Workshops
Students will learn about planning and executing a search and what is important to include in the scholarship essay. Scholarships are a best tool in graduating debt free. Contact Andrea Dale at adale@kent.edu with questions.
DR. SARAH ROSE CAVANAGH WILL BE LEADING TWO VIRTUAL SESSIONS
FRIDAY, JANUARY 13TH, 2023
Link to recording of both sessions
Link to resource provided by Dr. Cavanagh
Session 1: Energizing Learning with the Science of Emotion: Four Pillars of Engagement
9:30a - 10:30a with Q&A until 10:45a
If you as an educator want to capture your students’ attention, enhance their motivation, harness their working memory, and bolster their long-term retention, join us for considering the emotional impact of teaching preferences on students’ learning through empirical evidence and applied practices.
Session 2: Crafting Learning Environments of Compassionate Challenge
11:00a - 12:00p with Q&A until 12:15p
Join us as we learn about intentionally shaping our college communities with compassionate challenges in mind – creating learning environments characterized by safety, belongingness, and play - that may help ease anxiety, stress, and fears for our students so they may be more successful in our classrooms.
Sarah Rose Cavanagh, Ph.D.
Sarah Rose Cavanagh is the Senior Associate Director for Teaching and Learning in the Center for Faculty Excellence at Simmons University, where she also teaches in the Psychology Department as an Associate Professor of Practice. Sarah's research considers the interplay of emotions, motivation, learning, and quality of life. Her most recent research project, funded by the National Science Foundation, convenes a network of scholars to develop teaching practices aimed at greater effectiveness and equity in undergraduate biology education. She is author of four books, including The Spark of Learning: Energizing the College Classroom with the Science of Emotion (2016).
Take a break from studying and enjoy snacks and beverages, games and fun!
It’s alumni night in Cleveland! Join us Friday, Jan. 20, as we cheer on the Cleveland Cavaliers when they face the Golden State Warriors at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse.
Before the game, we invite you to join us for an alumni pregame reception in the arena’s Loudville Budweiser Brew House, located between sections 216/217. Everyone in attendance will receive two drink tickets, a variety of appetizers, a Cleveland Cavaliers rally towel and a Kent State/Cavaliers pint glass.
Need a holiday gift idea for a special someone? Give the gift of an experience. This family-friendly event is a great opportunity to create memories and connect with other Golden Flashes in your area.
Please note that filling out this form does not reserve your ticket to the game. In order to attend the reception and the game, you will need to purchase a specially discounted ticket at the link provided upon registration. We will keep you updated with event details in the weeks to come.
A portion of each ticket supports Kent State’s Last Dollar Scholarship.
