NEW FACE Jodi Gabor Associate Director, Board Engagement DPAE Kent Campus JOB DESCRIPTION I will be working with the Foundation Board at Kent State University to keep them engaged while they are on the board and when their term is up. These important volunteers dedicate an incredible amount of time to the university and deserve our time and attention in return. WORKED AT KENT STATE SINCE: August 2022 EMPLOYMENT PRIOR TO KENT STATE UNIVERSITY: Development Associate at Old Trail School in Bath, Ohio LIKES MOST ABOUT KENT STATE: The beautiful campus and the energy ...
Scott Hallgren, associate professor in the School of Media and Journalism, teaches several classes in digital media production with a focus on sound in picture. He recently showcased his skills outside the classroom by composing the score for a local short film while also releasing his first book. The film “The Resistance” was directed by Kara White and focuses on British female spies during World War II. The film will now be submitted to multiple film festivals, Hallgren said. He also previously composed the music for the Emmy-nominated civil rights documentary “We Shall Not ...
Kent State University staged its inaugural fashion show during September's New York Fashion Week in partnership with IFA Paris. In this first-of-a-kind event, models walked the runway showcasing collections created by fashion students from Kent State and IFA Paris. The event was co-hosted by Ann Walter, director of Kent State's New York City Fashion, and Jean-Baptiste Andreani, CEO of IFA Paris, who worked together for months in planning this event. This joint runway show was created both to increase alumni engagement and to elevate recognition ...
Seven Golden Flashes to be honored during Homecoming weekend for their professional and civic contributions and dedication to the university Kent State University is known as a thought leader in research, innovation and academics, preparing graduates to leave the university and push boundaries in their professions and communities. The university recognizes alumni who, through leadership, character and hard work, are making a difference in the world. Sponsored by the Kent State Alumni Association, the Alumni Awards are the university’s highest alumni honors. Recipients are selected based on ...
Midterms are approaching! Now is a good time to double-check that the grade information your students see in your Canvas course(s) is up to date, including the grading scheme. The grading scheme is the setting that tells Canvas which percentages equate to which letter grades in the course.
Earlier this month, the Kent State University Twinsburg Academic Center (TAC) held a public open house to invite alumni, donors, faculty, staff, students, business leaders and members of the community to share in the celebration recognizing 10 years of serving the region at that location. The TAC’s opening in 2012 enhanced Kent State’s 32-year history of serving the Twinsburg area. It was an important event in the university’s enduring commitment to making higher education accessible, affordable and relevant to local communities and the people who work in them. 10,000+ students ...
Fall Semester 2022 is well underway! We know you are busy, however, we have a lengthier email than normal. Please take time to scan this list of announcements because several of them do require action on your part.Drupal 9 Is Almost Here: Training Starts Oct. 11. Sign Up Today! Drupal 9 is coming to your website on Oct. 30! Please make plans to attend a training on the new web editing interface and/or watch a recording of one of our training sessions. What You Need to KnowThe editing experience will be different. UCM web team has added extra training dates between...
Kent State would like to pay tribute to all who served, and are serving, our nation in its armed forces. Please join us on Thursday, Nov. 10 for our Veterans Day Commemoration and appreciation luncheon, beginning at 11 a.m.
The special commemoration, being held outside of the Kent Student Center, will also be livestreamed here for those unable to join us in-person. The luncheon will happen indoors immediately following the commemoration.
The United Nations describes International Day of Peace as a day devoted to strengthening the ideas of peace through observing 24 hours of nonviolence and cease-fire. For over 40 years on Sept. 21, the U.N. has established themes for nations to follow in order to cultivate a culture of peace. The 2022 theme for the International Day of Peace was “End racism. Build peace.” To celebrate the day, the Read Center of International and Intercultural Education in the College of Education, Health and Human Services hosted several events. The first, in collaboration with the School of ...
