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Sojourners’ Jim Wallis to Speak at Kent State on Morals, Ethics and Social Justice in 2012 Presidential Campaign

Monday, September 3, 2012 - 12:00am

Jim Wallis, CEO of Sojourners, a national nonpartisan Christian organization, will discuss “The Politically Engaged Believer: Morals, Ethics and Social Justice in the 2012 Election” at Kent State University on Thursday, Sept. 13, at 7 p.m. in the Kent Student Center Kiva.

Kent State Student Uses Social Media to Raise $70,000 for Japan’s Tsunami Victims

Monday, September 3, 2012 - 12:00am

After the tsunami hit Japan in 2011, like most young people her age, Kent State senior English major Alexandria Rhodes turned to Twitter for updates about the disaster. But rather than just monitor events from across the pond, she was moved by the plight of the victims and went…

Wick Poetry Center Presents Celebrating Our Own on Sept. 11

Monday, September 3, 2012 - 12:00am

Kent State University’s Wick Poetry Center invites faculty, staff, students and other members of the university community to Celebrating Our Own — the annual undergraduate and high school scholarship reading, on Sept. 11 at 7:30 p.m. in the Kent Student Center Kiva.

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Monday, September 3, 2012 - 12:00am

Kent State Connects, a new Kent State University faculty and staff blog that gives Kent State employees the opportunity to have online peer-to-peer conversations around a…

Kent State’s Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Names 2012-2013 Provost Faculty Associates

Monday, September 3, 2012 - 12:00am

Three Kent State University faculty members have been appointed 2012-2013 Provost Faculty Associates for the Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, effective September 2012.

Women’s Center Offers Yoga Classes This Fall

Monday, September 3, 2012 - 12:00am

Just in time for National Yoga Month, the Women's Center at Kent State University announces four yoga classes for Kent State staff and faculty members this fall. Daytime classes are offered at the Women’s Center on Tuesdays (noon- 1 p.m. and 1 – 2 p.m.) and early evening classes…

Red Wanting Blue in Concert at Kent State Tuscarawas on Sept. 6

Monday, September 3, 2012 - 12:00am

Rock powerhouse Red Wanting Blue will perform in concert on Sept. 6 at 7:30 p.m. at the Performing Arts Center at Kent State University at Tuscarawas.

The Kent State School of Theatre and Dance Opens Season With Big Love

Monday, September 3, 2012 - 12:00am

Bridezilla meets Survivor in this savagely funny play

Quaker Steak and Lube Coming to Kent State University This Fall

Monday, September 3, 2012 - 12:00am

Quaker Steak and Lube has partnered with University Dining Services to open at Kent State University this fall. The new partnership is much anticipated by the university community and will be located in the lower level of the Kent Student Center replacing Damon’s Grill. A…

September Leave Balance Reminders

Monday, September 3, 2012 - 12:00am

Kent State employees who earn vacation time should be aware of two deadlines during the month of September.