Peter C. Kratcoski Sr., Department of Sociology at Kent State University at Stark, authored “Policing: Continuity and Change,” a section of the book Global Issues in Contemporary Policing. The work focuses on global issues in policing, including those pertaining to specialization, education and training, leadership, corruption, discrimination and response to catastrophic events such as natural disasters and terrorism. ...
On Wednesday, May 3, Kent State University will participate in the American Diabetes Association’s National Get Fit Don’t Sit Day. Most people know that exercise is good for you, but you may not realize just how harmful extended times of sitting can be to your health. That’s why the association recommends that everyone, including people with diabetes, limit the amount of time they spend sitting. In fact, they advise getting up and moving at least every 30 minutes. Here at Kent State, we value the health of our faculty, staff and students and desire to provide opportunities to empower you...
Ms. Kayleigh Crumb has been an excellent choice as the first student to receive the recently endowed ‘Elizabeth Z. Bartz Scholarship for Howland Tigers,’ given to a graduate of Howland High School and entering Kent State University at Trumbull Campus as a freshman. Ms. Crumb received the 2016 scholarship award last Fall, after graduating from high school, and enrolling at the KSU Trumbull campus. After the first semester at the university, she was named to the Dean’s List by achieving a 4.0 grade average. In addition, she also received a KSU Trumbull Freshman Scholarship for her efforts. ...
Kent State University at Tuscarawas is announcing the signing of a River View High School graduating senior to their golf team. On April 26, Jake Moore signed a Letter of Intent to play for the Kent State Tuscarawas Golden Eagles Golf Team. Moore is a four-year varsity letter winner for the Black Bears and garnered numerous athletic awards at River View. He earned Second Team East District honors as a freshman and was name to the East District First Team during his sophomore, junior and senior seasons. He was selected as team captain and earned East Central Ohio League second team hono...
Our #PoetsforScience outdoor exhibit, curated by poet and environmental spokesperson Jane Hirshfield, and Teach In tent writing workshops attracted thousands of viewers and participants on the National Mall. We are deeply grateful for the many generous supporters who helped us reach a global audience and inspire meaningful discourse at the intersection of science and creativity. Ou...
Special Course in Plant Biology, Fall semester 2017 BSCI 4/5/70195 (3 credits) Plant Ecology COURSE OBJECTIVE: Plants are fundamental to our way of life. Plant ecology involves a wide variety of ecological issues, including how abiotic factors such as water, soil nutrients, and light, as well as biotic factors such as competition between plants, herbivore-plant interactions (including the effects of large mammals and insects), pollination, plant parasites (such as mistletoes) and plant pathogens constrain their abundance. We will consider first the effects on the population dyna...
Updated 5/2/17 - Please note that the 47th annual commemoration on May 4 at noon has been moved to the Kent Student Center Ballroom due to the weather. Kent State University holds its 47th annual commemoration of May 4, 1970, with events taking place May 3 and 4. The annual commemoration is hosted by the May 4 Task Force, a student organization on campus. All of the events will be held on the university’s Kent Campus and are free and open to the public. Here is the schedule: May 3 At 4 p.m. in the Kent Student Center Kiva, the May 4 Task Force and Kent State’s May 4 Visitors Center, sup...
Two students received Best in Show honors as well as winning the Dean’s Choice Awards during the April 20 Kent State University at Tuscarawas 13th annual Student Computer Designed Art Exhibition. The art expo was held at the Tuscarawas County Center for the Arts in New Philadelphia. Leslie Oakes won Best in Show for her artwork, “Lucifer- The Fallen Angel.” Oakes is a junior majoring in the Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology with a concentration in Computer Design, Animation and Game Design. Joseph Smith had two pieces of artwork win Best in Show, “Tank” and “Robot.” Smith is a s...
May is Better Sleep Month. The aim of Better Sleep Month is to encourage people to establish better sleeping patterns. Refreshing sleep is important for staying healthy. Better Sleep Month is supported by the Better Sleep Council, which aims to raise awareness about the benefits of better sleep and how poor sleep can disrupt our lives. As with diet and exercise, sleep is crucial to our physical, emotional and mental health. On Monday, May 22, from noon to 1 p.m., the Employee Wellness Office will host Mindful Awareness Exercises for Insomnia and Worry. At a time when the world is so dist...