Kent State University at Stark Theatre held its first theatrical production of the 2021-22 season, “Hedwig and the Angry Inch", by John Cameron Mitchell and music and lyrics by Stephen Trask. The show premiered Friday night at 8 p.m. on Friday in The Mary J. Timken Theatre in the Fine Arts Building. Directed by Kent State Stark Theatre Director TC Mavis Jennings, "Hedwig and the Angry Inch" tells the story of the “internationally ignored song stylist” Hedwig Schmidt, a fourth wall smashing East German rock ‘n’ roll goddess who also happens to be the victim of a botched sex-change operation...
Week nine winners of the Kent State University employee vaccination drawing have been announced. Check below to see if you're one of the luck ones! Mahinda E. Gangoda $100 Research Engineer, Sr Leah J. Schmidt $100 Faculty Part-time-Semester David W. Haas $100 Residence Hall Director Brian J. Crescenzo $100 Asst Dir, Admissions Sue N. Averill $100 Assoc Provost James W. Holm $100 Stationary Engineer Cameron C. Lee $100 Faculty Tenure Track-9 Mo ...
When Delonte Goodman, ’22, started at Kent State, mechatronics engineering, a combination of mechanical, electronic and electrical engineering, was a new major. It drew his attention because it encompassed his interests of both aerospace and electrical engineering, both of which he has experience in from interning with NASA and participating in other programs. As a first-gen college student, Goodman never had the luxury of things being mapped out for him. He created his own path each step of the way. “I came from a single parent, low-income family,” Goodman said. “I’m in the first gen...
A recent town hall provided Kent State University's students, staff and faculty the opportunity to discuss Critical Race Theory and Intersectionality -- topics which have frequently debated across the country. The November 10, 2021, virtual town hall was provided by Kent State's Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI), in collaboration with the College of Arts and Sciences, as part of the ongoing town hall series "Empowering Kent State: Valuing the Strength of Diversity." This series furthers our dedication to advancing and transforming our commu...
Week 9 Vaccination Drawing Winners Announced! Week nine winners of the Kent State University employee vaccination drawing have been announced. Check below to see if you're one of the luck ones! Mahinda E. Gangoda $100 Research Engineer, Sr Leah J. Schmidt $100 Faculty Part-time-Semester David W. Haas $100 Residence Hall Director Brian J. Crescenzo $100 Asst Dir, Admissions Sue N. Averill $100 Assoc Provost James W. Holm $100 Stationary Engineer Cameron C...