Kent State at Salem held its annual nursing convocation and pinning ceremony during which 41 students received their nursing pins and recited the nursing pledge. All are receiving degrees this year through the Bachelor of Science in nursing (BSN) program on the Salem campus. Dr. Mary Lou Ferranto, coordinator of the BSN program at Salem, presented the 2017 class of graduates, while nursing faculty members presented various awards and the students’ pins. Special guests included Dr. David Dees, dean of the Kent State Salem Campus; Dr. Celeste Oprean, assistant dean; and Dr. Barbara Broome, de...
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Check out a new course offered through DSCI that allows for students to practically learn how to fly drones. To learn more click here. ...
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Familiar Face Christopher P. Banks Professor Department of Political Science Kent Campus JOB DESCRIPTION: Professor WORKED AT KENT STATE SINCE: August 2006 EMPLOYMENT PRIOR TO KENT STATE UNIVERSITY: The University of Akron LIKES MOST ABOUT KENT STATE UNIVERSITY: The Student Wellness and Recreation Center, men’s basketball, and, of course, the students ATTRACTION TO KENT STATE UNIVERSITY AS AN EMPLOYER: Its academic quality and reputation RESIDES IN: Stow, Ohio HOMETOWN: Wantagh, New York EDUCATION: University of Virginia, Ph.D. (American ...
The Department of Biological Sciences at Kent State University announces the Choose Ohio First (COF) Program and that provides benefit from scholarships and fellowship it offers. The COF program provides scholarships for students in the Biotechnology, Medical Technology, and Environmental and Conservation Biology majors in order to promote career pathways in stem-life sciences. To learn more, go the website: https://www.kent.edu/chooseohio1st/career-pathways Eligibility: COF scholarship recipients must be incoming freshmen (2017-2018 academic year) that are Ohio residents with a high-sch...
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Richard Feinberg, Ph.D., Department of Anthropology, delivered a presentation titled “Behaviorist Ethics in Polynesia: Anuta, Solomon Islands” at the Central States Anthropological Society in Lincoln, Nebraska, on April 8, 2017. In addition to this paper, Feinberg was a presenter in a roundtable dealing with ethical conundrums in anthropology, chaired a session on gender and performance, served as discussant on a panel dealing with the globalization of food, contributed to the society’s Executive Board meeting and reported to its business meeting on developments at the national level in the Am...
LawRoom is coming to Kent State University this summer. The online application is Everfi's Learning Management System (LMS) that offers online, award-winning training and development courses. The training provides faculty and staff with important skills related to building interpersonal awareness in an inclusive workplace, using interactive scenarios. LawRoom easily tracks courses and offers a variety of training opportunities, such as Title IX, FERPA and HIPPA. The online system will be accessible to all employees and will accommodate all shifts. LawRoom training meets the Beyond Comp...
Get On the Move and earn valuable wellness points with lunchtime yoga for faculty and staff. Yoga is offered Tuesdays from 12:15-1 p.m. and Thursdays from 1:15 -2 p.m. These 45-minute sessions are a great way to rejuvenate yourself and take care of your mind, body and spirit. Each session is worth 10 wellness points for those participating in the Wellness Your Way incentive program. Space is limited and registration is required and open for June and July sessions. Simply select each Tuesday or Thursday session you wish to attend from our wellness calendar in order to registe...
Kent State University’s Student Recreation and Wellness Center offers Free Fridays for all Kent State faculty and staff. On Free Fridays, all faculty and staff are welcome to enjoy all the amenities of the Student Recreation and Wellness Center, including free access to Group Exercise classes. The Student Recreation and Wellness Center is open from 5:30 a.m. until 9 p.m. on Fridays during the summer. Faculty and staff are encouraged to take advantage of the early morning hours or visit the center during their lunch break. Employees must provide a valid FLASHcard for entry. N...
Start roasting those Brussel sprouts because the monthlong Colors of Summer 28-Day Veggie and Fruit Challenge is back! Find new ways to incorporate fruits and vegetables into your diet. Explore types of fruits and vegetables and their health benefits by participating in the Colors of Summer Veggie and Fruit Challenge from July 3-30. This challenge is an honor-based, 28-day program designed to encourage participants to increase their fruit and vegetable intake, which helps to reduce the risk for heart disease and adult onset diabetes, and promotes overall good health. Participants will...