Year of Science

Kent State University College of Arts and Sciences is celebrating a Year of Science!

James Blank Reappointed Interim Dean of Kent State’s College of Arts and Sciences

Feb. 26, 2013

Kent State University Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost Todd Diacon has announced the reappointment of James L. Blank, Ph.D., as interim dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. Blank, who has been serving as interim dean since Nov. 1, 2012, will continue…

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Dr. Andrew Curtis presents at the 10th International Conference on Urban Earthquake Engineering

Feb. 25, 2013

On Friday, March 1, Dr. Andrew Curtis presented "The use of geospatial technologies and local area spatial analysis to understand micro-environmental impediments to neighborhood recovery after a catastrophic disaster" at the 10th International Conference on Urban Earthquake…

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Kent State Hosts “Explore Kent Chemistry Day” for High School Juniors and Seniors, Feb. 23

Feb. 20, 2013

High school juniors and seniors will have the opportunity to learn about Kent State University’s chemistry programs at the “Explore Kent Chemistry Day” on Saturday, Feb. 23, from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in Williams Hall on the Kent Campus.

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C-SPAN Bus to Visit Kent State on Friday, Feb. 15

Feb. 13, 2013

The C-SPAN Bus, an interactive multi-media learning center, will visit Kent State University on Friday, Feb. 15, from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. The 45-foot bus will be located in the front of Kent State’s Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center and will be open for free tours for…

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Secularization of Modern Israel

Feb. 8, 2013

The Jewish Studies Program, Department of Political Science, and Department of History present "Secularization of Modern Israel," a lunch and learn with Guy Ben-Porat, PhD. Weds, Feb 13 2013 12:00-1:00pm KSU Student Center Room 313

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The Incremental Road to Auschwitz

Feb. 8, 2013

The Jewish Studies Program and Department of History present "The Incremental Road to Auschwitz," a lunch and learn with Richard Steigmann-Gall, PhD.  Weds, Feb 20 2013 12:30-1:30pm KSU Student Center Room 313 Dr. Steigmann-Gall will investigate the ways in which the…

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Kent State Researcher Says Fracking Produces Less Wastewater Than Conventional Drilling

Feb. 7, 2013

For Brian Lutz, Ph.D., a native of Lordstown, Ohio, what started out as a curiosity while working on his family farm has led him to where he is now: asking critical research questions on fracking and shale gas issues that can affect millions of people in his home state. 

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Wick Poetry Center Hosts Poets Heather Kirn Lanier and Lisa Ampleman

Feb. 7, 2013

The Wick Poetry Center is pleased to host Heather Kirn Lanier and Lisa Ampleman, winners of the 2010 Wick Chapbook Competition for Ohio Poets. The reading will take place on Tuesday, February 19 at 7:30 p.m. in room 306 ABC of the Kent Student Center. The reading is free and…

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Requesting Nominations for the Annual A&S Distinguished Teacher and Advisor Awards

Feb. 7, 2013

The College of Arts and Sciences Student Advisory Council requests nominations from students for the 44th annual Arts and Sciences Distinguished Teacher Award and the 3rd annual Arts and Sciences Distinguished Advisor Award. Nominations can be made by any undergraduate or…

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Kent State Holds Third Annual Spirit of Women in Business Conference on March 6

Feb. 6, 2013

Kent State University presents its third annual Spirit of Women in Business Conference on Wednesday, March 6, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Kent Student Center. The theme of this year’s conference is “The Enlightened Woman.” Students, professionals and seasoned business veterans…

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