Workshops

The College of Arts & Sciences is hosting its 2nd annual art and poetry contest entitled The Black Legacy: Our Story Through Art and Poetry to celebrate Black History Month!

From February 7 – 20, students are encouraged to submit art and poetry that demonstrates and/or celebrates the history, legacy, or achievements of American Black History. All submissions will be displayed for exhibit at the Wick Poetry House on Friday, February 25. To enter the contest, please submit your art or poetry to Kris Braxton at (kbraxton@kent.edu) or drop it off at the reception desk at the undergraduate advising office in Bowman Hall room 105. All participating students will be entered to win a book scholarship!

Rules and guidelines to participate in the contest are as follows:

  • You must be an Arts & Sciences undergraduate or graduate student.
  • Submitted work must be university appropriate – entries that includes or depict obscene profanity, inappropriate gestures/signs, disrespectful behavior/thoughts, alcohol use, or illegal substances will be automatically disqualified.
  • All submitted work must be your own – any plagiarized work will not be accepted.
  • Winners will be judged and chosen based on the quality of the work. 1st place wins a $250 book scholarship and 2nd place wins a $150 book scholarship. All students who submit an entry will be entered into a raffle to win a $100 book scholarship.
  • Submissions can be entered between Monday, February 7 at 8:00 am until Sunday, February 20 at 11:59 pm.
  • By entering in the contest, you grant Kent State the right to the submitted work to use for future marketing purposes.

All questions and/or concerns regarding contest entries can be directed to Kris Braxton at (kbraxton@kent.edu).

The College of Arts & Sciences is hosting its 2nd annual art and poetry contest entitled The Black Legacy: Our Story Through Art and Poetry to celebrate Black History Month!

From February 7 – 20, students are encouraged to submit art and poetry that demonstrates and/or celebrates the history, legacy, or achievements of American Black History. All submissions will be displayed for exhibit at the Wick Poetry House on Friday, February 25. To enter the contest, please submit your art or poetry to Kris Braxton at (kbraxton@kent.edu) or drop it off at the reception desk at the undergraduate advising office in Bowman Hall room 105. All participating students will be entered to win a book scholarship!

Rules and guidelines to participate in the contest are as follows:

  • You must be an Arts & Sciences undergraduate or graduate student.
  • Submitted work must be university appropriate – entries that includes or depict obscene profanity, inappropriate gestures/signs, disrespectful behavior/thoughts, alcohol use, or illegal substances will be automatically disqualified.
  • All submitted work must be your own – any plagiarized work will not be accepted.
  • Winners will be judged and chosen based on the quality of the work. 1st place wins a $250 book scholarship and 2nd place wins a $150 book scholarship. All students who submit an entry will be entered into a raffle to win a $100 book scholarship.
  • Submissions can be entered between Monday, February 7 at 8:00 am until Sunday, February 20 at 11:59 pm.
  • By entering in the contest, you grant Kent State the right to the submitted work to use for future marketing purposes.

All questions and/or concerns regarding contest entries can be directed to Kris Braxton at (kbraxton@kent.edu).

The College of Arts & Sciences is hosting its 2nd annual art and poetry contest entitled The Black Legacy: Our Story Through Art and Poetry to celebrate Black History Month!

From February 7 – 20, students are encouraged to submit art and poetry that demonstrates and/or celebrates the history, legacy, or achievements of American Black History. All submissions will be displayed for exhibit at the Wick Poetry House on Friday, February 25. To enter the contest, please submit your art or poetry to Kris Braxton at (kbraxton@kent.edu) or drop it off at the reception desk at the undergraduate advising office in Bowman Hall room 105. All participating students will be entered to win a book scholarship!

Rules and guidelines to participate in the contest are as follows:

  • You must be an Arts & Sciences undergraduate or graduate student.
  • Submitted work must be university appropriate – entries that includes or depict obscene profanity, inappropriate gestures/signs, disrespectful behavior/thoughts, alcohol use, or illegal substances will be automatically disqualified.
  • All submitted work must be your own – any plagiarized work will not be accepted.
  • Winners will be judged and chosen based on the quality of the work. 1st place wins a $250 book scholarship and 2nd place wins a $150 book scholarship. All students who submit an entry will be entered into a raffle to win a $100 book scholarship.
  • Submissions can be entered between Monday, February 7 at 8:00 am until Sunday, February 20 at 11:59 pm.
  • By entering in the contest, you grant Kent State the right to the submitted work to use for future marketing purposes.

