Growing up, students Rebecca Haywood and Riley Schaefer saw little to no representation of neurodivergent characters in children’s media. When the two took the augmented reality in children’s literature course offered through their program and Design Innovation last year, they wanted to change that for others. So, they created an interactive story where readers immerse themselves in the playground fun of two neurodivergent characters.

Employee Wellness is bringing back campus walk and talks, and we need your help! Do you have knowledge, stories or campus information that you'd like to share with colleagues? Consider leading a Walk and Talk. Topics can be architecture, fitness, history and more. Employees from all campuses are welcome and encouraged to participate.

Kent State faculty are eligible to participate in the Adobe Education Institute (AEI), an invitation-only conference for faculty at Adobe Creative Campus institutions, will take place Jun. 10-14, 2024. The AEI offers a series of live, hands-on training sessions where participants will discover ways to deepen student engagement and foster multi-modal teaching using Adobe technology. All sessions will be delivered remotely and recorded for on-demand access. Register by May 31.

The call for proposals for Reimagining the Academy: Coalition-Building in a Divided World, closes in less than one week: Monday, June 3. Faculty, staff, students and community members are invited to submit a panel, roundtable, paper or workshop for the conference, which takes place Friday, Sept. 20 through Saturday, Sept. 21 at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. Virtual engagement opportunities will also be available.

In order to serve you best, the Employee and Labor Relations team, within the Division of People, Culture and Belonging, is pleased to announce expanded hours of availability. A member of the department will be reachable in-person or by phone or email starting at 7 a.m. Monday through Friday. The office is located in Heer Hall on Kent Campus. Visit the Employee and Labor Relations webpage for area descriptions and contact information.

Join us to learn more about the E. Timothy Moore Student Multicultural Center and the programs/initiatives that we provide while enjoying food and being in community. All are welcome!