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University Libraries Kicks Off Centennial Celebration

Monday, October 15, 2012 - 12:00am

University Libraries will kick off its centennial celebration on Oct. 20 during Kent State’s Homecoming. At 9 a.m., join staff and friends of the library to march in the Homecoming parade. Meeting place is behind the University Library.

Time to Make Your 2013 Open Enrollment Choices

Monday, October 15, 2012 - 12:00am

The annual Open Enrollment period for eligible faculty and staff to select medical, insurance and other benefits-related options for 2013 began Sunday, Oct. 14, and will run through 5 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 26.

Kent State Provost Announces New Appointments

Monday, October 15, 2012 - 12:00am

Todd Diacon, Kent State University senior vice president for academic affairs and provost, has announced new leadership appointments in the Division of Academic Affairs. The Division of Academic Affairs is responsible for all academic programs at the university, including all of…

Social Media Strategies Helps Students Stay Relevant

Monday, October 15, 2012 - 12:00am

Social media has fundamentally changed the way we communicate, personally and professionally. It has also changed the way businesses interact with the public, other businesses and the media.

Kent State Professor of Music Earns Outstanding Research and Scholar Award

Monday, October 15, 2012 - 12:00am

Thomas Janson has been a Hugh A. Glauser School of Music faculty member since 1980, chair of the Faculty Senate from 2008 to 2010, and a College of the Arts senator for 10 years. He was recently recognized along with five other faculty scholars, as an Outstanding Research and…

Steinway Piano Discounts for Kent State Employees

Monday, October 15, 2012 - 12:00am

Steinway Pianos provide Kent State University faculty, staff and students the opportunity to purchase pianos at discounted rates from Oct. 18 - 20 by appointment.

Poet Mayda del Valle to Speak at Guest of Honor University Artist/Lecture Series

Monday, October 15, 2012 - 12:00am

Acclaimed poet and spoken word artist Mayda del Valle will speak at this year’s Guest of Honor University Artist/Lecture Series. The lecture will take place on Wednesday, Oct. 17, at the Kent Student Center Kiva. This event is free and open to the public.

Why I Give to the United Way

Monday, October 15, 2012 - 12:00am

Barbara Boltz, project director for enrollment data and systems support in the Division of Enrollment Management and Student Affairs, writes about why she gives to the United Way.

Three Local Professionals Honored by Kent State School of Communication Studies

Monday, October 15, 2012 - 12:00am

In its 80th year as a discipline on the Kent State University campus, the School of Communication Studies is proud to honor three area communication professionals at its annual Homecoming awards ceremony.

Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony to Dedicate Kent State’s New Student Green Set for Oct. 18

Monday, October 15, 2012 - 12:00am

A ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Student Green at Kent State University will be held Oct. 18 at noon. The event will celebrate Kent State’s commitment to provide outdoor programming space to student organizations on campus. The event is free and open to the public and takes…