A client who knows that she wants to achieve and strives towards those goals everyday.Niara Johnson has been a master seamstress since she was a kid and has continued to pursue this passion in her college days. Realizing where she wanted to go with this talent, Niara connected with LaunchNET and even won a microgrant through the organization to get her business idea started. She now has her own Etsy store and we had the opportunity to talk with her about how this venture came to be, her career in fabrics and fashion, and how she prioritizes mental health while balancing work and life. &nb...
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Kent State University Athletics has announced all sports facilities, including Dix Stadium, the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center (MAC Center) and Murphy-Mellis Field, will be at full capacity for the fall 2021 sport season. This is in line with the announcement by Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine removing most COVID-19 health orders. “We could not be more excited to see our passionate fans have an opportunity to return in full capacity for the upcoming fall sports season,” said Kent State Director of Athletics Randale L. Richmond. “Our Golden Flashes fans are such a big part of what we do. The...
The next food distribution will be Wednesday July 21, 2021, at Dix Stadium. The Campus Kitchen at Kent State serves faculty, staff, as well as students. Our summer hours are Tuesday and Friday from 3 – 6 p.m. More information to register for a time slot can be found online at the Campus Kitchen website. ...
In many ways, Velvet Weems-Landingham, Ph.D., was made for this moment. Having earned a doctorate in organizational behavior, her academic focus is on virtual work and distance learning. She has worked in the industry for 20 years, designing, developing, and managing training and consulting initiatives for a wide array of organizations. An associate professor in the College of Business Administration at Kent State University at Geauga, Landingham designs and teaches online and blended courses, including leadership and human resource management, global management, and advanced professio...
When Dr. Vincent Hetherington was invited to participate in a discussion during the virtual meeting of the International Federation of Podiatrists (FIP) AGM on June 19, he never suspected that there was an underlying reason for his attendance. Heidi Corcoran, the current president of FIP, honored Dr. Hetherington with a Lifetime Achievement Award. In fact, it was the president herself who gave a personal nomination for the award, which was followed by a unanimous approval by the federation board. "Vince was the founding member of our Academy of Podiatric Medical Educators," Heidi ...
Kent Engaged and Emerging Professionals is partnering with HR Training and Development to offer a Group Mentoring Program for employees across all campuses. This initiative serves to connect talented leaders with professionals seeking to connect and learn more about an area of expertise. Kent State faculty and staff are encouraged to participate as a KEEP Group Mentor, whereby one or more mentors work with a group of mentees. Mentors are required to meet the following criteria: Must be a full-time employee A minimum of five years work history at the university A curre...
Kent State University at Trumbull's Police Academy program has made it a primary focus to identify concerns between police and underrepresented communities across the region and to work toward building better relations between police and those within these communities. As graduates of the academy primarily serve in local communities, the emphasis will be on addressing needs within these areas. While the academy is following the state-mandated curriculum, Kent State is committed to being a leader in developing an enhanced curriculum that addresses community concerns and establish...
Kent State University Geauga Campus, Geauga Growth Partnership, Geauga County Public Library, and Leadership Geauga are partnering for the second year in a row for the Cleveland Foundation Common Ground Discussion. Common Ground creates a forum for discussions that drive change. The theme for 2021 is "Growing Common Ground: People, Place, Shared Power." Join us for "Supporting, Encouraging, and Attracting Youth to Geauga County" on July 22, 2021. Two meeting options are available – virtual at 8:30 a.m. and in-person at 5:00 p.m. Attendees will participate in a collaborative discussion where...