Aligning with university values, the Division of People, Culture and Belonging strives for continuous improvement. The decision to revamp the new hire orientation program comes from researching market best practices and gathering feedback from employees and supervisors.
Based on that data, orientation has been revised with these goals:
The School of Music is thrilled to announce the appointment of Jacob Schnitzer as Interim Director of Orchestras and Bret Peppo as Interim Director of Choral Activities. Both Schnitzer and Peppo will join Kent State University this fall. About Jacob Schnitzer Jacob Schnitzer is a conduit through which the powers of music, storytelling, and art connect with others. Schnitzer’s work as a conductor spans symphonic, opera, and contemporary repertoire; his work in immersive concert design offers audiences unforgettable multisensory experiences. Recipient of The Solti Foundation U.S. 2023 ...
Meet Rania Othman, a Graduate College Fellow and doctoral student in the Translation Studies program. Read on to learn more about Rania's favorite places in Kent, what they enjoy doing in free time and what advice they have for incoming graduate students. Where is your hometown? I am from Cairo, Egypt. Why did you choose Kent State University? KSU has one of the best programs in Arabic translation. What do you like most about living in/near Kent? Do you have a favorite local spot or activity? My favorite spots are the library and the student center. What...
The Division of Student Affairs (DSA) has been vital to Kent State University. The division assists students with resources that increase their engagement around campus and connects them with unique opportunities that enhance their educational experience. The university was founded in 1910, and the Division of Enrollment Management and Student Affairs was responsible for the enrollment management, and student involvement functions on campus. In 2015, Kent State President Beverly Warren moved to a leadership model widely adopted by other growing and thriving universities nationwide....
Peace Education in an Era of Crisis, a global peace conference dedicated to promoting peace through education, opened on July 11 in Kigali, Rwanda, with delegates from throughout the United States and 14 countries participating. Kent State University’s School of Peace and Conflict Studies, the Gerald H. Read Center for International and Intercultural Education within Kent State’s College of Education, Health and Human Services, are sponsoring the conference along with the University of Rwanda and its Centre for Conflict Management, and the non-profit Aegis Trust, which works to end ge...
(COLUMBUS, Ohio) — The Performing Arts Center at Kent State University at Tuscarawas is one of 104 arts-based organizations receiving economic relief grants. In total, organizations in 33 counties will receive more than $20 million in grants. Governor Mike DeWine announced the awards as the second round of the Ohio Arts Economic Relief Grant Program, administered by the Ohio Department of Development. In total, more than $43 million in grants have been announced for 243 arts organizations across the state. Today’s award will support the Performing Arts Center with the implement...
Cuyahoga Falls, OH – The 2023 Summer season at Porthouse Theatre continues! "The Prom" will have its regional debut, right here at Porthouse Theatre. This show explores the golden rule, "love thy neighbor." "The Prom" opens July 22 and runs through August 6, 2023, with a preview performance taking place on July 21. Based on a book written by Bob Martin and Chad Beguelin, lyrics by Chad Beguelin and music by Matthew Sklar, "The Prom" follows four Broadway stars who are in desperate need of a new stage. When they hear that there’s controversy around a small-...
