Kent State University's new Center for the Visual Arts brings all visual arts programs and disciplines under one roof for the first time since 1960. It also places the school’s galleries, studios and classrooms in one central location. Learn more at www.kent.edu/art. ...
The Southern Columbiana County Regional Chamber of Commerce’s most recent Sunrise Breakfast Forum was held on the Kent State East Liverpool Campus and was organized by the Ohio Chamber of Commerce. State and local representatives from government, law enforcement, healthcare, business and educational organizations participated in a discussion about drug addiction and how it affects all aspects of society. Participating in the forum were Don Boyd, director of Labor and Legal Affairs for the Ohio Chamber of Commerce; Tracy Plouck, director of the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Se...
Mary Fouts, former secretary in the Financial Aid office, passed away on Sunday, July 24. Her obituary can be found here: http://hosting-24190.tributes.com/obituary/show/Mary-A.-Fouts-103790102.
Roman S. Panchyshyn, catalog librarian and associate professor, Kent State University Libraries, delivered the presentation, “BIBFRAME and the Technical Services Manager: What to Do Now?,” at the American Library Association Annual Conference’s meeting of the ALCTS Technical Services Workflow Efficiency Interest Group in Orlando, Florida, on June 27, 2016. ...
Mark your calendars. We are looking forward to seeing you. Kent State University’s annual Employee Appreciation Day will be held Tuesday, Sept. 13, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Kent Student Center Ballroom. A special evening event will be held for second- and third-shift workers from 10-11:30 p.m. Registration opens Aug. 3. Register by Sept. 2 and you will be eligible to win prizes. Share in the fun and enjoy complimentary food, good music, Zumba demos, competitions and much more. Register to attend the 11 a.m.-2 p.m. event Register to attend the 10-11:30 p.m. event And do not for...
This monthlong, honor-based, 28-day program runs Aug. 15 through Sept. 11, and is designed to help participants “rethink their drinks” because what we drink is just as important as what we eat when it comes to healthy nutrition. Program Guidelines: Designed to increase the amount of water and reduce the amount of sugary beverages participants drink each day. Participants are encouraged to drink at least 64 ounces of water each day and to become aware of and pay attention to the calories and artificial sweeteners contained in drink choices. Participants receive educational material...
If you are an employee who accrues vacation, be sure to check your leave balances to see if you are at risk of losing any accrued vacation time. According to the university policy regarding annual vacation leave for nonteaching unclassified and classified personnel, the maximum amount of vacation an employee can accrue is that which can be earned in a three-year period. Employees who are over their accrual maximum must use the time by Sept. 30; if not, they will lose any vacation hours accrued beyond the maximum. Vacation hours are earned each pay period and vary according to the ...
Familiar Face Veronica Cook-Euell Supplier Diversity Program Manager Procurement Kent Campus JOB DESCRIPTION: I am responsible for developing, advancing and guiding vendor relationships and managing supplier diversity projects and initiatives, and serving as a liaison with minority- and women-owned businesses. WORKED AT KENT STATE SINCE: March 2011 EMPLOYMENT PRIOR TO KENT STATE UNIVERSITY: Akron Urban League LIKES MOST ABOUT KENT STATE UNIVERSITY: What I like most about Kent State University is the diversity in majors, people, programs, ideas and opportunities....
New Face Patrick Wolf Senior IT User Support Analyst Tech Help Kent Campus JOB DESCRIPTION: Supervising and administering the Tech Help/Service and Repair Center WORKED AT KENT STATE SINCE: September 2015 EMPLOYMENT PRIOR TO KENT STATE UNIVERSITY: Best Buy/Geek Squad LIKES MOST ABOUT KENT STATE UNIVERSITY: The whole environment, from the people to the atmosphere ATTRACTION TO KENT STATE UNIVERSITY AS AN EMPLOYER: The ability to grow and expand the possibilities of my life RESIDES IN: Canfield, Ohio HOMETOWN: Youngstown, Ohio EDUCATION: ...
Kent State University's Geauga Campus in Burton and Regional Academic Center in Twinsburg is proud to announce its 2016-17 Scholarship recipients. Each year our scholarship committee meets to award qualified students. Heartfelt thanks goes to the generous contributions from our scholarship donors. You are truly making dreams come true! With your support, $42,372 in scholarships for the 2017/18 year were awarded. ...