All questions and/or concerns regarding contest entries can be directed to Kris Braxton at (kbraxton@kent.edu).

The College of Arts & Sciences is hosting its 2nd annual art and poetry contest entitled The Black Legacy: Our Story Through Art and Poetry to celebrate Black History Month!

From February 7 – 20, students are encouraged to submit art and poetry that demonstrates and/or celebrates the history, legacy, or achievements of American Black History. All submissions will be displayed for exhibit at the Wick Poetry House on Friday, February 25. To enter the contest, please submit your art or poetry to Kris Braxton at (kbraxton@kent.edu) or drop it off at the reception desk at the undergraduate advising office in Bowman Hall room 105. All participating students will be entered to win a book scholarship!

Rules and guidelines to participate in the contest are as follows:

  • You must be an Arts & Sciences undergraduate or graduate student.
  • Submitted work must be university appropriate – entries that includes or depict obscene profanity, inappropriate gestures/signs, disrespectful behavior/thoughts, alcohol use, or illegal substances will be automatically disqualified.
  • All submitted work must be your own – any plagiarized work will not be accepted.
  • Winners will be judged and chosen based on the quality of the work. 1st place wins a $250 book scholarship and 2nd place wins a $150 book scholarship. All students who submit an entry will be entered into a raffle to win a $100 book scholarship.
  • Submissions can be entered between Monday, February 7 at 8:00 am until Sunday, February 20 at 11:59 pm.
  • By entering in the contest, you grant Kent State the right to the submitted work to use for future marketing purposes.

All questions and/or concerns regarding contest entries can be directed to Kris Braxton at (kbraxton@kent.edu).

The College of Arts & Sciences is hosting its 2nd annual art and poetry contest entitled The Black Legacy: Our Story Through Art and Poetry to celebrate Black History Month!

From February 7 – 20, students are encouraged to submit art and poetry that demonstrates and/or celebrates the history, legacy, or achievements of American Black History. All submissions will be displayed for exhibit at the Wick Poetry House on Friday, February 25. To enter the contest, please submit your art or poetry to Kris Braxton at (kbraxton@kent.edu) or drop it off at the reception desk at the undergraduate advising office in Bowman Hall room 105. All participating students will be entered to win a book scholarship!

Rules and guidelines to participate in the contest are as follows:

  • You must be an Arts & Sciences undergraduate or graduate student.
  • Submitted work must be university appropriate – entries that includes or depict obscene profanity, inappropriate gestures/signs, disrespectful behavior/thoughts, alcohol use, or illegal substances will be automatically disqualified.
  • All submitted work must be your own – any plagiarized work will not be accepted.
  • Winners will be judged and chosen based on the quality of the work. 1st place wins a $250 book scholarship and 2nd place wins a $150 book scholarship. All students who submit an entry will be entered into a raffle to win a $100 book scholarship.
  • Submissions can be entered between Monday, February 7 at 8:00 am until Sunday, February 20 at 11:59 pm.
  • By entering in the contest, you grant Kent State the right to the submitted work to use for future marketing purposes.

All questions and/or concerns regarding contest entries can be directed to Kris Braxton at (kbraxton@kent.edu).

The College of Arts & Sciences is hosting its 2nd annual art and poetry contest entitled The Black Legacy: Our Story Through Art and Poetry to celebrate Black History Month!

From February 7 – 20, students are encouraged to submit art and poetry that demonstrates and/or celebrates the history, legacy, or achievements of American Black History. All submissions will be displayed for exhibit at the Wick Poetry House on Friday, February 25. To enter the contest, please submit your art or poetry to Kris Braxton at (kbraxton@kent.edu) or drop it off at the reception desk at the undergraduate advising office in Bowman Hall room 105. All participating students will be entered to win a book scholarship!

Rules and guidelines to participate in the contest are as follows:

  • You must be an Arts & Sciences undergraduate or graduate student.
  • Submitted work must be university appropriate – entries that includes or depict obscene profanity, inappropriate gestures/signs, disrespectful behavior/thoughts, alcohol use, or illegal substances will be automatically disqualified.
  • All submitted work must be your own – any plagiarized work will not be accepted.
  • Winners will be judged and chosen based on the quality of the work. 1st place wins a $250 book scholarship and 2nd place wins a $150 book scholarship. All students who submit an entry will be entered into a raffle to win a $100 book scholarship.
  • Submissions can be entered between Monday, February 7 at 8:00 am until Sunday, February 20 at 11:59 pm.
  • By entering in the contest, you grant Kent State the right to the submitted work to use for future marketing purposes.

