Writing is a process of discovery. Sharing one’s writing with others is an act of vulnerability and trust secured over time through individualized attention. When one’s writing is considered worthy of an award, it’s cause for celebration and recognition.   Accordingly, congratulations are in order for three Kent State University at Geauga students of Associate Professor of English Dr. Bonnie Shaker. All three writing award-winners are freshmen who submitted essays they had written for Dr. Shaker’s College Writing I course. Their wins make them part of an unbroken line of 28 writin...

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After 50 years of print publication through Kent State University’s Geauga Campus, The Listening Eye, a creative writing and art journal, will begin digital publication on the Wick Poetry Center’s website with its 2022-23 issue.   “The Wick Poetry Center is thrilled to collaborate with The Listening Eye, which has been a longstanding literary gem and enriched our Northeast Ohio community. Through our collective efforts, we hope to raise awareness of the journal and to amplify its creative voices,” said David Hassler, director of the Wick Poetry Center.  Hassler has a long-...

AFS attends annual Metalcasting Congress

In April, members of Kent State University’s Chapter of AFS traveled to Cleveland to attend the annual Metalcasting Congress hosted by the American Foundry Society. This event brings together foundry professionals, professors, teachers, students, and hobbyists in the metalcasting industry. The Metalcasting Congress boasts lectures, debates, exhibits, and networking opportunities that highlight and celebrate the newest technologies, innovations, and techniques.  Senior Mechatronics Engineering major Delonte Goodman, a Kent State University student who attended this conference, listed ma...

Pre-College Initiative

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Pre-College programs at Kent State University range from art and technology camps for youth to College Credit Plus and Tech Prep courses for eligible middle and high school students. Our pre-college programs allow young students to explore interests, build skills, and earn college credit.

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