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Triple Crown of Giving – United Way Progress Report

Kent State University’s goal for the 2013 United Way Campaign is to triple the number of faculty and staff giving.  Last year, our contribution percentage was only 15 percent. Our goal this year is to triple that to 45 percent. As of the end of October, we are only at 30…

Kent State Hockey Club Inaugural Fundraiser Event

Join the Kent State Hockey Club on Saturday, Nov. 17, as Mike Fornes, class of 1975, and former NHL broadcaster, returns to Kent as the lead singer of Whispers of the North. The evening will be dedicated to Kent State’s first hockey coach, Don Lumley, and his wife, Elaine.

Kent State Honors Six Educators at 19th Annual Celebrating College Teaching Conference

Six Kent State educators were honored for their achievements in the classroom during the 19th annual Celebrating College Teaching Conference on Oct. 26. Three faculty members received the Kent State University Alumni Association Distinguished Teaching Award (DTA), for…

Kent State's College of Nursing Honored for Innovations in Education

Kent State University’s College of Nursing has been selected as a recipient of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) Innovations in Professional Nursing Education Award. The awards program recognizes the outstanding work of AACN member schools to re-envision…

Allerton Apartments Provides One Last Service

The Allerton Apartment complex at Kent State provided one last service to the Kent community prior to demolition of the retired buildings. On Oct. 10, the Kent Fire Department started conducting field-training exercises, known as “live burns,” in the cleared-out buildings.

Kent State University at Stark Marks Veterans Day

Kent State University at Stark will mark Veterans Day with a variety of events and activities. Veterans Day honors the bravery and sacrifice of all U.S. veterans. 2012 Veterans Day Events and Activities Support Our Troops Collection Drive Oct. 26 - Nov. 8 Collection bins…

Cornhole for a Cause

The Division of Enrollment Management and Student Affairs will hold its fourth annual United Way Cornhole Tournament on Thursday, Nov. 8, at the Student Recreation and Wellness Center. Check-in begins at 3:15 p.m. and play begins at 4 p.m., and is open to all faculty, staff…

Kent State VITA Looks for Volunteers for Free Tax Services

Kent State University’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA) program is seeking volunteers to assist in a free tax-filing service this tax season for low-to-moderate-income individuals who qualify to have their income taxes filed free of charge. Paula DiVencenzo,…

Kent State University at Stark to Host Courageous Survivor Aron Ralston

Kent State University at Stark invites the community to the second event of this season’s popular Featured Speakers Series. Aron Ralston, who courageously survived a hiking accident, will present “127 Hours: Between a Rock and a Hard Place” on Tuesday, Nov. 13, at 7:30 p.m.

Donate Turkeys to the Campus Kitchen at Kent State University

The Campus Kitchen at Kent State University is asking faculty and staff to donate turkeys and hams so that area families can have a wonderful holiday.
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