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Hilary Jones to Lecture in Ritchie Hall

Monday, October 22, 2012 - 12:00am

The Department of Pan-African Studies welcomes Hilary Jones, assistant professor of West Africa and Africa Diaspora at the University of Maryland, College Park, for a lecture on Thursday, Oct. 25, at 7 p.m. in Room 214, Ritchie Hall.

Annual Celebrating College Teaching Conference Takes Place Oct. 25-26

Monday, October 22, 2012 - 12:00am

The 19th annual Celebrating College Teaching Conference takes place Oct. 25 and 26 at the Kent Student Center. This year’s pre-conference workshop, “Simulation and Learning,” will be held in the Moulton Hall Ballroom on Thursday, Oct. 25, from 1:30 - 4 p.m. The workshop will…

College of Architecture and Environmental Design Service Team Helps Build Home in Guatemala

Monday, October 22, 2012 - 12:00am

Six members of designers.in.service from Kent State University's College of Architecture and Environmental Design, volunteered their skills for a trip to Guatemala this past spring semester.

Is Your Department Celebrating a Milestone in 2013?

Monday, October 22, 2012 - 12:00am

If your department or college is celebrating a milestone anniversary in 2013, Kent State Magazine would like to highlight any planned activities. Please send an email message mentioning the anniversary year, any events planned and a link to information on your website to …

Kent State University’s Annual Food Drive Ends Oct. 23

Monday, October 22, 2012 - 12:00am

Kent State University has the goal to collect 8,000 pounds of food during this year’s Make a Difference / Change Hunger food drive. The university’s food drive began Monday, Oct. 8, and will end on Tuesday, Oct. 23. Donations benefit food pantries and homeless shelters in…

Easing the Financial Burden on Students

Monday, October 22, 2012 - 12:00am

Psychology Professor David Riccio, Ph.D., has had one job since he graduated from Princeton University nearly 50 years ago – teaching and conducting research at Kent State University. That is nearly half of Kent State’s 100-year history.

University Libraries is an Election Hub for Portage County

Monday, October 22, 2012 - 12:00am

University Libraries provides great services for the university and the community. The library also serves as a resource during election season. The library is a place that people can request absentee ballots* and fill out voter registration forms. The library has served as a…

Information Services Matchmaking Event Supports Supplier Diversity

Monday, October 22, 2012 - 12:00am

In an effort to maximize diversity partnerships, 16 managers from Kent State’s Division of Information Services met with nearly 40 regional businesses at an IT Supplier Diversity Matchmaker Event held on Oct. 18 in the Kent Student Center.

What You Need to Know About FERPA

Monday, October 22, 2012 - 12:00am

If your job at Kent State deals with student information, you should be familiar with the provisions of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), the federal law that protects the privacy of student education records. The Office of the General Counsel will sponsor a…

Important Information about Final Grading of F2 - Second 5 Weeks Fall 2012 Classes

Monday, October 22, 2012 - 12:00am

Online final grading for F2 - Second 5 Weeks Fall 2012 courses meeting in F2 (Oct. 1, 2012 – Nov. 4, 2012) part of term begins Thursday, Nov. 1, via FlashFAST. Grading is also now available for any Fall 2012 course section that was flexibly scheduled and has an end date no…