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WKSU Hosts Tunisian Journalist Covering the Presidential Election

Monday, November 5, 2012 - 12:00am

WKSU is hosting Tunisian Journalist Tarek M’Rad for 10 days while he covers the 2012 presidential election. M’Rad comes to WKSU through the International Center for Journalists.

Kent State Researchers Awarded National Science Foundation Grant

Monday, November 5, 2012 - 12:00am

Kent State Hockey Club Inaugural Fundraiser Event

Monday, November 5, 2012 - 12:00am

Join the Kent State Hockey Club on Saturday, Nov. 17, as Mike Fornes, class of 1975, and former NHL broadcaster, returns to Kent as the lead singer of Whispers of the North. The evening will be dedicated to Kent State’s first hockey coach, Don Lumley, and his wife, Elaine.

Kent State Honors Six Educators at 19th Annual Celebrating College Teaching Conference

Monday, November 5, 2012 - 12:00am

Six Kent State educators were honored for their achievements in the classroom during the 19th annual Celebrating College Teaching Conference on Oct. 26. Three faculty members received the Kent State University Alumni Association Distinguished Teaching Award (DTA), for…

Cornhole for a Cause

Monday, November 5, 2012 - 12:00am

The Division of Enrollment Management and Student Affairs will hold its fourth annual United Way Cornhole Tournament on Thursday, Nov. 8, at the Student Recreation and Wellness Center. Check-in begins at 3:15 p.m. and play begins at 4 p.m., and is open to all faculty, staff and…

Kent State's College of Nursing Honored for Innovations in Education

Monday, November 5, 2012 - 12:00am

Kent State University’s College of Nursing has been selected as a recipient of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) Innovations in Professional Nursing Education Award. The awards program recognizes the outstanding work of AACN member schools to re-envision…

Allerton Apartments Provides One Last Service

Monday, November 5, 2012 - 12:00am

The Allerton Apartment complex at Kent State provided one last service to the Kent community prior to demolition of the retired buildings. On Oct. 10, the Kent Fire Department started conducting field-training exercises, known as “live burns,” in the cleared-out buildings.

Kent State University at Stark Marks Veterans Day

Monday, November 5, 2012 - 12:00am

Kent State University at Stark will mark Veterans Day with a variety of events and activities. Veterans Day honors the bravery and sacrifice of all U.S. veterans.2012 Veterans Day Events and ActivitiesSupport Our Troops Collection DriveOct. 26 - Nov. 8 Collection bins located…

Kent State VITA Looks for Volunteers for Free Tax Services

Monday, November 5, 2012 - 12:00am

Kent State University’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA) program is seeking volunteers to assist in a free tax-filing service this tax season for low-to-moderate-income individuals who qualify to have their income taxes filed free of charge. Paula DiVencenzo,…

Do You Know Where to Vote Tuesday?

Monday, November 5, 2012 - 12:00am

Many Kent State University students are expected to vote for the first time on Tuesday, Nov. 6, and while some have voted early, others are waiting until Election Day. Jacob Green, a sophomore public relations major at Kent State, researched the voting boundaries and developed…