current news releases
current news releases
Kent State Selects Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management (6/18/2009)
Kent State University Vice President for Enrollment Management and Student Affairs Pete Goldsmith announced today the selection of T. David Garcia as the associate vice president for enrollment management. Garcia is currently the director of undergraduate admissions at Ohio University where he has served since 2005. He will join Kent State on Aug. 1, 2009.
Kent State University Receives Grant for Breast Cancer Education (06/18/2009)
Kent State University has received a $76,110 grant from the Northeast Ohio Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure. This money will be used for breast cancer education, mammography screening, a survivor support group and walking group.
Kent State University Museum Features the French Fashion Magazine from 1912-1925 La Gazette du Bon Ton (06/16/2009)
Between 1912 and 1925, the Gazette du Bon Ton sought to be "the place where couturiers and painters collaborate to compose the silhouette of their time." It was the brain child of Lucien Vogel, a dynamic Frenchman who was fascinated by nineteenth century hand-colored engravings and set out to create a luxury modern magazine that would be the epitome of good taste.
Kent/Blossom Music Festival Announces 42nd Season (06/16/2009)
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Kent State Airport Announces Safe Emergency Landing of Cessna 152 (06/13/2009)
Kent State Center for Gift and Estate Planning Names New Director (06/12/2009)
Mindy Aleman, CFRE, APR, has been named the new executive director of the Kent State University Foundation's Center for Gift and Estate Planning. In this role, she will direct fundraising for the university involving planned gifts, which include contributions that provide life incomes for donors, as well as bequests.
Kent State University Alumni Win at Tony Awards (06/09/2009)
Kent State’s School of Theatre and Dance proudly announces that alumni Alice Ripley, ’86, and John Moauro, ’07, are Tony Award winners. Ripley won the Tony for Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Musical for her role in the hit Broadway musical “Next to Normal.”
Kent State University Student Wins Spot on National Leadership Council (06/09/2009)
Stephanie Mehle, a freshman justice studies and political science double major at Kent State University, has been selected to serve as a member of the National Leadership Council (NLC) for the 2009-2010 academic year. The council is a leadership opportunity offered by The National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS), an honor society inviting freshmen and sophomores.
"Don’t Mention It” opens at the Downtown Gallery in Kent (06/05/2009)
The Downtown Gallery is pleased to announce the exhibition “Don't Mention It” featuring artwork by Dana Depew, Liz Maugans and Joel Ross. The exhibition runs from June 10 to 27, 2009, with a reception on June 11, from 5 to 7 p.m.
Kent State president and top officers donate pay raises to provide student financial aid (06/04/2009)
Recognizing the financial pressures on today’s students, Kent State University President Lester A. Lefton and the 10 members of his Cabinet will donate any raises they may receive this year to contribute to a scholarship fund that will assist students who are having difficulty covering tuition in the face of a struggling Ohio and U.S. economy.
Kent State promotes Dr. Stanley T. Wearden to Dean, College of Communication and Information (06/04/2009)
Kent State University Senior Vice President and Provost Dr. Robert Frank announced today the selection of Dr. Stanley T. Wearden as dean of the College of Communication and Information. Wearden, who has nearly 20 years of service at Kent State University, is currently the director of Kent State’s School of Communication Studies. He will assume the duties of dean on July 1, 2009.
Enrollment and Student Affairs Vice President Goldsmith to leave Kent State (06/04/2009)
Kent State University President Lester A. Lefton announced today that Harold “Pete” Goldsmith, vice president for enrollment management and student affairs since 2003, has been named Dean of Students at Indiana University, effective Aug. 1, pending approval by the IU Board of Trustees.
Kent State announces Ronald J. Fowler to serve as consultant to university (06/04/2009)
Kent State University President Lester A. Lefton announced today that the university will engage Dr. Ronald J. Fowler to consult and offer assistance on such projects as advancing the university’s relationships with the Akron and Cleveland public schools, improving the recruitment and retention of diverse background students, mentoring students, working with alumni and the Pan-African Faculty and Staff Association, as well as assisting with closing major gifts to the university.
Summary of Actions Taken By Board of Trustees at June 4 Meeting (06/04/2009)
Highlights include the following:
- Established a Center for the Study of Information and Religion;
- Established an International Institute for Human Service Workforce Research and Development;
- Established a Combined Baccalaureate/Master’s Program in Gerontology and Nursing Home Administration;
- Established an Undergraduate Degree in Public Health;
- Authorized funds to renovate Risman Plaza;
- Voted unanimously to re-elect Dr. Lester A. Lefton to a fourth term as Kent State University president.
Kent State University Police Seek Assistance in Locating Suspect (06/03/2009)
Kent State University Police are looking for a male suspect who exposed himself to a female entering Rockwell Hall at the corner of Lincoln and Main streets on the Kent Campus. The incident occurred on May 26 at approximately 8 a.m.
Kent State Students Receive International Reporting Fellowships (6/02/2009)
Kent, Ohio – The Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting awarded $2,000 International Reporting Student Fellowships to two students from the School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Kent State University to travel internationally to report on topics that are often neglected by American media sources.
Kolbe Promoted to Associate Dean for Kent State’s College of Business Administration (06/01/2009)
Yank Heisler, dean of the Kent State University College of Business Administration, recently announced the hiring of Richard “Rick” Kolbe, Ph.D. as the associate dean for faculty. In his new role, Kolbe will be responsible for assisting Heisler in encouraging faculty research, supporting teaching excellence and shaping curriculum for the business school.
Kent State Recognized With CIO 100 Award (06/01/2009)
Kent State is earning national accolades for the successful implementation of its enterprise resource planning system. The university has been honored by CIO magazine as one of its CIO 100 award winners.
