Why should I join a USO group?

USO groups can offer something that’s rare to find: caring people who will give you honest feedback - in a respectful, gentle way – about how you might be thinking or acting in ways that aren’t serving you very well. These conversations occur within a supportive and confidential space. 

Here are a few other advantages:

What is group therapy?

The therapy groups that CAPS offers are sometimes called interpersonal process groups because they focus on the interactions between the group members. Group members relate to each other inside the group in similar ways that they relate to others outside the group, which can create a microcosm of the outside world. Group can be seen as a safe “laboratory” where you can learn more about your relationship patterns and experiment with new ways of relating.

Suggestion Box

We value your feedback! Please use this box to share any suggestions or concerns about Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging in the College of the Arts you may have. 

The College of the Arts is comprised of:

DEI Strategic Plan

College of the Arts DEI Strategic Plan Goal Year #2 (2023-2024): Invest in DEI strength and capability

Action Steps

  1. Increase in delivering diverse, equitable and inclusive programming/education and curriculum.
  2. Create and promote initiatives for improving College of the Arts experience for students.
  3. Develop processes that facilitate and recognize measurable DEIA related contributions in faculty and staff evaluations.

February 12-14, 2025, Time TBD

Location: Hybrid. ISB Lower-Level Lobby (ISB 069)

February 7, 2025, 12-4 p.m.

Location: Design Innovation (DI) Hub, Kent Campus

Neurodiverse students and allies alike! Come enjoy the 2nd Annual Game Development and Play Event! Enjoy an afternoon at this game exploration event developed by and for neurodiverse students. Take the lead to explore and share your strengths in game development and how to use games to learn about and understand experiences of neurodivergent college students. 

Pictured Michael Wheeler and family

This excerpt appeared in the article, "Stark County residents share their favorite Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival memories," on CantonRep.com on Wednesday, July 17. Written by Kelli Weir. Read the full article.In the article, Michael Wheeler, president and chief legal officer of Patriot Software and one of Kent State Stark's Distinguished Alumni recipients, shares how the Balloon Classic has become a family tradition.Mike Wheeler carries on the tradition of admiring 'the balloons'Everyone loves that up-close experience when a glittering fireworks show leads to those gut-pounding grand fina...

November 7-8, 2024, Time TBD

Location: Kent State University Hotel & Conference Center

Flash's Food Pantry at Salem

Flash’s Food Pantry on the Salem Campus is located in Room 164.

There is no need to make an appointment – the door is open during regular campus operating hours.

Students, staff and faculty can select free food and personal hygiene items at times that are convenient to them.

The location is discreet, confidential and there is no request for personal information.

Bags are available to carry items.

To donate:

There is always a need to replenish the shelves, especially for the more popular items. Donations are always welcome.

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