Career Coffee Talk: “Side Hustle Success - Unlocking the Secrets to Thriving in the Gig Economy”
Are you ready to take control of your financial future? Join us for an empowering virtual event that will guide you through the exciting world of side hustles and equip you with the knowledge and tools to launch your own profitable venture. An advisor from the Kent State’s Career Exploration and Development Office will lead a discussion on strategies and lessons learned for “side hustle success.” This event will be livestreamed via Zoom.
A new study led by Archaeologist Michelle Bebber, Ph.D., an assistant professor in Kent State University’s Department of Anthropology, has demonstrated that the atlatl (i.e. spear thrower) functions as an “equalizer”, a finding which supports women’s potential active role as prehistoric hunters. ...
Meet Michelle Lambert, a 2023-2024 Graduate Dean's Award recipient. Michelle is a masters student majoring in Sociology. Please give a short overview of your research. My research interest is how food insecurity and living in food deserts impacts health outcomes in low income populations. I have always been intrigued by the fact that low income communities tend to have very few healthy eating options, from lack of grocery stores that stock fresh produce to an abundance of fast food restaurants. Many neighborhoods are forced to buy groceries at convenience stores full of pro...
Have you ever imagined that donating your blood could not only help the people who need it, but also help a Kent State student receive a scholarship? The Kent State of Well-Being and the Vitalant Foundation have a partnership that makes this possible. Vitalant, previously known as LifeShare Community Blood Services, used to work with the Office of Health Promotion at the DeWeese Health Center until COVID-19 happened, and offices were shut down. However, Sierra Baker, M.Ed., CHES, coordinator, Student Health and Well-being, and Meghan Factor-Page, M.Ed., assista...
Meet Madison VanWalleghen, a 2023-2024 Graduate Dean's Award recipient. Madison is a doctoral student majoring in Communication and Information. Please give a short overview of your research. My research focuses on identity communication at the intersection of race, gender, and sports. Specifically, I aim to serve underrepresented communities by sharing their stories of threshold identity as it relates to race, gender, and sports in the United States. What made you choose to pursue your graduate degree here at Kent State? I chose Kent State for a number of reasons. I ...
60’s icon Micky Dolenz will perform at the Performing Arts Center at Kent State University - Tuscarawas on Tuesday, October 10 at 7:30 p.m. Micky Dolenz is the voice of The Monkees. The unmistakable performer that moved a generation and led this pop culture phenomena to a dozen top 20 singles, four #1 albums and two Emmy Awards. Having entertained audiences his entire life, Micky brings a one-of-a-kind presence to the stage, drawing on his background in television, film broadcasting and Broadway. The Monkees had three #1 singles, “Last Train to Clarksville,” “I’m a Believer” (both with lead...
Introduction Hello! I’m Brad Smith, a 20-year-old college student from Ohio. I’m a Finance major with a minor in International Business at Kent State University. Have you ever thought about traveling or studying in another country? I did, and now I’m here to tell you all about it. Starting Out I had always been fascinated by students who traveled abroad. So immediately after entering college, I began looking into all the programs and met with numerous advisors. Everyone kept bringing up this “amazing program and campus” in beautiful Florence, Italy. I was hesitant at first....
Meet Caroline Perkison, a 2023-2024 Graduate Dean's Award recipient. Caroline is an M.F.A. student majoring in Studio Art with a concentration in Painting. Please give a short overview of your research. I am researching textiles and traditional techniques of embroidery and sewing. What made you choose to pursue your graduate degree here at Kent State? I felt there was a lot of support for artistic mediums that are often underlooked in many universities such as weaving or glass blowing. What do you enjoy most about attending Kent State for graduate school? and/or Wh...
Quick Tip: Create a Teams Link for Student Drop-In Hours
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Aug. 30, 2023
Virtual Drop-in Hours for students are a popular way to increase attendance. Students can reach out to you without driving to campus or struggling to find your office. A good place to add a link is on the home page under instructor contact information.