Kent State University will hold its annual Veterans Day Commemoration on Thursday, Nov. 8, at 11 a.m. at the Kent Student Center Kiva. The program, Honoring All Who Serve, will include: A flag-raising ceremony conducted by a joint color guard from the Army and Air Force ROTC programs on the Student Green at Risman Plaza at 10:30 a.m. National anthem performed by Momentum, a Kent State student organization. Remarks from Kent State President Beverly J. Warren. Guest speaker Maj. Russell Galeti Jr., a 2005 graduate of Kent State who has more than 20 years of ong...
Familiar Face Larrie King Assistant Professor of Design School of Visual Communication Design Kent Campus JOB DESCRIPTION: I am an assistant professor of design, creative director of Glyphix Studio and internship coordinator for the School of Visual Communication Design. I guide the highly talented and ambitious students of the school through agency and internship experiences as they create, inspire and excel. WORKED AT KENT STATE SINCE: August 2014 EMPLOYMENT PRIOR TO KENT STATE UNIVERSITY: Assistant professor of design at Northwestern State University in Natchi...
New Face Kelsey Kalgreen Counseling Specialist Counseling Services Stark Campus JOB DESCRIPTION: Provide free and confidential individual counseling services directly to students and walk-in crisis support. Assist with referrals to other on-campus and off-campus resources, including social services and support resources. Provides consultation for faculty and staff regarding student behaviors and interventions. WORKED AT KENT STATE SINCE: February 2018 EMPLOYMENT PRIOR TO KENT STATE UNIVERSITY: School-based Mental Health Counselor at CommQuest Services Inc. LIK...
This semester, Kent State University’s School of Fashion Design and Merchandising, an Ohio Center of Excellence, added a new graduate-level educational experience to its nationally and internationally ranked offerings. The new program, a Master of Fashion Industry Studies (M.F.I.S.), is the first of its kind in the academic world. While other graduate degrees can be applied to many specialties, the Master of Fashion Industry Studies is exclusively focused on the fashion industry. This two-year initial master’s-level degree is designed for the academic advancement of individuals who engage i...
Students in Kent State’s American Sign Language/English interpreting program got hands-on experience interpreting for deaf visitors during Deaf and Hard of Hearing Day at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo. ...
The Multi-County Advanced Manufacturing Corridor, a partnership that includes Kent State University at Tuscarawas, has received the Annual Excellence in Workforce Development Award from the Ohio Economic Development Association (OEDA). The OEDA presented the award at its 2018 Annual Summit, held earlier this month at the Columbus Renaissance Downtown. The Multi-County Advanced Manufacturing Corridor is a partnership between Kent State Tuscarawas, the Tuscarawas County Chamber of Commerce, Buckeye Career Center, OhioMeansJobs Stark and Tuscarawas counties, East Ce...
What do you do when you have a degree and are working – but still have hopes to take that next step in your career? For some, regional campuses provide that perfect blend of availability, flexibility and expertise needed to help you take that next step. For local alumnus, Mike Braun, ’13, Kent State University at Geauga gave him the opportunity and support to further his career dreams of becoming a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthesiologist (CRNA) while working full time. “I decided to pursue nursing as a second career in order to provide more direct help to others, provide a better financ...
Cuyahoga Falls, OH - Porthouse Theatre, Kent State University’s outdoor, summer theatre located on the grounds of Blossom Music Center, will present its 51st season during the summer of 2019 with "Man of La Mancha," "Tintypes," and "The Music Man." Directed by Porthouse producing artistic director Terri Kent, "Man of La Mancha," opens June 14 and runs through June 29. A preview performance will take place on June 13. Written by Dale Wasserman and with music by Mitch Leigh and lyrics by Joe Darion, "Man of La Mancha" is a powerful and simultaneously hilarious an...
Oct. 27: Stephanie Smith, Ph.D., is assistant professor of journalism and mass communication at Kent State University. She retired in 2011 from the federal government after 27 years of service, 25 with the CIA. She talks of her work in counter terrorism and her motivated students. Listen to Dr. Smith talk of her work Learn more about Stephanie D. SMith Listen to the Elevations interview: ...
Kent State University at Tuscarawas faculty and students from the Computer Design, Animation and Game Design (CDAG) program recently attended GDEX – the Midwest’s largest conference for representatives from the game development industry. Two student game-making teams and CDAG faculty members, Turan Koptur and Tim Fritz, managed Kent State’s booth at the conference and exhibited student-made games. CDAG Assistant Professor Christopher Totten presented a talk entitled “Building Games Inspired by the Arts”, which revealed findings from his research of game-making and museum exhibition project...