Learn how Kent State University student Emelia Sherin, a sophomore public relations major, is confronting the nation's opioid crisis. ...
Martin Jencius, School of Lifespan Development and Educational Sciences; Eric Baltrinic, Winona State University, Wisconsin; and Steven Brown, Evaluation and Measurement, presented “The Successes and Challenges of Implementing Teacher Leadership after Study Abroad” at the 33rd annual conference of the International Society for the Scientific Study of Subjectivity in Glasgow, Scotland, on Sept. 10, 2017. Summary: The impact of study abroad on the improvement of professional skills can be surmised, but the specific impact of such study is subjective. In this particular case, a group of 100 in...
Peggy Nzomo, Ph.D., University Libraries, presented “Information Literacy Divide: The Language Factor” at the International Federation of Library Associations (IFLA)/World Library and Information Congress (WLIC) in Wroclaw, Poland, on Sept. 22, 2017. ...
New Face Matthew Papatheodorou Director, Athletics Marketing Strategy University Communications and Marketing Kent Campus JOB DESCRIPTION: As the director of athletics marketing strategy, I work to develop strategies to support the athletics department’s strategic vision, “The Game Plan,” which is focused on elevating the athletics gameday experience and student engagement. WORKED AT KENT STATE SINCE: July 2017 EMPLOYMENT PRIOR TO KENT STATE UNIVERSITY: Cleveland Cavaliers LIKES MOST ABOUT KENT STATE UNIVERSITY: The close-knit feel of a larger university. ...
The Human Resource Talent Acquisition team continues to work on the new applicant tracking system with the new vendor, Page Up. As the project team is completing the final phase of this very important initiative, we will begin the training process later in November. We are planning on a go-live date of Friday, Dec. 1. Additional updates will be provided in the upcoming weeks to internal department users (hiring managers), including how to sign up for the training sessions. Please direct questions to the Talent Acquisition Office at 330-672-2100 or employment@kent.edu. ...
As part of our continued commitment to building financial wellness, the Employee Wellness office is pleased to present the Retirement Income Strategies workshop on Tuesday, Nov. 14, from noon-1 p.m. in Room 107, Heer Hall on the Kent Campus. Sean Deasy will be your presenter for this very important topic to assist employees in preparing for retirement. Deasy will discuss the new realities retirees are facing and will help employees plan for the five essential risks in retirement, including tips for creating a retirement income plan. A light lunch will be provided. Register to atte...
The annual Veterans Day ceremony will take place Thursday, Nov. 9, at 11 a.m. in the Kent Student Center Kiva. A flag-raising ceremony will commence outside the Kent Student Center Kiva at 10:30 a.m. The guest speaker for this year’s Veterans Day ceremony is Kevin Lacz, a decorated former U.S. Navy SEAL and author of The New York Times best-selling memoir The Last Punisher. He also is the co-star of the blockbuster movie American Sniper, starring Bradley Cooper. Refreshments will be served. ...
Familiar Face Marta Guivernau Assistant Professor School of Foundations, Leadership and Administration Kent Campus JOB DESCRIPTION: Teaching related to sport psychology, sociology of sport, sport in global perspective and contemporary athletic coaching. Research related to moral aspects and motivation and the impact of a positive atmosphere on individual’s psychological and socio-emotional responses. Exploring the stressors college athletes perceive and its impact on character, experience, well-being and performance. Consulting with Kent State teams and coaches on performance-enh...
Students from all over the world are able to attend Kent State thanks to one or more of the many academic accords and agreements which are shared between their home countries and the United States. One such notable agreement is the U.S. Department of State’s Global Undergraduate Exchange Program (UGRAD). Each year, thousands of students from around the world apply to the extremely competitive and prestigious UGRAD program, yet only a few hundred are eventually accepted. Each of the participating students are placed at a college or university within the United States and given the opportunity t...
Kent State University will hold its annual Veterans Day observance on Thursday, Nov. 9, 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 university’s Army and Air Force ROTC programs on the Student Green at Risman Plaza at 10:30 a.m., remarks from Kent State President Beverly Warren and guest speaker Kevin Lacz. Mr. Lacz is a decorated former U.S. Navy SEAL and author of The New York Times best-selling memoir The Last Punisher. He is also the co-star of the blockbuster movie Ame...