Kent State University's School of Theatre and Dance continues its 2021-2022 season with the first fully staged developmental production of the new musical Chaining Zero, running Nov. 5 – 14 in E. Turner Stump Theatre. With book by Kent State alumni John Moauro (BFA, Musical Theatre ‘07) and Griffin Parsons (BFA, Musical Theatre ‘06), music and lyrics by Jeffrey James and Justin Halpin, and additional book by Alana Rader (BFA, Musical Theatre '05), Chaining Zero is a musical where stories of struggle, hope, desire and pain intersect with everything you thought you knew ab...

Ruslanas Iržikevičius is a busy man. The Founder, Editor-in-Chief of the Lithuania Tribune news portal and founder and Editor-in-Chief of EN.15min news portal also publishes LT Daily and LT Weekly newsletters. He is an associate of Visegrad Insight think tank in Poland and is a member of the International Advisory Board of Centrum Balticum in Finland. It's this level of engagement and this expertise in publishing news during a fraught time with former global superpower and nearby neighbor Russia that has brought Mr. Iržikevičius, one of this year’s Humphrey Fellows, to Northeast Ohio. Named...

After a year away from live events due to the pandemic, Parents and Families Appreciation Weekend resumes in-person the weekend of October 8 and 9 with plenty in store. Assistant Dean of Students Shana Lee, who has led a committee to help prepare a fun slate of events for parents and families, said she is looking forward to being back in person for this important weekend. “Although we hosted a successful virtual week in 2020, it is just not the same experience as being in person, which allows opportunities for parents and families to connect socially with one another, receive information...

Dear Members of the Kent State University Community, I am writing to update you on our national search for Kent State’s vice president for university communications and marketing, and to request your input in identifying opportunities, challenges and desired characteristics for this key member of the senior leadership team. This national search is chaired by Peggy Shadduck, Ph.D., vice president for Regional Campuses and dean of the College of Applied and Technical Studies. Serving on the search committee are Sean Broghammer, Ph.D., interim vice president for enrollment management; Taléa...

Kent State University’s Office of Sustainability, the Women’s Center, and Employee Wellness and Health Promotion, is hosting a bra recycling drive October 5 through 29, to collect reusable or worn-out bras and reduce the number of textiles in landfills. Bras that are in good condition will be donated to the Phyllis Zumkehr County Clothing Center. Worn-out bras will be recycled. As a reminder, the Phyllis Zumkehr County Clothing Center accepts clothing donations.  October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Employee Wellness is pleased to s...

The Crisis, Advocacy, Resources, Education, and Support (CARES) Center recently hired two new staff members to support its mission. The CARES Center works collaboratively with students to secure resources that meet their basic needs. The center connects Kent State students with both on and off-campus resources supporting their financial, food, housing, and mental well-being basic needs.  Brenda Schmucker is one of the two new Case Managers hired during the summer. Ohio-born, she graduated with a Master of Social Work from Edinboro University in 2018 and picked up valuable ...

Last week the Ohio Employee Ownership Center, an outreach center based in the College of Arts and Sciences, published a new report, Building Legacies: Retaining Jobs and Building Wealth Through Employee Ownership, that outlines three major challenges faced by Ohio today: 1.    Baby-Boomer Business-Owners Set to Retire in Massive Numbers In Ohio, baby boomers own 54 percent of businesses, representing 94,000 firms employing 2.6 million workers. Though more than half of these business owners plan to retire in the next decade, 80 percen...

SAVE THE DATE! OPEN ENROLLMENT BEGINS MONDAY, OCTOBER 18, AND RUNS THROUGH FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2021 The Open Enrollment Employee Benefits and Wellness Kickoff Forum will be held via Zoom on Tuesday, October 12, from 9 – 11 a.m. To connect simply go to www.kent.edu/zoomopenenrollment. During the session, we will cover: Strategic initiatives as they relate to healthcare and wellness Medical plan updates for 2022 and optimizing your choices Tools for decision-making and first-hand testimonials from fellow Flashes Need...