Kent State University recently earned the top spot on College Rank’s list of the 50 Best College Dining Experiences. Judging criteria included versatility of menu options, support for nutrition and wellness, sustainability efforts and accessibility for those with special dietary needs. College Rank is an independent organization that aims to provide unbiased rankings of academic institutions in a multitude of categories. Its mission is to make it easier for students and parents to identify the best college for their individual needs and preferences. In selecting Kent State for the top po...
Kent State University at Stark’s 2015-16 theatrical season will close with These Shining Lives by Melanie Marnich. The play will be performed on April 22, 23, 29 and 30 at 8 p.m. and on April 24 and May 1 at 2:30 p.m. in the Kent State Stark Theatre, 6000 Frank Avenue NW in Jackson Township. American Sign Language interpretation will be provided for the performance on May 1 at 2:30 p.m. Opening night is Scholarship Night with proceeds benefiting students in Kent State Stark theatre and music programs. Set in the 1920s, this impactful true account chronicles the strength and courage of...
The Ohio Council of the Institute of Management Accountants will host its 42nd Annual Meonske Accounting Professional Development Conference and Workshop on April 28 and 29 at Kent State University. “This conference is recognized as one of the top five accounting conferences in the country,” said Norman Meonske, Ph.D., professor emeritus at Kent State, national online instructor for the Becker CPA (Certified Public Accountant) Review Course and conference namesake. “We are going to have two days packed with high-quality practical training for members of the accounting and financial communit...
A paper co-authored by Emad Khazraee, Ph.D., assistant professor in the School of Library and Information Science, (with James Losey) titled "Evolving Repertoires: Digital Media Use in the Contentious Politics" was published in the online journal Communication and the Public, 1(1), 39–55. ...
Lala Hajibayova, Ph.D., assistant professor in the School of Library and Information Science, presented a paper titled “From Individual Contributions to Collective Intelligence: A Case of Cultural Heritage Institutions” at the Computer Supportive Collaborative Work (CSCW) Workshop, CSCW and the 'Sharing Economy': The Future of Platforms as Sites of Work, Collaboration and Trust, in San Francisco, California, on Feb. 27, 2016. ...
Michelle Baldini, M.L.S., and Marianne Martens, Ph.D., School of Library and Information Science, are co-authors of an article titled “Out of the Box and Into the Book: Innovative Library Partnerships to Close the 30 Million Word Gap” published in the spring 2016 issue of Children and Libraries, the official journal of the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC). Baldini is coordinator of the Reinberger Children’s Library Center in the School of Library and Information Science, and Martens is an assistant professor. ...
Have you noticed the kiosks of Flashfleet bikes and wondered how to rent one? Flashfleet is the university's short-term bike sharing program. Flashfleet bikes are available at several locations on campus. Students, faculty and staff and even community members can rent bikes with a yearly membership or by paying as they go. During a lunch and learn on April 20, Chris John, assistant director for recreational services, will demonstrate (no riding required) how easy it is to register for, rent, return and safely bike using the Flashfleet system. This is a great lunch and learn to attend s...
Come join the first "walk and talk" of the season on Friday, April 15. Group leaders for this fun and informative walk are Chris John and Jennifer Giles from the Student Recreation and Wellness Center. Participants will learn about the "pollinators" as they get some of 10,000 steps for the day. This is a great way to learn about and enjoy the beautiful Kent Campus, enjoy time with colleagues and get some exercise. We will meet at the black squirrel located between the Kent Student Center and University Library at noon with departure at 12:10 p.m. Participants will circle around campu...
AFLAC currently offers a comprehensive list of group and individual life insurance plans for Kent State University employees and their families, including Accidental, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Specified Health and more. For a complete list of plans, visit AFLAC’s newly created website, designed specifically for Kent State employees, at www.aflac.com/kentstate. And be sure to check out the video while you’re there. Got questions? Contact Derrick Fellows, Kent State’s AFLAC customer service representative, at 216-382-9500 or email derrick_fellows@us.aflac.com. ...
Familiar Face Mike Farina Senior Accountant Controller's Office Kent Campus JOB DESCRIPTION: My primary responsibility is accounting for the university’s fixed assets, but I also reconcile bank accounts, liability accounts and perform various other tasks within the accounting function. WORKED AT KENT STATE SINCE: June 2010 EMPLOYMENT PRIOR TO KENT STATE UNIVERSITY: I worked as an accountant for Safeway Inc. in Phoenix, Arizona. LIKES MOST ABOUT KENT STATE UNIVERSITY: After receiving two degrees and working full-time on campus for five years, Kent State feels lik...