When Flash’s Food Pantry opened a few months ago on the Salem Campus, support for the project was immediate. Individuals and groups from the campus and surrounding community found ways to contribute and help fill the shelves. Most recently, the pantry inventory was boosted by a monetary donation from the Theta Chapter of the Alpha Kappa Delta International Honor Society of Sociology in Kent State’s Department of Sociology and Criminology. Dr. Christopher Dum, associate professor and faculty advisor, noted that the group collected donations from members of the department, as...
The 8th annual Environmental Science and Design Research Symposium began Thursday evening at the Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center. The symposium is co-presented by Kent State's Environmental Design and Research Institute (ESDRI) and the Kent State Anti-Racism and Equity Institute (AREI), with the theme of “Environmental Justice, Ecology and Race.” A showcase of environmental research One of the most engaging parts of the symposium is the poster presentation, which features some of the most innovative research that’s happening in our region. Nearly 40 researchers...
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It's easy to see why Bethany Barkley-Hanson is always in the holiday spirit.Her booming online store, TheDoorandMantel, offers handcrafted wreaths and wall hangings and showcases many holiday-themed items.But where did she get her inspiration to become an entrepreneur? Barkley-Hanson, who lives in Akron, said it was during her undergraduate years living on the Kent Campus. She talked about the spark behind the business idea during a recent interview segment with New Day Cleveland on FOX8. Courtesy FOX8."I started making Christmas wreaths when I was living in C...
The Glauser School of Music will hold its second Percussion Camp from June 21-23 in the Center for the Performing Arts, located on the Kent Campus of Kent State University. Percussion Camp, under the direction of assistant professor and director of percussion studies Matthew Holm, is a three day experience during which students will work with Glauser School of Music faculty and students. The event will conclude with a concert in Ludwig Recital Hall for friends and family.This camp is open to any high school percussionists. We encourage students to participate as they will be receivi...
Porthouse Theatre, Kent State University’s outdoor, summer theatre located on the grounds of Blossom Music Center, will present its 55th season during the summer of 2023 with "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum," "The Marvelous Wonderettes," and "The Prom." ...
