The Period Project In an effort to create an equitable environment for all students, Kent State University Undergraduate Student Government (USG) with support and guidance from the Women’s Center piloted the Period Project. Claire Weihe, Senior Public Health student and Women’s Center intern, utilized her position and educational experience to advocate for free menstruation products in bathrooms across campus. Although momentum for this project began years ago, the pilot officially started with USG support in Spring of 2019. In addition to advocating for the products and in an effort to ...
This fall the Center for Sexual and Relationship Violence Support Services welcomed Julius Payne as our new Program Coordinator. Julius’ primary responsibility will be in overseeing prevention education efforts with students. He will coordinate Green Dot, our bystander movement, and our incoming student education program. Additionally, he will work with students in developing a peer-based education and influencing model for prevention. Julius comes to Kent State University after working at the Rape Crisis Center of Summit and Medina Counties for five years, where he provided prevention educati...
The Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) systemically gathers data for interpretation and analytic reporting that relates to diversity initiatives. The LGBTQ+ Center’s Safe Space Ally Training is one of those initiatives. Safe Space Ally Training aims to equip students, faculty and staff with the tools for creating Safe Spaces and welcoming environments for LGBTQ+ students on campus. The Safe Space Ally program is a comprehensive, ongoing training offered through the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Training Lab of Kent State University, with the LGBTQ+ Center taking a lead role i...
In the fall, over 100 Upward Bound students visited Kent State’s campus on two separate occasions to investigate college majors and careers, led by faculty and staff through our University partnerships. Activities included engagement with the College of Aeronautics and Engineering, College of Architecture and Environmental Design, College of Communication and Information and College of Nursing, as well as ACT preparation and a computer programming experience. Additionally, we offered a senior seminar catered to college and scholarship applications, an undergraduate student panel and a visit fr...
On April 17, 2020, from 6:00-8:30 pm, the Kent State LGBTQ+ Center will be celebrating the eighth Lavender Graduation ceremony in the Kent Student Center Ballroom. Lavender Graduation is a pre-commencement dinner celebration that honors the achievements of Kent State University LGBTQ+ graduates. Students that are graduating during the 2020 calendar year are encouraged to participate by walking the stage, giving thanks to individuals that helped them reach graduation and being presented a rainbow stole that can be worn at the official KSU graduation. As part of the event, KSU alumni, attorney, ...
College of Nursing
Download the Winter 2020 Center for Nursing Research Newsletter to read about the latest publications, presentations, grant awards, and other scholarly recognitions of Kent State Nursing faculty and students. Click here to download (PDF) ...
Christian singer/songwriter Jenn Bostic will perform an inspirational night of music at the Performing Arts Center at Kent State University at Tuscarawas on February 14 at 7:30 p.m. Jenn Bostic is a soulful singer/songwriter with a hint of blues, soul, country, pop and gospel. Her emotive songwriting and powerful vocals have been touching hearts around the world. “Jealous of the Angels,” written for her late father, was championed by both Smooth Radio and BBC Radio 2. She has performed the song on BBC Breakfast, Weekend Wogan, Good Morning Sunday and Songs of Praise, and the music video has...