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ReStore of Kent Salvages Recyclables at Allerton Apartments

Monday, October 29, 2012 - 12:00am

ReStore in Kent, a resale outlet store for Habitat for Humanity of Portage County, is preserving as much reusable and recyclable appliances and furniture as possible from buildings in Allerton Apartments of Kent State University.

An Exciting Celebration: Homecoming 2012

Monday, October 29, 2012 - 12:00am

Kent State University alumni and fans came together for the 2012 Homecoming celebration on Oct. 20. “We had a great turnout of alumni, students, faculty and staff, and there was a feeling of excitement and pride in the air,” says Nancy Schiappa, associate director of alumni…

Halloween: Healthy Trick or Treating

Monday, October 29, 2012 - 12:00am

Kent State Associate Professor of Nutrition Natalie Caine-Bish is a registered and licensed dietitian. Caine-Bish writes about how she celebrates a “healthy” Halloween with her family. “Halloween is my husband and oldest daughter’s favorite holiday, so it is celebrated every…

Kent State TeleProductions’ Video Makes ESPN List

Monday, October 29, 2012 - 12:00am

The Kent State TeleProductions team received high praise when its football entrance video was selected as one of three of ESPN’s favorites. A football entrance video is played just before a team enters a stadium to help rev-up the fans for the game to follow.

Kent State University Hosts Third Annual Oxfam Social Issues Banquet

Monday, October 29, 2012 - 12:00am

Kent State University’s Office of Experiential Education and Civic Engagement will host the third annual Oxfam Social Issues Banquet that is open to faculty, staff, students and members of the community on Wednesday, Nov.

Motivational Speaker and Author Kyle Maynard to Speak at Kent State on Nov. 8

Monday, October 29, 2012 - 12:00am

On Thursday, Nov. 8, Kent State Athletics and the Center for Student Involvement will co-sponsor an event featuring motivational speaker, author and entrepreneur Kyle Maynard. Maynard will present his program “No Excuses” at 7 p.m.

Kent State University at Stark Theatre Presents Buried Child

Monday, October 29, 2012 - 12:00am

Kent State University at Stark will kick off its first theatrical event of the 2012-2013 season with Buried Child by Sam Shepard on Nov. 2, 3, 9 and 10, at 8 p.m., and on Nov. 4 and 11, at 2:30 p.m. in the Kent State Stark Theatre, 6000 Frank Ave.

DeWeese Health Center Open House and Flu Clinic

Monday, October 29, 2012 - 12:00am

On Thursday, Nov. 1, University Health Services will host an open house and flu clinic from 4 to 7 p.m. at the DeWeese Health Center. Kent State faculty, staff and students are invited to come view the newly remodeled front and side entrances to the health center. Refreshments…

Kent State Student’s Journey to “America’s Next Top Model

Monday, October 29, 2012 - 12:00am

Kent State University student Kaci Cramer’s modeling dreams came true when she made it on cycle 19 of Tyra Banks’ show, "America’s Next Top Model." Cramer, a fashion merchandising freshman, is a bright-eyed blonde from Pennsylvania. She is tall, slender and appears timid until…

Kent State Named Military Friendly School Fourth Year in a Row

Monday, October 29, 2012 - 12:00am

Kent State University has been named a Military Friendly School by G.I. Jobs magazine for the fourth year in a row. In addition, Kent State University at Ashtabula and Kent State University at Tuscarawas also received the honors, both for the third year in a row.