All questions and/or concerns regarding contest entries can be directed to Kris Braxton at (kbraxton@kent.edu).

The College of Arts & Sciences is hosting its 2nd annual art and poetry contest entitled The Black Legacy: Our Story Through Art and Poetry to celebrate Black History Month!

From February 7 – 20, students are encouraged to submit art and poetry that demonstrates and/or celebrates the history, legacy, or achievements of American Black History. All submissions will be displayed for exhibit at the Wick Poetry House on Friday, February 25. To enter the contest, please submit your art or poetry to Kris Braxton at (kbraxton@kent.edu) or drop it off at the reception desk at the undergraduate advising office in Bowman Hall room 105. All participating students will be entered to win a book scholarship!

Rules and guidelines to participate in the contest are as follows:

  • You must be an Arts & Sciences undergraduate or graduate student.
  • Submitted work must be university appropriate – entries that includes or depict obscene profanity, inappropriate gestures/signs, disrespectful behavior/thoughts, alcohol use, or illegal substances will be automatically disqualified.
  • All submitted work must be your own – any plagiarized work will not be accepted.
  • Winners will be judged and chosen based on the quality of the work. 1st place wins a $250 book scholarship and 2nd place wins a $150 book scholarship. All students who submit an entry will be entered into a raffle to win a $100 book scholarship.
  • Submissions can be entered between Monday, February 7 at 8:00 am until Sunday, February 20 at 11:59 pm.
  • By entering in the contest, you grant Kent State the right to the submitted work to use for future marketing purposes.

All questions and/or concerns regarding contest entries can be directed to Kris Braxton at (kbraxton@kent.edu).

The College of Arts & Sciences is hosting its 2nd annual art and poetry contest entitled The Black Legacy: Our Story Through Art and Poetry to celebrate Black History Month!

From February 7 – 20, students are encouraged to submit art and poetry that demonstrates and/or celebrates the history, legacy, or achievements of American Black History. All submissions will be displayed for exhibit at the Wick Poetry House on Friday, February 25. To enter the contest, please submit your art or poetry to Kris Braxton at (kbraxton@kent.edu) or drop it off at the reception desk at the undergraduate advising office in Bowman Hall room 105. All participating students will be entered to win a book scholarship!

Rules and guidelines to participate in the contest are as follows:

  • You must be an Arts & Sciences undergraduate or graduate student.
  • Submitted work must be university appropriate – entries that includes or depict obscene profanity, inappropriate gestures/signs, disrespectful behavior/thoughts, alcohol use, or illegal substances will be automatically disqualified.
  • All submitted work must be your own – any plagiarized work will not be accepted.
  • Winners will be judged and chosen based on the quality of the work. 1st place wins a $250 book scholarship and 2nd place wins a $150 book scholarship. All students who submit an entry will be entered into a raffle to win a $100 book scholarship.
  • Submissions can be entered between Monday, February 7 at 8:00 am until Sunday, February 20 at 11:59 pm.
  • By entering in the contest, you grant Kent State the right to the submitted work to use for future marketing purposes.

All questions and/or concerns regarding contest entries can be directed to Kris Braxton at (kbraxton@kent.edu).

To celebrate both Black History Month and the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr., the College of Arts & Sciences has established the MLK Pioneer Award. Students, faculty, and staff have the ability to nominate an individual or themselves. Nominations are based on individuals who mirror and exemplify the spirit of MLK and his legacy through teaching, leadership, social justice activism, and/or community/servant leadership.

There will be one student and one faculty/staff awarded. The student recipient will receive a $250 book scholarship and faculty/staff recipient will receive a $100 voucher. Submissions will be open from Monday, February 7 – Monday, February 28. Steps and rules to make a submission are below.

  • All nominations must have a major/minor in with College of Arts & Sciences or work/teach for the college.
  • Please complete the following PDF form and send to Kris Braxton (kbraxton@kent.edu).

The College of Arts & Sciences is hosting its 2nd annual art and poetry contest entitled The Black Legacy: Our Story Through Art and Poetry to celebrate Black History Month!

From February 7 – 20, students are encouraged to submit art and poetry that demonstrates and/or celebrates the history, legacy, or achievements of American Black History. All submissions will be displayed for exhibit at the Wick Poetry House on Friday, February 25. To enter the contest, please submit your art or poetry to Kris Braxton at (kbraxton@kent.edu) or drop it off at the reception desk at the undergraduate advising office in Bowman Hall room 105. All participating students will be entered to win a book scholarship!

