Faculty/Staff News Now

Join us Wednesday, Feb. 26 from 6-8 p.m. for "Restoration: Realigning your Mind, Body and Spirit," a panel and discussion about the importance of mental and physical health. This program, part of the university's Black History Month celebration, is brought to you by the Division of People, Culture, and Belonging, the Center for Pan-African Culture, College of Arts & Sciences, and College of Education, Health, & Human Services. The panel will be followed by a trauma-informed yoga session. Mats will be provided if needed.

University Advising is pleased to announce the Q4 2024 winner of the Advisor Impact Award: Taylor Hoover! Hoover is an Academic Advisor II in the College of Nursing and has been an advising professional for 4 years at Kent State. She works specifically with freshman and in-sequence Nursing students at the Kent, Stark, and Geauga campuses. The Advisor Impact Award is a quarterly recognition given to an advisor making a significant positive impact through the embodiment of the KSU Advising Guiding Principles. Please join us in congratulating Taylor!

When they’re not teaching or conducting research, Associate Professors Jennifer Johnstone and Phillip Hamrick are busy writing, recording and performing original songs as the band Harmony Star. On Tuesday, Feb. 25 at 7 p.m., they’ll open for English singer-songwriter Ollie Wride when he makes his Cleveland debut. This all-ages show will be held at Winchester Tavern in Lakewood, and also features the band Electric Dream Machine. Use access code harmony for $5 off.

The conference schedule is set—have you planned your day yet? Check out the 24 different sessions and pick what interests you most. Choose from 16 sessions that are 10, 25 or 50 minutes long, and 7 AI-related presentations. Kick off the day at 9 a.m. by attending the featured panel: Behind the Scenes of KSU Ed Tech Decision-Making. Register TODAY and join us for sessions that will inspire you to reimagine engagement in your classroom, improve your efficiency, and foster meaningful connections.