Familiar Face Daniel Shonk Assistant Director, Assignments and Marketing Residence Services Kent Campus JOB DESCRIPTION: I am one of the individuals with oversight of the assignment process for on-campus housing in the residence halls. This includes the early arrival process, new international student temporary housing, winter and spring break housing, summer housing and the new student assignment process. I also oversee various departmental publications, web content, and coordinate the housing DKS presentations. Additionally, I am the liaison to a variet...
Familiar Face Maria Feik Equipment Laboratory Technician Academic Learning Commons Tuscarawas Campus JOB DESCRIPTION: In charge of the makerspace. To maintain equipment, add new equipment, help students participate and receive instruction, and to help professors give the students hands on learning experiences. WORKED AT KENT STATE SINCE: February 2013 EMPLOYMENT PRIOR TO KENT STATE UNIVERSITY: Gradall Industries, Inc., Swearingen Surveying likes most about kent state university: Wonderful people, great atmosphere, get to learn constantly...
Familiar Face Tameka Ellington, Ph.D Assistant Professor, Fashion Design & Merchandising The Fashion School Kent Campus JOB DESCRIPTION: I teach design to sophomores, juniors and senior students. Specifically, on the topic of technical design and product development. My research line of inquiry focuses on African American women and hair. I also research dress related topics for people with disabilities. The muse for my exhibition work is African and African American folklore. WORKED AT KENT STATE SINCE: August 2005 EMPLOYMENT PRIOR TO KENT STATE U...
Familiar Face Vicumpriya (Vic) Perera Associate Professor Mathematical Sciences Trumbull Campus JOB DESCRIPTION: Teaches Mathematics and Statistics courses at the Trumbull Campus & Coordinates Developmental Mathematics for Trumbull Campus. WORKED AT KENT STATE SINCE: August 1998 EMPLOYMENT PRIOR TO KENT STATE UNIVERSITY: University of West Alabama, The Ohio State University, Indiana University – Purdue University at Indianapolis likes most about kent state university: The collegial and friendly environment of the Trumbull campus and the Ke...
Familiar Face Mark George Custodial Worker Custodial Services Geauga Campus JOB DESCRIPTION: Clean academic and administrative buildings. WORKED AT KENT STATE SINCE: July 2010 EMPLOYMENT PRIOR TO KENT STATE UNIVERSITY: Caravan Knight Facilities Management likes most about kent state university: Supervisors and coworkers. ATTRACTION TO KENT STATE UNIVERSITY AS AN EMPLOYER: Meeting people from around the world and educational opportunities RESIDES IN: Akron, Ohio HOMETOWN: Wadsworth, OH EDUCATION: BMEd. in Music Education, Un...
Kent State University's School of Journalism and Mass Communication (JMC) honored two journalists at the 15th Annual Robert G. McGruder Lecture. Tanzina Vega, the host of National Public Radio's "The Takeaway" and Eisner Fellow at the Nation Institute, was honored with the Robert G. McGruder Distinguished Guest Lecture Award. Also honored at the event was deceased Washington Post reporter, Jamal Khashoggi, who was named the Global McGruder Award winner. View a livestream of the lecture Vega spoke to students about diversity and inclusion in reporting and discussed what gaps she sees in...
New Face Woo-Yang Kim Associate Professor Biological Sciences Kent Campus JOB DESCRIPTION: Research and teach neurobiology. My lab studies brain development related to generating cognition, social behavior and emotion. We are particularly interested in pathogenesis of neurodevelopmental disorders including autism and intellectual disability as well as anxiety and depression. WORKED AT KENT STATE SINCE: August 2018 EMPLOYMENT PRIOR TO KENT STATE UNIVERSITY: University of Nebraska Medical Center likes most about kent state university: Friendly ...
New Face Richard Thomas Sr. Electronic Technician Engineering Technology Tuscarawas Campus JOB DESCRIPTION: Maintain and repair all equipment within the department, help students and faculty resolve mechanical and technical issues, and find ways to improve the efficiency and quality of the department through research and purchase recommendations. WORKED AT KENT STATE SINCE: February 2018 EMPLOYMENT PRIOR TO KENT STATE UNIVERSITY: AVI Food System Inc. likes most about kent state university: The team effort and help received from a myriad ...
New Face Darcy McBride Academic Services Coordinator Student Services Stark Campus JOB DESCRIPTION: I primarily work with students with disabilities. I also provide support for Kent Stark’s tutoring programs. WORKED AT KENT STATE SINCE: February 2018 EMPLOYMENT PRIOR TO KENT STATE UNIVERSITY: The University of Akron, Wayne College and Triway Local Schools likes most about kent state university: The faculty, staff, and students at Kent Stark are fantastic! ATTRACTION TO KENT STATE UNIVERSITY AS AN EMPLOYER: Kent State is a well-respected ins...
Kent State public relations major Emelia Sherin made national headlines in 2017-2018 when she debuted her original play, (In)Dependent, which highlights the tragedies of the heroin epidemic in Northeast Ohio. The play will be performed on Kent State’s campus for one night only, March 21 at 7 p.m., in the Kiva Auditorium. Admission is free. Donations raised from the event with go to Oriana House Inc. The performance is sponsored by Luna Negra and the School of Journalism and Mass Communication (JMC), and will be performed by the Youngstown Playhouse cast and directed by Sarah Jane Demetruk. ...