The grand prize winner of HR’s Employee Family and Friends Appreciation Days contest was crowned during a time out in the second half of the Kent vs. Akron basketball game. The contestants, John Gape and Jared Englert – sons of KSU staffers Adda Gape and Michael Englert – were tasked with donning tropical-themed clothing at one end of the court before racing to the other end, where they had to sink a shot. Adda’s son John edged out his competitor and gave his mother a vacation getaway valued at $1,500. For his efforts, Jared snagged an Apple iPad as a consolation prize for his ...
First impressions carry a lot of weight, especially when prospective students shop for colleges. Some call it a feeling, others say they just knew the minute they arrived on campus. It is hard to pinpoint exactly what influences students’ enrollment decisions, but one thing is certain—how a university rolls out its welcome mat can make all the difference. In an effort to enhance that welcome, Kent State University earlier this year unveiled its Gateway to a Distinctive Kent State, a $1 billion facilities master plan that will transform the look and feel of the iconic, front-facing entrance ...
Students who have taken classes from Mary Kutchin, MSN, RN, CNS, praise her strong communication skills, her leadership and her caring nature. It was their recommendations that led to her being selected for a 2018 Outstanding Teacher Award. Each year, Kent State honors three full-time, non-tenure track and part-time faculty members for being among the most dedicated and motivated professors at the university. “I felt like it was such an honor to be acknowledged by this teaching award,” says Ms. Kutchin. “I know how busy students are, and I am overwhelmed that more than one stude...
Pilot James J. Banning made his entrance at the Kent State University KIVA Auditorium making his dream to fly known. Banning accomplished a historic flight in 1932, and was actually part of a performance at the university. Actor Jeantique Oriol, portrayed Banning in honor of National Engineers Week and African-American History Month. Thomas Cox Allen, Banning’s co-pilot and mechanic was played by Drew Drake, making a two-man, interactive show “The Flying Hobos, a Living History Play,” that recounts the 21-day journey by the duo, which took place during the Great Depression. Banning was t...
Delivering his remarks to a packed FirstEnergy Auditorium, CNN’s chief media correspondent and anchor of the weekly program “Reliable Sources,” Brian Stelter, talked about the current media environment and delivered 11 keys for ethical journalism in the fake news era (see sidebar/graphic). In his lecture, entitled “Telling the Truth in the Age of Alternative Facts,” Stelter also encouraged students to find the one thing they were more passionate about than anyone they knew and really dive into it. He advised writing constantly to build up what he called “muscle memory” so you can write and re...
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Familiar Face Kerry Angle Senior Business Manager Kent Student Center Kent Campus JOB DESCRIPTION: As part of the senior leadership team, my responsibilities include planning, developing, managing and providing guidance on the budget and financial operations for the Kent Student Center and University Events and Conference Services. I serve as the departmental contract through which fiscal events occur, ensuring adherence to university policies, procedures and internal controls for business and financial matters. WORKED AT KENT STATE SINCE: Apri...
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New Face Siobhan Hicks Program Coordinator, McNair Scholars Program University College Kent Campus JOB DESCRIPTION: I assist in implementing research development activities for our scholars. I also facilitate professional advancement and academic progress seminars that focus on preparing our scholars for entrance into graduate school. The ultimate goal is for our scholars to attain their Ph.D. within ten years of earning their undergraduate degrees. WORKED AT KENT STATE SINCE: January 2018 EMPLOYMENT PRIOR TO KENT STATE UNIVERSITY: Graduate Assistant for Student ...