GRAD CHRONICLE: MARCH 6, 2024
GRADUATE COLLEGE OFFERINGS
Spring 2024 Graduate College Programming
Check out the fun and educational events we have planned for you this Spring. We hope to see you there!
- The Write Place - Tuesdays from 12-3 p.m. in University Library 314 from January 23 through April 30
- Graduate Career Peer Drop-In Hours - Thursdays from 12-3 p.m. in University Library 314 from January 25 through May 2
- FlashPitch Competition Registration Opens - March 1
- FlashPitch Competition Registration Closes - March 15 at 11:59 p.m.
- Graduate Student Appreciation Week (GSAW) Kickoff - April 1 from 4-6 p.m. in Kent Student Center (KSC) 218
- Research Writing Retreat for Graduate Students - April 19 from 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. and April 20 from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. in the University Library Garden Room
- End of Year Celebration - April 29 from 4-6 p.m. in Oscar Ritchie 250
*We are commited to accessibile and inclusive events. If you need disability accommodations, please contact the Graduate College at graduatecollege@kent.edu.*
Graduate College March Programming
Check out the fun and educational events we have planned for you this March. Hope to see you soon!
- The Write Place - Tuesdays from 12-3 p.m. in University Library 314 from January 23 through April 30
- Graduate Career Peer Drop-In Hours - Thursdays from 12-3 p.m. in University Library 314 from January 25 through May 2
- FlashPitch Competition Registration Opens - March 1 at 12 p.m.
- FlashPitch Competition Registration Closes - March 15 at 11:59 p.m.
*We are commited to accessibile and inclusive events. If you need disability accommodations, please contact the Graduate College at graduatecollege@kent.edu.*
The Write Place
The Graduate College is offering the Write Place! Join your fellow graduate students for weekly writing accountability groups. The sessions will be held from 12-3 p.m. on Tuesdays in University Library 314. In collaboration with the Writing Commons, a Graduate Writing Consultant will be present during every session to assist students as needed. Students are welcome to join whenever they are able!
Graduate Career Peer Drop-In Hours
In partnership with Career Exploration and Development, we are excited to offer Graduate Career Peer Drop-in sessions. These sessions are a way for you to get help with quick questions about programs and careers, resume and cover letter critiques, accessing and navigating Handshake, increasing your networking skills, learning interviewing tips, and more!
Sessions will be offered on Thursdays in University Library 314 from 12-3 p.m. Join us as your schedule allows and know we are here to help you with all of your career needs!
Each drop-in visit will typically last about 10-15 minutes. You are welcome and encouraged to attend multiple drop-in sessions throughout the semester.
FlashPitch Competition
We are hosting the fifth annual FlashPitch Competition – a 90-second elevator pitch competition for graduate students. Participants will gain experience in:
- Presenting research to an interdisciplinary audience
- Developing critical elevator pitch skills in order to clearly communicate your research in networking situations, at conferences and in the job market
- Delivering a pitch on your research agenda, research interests or a specific research project
In addition to gaining valuable experience, graduate students will be competing for cash prizes! FlashPitch Competition registration will close on Friday, March 15, 2024. For more information please visit the Graduate College website.
Graduate Teaching Badging Program
You are working hard to become a better instructor, and we want to recognize you for it! The Graduate College and Center for Teaching & Learning are proud to present our new College Teaching Badging Program . Each badge asks you to complete a series of tasks to explore evidence-based teaching practices and apply them to your own teaching. Self-register for the Canvas course here!
GRADUATE STUDENT RECOGNITION
Center for Teaching and Learning Awards
The objective of the teaching development awards program is to recognize actions that enhance teaching and learning at Kent State University. The program allows instructors to earn tiered awards (bronze, silver, gold & platinum) for their efforts to learn about, implement, evaluate and investigate evidence-based instructional practices. All instructors at Kent State, including graduate students and faculty of all appointment types (TT, NTT, adjunct) are eligible to participate. More information about these awards can be found on the Center for Teaching and Learning website.
Please congratulate the following students on winning these awards!
- Yee Lin Elaine Yuen, Bronze Award
- Hussein Abu-Rayyash, Platinum Award
CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY OFFERINGS
Data Science Speaker Series
and administrators representing the Kent State University System that convene regularly to discuss opportunities to advance education and research on data, methodology, and statistics.
Join them for a panel on Science Literacy and Data on Wednesday, March 6 from 4-5 p.m. in 1018 University Library.
Panelists include Vinay Cheruvu, Ph.D. Associate Professor, Biostatistics, College of Public Health, Jennifer Roche, Ph.D. Associate Professor, Speech Pathology and Audiology and Learning Sciences, College of Education, Health and Human Services and David E. Silva, Ph.D. Assistant Professor, School of Communication Studies and the School of Emerging Media and Technology, College of Communication and Information.
