Kent State University will hold its Summer 2016 Commencement ceremony for the Kent Campus on Saturday, Aug. 20, at the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center (MAC Center). Kent State will confer 1,455 degrees, including 917 bachelor’s degrees, 440 master’s degrees, 75 doctoral degrees and 23 educational specialist degrees. Across the university’s eight-campus system, 1,610 students will graduate from Kent State this summer, including those receiving associate degrees. The advanced and baccalaureate degrees Commencement ceremony will begin at 9:30 a.m. The speaker for the ceremony is Kent S...
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Each summer, 15 female high school students receive a free, three-day camp experience through the Nikki Kukwa Memorial Aviation Fund and Kent State University’s College of Applied Engineering, Sustainability and Technology. ...
Kent State University faculty and staff will be recognized with a complimentary lunch, entertainment, games, giveaways, dancing and fun on Tuesday, Sept. 13, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. in the Kent Student Center Ballroom. A special evening event will be held for second- and third-shift workers from 10-11:30 p.m. Registration is open. If you would like to attend, please register by selecting the day or evening event button on the Employee Appreciation Day homepage. All employees registered by Sept. 2 at 11:59 p.m. will automatically be entered to win a prize. To provide...
The annual sick leave conversion for eligible staff employees will take place Sept. 1 through Sept. 14. During this period, eligible classified and unclassified employees with a continuing appointment may convert accrued sick leave to vacation per administrative policy 3342-6-11.2. Eligible full-time employees who have a balance of at least 500 hours of sick leave may convert: A maximum of five days (40 hours) per fiscal year of sick leave to vacation; or A combined maximum of five days (40 hours) per fiscal year of sick leave to vacation and personal leave. ...
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Jo Dowell, Ph.D., assistant professor and research faculty in the College of Nursing, presented her research findings at the 27th Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Research Congress in Cape Town, South Africa. Dowell’s research “Conceptualizing cultural weaving to decrease health disparities: What are the culture characteristics of a community organization?” studied caregivers of asthmatic children, their understanding of culture, and how a lack of training in cultural differences may impair the quality of care provided to these children. Read more here ...
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Familiar Face Dave Glowacki Assistant General Manager Performing Arts CenterKent State University at Tuscarawas JOB DESCRIPTION: I am responsible for all aspects of performances and events on the Performing Arts Center stage. WORKED AT KENT STATE SINCE: July 2010 EMPLOYMENT PRIOR TO KENT STATE UNIVERSITY: Michigan Technological University LIKES MOST ABOUT KENT STATE UNIVERSITY: Making a BIG difference in Northeast Ohio. ATTRACTION TO KENT STATE UNIVERSITY AS AN EMPLOYER: Built the Performing Arts Center! RESIDES IN: Dover, Ohio HOMETOWN: Dublin,...
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New Face Stephanie N. Jones Special Assistant Offfice of General Counsel Kent Campus JOB DESCRIPTION: I provide support to the attorneys in regard to subpoenas, public records requests, contract management and affiliation agreements. I also provide assistance to the interim VP of human resources related to meetings and senior leadership. WORKED AT KENT STATE SINCE: July 2015 EMPLOYMENT PRIOR TO KENT STATE UNIVERSITY: Youngstown Board of Education LIKES MOST ABOUT KENT STATE UNIVERSITY: Everyone is so friendly and helpful. ATTRACTION TO KENT STATE U...
Kent State University President Beverly Warren has announced the appointment of Stephen Sokany, an alumnus and longtime employee, to the position of vice president for institutional advancement, effective Aug. 8, 2016. Sokany has served the university since 1993 in a number of development and institutional advancement roles, most recently as executive associate vice president for institutional advancement. Sokany replaces Jeff McLain, who stepped down from the position Aug. 1, 2016. In this role, Sokany will lead Kent State’s Division of Institutional Advancement, which includes the offices o...