Ohio is conducting a statewide tornado drill on Wednesday, March 22, at 9:50 a.m. All Kent State University campuses will be participating in this test. We will broadcast a recorded tornado education message through university speaker systems and IP (Internet Protocol) phones throughout buildings on all Kent State campuses. This is only a test of the mass notification systems, and no shelter-in-place activities are required. The Kent Campus tests the tornado sirens on the first Wednesday of every month at 11 a.m. and on the third Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. Peak tornado season in Ohio is g...
It is my pleasure to introduce our School of Communication Studies newsletter. I am even more excited to tell you about how your alma mater has been changing, reaching new students and remaining the innovative School from which you graduated. Like you, we have not let grass grow under our feet. In the constantly changing field of communication studies, we simply can’t do that. And, in this newsletter we wanted to bring to your attention some specific changes that are making the school more nimble, receptive, and valuable to our students. For example, we have made the B.A. program much m...
Congratulations to Shannon Navy, Ph.D., associate professor of Science Education in the School of Teaching, Learning, and Curriculum Studies, for being named a Featured Researcher for spring 2023. A “featured researcher” is highlighted by each of the four EHHS schools once per year. These include faculty members who have been productive scholars in terms of the quality and quantity of their published work. In all cases, the featured researchers have produced research that will impact their field and enhance the reputation of our college and Kent State University. ...
Yesterday and Today: The Interactive Beatles Experience is coming to the Performing Arts Center at Kent State University - Tuscarawas on Saturday, March 25 at 7:30 p.m. Yesterday and Today: The Interactive Beatles Experience is the nation’s most innovative and unique show utilizing the works of the Beatles. This amazing band, anchored by brothers Billy, Matthew and Ryan McGuigan perform as themselves and leave the song choices completely in the hands of the audience. This is done through request cards that audience members fill out prior to the show. On those cards, the audience member only...
Danny Trejo often plays the villain on the big screen, but in real life he’s a hero to many. And while his fictional characters are bold, his authentic personality is unassuming and matched by an ability to meet people where they are — while delivering a message they’re longing to hear. ...
While a student at Kent State University, U.S. Rep. Emilia Sykes (D-OH-13) dreamed of taking the stage as a dancer in New York City, not as a congresswoman in Washington, D.C. But today she’s a star in the eyes of many, with her federal legislative debut drawing attention beyond Northeast Ohio. ...
Dog Days of Summer
This dog walk around the beautiful Kent Campus is a chance for alumni to see what's new at their alma mater. Enjoy a continental breakfast and swell with pride as your beloved pup is recognized with an honorary degree in “Barkology!” Your ticket purchase includes a Kent State fanny pack and a $5 donation to the Kent State Police Department’s K-9 Program Fund. Can't make it? Join in on the fun virtually by sharing photos of you walking your pup(s) on social media and receive a gift in the mail. Reservation deadline is July 28.
Alumni Night Out at Porthouse Theatre
Join us at Kent State’s outdoor theatre for a performance of "THE PROM" at 8 p.m. You’ll enjoy a preshow alumni reception in the theatre’s Thornbury Pavilion, featuring a delicious selection of food and wine. Your ticket purchase includes a Kent State wine tumbler and a $5 donation to the Porthouse Theatre Fund. Reservation deadline is July 20.
Cost: $35
Already have a ticket for the July 27 performance? Register to join us for the pre-show reception for only $15.
Kent State Spirit Day with the Cleveland Guardians
Grab your peanuts and Cracker Jacks as the Cleveland Guardians take on the Milwaukee Brewers at 1:40 p.m. You’ll enjoy a pregame alumni lunch in the stadium’s Terrace Club, complete with a delicious buffet and cash bar. Your ticket purchase includes a one-of-a-kind Kent State/Cleveland Guardians baseball hat (for the first 200 purchasers) and a $5 donation to the Kent State Scholarship Fund. Reservation deadline is June 9.
Cost: $83 Lower Box or $71 Upper Box