Kent State University School of Fashion Design and Merchandising Announces New Director (05/29/2009)
The Shannon Rodgers and Jerry Silverman School of Fashion Design and Merchandising at Kent State University has named J.R. Campbell as its new director. Campbell, will succeed Elizabeth Rhodes, who is retiring as director after 15 years of service. Campbell will join Kent State on July 1, 2009.
Kent State University Alumna Alice Ripley, ’86, Up for Tony for Best Leading Actress in a Musical (05/29/2009)
Kent State’s School of Theatre and Dance proudly announces alumna Alice Ripley ’86, currently starring in the hit Broadway musical Next to Normal, is up for the Tony for Best Leading Actress in a Musical. Next to Normal, currently playing at the Booth Theatre on Broadway, is up for a total of 11 nominations including Best Musical, Best Original Score, Best Book, Best Leading Actor, Best Performance by a Featured Actress, Best Direction, Best Scenic Design, Best Lighting Design and Best Sound Design.
Lean Six Sigma Still Seen as Critical Business Investment in Turbulent Times (5/27/09)
Kent State Program to Graduate 21st Class of Trainees from Across the U.S.
Kent State University's Regional Corporate and Community Services soon will graduate its 21st Lean Six Sigma Black Belt class. Particularly crucial in the current economy, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt training can enhance a company's profitability and improve its competitive position by studying business process improvements in Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.
College of Nursing Faculty Member Receives Jeanette Wooding Service Award (05/26/2009)
Summit and Portage District of the Ohio Nurses Association recently named Mary D. Calabro, of Stow, Ohio, as the 2009 recipient of the Jeanette Wooding Service Award. Calabro is the director of the Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Program at the Kent State University College of Nursing.
ADVISORY: Kent State University Board of Trustees Meeting, June 4 (5/20/09)
The Kent State University Board of Trustees will hold its next regular meeting Thursday, June 4. The Board will convene at 2:30 p.m. in the George Urban Board of Trustees Conference Room, which is located on the second floor of the Kent Campus Library.
Photo Opportunity - Kent State Design Students, Grade Schoolers Team Up On Project
Akron METRO, PARTA Will Feature Posters On Buses Throughout Summer (05/11/2009)
The Glyphix Design Studio of the School of Visual Communication Design and the Wick Poetry Center at Kent State University collaborated on Traveling Stanzas, a project that combines the creative talents of Kent State students with area student writers, grades 3–12, to promote awareness of poetry and graphic design within the community.
Vision 21 Awards Banquet Honors College of Technology Alumni (05/07/2009)
Kent State’s College of Technology honored 21 alumni during its annual Vision 21 Awards Banquet on Saturday, May 2. The banquet honored the alumni who have both set a standard of high achievement in their career and participated in meaningful community service.
Minority Business Accelerator Receives National Recognition for Outreach and Collaborative Efforts (05/07/2009)
The Partnership for the Minority Business Accelerator (PMBA) recently achieved national recognition for its outreach and collaborative efforts. PMBA is a collaboration between the Akron Urban League, Kent State University and Akron SCORE and is funded by the GAR Foundation.
U.S. News and World Report ranks Kent State's School of Library and Information Science as a Best Graduate School (05/07/2009)
U.S. News and World Report named the School of Library and Information Science at Kent State University to its 2009 list of best graduate schools. The magazine analyzed more than 12,000 graduate programs before developing its coveted roster. Specialties were also rated by discipline including digital librarianship, archives and preservation and services for children and youth.
Ernst & Young’s John Relic Chosen as Kent State’s Accounting Alumnus of the Year (05/06/2009)
The Kent State University College of Business Administration recently honored John D. Relic with its Accounting Alumnus of the Year Award. The award is given to a Kent State alumnus whose career accomplishments and service to the university are determined to be among the best by the External Relations Committee of the Department of Accounting.
Local Dealership Donates Car To Enhance University’s Sustainability Efforts and Student Learning, May 13 (05/05/2009)
Classic Pontiac, GMC, Cadillac in Streetsboro is giving Kent State University’s students enrolled in the fall an opportunity for a first-hand experiential learning exercise in sustainable technology. David Bruckman, sales manager for GM Streetsboro, and Classic’s owner Jim Brown, a Kent State graduate, will turn over the keys for a 2004 Oldsmobile Bravado SUV to the College of Technology at noon Wednesday, May 13, at the GM building on Classic Drive in Streetsboro.
2009 Cincinnati Small Business Owner Planning Program (05/05/2009)
The Ohio Employee Ownership Center at Kent State University and the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services is sponsoring a conference in greater Cincinnati tailored to help small business owners not only survive the tough economy, but also to thrive when it recovers. The conference brings together a leading team of advisors to provide small and medium sized business owners with helpful tools and techniques.
Kent State to Hold Spring 2009 Commencement Ceremonies, May 16 (05/05/2009)
Three prominent speakers will address new graduates at Kent State University’s spring commencement ceremonies Saturday, May 16. An evening ceremony for those receiving doctoral degrees will be held on Thursday, May 14, in the Kent Student Center Kiva. Degrees will be conferred on more than 3,430 graduates of the Class of 2009.
Kent State’s Executive MBA Program Ranked in Top 25 in North America by British Business Magazine (05/01/2009)
Good things are hard to hide, and now even England knows about the excellence of Kent State University’s Executive Master of Business Administration Program (EMBA). London-based CEO magazine recently ranked the Kent State University College of Business Administration’s EMBA program in its Tier-One, the magazine’s highest ranking, for colleges in North America. There are just 25 Tier-One colleges in all of North America.
