Each year RCET welcomes local teachers and their classes to the AT&T Classroom to explore a variety of innovative tools for teaching and learning. We are always so impressed and inspired by the work of the visiting teachers and students. RCET would like to acknowledge the following teachers & schools who will be participating in the AT&T Classroom program during the 2015-16 school year: Kent City Schools, Walls Elementary: Cristin Wilbur, Grade 2 Kent City Schools, Walls Elementary: Kristin Blake, Grade 3 Kent State University Child Development Center: Alisa Huebner...
Show your Kent State pride by wearing blue and gold each Monday throughout the 2016-17 academic year on the East Liverpool and Salem campuses. Each Kent State campus has selected its own day for employees and students to sport the Kent State colors, and Monday is the chosen day for the Columbiana County campuses. Dig out your blue and gold jackets, sweaters, shirts, ties and scarves so you will be ready to show how proud you are to be part of Kent State University. Note: this does not mean that Monday is a “dress-down” day; please dress appropriately for the tasks schedule...
Kent State University at Stark Announces Featured Speakers Series' 25th Anniversary Lineup Join us for exciting lectures by music industry strategist Troy Carter; acclaimed journalist Soledad O’Brien; Supreme Court Justice Alan Page; and distinguished astronaut Mark Kelly. For the past 25 years, this popular Kent State Stark series has been attracting thousands of campus and community members who take advantage of a rare opportunity to be introduced to national and international experts on a wide range of topics and issues that shape our society. Each program will begin at 7:30 p.m. in...
Man’s best friend is helping Kent State University soar to the top of the list when it comes to a pet-friendly campus. Of the top 10 universities around the country, Hercampus.com ranks Kent State number one. The website praises the Dogs on Campus Pet Therapy Program® for bringing dogs to dorm rooms, classrooms and even the library during finals week. The program was the first in the country to introduce four-legged friends to academics for both research and stress relief. Learn which other universities made the list on hercampus.com. ...
Iris E. Harvey, Kent State University’s vice president for university relations, has been elected to the ACE Women’s Network-Ohio Executive Board. The ACE Women’s Network-Ohio is a network of women administrators, faculty and staff from colleges and universities across the state that is dedicated to the professional advancement of women. Through representatives, conferences, workshops and other resources, the organization is committed to improving the status of women on college campuses and throughout higher education. “I’m delighted to have the opportunity to add my leadership to a sta...
If you want an example of how to dive into your freshman year, meet new people and get involved on campus, look no further than Kent State University School of Communication Studies student Nicole Machovina. Machovina’s freshman resume is so extensive, and her dedication to creating the ultimate residence hall environment so impressive, Machovina won two awards for it. She was one of 17 Kent State students who attended the annual National Association of College and University Residence Halls conference. It is the largest student-run organization in the world with 400 schools taking part fro...
The School of Communication Studies will host its fall Colloquium Series beginning Friday, Sept. 4. Each semester, the school hosts the series which consists of three to four lectures presented by faculty and graduate students from the school, the university and around the country. The series provides an opportunity for faculty and graduate students to foster intellectual and collaborative discussions, and to stay informed about current research efforts. All faculty and graduate students are invited to attend at no cost. The Colloquium Series is held the first Friday of each month at 4 p...
Vincent Ripepi, a junior at Kent State University, will be traveling around the world on the prestigious Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) National Team for Olympic-style sparring. The Hudson Hub Times reports that Ripepi was placed on the team after competing last month in the AAU National Championships in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. He will be competing in the 18-to-32 age bracket in the middleweight division. ...
On Tuesday, Sept. 1, from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m., the Kent Student Center Ballroom will turn into a fun-filled employee appreciation event! As we kick off a new academic year, we take time to celebrate Kent State University faculty and staff. Your only requirement is to come, have fun and enjoy a complimentary “cook out” lunch, entertainment, games, giveaways, dancing, lip-sync competition and more. Lunch and events will take place concurrently throughout the three-hour period so that departments may schedule release time for staff, and employees will have the same experience no matter what t...
As Kent State University welcomes new and returning students, the Opening of School Master Schedule of University Services is a useful tool for departments, parents and students alike. This schedule lists the days and hours various university service areas are open from the week before school starts through the first week of classes, Sunday, Aug. 23, through Friday, Sept. 4. ...