The KSU undergraduate Model NATO team did an excellent job again this year representing Kent State in regional and international competitions. A number of KSU students won awards at the International Model NATO competition in Washington DC in February 2020. This competition brings together over 25 university and college teams from North America and Europe. This year, the KSU delegation placed fourth overall, and was awarded a Distinguished Overall Delegation award. Individual awards went to Alice Marron and Naidi Valverde-Romero, Outstanding Delegate Award [top delegates] on the Political C...
Discover Kent State University at Tuscarawas through a Virtual Open House on Wednesday, June 10 or Thursday, July 9 from 2 to 6 p.m. Students who are just starting their college career, transfer students and those with some college credits but no degree are encouraged to attend and can join the virtual experience at www.kent.edu/tusc/visit-campus. During both Virtual Open Houses, prospective students will be able to speak with admissions counselors, complete an application and have the application fee waived. Financial aid specialists will help with filing the FAFSA to apply for f...
Community Engaged Learning has created a landing page that currently features three interviews in its ongoing series about Faculty Contemplating COVID-19. In this new weekly series, Kent State faculty members from a variety of academic disciplines are interviewed for their thought-provoking perspectives about the ongoing pandemic. The newest editions feature J. Leigh Garcia and Julie Mazzei, Ph.D. https://www.kent.edu/community/contemplating-covid-19. Learn more. ...
As part of our continuing focus on financial well-being, Employee Wellness is happy to announce our financial wellness offering, Pay Yourself First. Our presenter will be Victor Russell of Apprisen. Apprisen is a non-profit organization committed to financial well-being and Victor is both knowledgeable and a seasoned presenter. Pay Yourself First will be delivered remotely via webinar on Tues., June 16, from noon – 1 p.m. Throughout this session, you will learn strategies on building wealth, how to build assets and reduce liabilities, and obtain basic information regarding d...
For the third consecutive year, the departments of Recreational Services and Employee Wellness have come together to sponsor The Longest Day® at Kent State, in conjunction with the Alzheimer's Association. Alzheimer's disease is often referred to as "the long goodbye" because of its slow nature and lasting emotional and physical drain. In honor of people fighting the disease and those who love and care for them, the Alzheimer's Association encourages the public to host events on the longest day of the year, the summer solstice, while raising funds and awareness to advance Alzheime...
A new book by Shana Klein, Assistant Professor of Art History, titled “The Fruits of Empire: Art, Food, and the Politics of Race in the Age of American Expansion” is now available for pre-order through the University of California Press website. The release date is scheduled for October 2020. Learn more. ...
As Kent State University at Stark looks forward to the new academic year, Dean Denise A. Seachrist, Ph.D., announced the winners of the 2020 Staff Excellence Awards, while extending heartfelt gratitude to all campus staff. “I want to thank you for supporting this institution and doing everything within your power to make every semester, this one especially, a successful one for our students,” said Seachrist. “Without all of you, our greater goal of educating the community doesn’t happen as effectively or efficiently.” Staff and faculty have successfully transitioned day-to-day jobs from ...
Dear Golden Flashes, Over the last several months, Kent State University faculty, staff and leadership have been consulting with local and national authorities as well as our own health experts as we work to develop a return-to-campuses plan that ensures, to the greatest extent possible, the health and safety of all members of the Kent State community. Let me begin by reiterating the precepts that guide our planning. Our plans must protect the health and safety for everyone in our university community; reflect the values and mission of Kent State; and allow our students to be successful,...
Stark Campus Announces 2020 Staff Excellence Award Winners As Kent State University at Stark looks forward to the new academic year, Dean Denise A. Seachrist, Ph.D., announced the winners of the 2020 Staff Excellence Awards, while extending heartfelt gratitude to all campus staff. “I want to thank you for supporting this institution and doing everything within your power to make every semester, this one especially, a successful one for our students,” said Seachrist. “Without all of you, our greater goal of educating the community doesn’t happen as effectively or efficiently.” Staf...