration event on Monday, Feb. 1, at 4 p.m. at the Kent Student Center Ballroom, where Kent State President Beverly Warren will shed light on the university’s new brand. There will be food and giveaways at the event.
Mark your calendar now for March 8 when the Kent State University Climate Survey will launch to assess the university’s climate. This is your opportunity to share your experience living, learning and working at Kent State.
Dear Colleagues:
I am pleased to announce that three candidates for dean of the College of Education, Health and Human Services will be on campus over the next week. As part of the interview process, each candidate will hold a public presentation at which they will discuss the following:
Kent State University’s Fleet Services has purchased two 15-passenger minibuses that can be used by departments for university travel.
The new minibuses are equipped with overhead storage, back-up cameras and larger windows for better visibility.
“The interiors are very spacious and comfortable,” says Nicole Corll, associate director for University Facilities and Management. “Ultimately, the goal of the minibuses is to provide a service to the students, faculty and staff to increase and enhance transportation options for group outings.”
In its quest to enhance teaching universitywide, the University Teaching Council is pleased to invite all Kent State University faculty to apply for the 2016 Summer Teaching Development Grant by Feb. 28, 2016.
TechHelp's no-cost technology workshops are back, and they are in full swing this semester, now with more than 30 different topics available!
Students, staff and faculty can view the full spring semester schedule and register for sessions at https://training.kent.edu.
Kent State University at Salem recently welcomed representatives from the Davey Tree Expert Company who presented scholarships to horticulture students Anna Detoro and Pamela Sears.
What starts as a ball of yarn quickly evolves into some much-needed winter apparel – from hats to scarves, in all colors and sizes.
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.