The panel will focus on science literacy and data including but not limited to how data science can be used to study and advance science literacy. Active participation is encouraged. Please bring your questions and thoughts. This series is free and open to the public.
Women's History Month
Celebrate Women's History Month with the Women's Center this March! For a full list of events and opportunities, visit the WC website.
Heather E. Adams Impact Award
The Kent State University Women's Center and Center for Sexual and Relationship Violence are seeking nominations for the Heather E. Adams Impact Award. Nominations are due on March 7 by 5 p.m.
Ohio Academy of Science
The Ohio Academy of Science is accepting abstract submissions until March 12, 2024 for the annual meeting and symposium to be held at Kent State University, Kent campus on Saturday, April 6.
The symposium will bring together researchers from colleges and universities across the state and is an opportunity for all researchers (undergrad, grad, and faculty) in STEM fields to present their work.
Additional information regarding the annual OAS meeting can be found on the website. Use KENTSTATE as the code when submitting abstracts.
Dialogue and Difference
Join the Division of People, Culture and Belonging for “Dialogue and Difference: A New Understanding.” This is a year-long initiative which will engage the Kent State community and advance our core values of freedom of expression, respect and kindness in all we do.
The Division of People, Culture and Belonging is partnering with the School of Peace and Conflict Studies and the Division of Student Life to deliver this series of educational programs that features diverse perspectives and aims to help us better understand each other.
Faculty, staff and students are encouraged to register for these upcoming events.
- Navigating the Impact on Cultural and Religious Identity in a Time of Conflict - March 12 at 4 p.m
- Understanding and Combatting Antisemitism - March 19 at 12:30 p.m.
- Understanding and Combatting Islamophobia - March 19 at 4 p.m.
G.E.A.R. Awards
Join the Kent State University Women's Center for the first annual G.E.A.R. Awards on Tuesday, March 19 from 5-7 p.m. in the Kent State Hotel and Conference Center. The Women's Center wants to "elevate and celebrate" the stories and accomplishments of those who advocate for gender equity.
Equal Access Academy
| March 7 | 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Accessibility for Webmasters 301 |
| March 12 | 1-2 p.m. | What is Neurodiversity? |
| March 14 | 1-2 p.m. | Accessibility Awareness 101 |
| March 18 | 12:15-12:45 p.m. | Accessibility in a Flash: Screen Reader Demo |
| March 19 | 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Creating Clean and Accessible Dynamic Forms |
| March 20 | 1-2:30 p.m. | Creating Accessible Office 365 Documents |
Navigating College as a Student Holding Multiple Marginalized Identities
Join the LGBTQ+ Center for "Navigating College as a Student Holding Multiple Marginalized Identities" on April 17 from 6-7:30 p.m. in the Kent Student Center KIVA. Alex Locust, activist for LGBTQ+, BIPOC and Disability Communities, will be the guest speaker for the event. You can watch this event live or join in person.
Karamu Ya Wahitimu Celebracion De Los Graduados
Are you graduating this Spring or Summer 2024? Register to attend Karamu Ya Wahitimu Celebracion De Los Graduados on Wednesday, May 8 at 6 p.m. in the MACC. The deadline to apply is Monday, April 22.
For more information, visit the Moore Center website.
A Graduate Student's Guide to the Grievance Process
Have you run into an incident that you aren't sure how to handle? The Graduate Student's Guide to the Grievance Process may be able to help! At Kent State University, there is both a formal and informal process. Please use the flowcharts as a reference whenever you are in need. These can be found on the Graduate College website as well.
Flashes Food Pantry
The Flashes Food Pantry will be available by appointment on Tuesdays and Fridays from 3-5:30 p.m. The pantry will be taking walk-ins from 5:30-6 p.m. on Tuesdays and Fridays. For more information, visit the CARES Center website.
Counseling and Pyschological Services (CAPS) Workshops
Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) is pleased to share with you the Spring 2024 workshop and group offerings. This semester they'll continue to offer the same workshops as last semester, plus two new workshops:
- Navigating Social Spaces is a 4-session skills series that addresses concerns such as social anxiety, dating, making social connections, and loneliness. Students can come to as many or as few of the sessions as they wish.
- Therapeutic Journaling is a 1-session workshop that teaches students how to use journaling to better understand themselves and their lives.
For more information, please visit the CAPS website.
Mental Health Support
The new Mental Health Resources and Support website is live! Here you'll find all mental health and well-being services that support the Kent State University community across any of our campuses and abroad. This site will help you identify support for yourself or others and empowers you with educational resources.
Additionally, we have compiled a list of graduate student support resources. Please click here to view the list.