Familiar Face K-9 Dexter Explosives Detection Police Canine Kent State University Police Services Kent Campus JOB DESCRIPTION: Sniff for things that go “boom!” WORKED AT KENT STATE SINCE: November 2014 EMPLOYMENT PRIOR TO KENT STATE UNIVERSITY: This is my first and only job. I love it here and don’t want to go anywhere else. LIKES MOST ABOUT KENT STATE UNIVERSITY: All the friendly people I’ve met. Thanks for the treats!! ATTRACTION TO KENT STATE UNIVERSITY AS AN EMPLOYER: All the great people that have been so friendly to me, working with Officer Spahr and...

New Face Justin May Police Officer I Kent State University Police Services Kent Campus JOB DESCRIPTION: Protect constitutional rights, enforce state laws and provide professional police services in support of the university’s mission WORKED AT KENT STATE SINCE: August 2015 EMPLOYMENT PRIOR TO KENT STATE UNIVERSITY: Sales Associate, The Home Depot  LIKES MOST ABOUT KENT STATE UNIVERSITY: The university community works hard to facilitate a safe, positive environment for all. ATTRACTION TO KENT STATE UNIVERSITY AS AN EMPLOYER: The focus on community...

Kent State University’s new, shared vision for a dynamic future received endorsement from the Board of Trustees as it approved the Strategic Roadmap to a Distinctive Kent State and a six-year state capital-spending plan during its Dec. 8, 2015, meeting. The roadmap provides direction through the university’s mission statement, core values and priorities to advance Kent State’s position of strength among the nation’s great public research universities. In addition, it proposed five major priorities and 16 university-level initiatives that will promote innovation and learning, advance ac...

Dear Colleagues:  Earlier last week, I announced that three candidates for dean and chief administrative officer of Kent State University at Geauga would be on campus this week. Since that time, one candidate has withdrawn from the search. As such, I am pleased to announce that Jarrod Tudor, Ph.D., interim dean of Kent State Geauga, has been named a finalist and will be included in the campus interviews. As part of the interview process, each candidate will hold a public presentation at which they will discuss the following: Brief biography/background. Challenges facing higher educa...

Kent State University’s Office of Sustainability reminds faculty, staff and building curators to shut down all appliances and electronics before leaving for winter break to help the university conserve energy. Before leaving campus for winter break, everyone is encouraged to turn off and unplug appliances and electronics, such as computers, speakers, printers, monitors, coffee pots, microwaves, toasters, refrigerators, space heaters and power strips, whenever possible. Most electronics still draw energy whenever they are plugged in, even if they are turned off. Everyone should clos...

The holiday season is officially underway, and it is typically a cheerful time when people can relax and see family and friends. However, for many people, the holidays can trigger depression and anxiety, which is commonly referred to as the “holiday blues.” One cause of the “holiday blues” is a change in the weather, drops in temperature and reduction in daylight. But these changes may also contribute to Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Seasonal Affective Disorder is a subtype of major depression that is estimated to affect more than 10 million people, and it most commonly affects wome...

An Irish Christmas will be on stage at the Kent State University at Tuscarawas Performing Arts Center on Dec. 17 at 7:30 p.m. The show is co-sponsored by Mix 94.1 Radio. An Irish Christmas presents a program of joy, hope, laughter, friendship and celebration of life. Audience members will be taken on a journey through Christmas in Ireland and celebrate the great traditions of Irish mythology, and enjoy superb music-making, singing of Christmas carols and great storytelling. The festive music and dance are led by an award-winning cast of Irish dancers from the Kerry Dance Troupe led by ...

Kent State University is one of 17 colleges and universities nationwide being honored by University Business magazine, a leading publication for senior managers at colleges and universities throughout the United States, in its winter 2015 Models of Excellence recognition program. The Models of Excellence program recognizes innovative approaches to encouraging and nurturing student success on campus. The program is sponsored by Higher One, a leading provider of financial services to college and university campuses across the U.S.  “Kent State’s choice to link academic outcomes and caree...

Kent State University will hold its Fall Commencement ceremonies for the Kent Campus on Friday, Dec. 18, and Saturday, Dec. 19, at the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center (MAC Center). Kent State will confer 2,154 degrees, including 1,565 bachelor’s degrees, 526 master’s degrees, 60 doctoral degrees and three educational specialist degrees. Across the university’s eight-campus system, 2,489 students will graduate from Kent State this fall, including those receiving associate degrees. Friday, Dec. 18, at 6 p.m. The 6 p.m. ceremony on Friday, Dec. 18, recognizes graduates receiving...