Did you know Kent State has its own improvisation group? It does. The Black Squirrel Improv Troupe originated in 2013 under the name, “The Portage County Players” but rebranded in 2016. What does the troupe do, you ask? Improv. About. Everything. Improvisation is the playing of dramatic scenes without written dialogue and with minimal or no predetermined dramatic activity, according to Britannica. Improv sparks creativity, challenges an actor’s imagination and often leads to unforgettable performances, which the Black Squirrel Troupe strives for. The group is composed of 11 students from...
Abstract: The latest progress in solution-processed organic-inorganic hybrid perovskites solar cells (PSCs) is reshaping the growth pattern of any prior photovoltaic technologies, as “trademarked” by their soaring power conversion efficiency over 25%. However, it also appears high time to inject an intense dose of cold thoughts into this globally-spreading “perovskite fever”, because PSCs are still facing a critical materials science triathlon challenge in stability, scalability and toxicity. Overcoming these hurdles requires a comprehensive basic science understanding of the excellence of ...
It’s official: the Flash’s Food Pantry on the Kent State Salem Campus is open! Flash’s Food Pantry is now open to all students needing nonperishable food and/or personal care items: Room 164. Students can contact Sherry DeWitt, the Nursing and Radiology secretary, to arrange times to visit the pantry. Her phone number is 330-337-4227 and she will be available Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. She can also be reached via email at sdewitt@kent.edu. The pantry is not staffed; therefore, food pickups must be arranged through Sherry. There is a suggestion box to recommend i...
Physical & Mental Health Resources
DeWeese Health Center | 330-672-2322
Global & International Support
Office of Global Education (OGE) | 330-672-7980
www.kent.edu/globaleducation
The Office of Global Education is responsible for processing international admissions, advising international students and scholars, and overseeing all education abroad initiatives and international partnerships. The Office of Global Education’s primary mission is to internationalize the Kent State University experience for the benefit of all students, faculty, and staff.
On Saturday February 4, Kent State University’s chapter of Alpha Lambda Delta: The Honor Society For First-Year Academic Success (ALD) honored an unprecedented number of students in their annual induction ceremony. The Academic Honors Society promotes undergraduate success and invites all first-semester students with a 3.5 G.P.A. or higher to join. This year’s induction witnessed a substantial growth in undergraduate achievement with 448 new members, their largest admittance ever. The ceremony was held at Cartwright Hall and highlighted the first-semester student achievements wi...
Student Support Resources
CARES Center | 330-672-7575
carescenter@kent.edu | www.kent.edu/CARESCenter
The Cares Center works collaboratively with students to secure resources that meet their basic needs. The center works to connect all Kent State students with both on and off-campus resources supporting their basic financial, food, housing, and mental well-being needs.