Rules and guidelines to participate in the contest are as follows:

  • You must be an Arts & Sciences undergraduate or graduate student.
  • Submitted work must be university appropriate – entries that includes or depict obscene profanity, inappropriate gestures/signs, disrespectful behavior/thoughts, alcohol use, or illegal substances will be automatically disqualified.
  • All submitted work must be your own – any plagiarized work will not be accepted.
  • Winners will be judged and chosen based on the quality of the work. 1st place wins a $250 book scholarship and 2nd place wins a $150 book scholarship. All students who submit an entry will be entered into a raffle to win a $100 book scholarship.
  • Submissions can be entered between Monday, February 7 at 8:00 am until Sunday, February 20 at 11:59 pm.
  • By entering in the contest, you grant Kent State the right to the submitted work to use for future marketing purposes.

All questions and/or concerns regarding contest entries can be directed to Kris Braxton at (kbraxton@kent.edu).

The College of Arts & Sciences is hosting its 2nd annual art and poetry contest entitled The Black Legacy: Our Story Through Art and Poetry to celebrate Black History Month!

From February 7 – 20, students are encouraged to submit art and poetry that demonstrates and/or celebrates the history, legacy, or achievements of American Black History. All submissions will be displayed for exhibit at the Wick Poetry House on Friday, February 25. To enter the contest, please submit your art or poetry to Kris Braxton at (kbraxton@kent.edu) or drop it off at the reception desk at the undergraduate advising office in Bowman Hall room 105. All participating students will be entered to win a book scholarship!

Rules and guidelines to participate in the contest are as follows:

  • You must be an Arts & Sciences undergraduate or graduate student.
  • Submitted work must be university appropriate – entries that includes or depict obscene profanity, inappropriate gestures/signs, disrespectful behavior/thoughts, alcohol use, or illegal substances will be automatically disqualified.
  • All submitted work must be your own – any plagiarized work will not be accepted.
  • Winners will be judged and chosen based on the quality of the work. 1st place wins a $250 book scholarship and 2nd place wins a $150 book scholarship. All students who submit an entry will be entered into a raffle to win a $100 book scholarship.
  • Submissions can be entered between Monday, February 7 at 8:00 am until Sunday, February 20 at 11:59 pm.
  • By entering in the contest, you grant Kent State the right to the submitted work to use for future marketing purposes.

All questions and/or concerns regarding contest entries can be directed to Kris Braxton at (kbraxton@kent.edu).

The College of Arts & Sciences is hosting its 2nd annual art and poetry contest entitled The Black Legacy: Our Story Through Art and Poetry to celebrate Black History Month!

From February 7 – 20, students are encouraged to submit art and poetry that demonstrates and/or celebrates the history, legacy, or achievements of American Black History. All submissions will be displayed for exhibit at the Wick Poetry House on Friday, February 25. To enter the contest, please submit your art or poetry to Kris Braxton at (kbraxton@kent.edu) or drop it off at the reception desk at the undergraduate advising office in Bowman Hall room 105. All participating students will be entered to win a book scholarship!

Rules and guidelines to participate in the contest are as follows:

  • You must be an Arts & Sciences undergraduate or graduate student.
  • Submitted work must be university appropriate – entries that includes or depict obscene profanity, inappropriate gestures/signs, disrespectful behavior/thoughts, alcohol use, or illegal substances will be automatically disqualified.
  • All submitted work must be your own – any plagiarized work will not be accepted.
  • Winners will be judged and chosen based on the quality of the work. 1st place wins a $250 book scholarship and 2nd place wins a $150 book scholarship. All students who submit an entry will be entered into a raffle to win a $100 book scholarship.
  • Submissions can be entered between Monday, February 7 at 8:00 am until Sunday, February 20 at 11:59 pm.
  • By entering in the contest, you grant Kent State the right to the submitted work to use for future marketing purposes.

All questions and/or concerns regarding contest entries can be directed to Kris Braxton at (kbraxton@kent.edu).

The College of Arts & Sciences is hosting its 2nd annual art and poetry contest entitled The Black Legacy: Our Story Through Art and Poetry to celebrate Black History Month!

From February 7 – 20, students are encouraged to submit art and poetry that demonstrates and/or celebrates the history, legacy, or achievements of American Black History. All submissions will be displayed for exhibit at the Wick Poetry House on Friday, February 25. To enter the contest, please submit your art or poetry to Kris Braxton at (kbraxton@kent.edu) or drop it off at the reception desk at the undergraduate advising office in Bowman Hall room 105. All participating students will be entered to win a book scholarship!

