Workshops
Celebrating Neurodiversity: Film Screening and Panel Dialogue featuring film director and guest speaker, Todd Drezner
Thursday, April 7, 2022, 5-7:30 p.m. / Kent Student Center Kiva
Kent State University’s Brain Health Research Institute; College of Education, Health and Human Services; and Autism Connections Kent student organization invite members and friends of the university community to come together during National Autism Awareness Month. Together, we will create a context for communication and understanding in which neurodiversity will be recognized and celebrated.
Guests can expect to enjoy a film screening of the 10th anniversary edition of the “Loving Lampposts: Living Autistic” documentary, followed by a panel discussion featuring film director Todd Drezner and Kent State alumni, students and staff.
An optional, pre-event reception and resource fair will be held in the Integrated Sciences Building Atrium from 4-4:45 p.m. Prepackaged movie snacks will be provided.
The main event will begin at 5 p.m. in the Kiva.
This event is free to the public. Donations supporting the Brain Health Research Institute and Autism Awareness can be made here.
Register to attend this event or access the livestream of the panel discussion.
Those participating in the livestream panel discussion can engage with Todd Drezner and panelists by emailing their questions to Lisa Audet at laudet@kent.edu.
Parking instructions
Free parking is available in the Kent Student Center Visitor Lot.
The Integrated Sciences Building and Kiva auditorium are both just a short distance from this lot.
Producer and Director, Todd Drezner
More about the film director
Todd Drezner’s first documentary, “Loving Lampposts: Living Autistic,” was inspired by his son, Sam. It screened at the United Nations for World Autism Awareness Day, won awards at film festivals around the country and was nationally released on VOD and DVD. His latest film, “The Campaign of Miner Bo,” has aired on PBS stations around the country and screened at several film festivals.
Before he started producing his own films, Drezner worked as an editor of several award-winning documentaries, which were released theatrically and aired on television. When he is not working on documentaries, Drezner produces and edits videos for large companies and nonprofit organizations. He lives in Brooklyn, New York, with his wife and son.
Special thanks
Special thanks to our partners, who will participate in the resource fair: Kent State Student Accessibility Services, Autism Society of Greater Akron, Autism Society of Greater Cleveland and The Center for Applied Drama and Autism.
Are you nuts about Kent State? Join us for our Black Squirrel Stroll! This event will include a walking tour of downtown Canton, Kent State trivia, a black squirrel scavenger hunt and discounted Kent State themed drinks at downtown Canton establishments. Come out of your winter hibernation and join us!
The deadline to RSVP has passed. Please contact Stephanie Sweany with questions about the event.
All Choose Ohio First scholars are welcome to come enjoy food and fellowship to unwind before finals. There will be snacks and games provided (comfortable clothing and tennis shoes are recommended).
Join us as we kickoff Graduate Student Appreciation Week by enjoying a free lunch while you connect with other graduate students and graduate student organizations. We also have care packages available on a first-come, first-served basis with caramel corn from Popped, ground coffee from Bent Tree, and other snacks. Complete this brief form, if you plan to attend.
Meditation is much more than just sitting still! It is a way of knowing your mind and the thoughts and emotions you experience. You can do a lot to manage these thoughts and emotions once you have a better awareness. Join us virtually to learn more about meditation and learn some skills that you can easily practice all by yourself when you start to feel sad, stressed, or overwhelmed.
The 2022 Graduate Research Symposium showcases a wide variety of presentations from many different academic programs with poster sessions and a keynote presentation from Dr. Tara Smith, Professor of Epidemiology, on Thursday.
Dr. Smith's keynote address is titled ": Lessons Learned from the COVID-19 Pandemic". 2020 saw the beginning of the first major new respiratory virus pandemic in a century. Despite being ostensibly one of the most-prepared countries to handle such an event, the United States has floundered in its response, and has one of the highest per capita death rates from COVID-19 among wealthy nations. This talk will discuss missteps in the response and what has been learned (or, not) for future pandemic events
Download the schedule of program
The College of Arts & Sciences welcomes you to join them for a free slushie during Graduate Student Appreciation Week.
Join the Lake County and Greater Cleveland Alumni Chapters as we visit the Cleveland Botanical Garden on Saturday, May 14 at noon. The Cleveland Botanical Garden is a lush, beautiful and peaceful 10-acre urban sanctuary. The Eleanor Armstrong Smith Glasshouse offers visitors a glimpse of two worlds: one half is dedicated to the deserts of Madagascar and the other replicates a Costa Rican rainforest. Outside, walk the grounds and take in the Japanese, herb, rose and topiary gardens. A gift shop and cafeteria are on site.
The chapters have purchased a limited supply of discounted tickets, so please register here to claim yours! Tickets are $12 each and payment will be accepted at the door only.
Please register by May 10.
The 2022 Graduate Research Symposium showcases graduate student research and will feature oral presentations from graduate students on Thursday. Following the presentations on Friday will be the Awards Ceremony where the award winners for poster and oral presenters in each category will be announced, in addition to honoring award recipients and student leaders with the Division of Graduate Studies and Graduate Student Senate.
9-10:30 a.m. for Oral Session I
11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. for Oral Session I
1-2:30 p.m. for Graduate Student Recognition and Awards Ceremony
Kent Student Center
The 2022 Graduate Research Symposium showcases graduate student research and will feature oral presentations from graduate students on Thursday. Following the presentations on Friday will be the Awards Ceremony where the award winners for poster and oral presenters in each category will be announced, in addition to honoring award recipients and student leaders with the Division of Graduate Studies and Graduate Student Senate.
9-10:30 a.m. for Oral Session I
11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. for Oral Session I
1-2:30 p.m. for Graduate Student Recognition and Awards Ceremony
Kent Student Center
