Lae'l Hughes-Watkins, University Libraries’ Special Collections and Archives, was part of a group that presented “Preserving the Spark: Challenges in Archiving Activist Movements” at the Society of American Archivists’ annual conference in Portland, Oregon, on July 28, 2017. Summary: In recent years, archivists have struggled to document the work of activists in their communities. Working together in small groups, session participants were able to grapple with questions and create solutions to more effectively document the historical record of social movements and communities. Web Link: ...
Yanhai Du, College of Aeronautics and Engineering, has the following patents: C. Finnerty, Yanhai Du, J. Cai, “Electrochemical System Having Multiple Independent Circuits” U.S. and International Patent, US 9,281,531 B2, March 8, 2016. Yanhai Du, K. Reifsnider, “Systems and Methods for Liquid Fuel Desulfurization”, U.S. and International Patent, US 9,238,781, January 19, 2016. ...
Kent State University's holiday closure schedule for 2017 will begin Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017, at 10:30 p.m. All offices will reopen on Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2018. The December biweekly pay will be on Dec. 8 and 22. The December semimonthly pay will be on Dec. 15 and 22. The January biweekly pay will be on Jan. 5 and 19. The January semimonthly pay will be on Jan. 12 and 31. Full- and part-time classified and unclassified employees who normally accrue vacation throughout the year are eligible to receive paid leave for the addi...
Join us on Tuesday, Oct. 24, from noon to 1 p.m. for a walk and talk led by the Kent State University Grounds department to explore the fall foliage as the trees and shrubs continue to turn and change color. Walk and talks are a great opportunity to get some exercise, meet your co-workers and learn and see more of the beautiful campus. Each walk and talk is worth 10 wellness points, with this one counting towards your 2017 total for those participating in the Wellness Your Way incentive program. Participants should plan to meet at noon at the black squ...
When it comes to health news, it is sometimes hard to know what is best. Caffeine or no caffeine, carrots will help your vision, and the list goes on and on enough to make your head spin. Join us on Thursday, Oct. 26, at noon in Heer Hall or via livestream where our wellness partner Bill Frankel, principal and director of client services for Be Well Solutions, will help dispel health-related myths and answer questions such as: Is sunshine really that bad? Is dark chocolate really healthy? Do I need to go organic? Should I go gluten-free? Butter or margarine? Suga...
Familiar Face Lauren Vachon Assistant Professor of LGBTQ Studies Center for the Study of Gender and Sexuality Kent Campus JOB DESCRIPTION: I teach LGBTQ Studies courses online and at the Kent Campus. I coordinate the LGBTQ Studies minor program and I also am the coordinator for the new LGBTQIA+ living-learning community in Korb Hall. WORKED AT KENT STATE SINCE: January 2012 EMPLOYMENT PRIOR TO KENT STATE UNIVERSITY: Lancôme Cosmetics Counter manager at Macy’s LIKES MOST ABOUT KENT STATE UNIVERSITY: I love participating in a creative learning environment and I lo...
New Face Anthony Hamilton Associate Lecturer/Chef Instructor School of Foundations, Leadership and Administration Kent Campus JOB DESCRIPTION: Chef instructor WORKED AT KENT STATE SINCE: February 2017 EMPLOYMENT PRIOR TO KENT STATE UNIVERSITY: Hillcrest Foods/Rocco Whalen Restaurant Group/Moxie the Restaurant; Red the Steakhouse LIKES MOST ABOUT KENT STATE UNIVERSITY: Constant evolution and continual improvement, progressive ATTRACTION TO KENT STATE UNIVERSITY AS AN EMPLOYER: Alma mater! RESIDES IN: Stow, Ohio HOMETOWN: Uhrichsville, Ohio...
Catch the Marching Golden Flashes at the Kent State University Homecoming parade and game on Saturday, Oct. 14! ...
As we usher in a new academic year of learning and service at Kent State University, Kent State President Beverly Warren looks forward to sharing with you the accomplishments that our students, faculty, staff and alumni make each day. You are invited to attend the 2017 State of the University Address on Tuesday, Oct. 17, at 3 p.m. in the Kent Student Center Kiva. Please join us as we reflect on our achievements of the past year and focus our attention on the future as we move Kent State forward with purpose and passion. A reception will follow in the Kent Student Center, Room 204. Each R...
Ben Curtis and Candace Curtis will return to their alma mater to serve as the Homecoming Parade Grand Marshals at Kent State University’s annual Homecoming on Oct. 14. A three-time All-American and four-time All-Mid-American Conference (MAC) selection, Mr. Curtis is one of the most accomplished athletes to go through the Kent State golf program. He was a member of four MAC championship teams, including the 2000 squad that finished ninth in the nation. He graduated from Kent State in 2003. In 2003, he earned his PGA Tour card, and in his first major championship appearan...