Kent City, Kent State Officials Discuss Upcoming Weekend Safety (04/30/09)
Kent State University and the City of Kent announced today their shared commitment to enhancing city and university relationships while also ensuring the safety and protection of citizens and students. Kent State President Lester A. Lefton and Kent City Manager David Ruller held a joint press conference today to demonstrate a united front by reminding the community of the vital town/gown relationship that purposefully focuses on their shared future.
Kent State Nursing Faculty Members Awarded for Commitment to Patient Safety (04/29/2009)
Three Kent State University College of Nursing faculty members have been awarded for their collaborative research and commitment to occupational health and safety. Carol Sedlak, Barbara Yoost and former faculty member Nancy Panthofer, received the 2008 National Occupational Research Agenda Partnering Award (NORA) for Worker Health and Safety.
Graduate Students Award 2008-2009 Outstanding MBA Professor Award (04/28/2009)
The Graduate Management Association recently awarded Dr. Pratim Datta with the 2008-09 Outstanding MBA Professor Award. The Graduate Management Association is a student organization of Kent State University’s Graduate School of Management. Students nominate a professor who makes the subject matter interesting and understandable, brings real-world experience and examples to the course and is always willing to answer students’ questions.
The Ninth Annual National Cup Show from Anderson Turner (04/28/2009)
The Ninth Annual National Cup Show will be on display from April 22 to May 30, 2009, at the Kent State’s School of Art’s Downtown Gallery, 141 East Main Street in downtown Kent, Ohio. This year’s cup show features many well-known artists who work in clay.
Wick Poetry Center Awarded University Medallion for contributions to Kent State University (04/28/2009)
The Kent State Board of Trustees, upon a recommendation from President Lester A. Lefton and the University Citation and Recommendation Committee, has awarded the University Medallion to Robert and Walter Wick. The University Medallion is presented to benefactors who have made significant contributions to the success of the Kent State University community.
Final Orchestra Concert Features Virtuoso Pianist Donna Lee Performing Ravel (04/28/2009)
The Kent State University Orchestra will perform with virtuoso pianist Donna Lee as they together present a Ravel Piano Concerto and Russian Spectacular on Saturday, May 9, 2009, at 7:30 p.m. in the Carol A. Cartwright Auditorium.
National Autism Conference at Kent State, June 25-26 (04/24/2009)
Individuals with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) demonstrate unique strengths and needs in terms of communication, socialization, play and language development. The eighth annual Topics in Child Development Conference, being held at Kent State University’s Kent Campus June 25-26, will focus on approaches to intervention that can assist in understanding and effectively addressing core strengths and needs.
Kent State Professor's Book Recognized with National Award (04/24/2009)
Kent State’s Dr. Joanne Kilgour Dowdy was recently recognized for her book, “Ph.D. Stories: Conversations with My Sisters,” receiving the 2009 American Educational Research Association Narrative and Research Special Interest Group’s Outstanding Book Award.
Kent State to Offer New Hospitality, Tourism Management Degree in Fall (04/21/2009)
Combined, hospitality and tourism management make up one of the world's largest industries. As the industry continues to grow, Kent State University will be offering students the opportunity to advance their education.
Kent State Choruses, Chorale and Orchestra Combine for a Festive Concert Collective (04/21/2009)
On Sunday, May 3, in Cartwright Auditorium at 7:30 p.m., the Kent Chorus, Men’s and Women’s Choruses and the KSU Chorale will combine with the KSU Orchestra in a festive concert. The concert is open to the public.
College of Technology Celebrates Graduates with Vision 21 Awards Banquet (04/21/2009)
The College of Technology at Kent State University will hold its 11th Annual Vision 21 Awards Banquet on May 2, 2009, at the Kent Student Center in the second floor dining room. The reception will begin at 6 p.m. with dinner served at 7 p.m. This event will honor College of Technology graduates who have both set a standard of high achievement in their career and participated in meaningful community service.
Kent State NATO Center Explores Vital Organization at 60-Year Mark, April 30 (04/20/2009)
To mark the 60th anniversary of the founding of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), Kent State’s Lemnitzer Center for NATO and European Union Studies will host a conference on April 30 and May 1 to examine the current and future challenges confronting the vital group.
Former SEC Chair Pitt Highlights Institute of Management Accountants Conference at Kent State, April 24 (04/20/2009)
The Ohio Council of the Institute of Management Accountants will host its 35th annual professional development conference on Friday, April 24, at Kent State University. Harvey L. Pitt, former chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission and chief executive officer and founder of Kalorama Partners, will provide the keynote address “The Fate of Global Financial Reporting” during the noon lunch session in the Kent Student Center Ballroom.
Kent State University Holds Annual Symposium on Democracy, "Re-membering: Framing, Embracing, Revisiting History" (04/17/2009)
On May 4, 1970, Kent State University was thrust into the national spotlight when the Ohio National Guard’s gunfire killed four students and wounded nine others on campus. On May 4 and 5, 2009, Kent State University will convene its 10th Symposium on Democracy, founded to honor the memories of the four students who lost their lives on that day.
Kent State Playing Important Part in Suicide Prevention on Campus and in the Community (4/14/2009)
A gift from the Kent State University Office of Safety and Security to the Portage County Suicide Prevention Coalition last year set off a sequence of events that will culminate in a speech by a former NFL quarterback on surviving depression and suicide loss April 28 in the Kiva.
Kent State University Museum Brings Popular Golden Age Leading Lady Ann Rutherford for Special Lecture in Late April (04/14/2009)
The Kent State University Museum will present "Tales of Hollywood's Golden Age" as told by veteran actress Ann Rutherford on Thursday, April 30, at 7 p.m. Rutherford is well known for her part as Careen O'Hara in "Gone with the Wind," as Polly Benedict in the Andy Hardy film series and in numerous Westerns with the likes of John Wayne and Gene Autry.