Rules and guidelines to participate in the contest are as follows:

  • You must be an Arts & Sciences undergraduate or graduate student.
  • Submitted work must be university appropriate – entries that includes or depict obscene profanity, inappropriate gestures/signs, disrespectful behavior/thoughts, alcohol use, or illegal substances will be automatically disqualified.
  • All submitted work must be your own – any plagiarized work will not be accepted.
  • Winners will be judged and chosen based on the quality of the work. 1st place wins a $250 book scholarship and 2nd place wins a $150 book scholarship. All students who submit an entry will be entered into a raffle to win a $100 book scholarship.
  • Submissions can be entered between Monday, February 7 at 8:00 am until Sunday, February 20 at 11:59 pm.
  • By entering in the contest, you grant Kent State the right to the submitted work to use for future marketing purposes.

All questions and/or concerns regarding contest entries can be directed to Kris Braxton at (kbraxton@kent.edu).

The College of Arts & Sciences is hosting its 2nd annual art and poetry contest entitled The Black Legacy: Our Story Through Art and Poetry to celebrate Black History Month!

From February 7 – 20, students are encouraged to submit art and poetry that demonstrates and/or celebrates the history, legacy, or achievements of American Black History. All submissions will be displayed for exhibit at the Wick Poetry House on Friday, February 25. To enter the contest, please submit your art or poetry to Kris Braxton at (kbraxton@kent.edu) or drop it off at the reception desk at the undergraduate advising office in Bowman Hall room 105. All participating students will be entered to win a book scholarship!

Rules and guidelines to participate in the contest are as follows:

  • You must be an Arts & Sciences undergraduate or graduate student.
  • Submitted work must be university appropriate – entries that includes or depict obscene profanity, inappropriate gestures/signs, disrespectful behavior/thoughts, alcohol use, or illegal substances will be automatically disqualified.
  • All submitted work must be your own – any plagiarized work will not be accepted.
  • Winners will be judged and chosen based on the quality of the work. 1st place wins a $250 book scholarship and 2nd place wins a $150 book scholarship. All students who submit an entry will be entered into a raffle to win a $100 book scholarship.
  • Submissions can be entered between Monday, February 7 at 8:00 am until Sunday, February 20 at 11:59 pm.
  • By entering in the contest, you grant Kent State the right to the submitted work to use for future marketing purposes.

All questions and/or concerns regarding contest entries can be directed to Kris Braxton at (kbraxton@kent.edu).

The College of Arts & Sciences is hosting its 2nd annual art and poetry contest entitled The Black Legacy: Our Story Through Art and Poetry to celebrate Black History Month!

From February 7 – 20, students are encouraged to submit art and poetry that demonstrates and/or celebrates the history, legacy, or achievements of American Black History. All submissions will be displayed for exhibit at the Wick Poetry House on Friday, February 25. To enter the contest, please submit your art or poetry to Kris Braxton at (kbraxton@kent.edu) or drop it off at the reception desk at the undergraduate advising office in Bowman Hall room 105. All participating students will be entered to win a book scholarship!

Rules and guidelines to participate in the contest are as follows:

  • You must be an Arts & Sciences undergraduate or graduate student.
  • Submitted work must be university appropriate – entries that includes or depict obscene profanity, inappropriate gestures/signs, disrespectful behavior/thoughts, alcohol use, or illegal substances will be automatically disqualified.
  • All submitted work must be your own – any plagiarized work will not be accepted.
  • Winners will be judged and chosen based on the quality of the work. 1st place wins a $250 book scholarship and 2nd place wins a $150 book scholarship. All students who submit an entry will be entered into a raffle to win a $100 book scholarship.
  • Submissions can be entered between Monday, February 7 at 8:00 am until Sunday, February 20 at 11:59 pm.
  • By entering in the contest, you grant Kent State the right to the submitted work to use for future marketing purposes.

All questions and/or concerns regarding contest entries can be directed to Kris Braxton at (kbraxton@kent.edu).

The College of Arts & Sciences is hosting its 2nd annual art and poetry contest entitled The Black Legacy: Our Story Through Art and Poetry to celebrate Black History Month!

From February 7 – 20, students are encouraged to submit art and poetry that demonstrates and/or celebrates the history, legacy, or achievements of American Black History. All submissions will be displayed for exhibit at the Wick Poetry House on Friday, February 25. To enter the contest, please submit your art or poetry to Kris Braxton at (kbraxton@kent.edu) or drop it off at the reception desk at the undergraduate advising office in Bowman Hall room 105. All participating students will be entered to win a book scholarship!

