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The Academic Success Center recently announced five employees as inaugural members of its Faculty Advisory Council.
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Lindsay Starkey, assistant professor, Department of History at the Stark Campus, is one of three recipients of the Distinguished Teaching Award for 2020.
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The Longest Day is a series of events that raises funds and awareness to advance research, support and care for Alzheimer's patients.
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UH Geauga donated hospital beds to the Kent State Geauga Nursing Lab, which donated its hospital beds to MedWish International, a not-for-profit that saves lives and the environment.
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A group of Salem students created Black Squirrel Scholars, an online literary journal of 52 works of poetry, essays, photography, drawings and graphics.
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Roughly four out of 10 Americans have glossophobia, aka a fear of public speaking. Not Lisa Sims. She entered herself into a Tall Tales competition.
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University paper shredding will be available for faculty and staff Thursday, June 3, from 8 - 10 a.m. at the Kent State Ice Arena, 650 Loop Road in Kent.
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Discover practical tips and tricks to help you get active and enjoy the great outdoors, setting the tone for a safe, happy and healthy summer season.
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The final piece of this four-part series details how Student Affairs provides departments with guidance to plan effectively and leverage resources.