Entrepreneurship Immersion Week Applications Due April 17 (04/10/2009)
Are you a college student and an aspiring entrepreneur? Now is your chance to apply your skills and knowledge in the development of a company, without the risk. Kent State’s Center for Entrepreneurship and Business Development, along with the Entrepreneurship Education Consortium, will be hosting the 2009 Entrepreneurship Immersion Week from August 9-14.
Young Entrepreneur and Author, Benedict Casnocha, to Speak at Kent State University (04/09/2009)
Entrepreneur, speaker, optimist, CEO, salesman, investor, dreamer, blogger, philosopher, strategist, writer, road warrior, student and teen; put together, these words only begin to describe Benedict Casnocha. Author of the bestselling book “My Start-Up Life: What a (Very) Young CEO Learned on His Journey Through Silicon Valley,” Casnocha will speak at Kent State’s Kent Campus on April 13 at 6:30 p.m. in the Kiva.
Kent State Nursing Professor Honored by the Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association (04/08/2009)
The Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association (HPNA) has presented its Leading the Way Award to Kent State University Assistant Professor Dr. Denice Sheehan and New York University Associate Professor Dr. Deborah Witt Sherman. The award recognizes nursing leaders who have been consistent in “leading the way” in hospice and palliative nursing, demonstrating a deep and abiding commitment to furthering the philosophy, mission and quality of palliative care.
Annual Gala Benefit Set for April 25 in Kent State University Ballroom (04/07/2009)
On Saturday, April 25, Kent State University’s Hugh A. Glauser School of Music is holding its annual benefit “An Evening with the Orchestra” in the Kent Student Center Ballroom. Open to the public, this annual event serves the School of Music well by raising much-needed scholarship money for the music students.
KSU Chorale Celebrates Spring with Annual Concert (04/07/2009)
The KSU Chorale will present its Spring Concert on Friday,April 24,at 8 p.m. in the Ludwig Recital Hall in the Music and Speech Building at 1325 Theatre Drive in Kent. Tickets are free and the event is open to the public.
Global Management Center’s Speaker Series presents Dr. Carl T. Camden (04/07/2009)
The College of Business Administration, as part of the Global Management Center's Speaker Series, is proud to present Dr. Carl T. Camden. Camden will present "Globalization of the American Workplace," on April 23, at 6 p.m. in the Kiva.
Kent State University Chorale and Men’s and Women’s Choruses Perform in April at Cleveland’s Historic Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist (04/07/2009)
The Kent State University Chorale, conducted by Scott MacPherson, and the Kent State University Men's and Women's Choruses, conducted by Kerry Glann, will perform at the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist at 1007 Superior Avenue in downtown Cleveland at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday,April 22, as part of the cathedral's Helen D. Schubert Concert Series. The mostly-sacred program will feature each ensemble separately as well as combined into a massed choir.
Wick Poetry Center’s 25th Anniversary Events (04/07/2009)
The Wick Poetry Center continues the celebration encouraging new voices with its culminating 25th anniversary events. Starting April 23, at 7 p.m., the Wick Poetry Center will present the 8th annual Giving Voice Performance, featuring students, educators and seniors from area schools and communities performing original poetry and music, all to take place in the Kent State Student Center Ballroom.
College of the Arts Hosts Weeklong Calendar of Arts Events on Kent Campus (03/31/2009)
The College of the Arts, formerly known as the College of Fine and Professional Arts, is hosting its Spring for the Arts weeklong event, April 12 – 19. The week will feature a sampling of events from each of its schools including art exhibits, music performances, a Shakespearean play, the annual portfolio fashion show for the School of Fashion Merchandising and Design and a plethora of exhibits in fashion, decorative arts and more, at the Kent State University Museum.
Iranian Expert and Former Kent State Faculty Member Slated to Speak on Kent Campus April 16 (03/31/2009)
With more than 15 years of experience teaching Middle Eastern politics, Dr. Ayra Amirie offers an in-depth knowledge about the language and culture of one of the most critical parts of the world. Amirie will present a lecture titled, "A Personal Perspective on U.S.-Iranian Relations," at 7:30 p.m. on April 16 in the Kent Student Center Kiva.
Kent State’s Roe Green Visiting Director Series Brings Associate Artistic Director of Utah Shakespearean Festival to Direct Twelfth Night (03/31/2009)
This year’s Roe Green Visiting Director Series for The School of Theatre and Dance at Kent State University will be nationally-acclaimed director J.R. Sullivan undertaking William Shakespeare’s comedic masterpiece Twelfth Night, April 17 – 26, 2009 in the Wright-Curtis Theatre in the Music and Speech Center, 1325 Theatre Drive in Kent.
Kent State University’s Men’s and Women’s Choruses Perform Spring Concert (03/31/2009)
The Men's and Women's Choruses’ spring concert will be held in the sanctuary of the United Church of Christ of Kent, 1400 East Main Street, at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, April 17. Admission is free, but a free-will offering will be accepted to support the touring activities of both choruses. Parking is free.
Kent State College of Nursing Announces Four New Careers in Nursing Scholarship Recipients (3/26/09)
The Kent State University College of Nursing is proud to announce four new recipients of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation's New Careers in Nursing Scholarship. Each student will receive a $10,000 scholarship toward his or her education in the Accelerated Baccalaureate Nursing Program.
Kent State Student Takes Fourth Place in 2009 NYMEX Open Outcry Competition (3/26/09)
Few experiences rival trading in the frenetic pit of the New York Mercantile Exchange (NYMEX), and what better way to test the mettle of tomorrow's traders than to turn them loose in the pit to compete with their peers?