Rules and guidelines to participate in the contest are as follows:

  • You must be an Arts & Sciences undergraduate or graduate student.
  • Submitted work must be university appropriate – entries that includes or depict obscene profanity, inappropriate gestures/signs, disrespectful behavior/thoughts, alcohol use, or illegal substances will be automatically disqualified.
  • All submitted work must be your own – any plagiarized work will not be accepted.
  • Winners will be judged and chosen based on the quality of the work. 1st place wins a $250 book scholarship and 2nd place wins a $150 book scholarship. All students who submit an entry will be entered into a raffle to win a $100 book scholarship.
  • Submissions can be entered between Monday, February 7 at 8:00 am until Sunday, February 20 at 11:59 pm.
  • By entering in the contest, you grant Kent State the right to the submitted work to use for future marketing purposes.

All questions and/or concerns regarding contest entries can be directed to Kris Braxton at (kbraxton@kent.edu).

The College of Arts & Sciences is hosting its 2nd annual art and poetry contest entitled The Black Legacy: Our Story Through Art and Poetry to celebrate Black History Month!

From February 7 – 20, students are encouraged to submit art and poetry that demonstrates and/or celebrates the history, legacy, or achievements of American Black History. All submissions will be displayed for exhibit at the Wick Poetry House on Friday, February 25. To enter the contest, please submit your art or poetry to Kris Braxton at (kbraxton@kent.edu) or drop it off at the reception desk at the undergraduate advising office in Bowman Hall room 105. All participating students will be entered to win a book scholarship!

Rules and guidelines to participate in the contest are as follows:

  • You must be an Arts & Sciences undergraduate or graduate student.
  • Submitted work must be university appropriate – entries that includes or depict obscene profanity, inappropriate gestures/signs, disrespectful behavior/thoughts, alcohol use, or illegal substances will be automatically disqualified.
  • All submitted work must be your own – any plagiarized work will not be accepted.
  • Winners will be judged and chosen based on the quality of the work. 1st place wins a $250 book scholarship and 2nd place wins a $150 book scholarship. All students who submit an entry will be entered into a raffle to win a $100 book scholarship.
  • Submissions can be entered between Monday, February 7 at 8:00 am until Sunday, February 20 at 11:59 pm.
  • By entering in the contest, you grant Kent State the right to the submitted work to use for future marketing purposes.

All questions and/or concerns regarding contest entries can be directed to Kris Braxton at (kbraxton@kent.edu).

The College of Arts & Sciences is hosting its 2nd annual art and poetry contest entitled The Black Legacy: Our Story Through Art and Poetry to celebrate Black History Month!

From February 7 – 20, students are encouraged to submit art and poetry that demonstrates and/or celebrates the history, legacy, or achievements of American Black History. All submissions will be displayed for exhibit at the Wick Poetry House on Friday, February 25. To enter the contest, please submit your art or poetry to Kris Braxton at (kbraxton@kent.edu) or drop it off at the reception desk at the undergraduate advising office in Bowman Hall room 105. All participating students will be entered to win a book scholarship!

Rules and guidelines to participate in the contest are as follows:

  • You must be an Arts & Sciences undergraduate or graduate student.
  • Submitted work must be university appropriate – entries that includes or depict obscene profanity, inappropriate gestures/signs, disrespectful behavior/thoughts, alcohol use, or illegal substances will be automatically disqualified.
  • All submitted work must be your own – any plagiarized work will not be accepted.
  • Winners will be judged and chosen based on the quality of the work. 1st place wins a $250 book scholarship and 2nd place wins a $150 book scholarship. All students who submit an entry will be entered into a raffle to win a $100 book scholarship.
  • Submissions can be entered between Monday, February 7 at 8:00 am until Sunday, February 20 at 11:59 pm.
  • By entering in the contest, you grant Kent State the right to the submitted work to use for future marketing purposes.

All questions and/or concerns regarding contest entries can be directed to Kris Braxton at (kbraxton@kent.edu).

To celebrate both Black History Month and the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr., the College of Arts & Sciences has established the MLK Pioneer Award. Students, faculty, and staff have the ability to nominate an individual or themselves. Nominations are based on individuals who mirror and exemplify the spirit of MLK and his legacy through teaching, leadership, social justice activism, and/or community/servant leadership.

