Dec. 9: David Hacker is an associate professor in the Department of Geology at Kent State University at Trumbull. His main area of focus deals with mega-landslides in volcanic events. His book, Earth’s Natural Hazards: Understanding Natural Disasters and Catastrophes is one of the standard textbooks in the field. Learn more about the Department of Geology Learn more about David Hacker Listen to the Elevations interview: ...
Seen by her students as a mentor, Ellen Daniels, lecturer in marketing and entrepreneurship at Kent State University, is known for giving students hands-on experience in the classroom. This year, Ms. Daniels was honored with a 2017 Outstanding Teaching Award because of her unique teaching style and love for sales. The Outstanding Teaching Award recognizes full- or part-time nontenure-track faculty members for achievements in teaching. The award is sponsored by the University Teaching Council and is presented to three finalists annually. Ms. Daniels says she comes from a family of teachers, d...
Angela Ridgel, Ph.D., an associate professor of exercise science at Kent State, has designed a bicycle specially tailored to Parkinson’s patients. The bike is based on a tandem bicycle model – a bike ridden by two people. ...
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Lae'l Hughes-Watkins, University Libraries, Department of Special Collections and Archives, presented “Post Trauma: Archiving Black Pain in a White Space” at the Arizona Historical Society Symposium titled “Decolonizing Archives” in Tuscon, Arizona, on Oct. 22, 2017. Summary: The 2017 Arizona Archives Symposium was designed to address several issues related to diversity and inclusion in the field of archives. The symposium aimed to foster an intersectional and respectful conversation with special attention focused on dismantling racism in the archives field. Web link: https://arizonaarch...
Lala Hajibayova and Kiersten Latham, School of Information, authored “Exploring Museum Crowdsourcing Projects Through Bourdieu’s Lens” in Knowledge Organization, 44(7), 2017, 504-514. ...
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Familiar Face Carmen Frank Roberts Senior Business Manager Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Kent Campus JOB DESCRIPTION: As senior business manager for the Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, I am responsible for developing and maintaining the division's budgeting system and providing financial guidance to the vice president and senior leadership team. WORKED AT KENT STATE SINCE: March 2012 EMPLOYMENT PRIOR TO KENT STATE UNIVERSITY: Accountant for the Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities, Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation and the Bureau of...
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New Face Sandy Henert Admissions Counselor Admissions Office Kent Campus JOB DESCRIPTION: Working with prospective students and families to help students come to Kent State. WORKED AT KENT STATE SINCE: June 2017 EMPLOYMENT PRIOR TO KENT STATE UNIVERSITY: Rock Valley College LIKES MOST ABOUT KENT STATE UNIVERSITY: It is a beautiful campus! ATTRACTION TO KENT STATE UNIVERSITY AS AN EMPLOYER: The number of programs and the great reputation that Kent State has RESIDES IN: Lindenwood, Illinois HOMETOWN: Sandwich, Illinois EDUCATION: ...
Looking for a suitable venue to host a holiday celebration? Faculty, staff, students and parents are eligible for a 5 percent discount at the Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center. Rates vary depending on dates and occupancy. For more information and to book reservations, visit www.kentstatehotel.com or call 330-346-0100. ...
Perhaps it was the university kickoff event at the Student Recreation and Wellness Center, where Kent State University employees participated in tug of war, archery and rock climbing, among other things. Or it could be the University Challenge Game Board created by Employee Wellness to encourage faculty and staff to “boost” (support) colleagues and win prizes for mini pop-up challenges, such as holding standing or walking meetings. Or maybe it is the Healthy Fall Recipes submitted by, and shared within, the Kent State community. Whatever the reason, with just two weeks remaining in th...