Severe Weather Safety Week is March 22 to 28; Expect Emergency Alert Notification Tests Wednesday, March 25 (3/24/09)
As part of Severe Weather Safety Week, Wednesday, March 25 has been designated Tornado Awareness Day. On this day, the tornado warning signals throughout the entire state of Ohio will be activated at 9:50 a.m. Kent State University will participate in that testing, slated to last for three minutes, by testing all emergency alert devices on campus.
Kent State University Celebrates Honors (03/20/2009)
The Honors College will celebrate the intellectual and artistic life of Kent State University during its annual Honors Week on Sunday, April 5, through Saturday, April 11. The campus-wide celebration is an opportunity for the university to highlight its vitality and to provide its community members with a sense of unity and belonging to somethign worthwhile and enduring.
African Community Theatre Presents “Jar The Floor” (03/20/2009)
After a year of renovations, Oscar Ritchie Hall will reopen its doors for the African Community Theatre’s spring 2009 production. The theatre returns with the presentation of “Jar the Floor,” written by Cheryl West. “Jar the Floor” opens April 17 and performances continue through April 26.
Ronald Mallett Speaks at Honors College 75th Anniversary (03/20/2009)
In celebration of the 75th anniversary of the Honors College, Ronald Mallett, professor of theoretical physics at the University of Connecticut will be giving a lecture titled “Time Traveler: A Scientist’s Personal mission to Make Time Travel a Reality” on April 7.
Kent State University Chorale and KSU Wind Ensemble Join Forces for Annual Concert (03/20/2009)
On Sunday, April 5, 2009, at 7:30 p.m. in Cartwright Auditorium, the Kent State University Wind Ensemble and KSU Chorale will present their annual joint concert. Wayne Gorder will conduct the Wind Ensemble in Percy Grainger's adventurous setting of "Hill Song No. 2." Featured guest artists for the program will be the Kent Faculty Brass Quintet.
Holocaust Expert to Speak about Jewish Refugees from Nazi Europe at Kent State (3/18/09)
Kent State’s Jewish Studies Program will host Holocaust educator and author Deborah Dwork on Tuesday, March 31, at 7:30 p.m. in the Kent Student Center Kiva. The presentation is free and open to the public.
Summary of Kent State University Board of Trustees Actions, March 18 (03/18/09)
At its March 18 meeting, the Kent State University Board of Trustees took action on the following items:
Famed Chef Marcus Samuelson Visits Kent State April 1 (03/17/09)
World-renown chef Marcus Samuelsson, of New York City’s Aquavit restaurant, will deliver the 2009 Schwebel Lecture by speaking about his journey as a chef and love for Swedish and African cuisine at 4 p.m., Wednesday, April 1, in the Kent Student Center Kiva. The free event, sponsored by the Schwebel Baking Company, is open to the public and organized by Kent State' Hospitality Management program.
Free Concert Features Miami String Quartet and Guest Pianist Andre-Michel Schub at Kent State University (03/17/2009)
Kent State University's Hugh A. Glauser School of Music is proud to host the internationally recognized Miami String Quartet with special guest, renowned pianist Andre-Michel Schub, as they perform on Saturday, April 4 at 7:30 p.m. in Ludwig Recital Hall in the Music and Speech Center, 1325 Theatre Drive, Kent, Ohio.
Kent Dance Ensemble 2009 Main Stage Concert a Celebration of Spirit (03/17/2009)
On April 3 and 4 at 8 p.m. and April 5 at 2 p.m., Kent State University's School of Theatre and Dance will proudly present the Kent Dance Ensemble's 18th annual main stage concert, Ardent Spirits, in the E. Turner Stump Thetre, Music and Speech Center. This year the Kent Dance Ensemble celebrates the unique, independent spirit of each of our dancers and the collective passion of our nation to perservere in a time of great struggle.
Kent State Museum Looks Back at Iconic Arts Club (03/10/2009)
The exhibition, which runs from March 19, 2009 through Feb. 28, 2010, highlights the profound effect of the Kokoon Arts Club of Cleveland, formed in 1912. Its most memorable activities were the annual masked balls at staged venues around the city.
Stark MBA Night, March 19 (03/10/2009)
The Graduate School of Management is sponsoring the Stark MBA night on March 19 from 5:30 to 7: 30 p.m. in the Stark Campus Main Hall. The event highlights the Professional (part-time) MBA program.
Graduate Programs Night, March 16 (03/10/2009)
The Graduate School of Management is sponsoring Graduate Programs Night on March 16 from 6 to 8 p.m. in Room 306 in the Kent Student Center. The event highlights Kent State’s MBA, executive MBA, M.S. in financial engineering, M.S. in accounting, M.A. in economics and Ph.D.
National Alumni Day of Service Connects Kent State Alumni (03/10/2009)
Kent State alumni throughout the country will have the opportunity to participate in the first National Alumni Day of Service scheduled for Saturday, April 18, 2009. Sponsored by the Kent State University Alumni Association, the National Alumni Day of Service partners Kent State alumni with local agencies to help foster friendships and leave a positive imprint on the community.
Kent State's Lane Selected as Leader in Lifelong Learning (03/10/09)
Kent State expert Amy Lane is selected as an international leader among lifelong learning program professionals. Learning Resources Network (LERN), an international association of lifelong learning programming, has selected an elite group of 10 panelists from North America to share best practices in lifelong learning programs.
Teacher Organization Holds Spring Meeting, March 11-13 (03/09/2009)
The Ohio Confederation of Teacher Education Organizations (OCTEO) is holding its spring meeting March 11-13, 2009, at the Crowne Plaza in Dublin, Ohio. Featured speakers on March 12 include Representative Brian Williams, D-41st District and Chair of the House of Education Committee, Ohio House of Representatives, and Deb Delisle, Superintendent of Public Instruction.
