Ohio is no stranger to aviation. The first-in-flight Wright brothers hail from our home state. The Kent State University Airport’s history is just as unique. A century ago in 1920, The Ohio Flying School and Transport Company officially incorporated and opened Stow Field, now known as Kent State University Airport, Andrew Paton Field. To celebrate its centennial and recognize it as the oldest continuously operating airport in Ohio, Dave Poluga, airport manager, has launched the Aviation Art Contest “100 Years of Aviation.” Poluga’s inspiration came from the idea that aviation and art ...
The Kent State University Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting at 12 p.m. Wednesday, May 6. Due to ongoing efforts to safeguard the health and safety of the community and directives by Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine to practice social distancing and limit in-person meetings, this meeting will be conducted virtually via Zoom Meetings. This special meeting is being conducted electronically as permitted under Amended Substitute House Bill 197, which was signed by the governor on March 27. The sole purpose of the special Board meeting is to consider personnel-related matters for Fiscal Year 202...
The Architectural League of New York has chosen members of the College of Architecture and Environmental Design’s Cleveland Urban Design Collaborative to prepare reports on small to mid-size communities from across the United States. The reports have been commissioned as part of American Roundtable, a new Architectural League initiative that provides on-the-ground perspectives of American communities and what they need to thrive going forward. The KSU CUDC editorial team of Quilian Riano, Terry Schwarz, Kristen Zeiber, and Katie Slusher, will focus on Youngstown, Warren, and Lordstown Ohio wh...
Kent State University is launching a series of videos showcasing the talents of our faculty and staff aimed at providing an uplifting respite from the stress of the COVID-19 pandemic. The series begins with David Hassler, director of Kent State’s Wick Poetry Center, who shares the poem “Some Days” created for the 50th anniversary of the College of Nursing in 2017. The poem was created through a collaboration of more than 600 nurse alumni and is featured as part of an art project on a wall inside Henderson Hall. Hassler selected this poem to honor all nurses ...
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This past month has been a busy time as Kent State's social media team has kept you updated on the latest information during these unprecedented times. We have continued to post updates on our social channels and showcase positive moments within our Kent State community. Here are some top-performing posts from the month of April. Instagram On Instagram, our top-performing post directed the Kent State community to our most recent blog post: March Social Media Recap. This post generated 1,585 likes on Instagram. Vi...
On Tues., May 12 from noon – 1 p.m., Employee Wellness invites you to attend our financial wellness workshop, as Sean Deasy, senior financial advisor, VALIC Financial, walks us through the role of Social Security in retirement planning and the effect of the Windfall Elimination and Government Offset Provision as it relates to OPERS/STRS. Sean will cover the costs associated with retirement and how social security may fit into your overall retirement income plan, as well as help attendees calculate the amount of income they will need for their retirement. This webinar is open to al...
On Fri., May 15, from noon – 1 p.m., presenter Keith Zimcosky will explain all the components that go into developing and maintaining a strength and conditioning program. You will learn full body exercise routines you can do at work, home or your local gym. Register to attend. This is an Employee Wellness offering open to ALL full and part-time employees. For full-time, benefits-eligible employees participating in the Wellness Your Way rewards program, this session will be worth 10 points toward your Tier 2 total. For questions related to health ...
Today marks 50 years since the events of May 4, 1970 on the Kent Campus. Dean Stocker has a special message as we conclude a year's worth of commemorative events, programs and education. Visit https://www.kent.edu/may4kentstate50 to learn about Kent State University’s virtual 50th Commemoration, which honors and remembers the events of May 4, 1970. ...
A bachelor’s degree in Middle Childhood Education is now within reach for Twinsburg-area students, both geographically and financially. Starting Fall Term 2020, future middle school teachers can choose to begin their Middle Childhood Education degree at either the Geauga Campus in Burton or Twinsburg Academic Center. Introductory coursework will be provided remotely through Zoom videoconferencing to students at the TAC. As students progress through the program, more interactive learning experiences will be fully available at the Geauga Campus in Burton. Th...