Cindy Widuck, Public Health lecturer, sounds off about her experiences traversing the current COVID-19 pandemic for the Faculty Contemplating COVID-19 series. Learn more. ...
By Madalynne Stanic It is with warmest wishes that Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine (CPM) announces the retirement of Stephanie Starks-Anderson, business manager of its teaching facility, the Cleveland Foot & Ankle Clinic (CFAC). Following 41 dedicated years of service, Stephanie’s retirement is effective June 30, 2020, leaving thousands of alumni and many staff members better for having worked under her guidance at CFAC. In February 1979, Stephanie was hired as a jack of all trades by the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine prior to its acquisition by Kent State...
MORE GEAUGA COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOLERS GAIN ACCESS TO INTERVENTION PROGRAM By Estelle R. Brown Silver spoon or plastic fork? Every child is born with certain economic advantages and disadvantages that shape their futures. The fledgling Rising Scholars program was initiated last year to level the playing field for at-risk Geauga County students who face uncertain outcomes after high school graduation. Thanks to a $14,079 grant from the Lake-Geauga Fund of the Cleveland Foundation, this intervention program administered by Kent State University Geauga and Twinsburg Academic Center will exp...
The Kent Blossom Music Festival and the Kent State University Glauser School of Music announce the launch of a five-concert rebroadcast series in July featuring performances recorded over the past three seasons. All concerts will be streamed free of charge on our Facebook page, YouTube channel and website. Every Wednesday during the month of July (July, 1, July 8, July 15, July 22 and July 29) at 7:30 p.m. will feature a different concert. Featured musicians include past Kulas Guest Artists violinist Jennifer Koh, the Kalichstein-Laredo-Robinson Trio and the Emerson String Quartet with cell...
REGISTER FOR YOUR SPOT! Recreational Services and Employee Wellness will continue offering live virtual workouts from 12:15 to 1 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday through August 13. Join Recreation Program Coordinator, Beth Michel, for a 45-minute total body workout that incorporates cardio, strength and flexibility and can be completed in the comfort of your own home. This version of Total Body Toning focuses on bodyweight exercises, so no equipment is required, and all fitness levels are welcome. All you need is comfortable clothing (shoes optional), a bottle of wate...
SCREENINGS BEGIN WITH ADDED SAFETY MEASURES Don't leave your 2020 wellness reward dollars on the table! There is still time to schedule your "Know Your Numbers" health screening* to put you on track for your $300 wellness reward. Participation in an annual "Know Your Numbers" health screening is incentivized under Tier 1 of the Wellness Your Way Rewards Program. For the 2020 reward program, your screening must be completed between September 1, 2019 - August 31, 2020 (Tier 1 deadline extended due to COVID-19). You can take advantage of the convenient and...
Curbside Pickup is Kent State University Libraries’ new contactless service that allows users to check out materials from its collection while libraries on the Kent and Regional campuses remain closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Borrowers can request items using the online catalog and specify their preference of campus location to pick up their items. When the items are ready, the borrower will receive an email notification that includes details about their choice of pickup location and instructions on scheduling a contactless transaction to retrieve the items. Please visit www.libr...
Kent Blossom Music Festival to Hold Virtual Concert Season in July The Kent Blossom Music Festival and the Kent State University Glauser School of Music announce the launch of a five-concert rebroadcast series in July featuring performances recorded over the past three seasons. All concerts will be streamed free of charge on our Facebook page, YouTube channel and website. Every Wednesday during the month of July (July, 1, July 8, July 15, July 22 and July 29) at 7:30 p.m. will feature a different concert. Featured musicians include past Kulas Guest Artists violinist Jennifer Koh, the Kalic...
Their Story We met at Kent State University while filming Friday Football Frenzy for TV2KSU in Franklin Hall. We were both broadcast students at the time. Spencer sent me a good ol' direct message on Facebook and the rest is history. The Proposal and Marriage Spencer proposed to me at a surprise photo shoot in my hometown. He said he needed photos of us for a birthday gift he was ordering me. I thought nothing of it and went with the flow. Before the end of the shoot, I saw Spencer's parents hiding around the corner and I knew IT WAS HAPPENING! I obviously screamed, "YES." Spenc...
Dear Kent State University Faculty and Staff, The university has begun a gradual return to campuses, and July 6 marks the beginning of Phase 2 of our reopening plan. I know there are still many unanswered questions, and our reopening committees are doing all they can to provide answers to those questions as quickly as possible. Thanks for your patience and commitment to helping us safely resume on-campus operations as we carry out the mission of our great university. Our students, faculty and staff together make our vibrant and thriving Kent State community a special one. When we come to...