Kent State Board of Trustees Meeting, March 18 (03/09/09)
The Kent State University Board of Trustees will hold its next regular meeting Wednesday, March 18.
Vice Premier Paul Chiu Responds to the Financial Crisis at the 19th Asia-Pacific Futures Research Symposium in Taipei, Taiwan (03/04/2009)
Republic of China Vice Premier Paul Chiu addressed the global financial crisis to more than 100 select invitees representing elite financial institutions, exchanges, corporations, government agencies and universities from around the world at the 19th Asia-Pacific Futures Research Symposium (APFRS), held March 2-3, in Taipei, Taiwan.
Kent State, Kent City Leaders Forge Connections to Congress (03/04/09)
Kent State University President Lefton A. Lefton, members of his administration and Kent city leaders recently returned from the national's capital where they met with congressional leaders and staffers to discuss the issues facing higher education, Ohio economy and communities.
Bad Economic News? Falling Stock Market? Just Relax (03/03/09)
In this time of news reports about recessions, job loss, dwindling credit, higher consumer prices and declining investments, it is normal to be anxious about personal finances and your family's future. However, do not let that worry take over your life.
The Virginia Hamilton Conference on Multicultural Literature for Youth Celebrates 25th Anniversary April 2 and 3 (03/03/2009)
The Virginia Hamilton Conference on Multicultural Literature for Youth will celebrate its 25th anniversary April 2 - 3, 2009, at Kent State University. Sponsored by Kent State's College and Graduate School of Education, Health and Human Services; the School of Library and Information Science; and the Office of Continuing and Distance Education, the conference provides a forum for discussion of multicultural themes and issues in literature for children and young adults. The registration deadline is Friday, March 20.
Spring 2009 Bowman Breakfast (03/03/2009)
The spring 2009 Bowman Breakfast will take place on Thursday, March 19, at 7:30 a.m. at the Kent American Legion Hall. The featured speaker for the event will be Alan Mountjoy, manager of Urban Design for Chan Krieger Sieniewicz Architecture & Urban Design. Mountjoy's speech, titled "Downtown Kent Redevelopment - A Vision for Connecting Our Heritage With Our Opportunities," will begin at 8 a.m.
Dance Majors and Minors Present Engaging Student Dance Festival: No Explanation Needed (03/03/2009)
Kent State University’s School of Theatre and Dance presents its annual student concert, Student Dance Festival 2009: No Explanation Needed, on March 13, 14 and 15in Wright-Curtis Theatre on the Kent Campus of Kent State University. The concert will premiere the contemporary works of seven student choreographers from the Kent State Dance Division.
Kent State, AFSCME Agree on New Contract (02/27/09)
Kent State University and Local 153 of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) jointly announced today that agreement has been reached on a new three-year contract.
Keynote Speakers Confirmed for the 19th Asia-Pacific Futures Research Symposium (2/27/09)
The Chicago Board of Trade's Educational Research Foundation and Kent State University's Center for Financial Engineering are pleased to announce that Donald R. van Deventer and Dr. Sheng-Cheng Hu will be the keynote speakers for the Asia-Pacific Futures Research Symposium (APFRS) being held March 2 - 3, 2009, at the Grand Hyatt in Taipei, Taiwan.
Kent State University’s Center for Financial Engineering Receives $66,000 Grant from Deutsche Boerse’s Market Data & Analytics (02/24/2009)
Kent State University’s Center for Financial Engineering announced today that it has received a generous grant from Market Data & Analytics, a division of Deutche Boerse Group, to research Eurex’s Historical Order Book.
Opportunity to Get Passport or Renewal on Kent Campus March 11 (02/24/2009)
Kent State University Mail Services, in conjunction with the United States Postal Service, is hosting a Passport Fair on March 11 at the Student Recreation and Wellness Center.This one-day event is for individuals who need to renew an existing passport or make an application for a new passport.
Wick Poetry Panels and Readings – Appreciating Our Interns and Fellows (02/24/2009)
The Wick Poetry Center continues its 25th Anniversary Celebration of Encouraging New Voices March 12 at 3:30 p.m., with a panel dubbed, “Internship as Beginning” in Room 313 of the Kent Student Center. At 8 p.m., past Wick interns and fellows return to read their work in Room 306 of the Kent Student Center. Poets who will participate are Vi Dutcher, Johnpaul Higgins, Karen Kastner, Seema Kurup, Douglas Mason, Josh Storey and Andrew Wilson.
Kent State Stark Campus Dean Announces Departure (02/20/09)
Dr. Betsy V. Boze, who has served as the dean of Kent State University's Stark Campus, has announced her decision to step down from the dean’s role for personal reasons, effective immediately, Provost Robert G. Frank announced today.
Chemistry Professor Received a Doctor Honoris Causa from Nicholaus Copernicus University (02/20/2009)
Dr. Mietek Jaroniec, Kent State University professor, has been awarded the Doctor of Honoris Causa award from the Nicolaus Copernicus University in Torun, Poland. Jaroniec was recognized for his scientific contributions to interfacial chemistry, collaboration with Polish scientists and promotion of Polish science and culture. The award was presented during a special ceremony on Feb. 19.
Project to Encourage Local Government Collaboration, Efficiency (2/20/09)
The Fund for Our Economic Future has awarded funding to Kent State University to assist local governments in Northeast Ohio in working together more effectively. The funds will be used to carry out a new Call to Action program created by the Fund for Our Economic Future to foster more efficient and effective government collaboration in Northeast Ohio.