There will be one student and one faculty/staff awarded. The student recipient will receive a $250 book scholarship and faculty/staff recipient will receive a $100 voucher. Submissions will be open from Monday, February 7 – Monday, February 28. Steps and rules to make a submission are below.

  • All nominations must have a major/minor in with College of Arts & Sciences or work/teach for the college.
  • Please complete the following PDF form and send to Kris Braxton (kbraxton@kent.edu).

The College of Arts & Sciences is hosting its 2nd annual art and poetry contest entitled The Black Legacy: Our Story Through Art and Poetry to celebrate Black History Month!

From February 7 – 20, students are encouraged to submit art and poetry that demonstrates and/or celebrates the history, legacy, or achievements of American Black History. All submissions will be displayed for exhibit at the Wick Poetry House on Friday, February 25. To enter the contest, please submit your art or poetry to Kris Braxton at (kbraxton@kent.edu) or drop it off at the reception desk at the undergraduate advising office in Bowman Hall room 105. All participating students will be entered to win a book scholarship!

Rules and guidelines to participate in the contest are as follows:

  • You must be an Arts & Sciences undergraduate or graduate student.
  • Submitted work must be university appropriate – entries that includes or depict obscene profanity, inappropriate gestures/signs, disrespectful behavior/thoughts, alcohol use, or illegal substances will be automatically disqualified.
  • All submitted work must be your own – any plagiarized work will not be accepted.
  • Winners will be judged and chosen based on the quality of the work. 1st place wins a $250 book scholarship and 2nd place wins a $150 book scholarship. All students who submit an entry will be entered into a raffle to win a $100 book scholarship.
  • Submissions can be entered between Monday, February 7 at 8:00 am until Sunday, February 20 at 11:59 pm.
  • By entering in the contest, you grant Kent State the right to the submitted work to use for future marketing purposes.

All questions and/or concerns regarding contest entries can be directed to Kris Braxton at (kbraxton@kent.edu).

Fashion Timeline
Jun. 29, 2012

Palmer and Mull Galleries | Sara Hume, Curator
The “Fashion Timeline” showcases the Kent State University Museum’s world-class collection of historic fashions. Encompassing over two centuries of fashion history, this exhibition is designed to show the evolution of styles and silhouettes while contextualizing the pieces with relevant political, technological and cultural developments.

Jun. 28, 2024

"The Hepburn Style: Katharine and her Designers" is now on display at the Kent State University Museum. Throughout the exhibition, you will see the elements of comfort, movement and proportion represented in Katharine Hepburn’s fashion choices and in the costumes she wore.

Colorful textile tapestry depicting the Madonna
Mar. 21, 2025

The Kent State University Museum is pleased to announce its spring exhibition, “John Paul Morabito: Madonna dei Femminellə”, a solo exhibition by the head of the textiles program at Kent State University’s School of Art.

Mar. 31, 2025

Jerry Lewis was professor of sociology at Kent State University from 1966 to 1996. He witnessed the May 4 shootings as a faculty marshal and dedicated much of his career to researching, memorializing, and lecturing about the events of May 4, 1970. This exhibit explores Lewis’ career as a teacher, academic, faculty marshal, collector and chronicler who was driven by his dedication to May 4 and passion for its preservation.

Apr. 07, 2025

Jerry Lewis was professor of sociology at Kent State University from 1966 to 1996. He witnessed the May 4 shootings as a faculty marshal and dedicated much of his career to researching, memorializing, and lecturing about the events of May 4, 1970. This exhibit explores Lewis’ career as a teacher, academic, faculty marshal, collector and chronicler who was driven by his dedication to May 4 and passion for its preservation.

Apr. 14, 2025

Jerry Lewis was professor of sociology at Kent State University from 1966 to 1996. He witnessed the May 4 shootings as a faculty marshal and dedicated much of his career to researching, memorializing, and lecturing about the events of May 4, 1970. This exhibit explores Lewis’ career as a teacher, academic, faculty marshal, collector and chronicler who was driven by his dedication to May 4 and passion for its preservation.

Tributary: Students and Kathleen Brown
Apr. 18, 2025

“Tributary: Students & Kathleen Browne” will be on view in the KSU Downtown Gallery April 18 through May 31, 2025

This exhibition explores part of the history and legacy of Jewelry, Metals and Enameling at Kent State University. There will be an opening reception on April 18, from 5-7 p.m.

Read more about the exhibit

 

This exhibit is presented with support from the Ohio Arts Council.

Apr. 21, 2025

Visit the CAED to see Laure Nolte's exhibit "Field of Dreams" on display from April 21 - August 21 in the Armstrong Gallery.

