Peter C. Kratcoski Sr., Department of Sociology at Kent State University at Stark, delivered the presentation “Gerontological Criminology (Gero-Crimology): Crime Policy and Legislation” at the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences in Kansas City, Missouri, on March 23, 2017.   ...

Christine A. Hudak, Ph.D., School of Information, was featured in the “Meet an Expert” section of the February 2017 HIMSS Information Xchange e-newsletter. The article focuses on her role as editor of The HIMSS HIT Dictionary, Fourth Edition, which was released earlier this year.  ...

Robin Selinger, Liquid Crystal Institute; Michael Varga, graduate student, Chemical Physics Interdisciplinary Program; and Andrew Konya, former graduate student in the Chemical Physics Interdisciplinary Program, authored "Making Waves in a Photoactive Polymer Film" in Nature, 546, Issue 29 June 2017, (2017): 632-636. Web link: http://www.nature.com/nature/journal/v546/n7660/full/nature22987.html?foxtrotcallback=true   ...

Familiar Face Landon E. Hancock Associate Professor School of Peace and Conflict Studies Kent Campus JOB DESCRIPTION: I teach courses for both the School of Peace and Conflict Studies and the Department of Political Science. My main focus is on the role of ethnicity and identity in conflict generation, dynamics and resolution. This is coupled with my interest in grassroots peacebuilding, zones of peace and the role of agency in the success or failure of peacebuilding efforts. WORKED AT KENT STATE SINCE: August 2006 EMPLOYMENT PRIOR TO KENT STATE UNIVERSITY: University...

New Face Kathleen Norman Marketing and Public Relations Communications Specialist College of Nursing Kent Campus JOB DESCRIPTION: I am responsible for planning the College of Nursing’s special events, including, but not limited to, Convocations, Nursing Career Days, the Daisy Faculty Award and the Barbara Donaho Distinguished Leadership in Learning Award. In 2017, we are celebrating the 50th anniversary of the College of Nursing, and I am planning those exciting events as well. I am happy to be able to celebrate nurses throughout the trajectory of their careers. ...

Take a mid-day break and rejuvenate your mind, body and spirit by taking advantage of our yoga sessions designed exclusively for faculty and staff. Two sessions are offered each week, Tuesdays from 12:15-1 p.m. and Thursdays from 1:15-2 p.m.   Each 45-minute session is a great way to take a break and gain some balance. All full- and part-time employees are eligible to attend. However, space is limited and registration is required. To register, simply select each Tuesday or Thursday session you wish to attend from the wellness calendar. Each session will take place in Studio 1 at the...

A lunchtime bike ride will take place on Tuesday, Aug. 8, from noon-1 p.m. Bring your bike from home or check out a bike through the Flashfleet bike-sharing program at one of eight locations around the Kent Campus. Chris John from the Department of Recreational Services will lead participants on this 30-40 minute campus ride, as well as around the surrounding community. Please plan to meet at noon at the Flashfleet kiosk at the Kent Student Center. The ride will begin promptly at 12:10 p.m.  Flashfleet locations include the Student Recreation and Wellness Center, Eastway Center, Van Ca...