Vice Premier Paul Chiu Named Honorary Chairman of the 19th Asia-Pacific Futures Research Symposium (2/18/09)
The Asia-Pacific Futures Research Symposium (APFRS) is privileged to announce that Dr. Paul Chiu, Vice Premier of the Republic of China, has accepted the position of honorary chairman effective when the 2009 APFRS returns to Taiwan on March 2 and 3 at the Grand Hyatt, Taipei.
Dr. Mark Holder Named 2009 Secretary and Treasurer of the Institute for Financial Markets (2/17/09)
The Institute for Financial Markets (IFM) announced the appointment of Mark Holder as secretary and treasurer of the foundation. Dr. Holder is director of Kent State University’s Financial Engineering Program (MSFE) and chairman of the Department of Finance.
Kent State School of Library and Information Science to Host Library Careers Nights (02/18/2009)
Learn more about the library profession at one of Kent State’s School of Library and Information Science’s Library Careers Nights. The Kent Campus event is scheduled on Wednesday, March 4, at 5 p.m. in the Student Center Ballroom. The Columbus event is set for Monday, March 9, at 5 p.m. in the State Library of Ohio.
Polish speaker explores Polish resistance and rescue in World War II (02/18/2009)
The Kosciuszko Foundation presents John J. Michalczyk, professor and chair of the fine arts department at Boston College. Michalczyk will speak on “Zegota; Council for Aid to Jews” on Thursday, March 5, at 7 p.m.
Kent State University presents Third KSU Orchestra Concert in its Series Featuring Two Student Concerto Competition Winners (02/17/2009)
Kent State University’s Hugh A. Glauser School of Music presents the KSU Orchestra performing “Masterful Celebrations” with conductor Christopher James Lees on Friday, Feb. 27, at 7:30 p.m. in Carol A. Cartwright Hall at the Kent Campus. Tickets are $10 for general admission, $5 for students, and Kent State students are free with ID. For information call the concert line at 330-672-3609.
McCallum-Bonar to Speak at Kent State University (2/17/09)
In celebration of Black History Month, Kent State University’s Jewish Studies Program, Department of Pan-African Studies and Kent Hillel will host speaker Colleen McCallum-Bonar on Monday, Feb. 23, 2009 at 7:30 p.m. in the university’s Student Center Governance Chambers. The presentation is free and open to the public.
Classic Bronte Novel Brought To Life On School Of Theatre And Dance Stage (02/17/2009)
The School of Theatre and Dance at Kent State University proudly presents Jane Eyre in a musical form aptly titled, “Jane Eyre: The Musical.” The show will run Feb. 20 through March 1, in E. Turner Stump Theatre at the Kent Campus. Originally presented on Broadway in 2000, the show incorporates the music and lyrics by Paul Gordon and book and additional lyrics by John Caird.
Kent State University Museum Explores the Work of American Designer Michael Kors (02/16/2009)
The Kent State University Museum is proud to present the first museum exhibition on the work of American fashion designer Michael Kors. Known for his role as a judge in the critically acclaimed television show Project Runway, Michael Kors is recognized as one of America’s preeminent sportswear designers and entrepreneurs.
Wick Poetry Center Features Poetry Panels and Readings (02/16/2009)
The Wick Poetry Center, now in its 25th year, will begin its schedule of events for 2009 on Feb 26. The day’s events begin at 10:30 a.m. with a panel titled “Chapbooks as a Beginning” in Room 306 of the Kent Student Center. At 3:30 p.m. there will be a reading by the 2007 Wick Chapbook Competition for Ohio Poets winners Ted Lardner and Kevin Oberlin in the Kiva.
Kent State Honored as Ohio's First Tree Campus USA (2/12/09)
The Arbor Day Foundation has honored Kent State University's Kent Campus as Ohio's first Tree Campus USA University for its dedication to campus forestry management and environmental stewardship.
Kent State President Lefton's Statement on the Death of Dr. Steuernagel (2/7/09)
The following is Kent State University President Lester A. Lefton’s statement regarding the death of Professor Gertrude "Trudy" Steuernagel.
Kent State Announces Nearly 7.5% Increases in Spring Enrollment (2/6/09)
Kent State University announced today a 7.44 percent increase in system-wide enrollment for the spring 2009 semester. System-wide the university reports 34,222 students for the 2009 spring semester, compared to 31,851 for spring semester 2008.
Stephen Colecchi, President and Chief Executive Officer of Robinson Memorial Hospital, to Speak at Kent State on Feb. 11 (2/5/09)
Stephen Colecchi, president and chief executive officer of Robinson Memorial Hospital, will speak at Kent State University on Feb. 11 as part of the university’s Charles J. Pilliod Lecture Series. Colecchi, who also is a member of the university’s Board of Trustees, will discuss the business of health care and its powerful impact on the region's economy.
Kent State Selected to Teach Entrepreneurial Courses at King Saud University, Saudi Arabia (2/5/09)
Kent State University and King Saud University have inked a $3.4 million pact for Kent State to provide entrepreneurial instruction and curriculum development at Saudi Arabia’s largest and most respected university. A team of seven Kent State educators will travel this month to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to begin the partnership between the two schools.
Kent State to Host 2009 Elected Officials Academy (2/5/09)
Would you like to learn more about the responsibilities of our elected officials? If so, attend the 2009 Elected Officials Academy hosted by Kent State University’s Center for Public Administration and Public Policy. The academy offers a two-part program on Managing Services: Service Development and Service Delivery.
Workshop Offers Overview of National Science Foundation (02/04/2009)
The National Science Foundation and Kent State University, in partnership with NEOUCOM, Cleveland State University, University of Akron, Summa Health System and Youngstown State University, are sponsoring National Science Foundation Day featuringpresentations and discussions about its funding opportunities and programs on Feb. 10, 2009, from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Kent Student Center.