Apr. 21, 2025

Jerry Lewis was professor of sociology at Kent State University from 1966 to 1996. He witnessed the May 4 shootings as a faculty marshal and dedicated much of his career to researching, memorializing, and lecturing about the events of May 4, 1970. This exhibit explores Lewis’ career as a teacher, academic, faculty marshal, collector and chronicler who was driven by his dedication to May 4 and passion for its preservation.

Apr. 28, 2025

Jerry Lewis was professor of sociology at Kent State University from 1966 to 1996. He witnessed the May 4 shootings as a faculty marshal and dedicated much of his career to researching, memorializing, and lecturing about the events of May 4, 1970. This exhibit explores Lewis’ career as a teacher, academic, faculty marshal, collector and chronicler who was driven by his dedication to May 4 and passion for its preservation.

Apr. 29, 2025

Jerry Lewis was professor of sociology at Kent State University from 1966 to 1996. He witnessed the May 4 shootings as a faculty marshal and dedicated much of his career to researching, memorializing, and lecturing about the events of May 4, 1970. This exhibit explores Lewis’ career as a teacher, academic, faculty marshal, collector and chronicler who was driven by his dedication to May 4 and passion for its preservation.

Apr. 30, 2025

Jerry Lewis was professor of sociology at Kent State University from 1966 to 1996. He witnessed the May 4 shootings as a faculty marshal and dedicated much of his career to researching, memorializing, and lecturing about the events of May 4, 1970. This exhibit explores Lewis’ career as a teacher, academic, faculty marshal, collector and chronicler who was driven by his dedication to May 4 and passion for its preservation.

May. 01, 2025

Jerry Lewis was professor of sociology at Kent State University from 1966 to 1996. He witnessed the May 4 shootings as a faculty marshal and dedicated much of his career to researching, memorializing, and lecturing about the events of May 4, 1970. This exhibit explores Lewis’ career as a teacher, academic, faculty marshal, collector and chronicler who was driven by his dedication to May 4 and passion for its preservation.

Alan Canfora
May. 02, 2025

Alan Canfora was one of nine students wounded on May 4, 1970, when the Ohio National Guard opened fire on Kent State students during an anti-war protest on campus. Explore Canfora’s incredible collection of materials documenting his lifelong commitment to activism, advocacy and remembrance of those wounded and killed on May 4, 1970, including the large part he played in the May 4 Task Force (M4TF).
Curated by Savannah Gould, Special Collections Project Archivist, April 2025

May. 02, 2025

Jerry Lewis was professor of sociology at Kent State University from 1966 to 1996. He witnessed the May 4 shootings as a faculty marshal and dedicated much of his career to researching, memorializing, and lecturing about the events of May 4, 1970. This exhibit explores Lewis’ career as a teacher, academic, faculty marshal, collector and chronicler who was driven by his dedication to May 4 and passion for its preservation.

May. 03, 2025

Jerry Lewis was professor of sociology at Kent State University from 1966 to 1996. He witnessed the May 4 shootings as a faculty marshal and dedicated much of his career to researching, memorializing, and lecturing about the events of May 4, 1970. This exhibit explores Lewis’ career as a teacher, academic, faculty marshal, collector and chronicler who was driven by his dedication to May 4 and passion for its preservation.

May. 05, 2025

Jerry Lewis was professor of sociology at Kent State University from 1966 to 1996. He witnessed the May 4 shootings as a faculty marshal and dedicated much of his career to researching, memorializing, and lecturing about the events of May 4, 1970. This exhibit explores Lewis’ career as a teacher, academic, faculty marshal, collector and chronicler who was driven by his dedication to May 4 and passion for its preservation.

May. 12, 2025

Jerry Lewis was professor of sociology at Kent State University from 1966 to 1996. He witnessed the May 4 shootings as a faculty marshal and dedicated much of his career to researching, memorializing, and lecturing about the events of May 4, 1970. This exhibit explores Lewis’ career as a teacher, academic, faculty marshal, collector and chronicler who was driven by his dedication to May 4 and passion for its preservation.

May. 19, 2025

Jerry Lewis was professor of sociology at Kent State University from 1966 to 1996. He witnessed the May 4 shootings as a faculty marshal and dedicated much of his career to researching, memorializing, and lecturing about the events of May 4, 1970. This exhibit explores Lewis’ career as a teacher, academic, faculty marshal, collector and chronicler who was driven by his dedication to May 4 and passion for its preservation.

May. 26, 2025

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