FREE ELECTRONICS RECYCLING: MARCH 2, 9, 16, AND 23 The 2022 E-Cycle Drive at Kent State University is open to students, faculty, staff and the Kent community. Electronics recycling will be open on March 2, 9, 16, and 23, from 7:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. in the Kent State University R-17 Parking lot between S. Willow and S. Lincoln Streets. The entire community can recycle used electronics through Infinite Electronics Recycling, LLC, an R2 certified recycler that handles materials in an environmentally and socially responsible way. Materials permitted at E-Cycle Drive...
The College of the Arts will present Art Without Limits on Friday, February 4, 2022 in the DI Hub. The day-long event will focus on arts entrepreneurship and developing an entrepreneurial mindset in the arts. Speakers will share their experiences and interact with the attendees to hone skills and broaden networks. The event is free, and those in Northeast Ohio are encouraged to attend in-person. For those unable to attend in-person, streaming options will be available. Art Without Limits is presented in partnership with LaunchNET Kent State, Ken...
Is this the era of the Great Resignation or the Great Reshuffle? Whatever it’s called, this moment in the history of work is being redefined as many of us are rethinking how, where and in what capacity we earn a living. Amidst this sea change, now is the time to sharpen your skills and advance in your career, taking advantage of new workforce development opportunities. Whether you’re an employee looking for a promotion — or an employer seeking to broaden the skill base, leadership capacity and retention of your employees — you can benefit from the new workforce development courses now offer...
What if there was one overlooked vitamin found in common foods that could potentially help prevent or treat serious diseases including arthritis, cancer, osteoporosis, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, kidney disease, diabetes, neurological diseases, and even protect against severe COVID-19 infections? According to one undergraduate research student and his professor, preliminary research suggests there may be one! For eight weeks last summer, Daniela Popescu, Ph.D., Associate Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at Kent State University Geauga and Twinsburg Academic Center, se...
When you realize that mindfulness is much more than breath awareness and relaxation, you start to notice opportunities to practice throughout the day, even while at work. Employee Wellness is pleased to share that Kent State’s favorite mindfulness coach, Daron Larson, returns in 2022 for Mindful Mondays! Join Daron each month to discover ways you can sneak mindfulness into your daily routine. The first session of 2022 will be on February 7 from 8:30 - 9 a.m. Register here. For questions related to wellness offerings for Kent State faculty and staff, ...
Emily Metzgar, Ph.D., became the director of the School of Media and Journalism (MDJ) at Kent State University July 1, 2020, in the midst of a pandemic. Metzgar previously served as the director of undergraduate studies of the Media School at Indiana University. Metzgar’s diverse background paired with the insight she has gained from her previous work experiences has guided her in her new role as the MDJ Director. Her vision is to break the boundaries between the School’s four areas of study and to provide MDJ students with the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed after graduation. Now...
Join Kent State University Glauser School of Music students for the Kent Keyboard Series: Students of the Glauser School concert on Sunday, January 30, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. in the Center for the Performing Arts' Ludwig Recital Hall.
Join Director Sarah J. Rogers as she looks at the designs of Virginie Viard who was named Chanel's Creative Director after Karl Lagerfeld passed away in 2019. Viard spent 19 years working alongside Lagerfeld and was, in his words, "...my right hand and left hand." Viard is coming into her own as she steers the storied House through the pandemic and our changing world.
This is an annual event organized jointly by NE Ohio universities and colleges, including Kent State University, Cleveland State University, Case Western Reserve University, John Carroll University, Notre Dame College, Cuyahoga Community College, University of Akron, and Youngstown State University. Participating Choose Ohio First teams present posters based on their research projects. The presentations are judged by faculty and other experts.
The abstract submission deadline is February 25th.
Dear Kent State University Student, Our records indicate you have taken no action toward complying with the university’s COVID-19 vaccination requirement. Since you are not compliant, you are required to get tested weekly for COVID-19. Remember, Kent State has options for you to get compliant with the COVID-19 vaccine requirement. You can meet this requirement in two ways: Receive an exemption from vaccination and get tested weekly or get vaccinated and report your status to the university. If you have tested positive for COVID-19 within the last 90 days, you do not need to tak...
