On April 8, 2024, people across Ohio came together to witness a monumental celestial event – a total solar eclipse. Flashes and members of the community came to Kent State’s campuses to share and celebrate the memorable and breathtaking occurrence and participate in fun and educational activities presented by departments across the university.    Crowds gathered at several locations on the Kent Campus, including the Student Green and along the Esplanade near the John S. Elliot Center for Architecture and Environmental Design.  For most people in Ohio, ...

 SRWC Mock Emergencies Improved by Nursing Student EmployeesAs one of the largest student employers on campus, the Student Recreation and Wellness Center (SRWC) prioritizes training its staff in handling emergency situations to ensure the safety of over 14,000 patrons each week. All staff members are required to successfully pass the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer course and a Bloodborne Pathogen class. However, these certifications only lay the foundation—ongoing training and real-life practice are essential for preparedness.Multiple times each semester, SRWC staff m...

Kent State Trumbull's Jurisprudence Club is hosting Together We Act. United We Change., a free panel discussion about intimate partner violence (IPV) on Wednesday, April 16. The program will be held in the Kent State Trumbull Auditorium. Doors open at 5 p.m. and the discussion begins at 6 p.m.While October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM), a time to raise awareness about sexual assault, as well as educate communities and individuals about preventing sexual violence and how to support survivors.Nick Moss, a Criminology and Justice Studies majo...