Workshops
Join us for a Physics colloquium via Zoom: Single-Molecule Biophysics of Molecular Motors Meeting ID: 972 3154 1139 Passcode: 163078 http://ow.ly/fB5G50HCri0
For Spring 2022 we will be hosting the First Generation Scholars' Circle for graduate students, faculty, and staff who identify as first generation to have the opportunity to network with one another and learn about one another's research. If you are interested in attending and/or presenting at the First Gen Scholars' Circle, please complete this brief registration form.
For Spring 2022 we will be hosting the First Generation Scholars' Circle for graduate students, faculty, and staff who identify as first generation to have the opportunity to network with one another and learn about one another's research. If you are interested in attending and/or presenting at the First Gen Scholars' Circle, please complete this brief registration form.
Join the Kent State Southern California Alumni Chapter as the LA Kings take on the New York Islanders on Feb. 26 at 7:30 p.m. PST. Reconnect with and meet fellow SoCal alumni for a fun evening at the arena - family and friends are welcome!
Please register and purchase tickets here; tickets start at $65.
Dr. Thorsten Schmidt (Assistant Professor, Dept of Physics) will be presenting about his research on building DNA to engineer nanoarchitectures and tools for applications in biophysics, structural biology, nanophotonics and nanomedicine.

Celebrating Black History Month
Join us for a multimedia exploration of the poignant personal story of poet Mwatabu S. Okantah, ’76, interim chair of the Department of Africana Studies, as he tells the story of self-discovery, healing and transformation rendered in original music and poetry set to music, with keyboard artist Vince Robinson and violinist Annie Fullard.
Tameka Ellington, ’99, Ph.D. ’11, co-curator of the museum’s “TEXTURES: the history and art of Black hair” exhibit, will lead a short discussion with Okantah following the performance. Afterward, enjoy a dessert reception and browse the TEXTURES exhibit. This event will also be livestreamed for those unable to join in person.
When: Wednesday, Feb. 9 at 6 p.m.
Where: Kent State University Museum 515 Hilltop Drive, Kent, OH 44242
Cost: Free!
Registration is required. The livestream viewing link will be provided prior to the event.
This is an annual event organized jointly by NE Ohio universities and colleges, including Kent State University, Cleveland State University, Case Western Reserve University, John Carroll University, Notre Dame College, Cuyahoga Community College, University of Akron, and Youngstown State University. Participating Choose Ohio First teams present posters based on their research projects. The presentations are judged by faculty and other experts.
The abstract submission deadline is February 25th.
Join Director Sarah J. Rogers as she looks at the designs of Virginie Viard who was named Chanel's Creative Director after Karl Lagerfeld passed away in 2019. Viard spent 19 years working alongside Lagerfeld and was, in his words, "...my right hand and left hand." Viard is coming into her own as she steers the storied House through the pandemic and our changing world.

Sunday, January 30, 2022
5:00pm - 6:30pm
Ludwig Recital Hall, 44242, Center for the Performing Arts, 1325 Theatre Dr., Kent, OH 44243
Ticket Information
Available Subscriptions:
- $250-All-Access Music Pass
- $100-Pick My 12
- $50-Pick My 6
Single Tickets:
- $10-adults (19+)
- Free-18s and under and Arts Pass (Kent Campus full-time undergraduates)
More information and order at www.kent.edu/music/buy-tickets.
The Performing Arts Box Office opens Sept. 13, 2022 at noon.

Completing one's dissertation is the ultimate academic accomplishment, but creating dedicated time to concentrate solely on writing can be difficult. The Division of Graduate Studies is committed to doing whatever it takes to help you succeed. In doing so, we’re excited to offer Dissertation Boot Camp Weekend Retreats during the academic year. This boot camp inspired retreat has been developed to provide you with a distraction-free weekend so you can remain focused on your writing!
Our program has been developed to help provide you with a quiet space so you can remain focused on your writing and the opportunity to network with other colleagues working on their dissertations. Plus, we will be providing you all of your meals in one place, so you don't have to break your focus by leaving to eat. The program is hosted in room 330 of the University Library and students can study in computer labs (rooms 333 and 334) and conference room spaces (rooms 320, 352, and 365). Learn more about Dissertation Boot Camp.
The price for Kent State graduate students will be $30 for two days or $20for one day. Register for the March Dissertation Boot Camp now.
Fridays
- 9:30 a.m-10:00 a.m.: Check in and Breakfast
- 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.: Writing Time
- 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.: Lunch
- 2:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.: Writing Time
Saturdays
- 9:30 a.m-10:00 a.m.: Breakfast
- 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.: Writing Time
- 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.: Lunch
- 2:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.: Writing Time