Since 2009, alumni and friends have come together to uplift their local communities and those in our Golden Flash family during a day of service. Helping others is what we do at Kent State, and we have transformed that one day of service into a weeklong initiative to give back where it matters most!
Intravenous (IV) needle insertion is a practice that many medical professionals learn and need to master. A new project in the works at Kent State will help nursing students improve their skills with cutting-edge technology. Kwangtaek Kim, Ph.D., professor of computer science and principal investigator of the project, Jeremy Jarzembak, MSN, senior lecturer in the College of Nursing and co-principal investigator of the project, and Robert Clements, Ph.D., professor of biological sciences and co-principal investigator of the project, John Dunlonsky, Ph.D., professor of...
For Katrina Bloch, Ph.D., associate professor in the Department of Sociology at Kent State University at Stark, her goal is to help students adopt a sociological lens through an open and honest classroom environment that encourages them to reach their fullest potential. “I try to be student-centered as much as possible,” Bloch said. “I want my students to be engaged in the material. I want to integrate what we're talking about into their lives so they can apply it, otherwise, they're just learning weird definitions in a textbook. I strive to make it applicable and useful to their lives.” ...
Register Now for New Workforce Development Classes to Get Ahead Is this the era of the Great Resignation or the Great Reshuffle? Whatever it’s called, this moment in the history of work is being redefined as many of us are rethinking how, where and in what capacity we earn a living. Amidst this sea change, now is the time to sharpen your skills and advance in your career, taking advantage of new workforce development opportunities. Whether you’re an employee looking for a promotion — or an employer seeking to broaden the skill base, leadership capacity and retention of your employees — y...
Completing one's dissertation is the ultimate academic accomplishment, but creating dedicated time to concentrate solely on writing can be difficult. The Division of Graduate Studies is committed to doing whatever it takes to help you succeed. In doing so, we’re excited to offer Dissertation Boot Camp Weekend Retreats during the academic year. This boot camp inspired retreat has been developed to provide you with a distraction-free weekend so you can remain focused on your writing!
The February LinkedIn Learning Resource Toolkit is available. Resources include information on Black History Month, Valentine’s Dany, the Glint Wellbeing Report, the New LinkedIn Learning Hub training website, upcoming trainings and webinars, a new monthly challenge focused on relationships, seasonal promotional materials and much more. ...
FREE ELECTRONICS RECYCLING: MARCH 2, 9, 16, AND 23 The 2022 E-Cycle Drive at Kent State University is open to students, faculty, staff and the Kent community. Electronics recycling will be open on March 2, 9, 16, and 23, from 7:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. in the Kent State University R-17 Parking lot between S. Willow and S. Lincoln Streets. The entire community can recycle used electronics through Infinite Electronics Recycling, LLC, an R2 certified recycler that handles materials in an environmentally and socially responsible way. Materials permitted at E-Cycle Drive...
The College of the Arts will present Art Without Limits on Friday, February 4, 2022 in the DI Hub. The day-long event will focus on arts entrepreneurship and developing an entrepreneurial mindset in the arts. Speakers will share their experiences and interact with the attendees to hone skills and broaden networks. The event is free, and those in Northeast Ohio are encouraged to attend in-person. For those unable to attend in-person, streaming options will be available. Art Without Limits is presented in partnership with LaunchNET Kent State, Ken...
Is this the era of the Great Resignation or the Great Reshuffle? Whatever it’s called, this moment in the history of work is being redefined as many of us are rethinking how, where and in what capacity we earn a living. Amidst this sea change, now is the time to sharpen your skills and advance in your career, taking advantage of new workforce development opportunities. Whether you’re an employee looking for a promotion — or an employer seeking to broaden the skill base, leadership capacity and retention of your employees — you can benefit from the new workforce development courses now offer...
What if there was one overlooked vitamin found in common foods that could potentially help prevent or treat serious diseases including arthritis, cancer, osteoporosis, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, kidney disease, diabetes, neurological diseases, and even protect against severe COVID-19 infections? According to one undergraduate research student and his professor, preliminary research suggests there may be one! For eight weeks last summer, Daniela Popescu, Ph.D., Associate Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at Kent State University Geauga and Twinsburg Academic Center, se...