State-Wide Free Financial Aid Event to be Held at Kent State (2/2/09)
Kent State University will host the state-wide college financial aid event “College Goal Sunday” on Sunday, Feb. 8, 2009, at 2 p.m. in Franklin Hall on the Kent Campus. The free event is being held at locations across the state and is presented by the Ohio Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (OASFAA) and endorsed by the Ohio Board of Regents.
Summary of Kent State University Board of Trustees Actions, Jan. 30 (1/30/09)
At its Jan. 30 meeting, the Kent State University Board of Trustees took action on the following items:
Kent State Hillel Announces Grand Opening Events for New $3.2 Million Jewish Center (01/30/2009)
Hillel at Kent State will host a two-week celebration at its new home, located at 613 Summit Street. The festivities will kick off with a Welcome Back Barbecue on Tuesday, Feb. 3, from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m., and culminate on Thursday, Feb. 12, with an all-day concert and music festival.
Kent State University Showcases Research and Creativity at Annual Celebration (01/29/2009)
Is it possible that humans will one day routinely live to be 150 years old? Dr. Aubrey de Grey, British biomedical gerontologist, will address this question during his presentation at this year’s Celebration of Scholarship, scheduled for Feb. 10 through Feb. 12 at Kent State University.
Kent State University’s Fashion Students Compete in Design Challenge (01/29/2009)
Fashion design students at Kent State University will be competing this weekend in a “Project Runway”-type design challenge. Twenty-six students have signed up and will have only two days to complete a garment and have it ready for a fashion show on Sunday, Feb. 1.
Portage County Conversation on Poverty at Kent State, Thursday (1/27/08)
A serious, informal discussion on poverty, and what can be done in our community and across Ohio to combat it. The interactive community forum will allow residents, experts and community leaders to intimately talk about what can be done during a time when millions of Ohioans are working in low wage jobs or losing jobs and struggling to cover the basics every family needs.
Kent State Board of Trustees Meeting, Jan. 30 (1/23/09)
The Kent State University Board of Trustees will hold its next regular meeting Friday, Jan. 30.
Kent State’s Physics Department Named One of Nation’s Most Diverse (1/22/09)
The Kent State University Department of Physics has been ranked sixth in the nation by the American Institute of Physics’ (AIP) Statistical Research Center for the total number of doctoral degrees granted to African-American candidates between 1973 and 2004.
Kent State Hosts Award-Winning Pianist (01/22/2009)
Award-winning pianist Jonathan Floril will be performing at the Ludwig Recital Hall in the Hugh A. Glauser School of Music on Saturday, Feb. 7 at 7:30 p.m. Floril will perform pieces by Bach, Beethoven, Chopin and Scriabin.
Cleveland Urban Design Collaborative to Become First Tenant in Cleveland’s District of Design (1/21/09)
Kent State University’s Cleveland Urban Design Collaborative (CUDC), part of the College of Architecture and Environmental Design, will soon relocate to a Euclid Avenue address in downtown Cleveland, placing the Collaborative within Playhouse Square and directly on Cleveland’s refurbished Euclid Corridor.
Kent State Museum Features Best Online Content and Images of Work of Isabel Toledo -- Michelle Obama's Inauguration Designer (1/21/09)
Isabel Toledo, designer of Michelle Obama's stunning lemongrass-yellow coat and dress worn at President Barack Obama's inauguration, is no stranger to the Kent State University Museum or the students at the university’s School of Fashion Design and Merchandising.
CNN’s Roland Martin Highlights Kent State’s Annual Celebration of Martin Luther King Jr., Jan. 29 (1/15/09)
CNN political analyst, author and award-winning journalist Roland S. Martin will highlight Kent State’s celebration of the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Thursday, Jan. 29.
Kent State University Museum Explores the Work by Noël Palomo-Lovinski (01/15/2009)
The exhibition Confessions and the Sense of Self: Works by Noël Palomo-Lovinski 2003-2009 highlights the connections of popular culture, image, fashion and art by examining the act of confessing in a contemporary context.
Kent State Names Chandler Senior Associate Provost (1/13/09)
Dr. Timothy J. L. Chandler, dean of the College of the Arts, has accepted the position of Senior Associate Provost. Dr. Chandler will assume his new administrative role on January 15.
Remembering Dr. King and Honoring President-Elect Obama (01/08/2009)
Kent State University faculty, staff and students are invited to join community residents at the King Kennedy Community Center’s annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration on Jan. 19, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event is at the King Kennedy Community Center, located at 6660 Garfield Road, Ravenna, Ohio.
Kent State Alumni to Fund Creation of Performing Arts Library (01/07/2009)
Kent State alumni Carlton and Victoria Thornbury, and their son, Alex, have committed to make the lead gift in support of the creation of a Performing Arts Library at the university. The gift will fund a planned space in the under-construction Roe Green Center for the Performing Arts that will integrate theatre, dance and music collections, including books, videos, scores and sound recordings.
Kent State Trumbull Announces Scholarship Program for those affected by layoffs (1/02/09)
Kent State University’s Trumbull campus will provide a one-time scholarship to new students who have been recently laid off from a full-time position, effective for the semester that begins Jan. 20. The offer is available on a pilot basis for the spring 2009 semester and can be applied to the tuition cost of up to 12 credit hours.
Kent State Continues to Focus on Student Financial Needs in Tough Times (12/30/08)
In a time of economic instability regionally and nationally, Kent State University’s administration is reassuring current and future students and their families – as well as residents contemplating returning to the classroom – of the university's continued commitment to providing the financial resources to assist them in completing their college education, President Lester A. Lefton announced today.
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