Pam Hutchins Receives the Child Development Center Humanitarian Award The spirit of Robin McManus was felt by some 100 guests, including members of McManus’ immediate family – Kelly, Katie and Jerry McManus, who gathered at the Child Development Center on the Kent Campus for the annual scholarship benefit in her honor. The fundraiser provides support for student tuition scholarships, and celebrates the memory of McManus, who was a skilled teacher and student supervisor who cared deeply about children, their families, and pre-service teachers. “I feel very blessed to have known Robin an...
Kent State Geauga made a strong showing at Kent State University’s eight-campus annual English Department Writing Awards Ceremony, a Zoom event held on April 27, 2022. Seven students from Associate Professor Bonnie Shaker’s composition courses and four from Senior Lecturer Mahli Mechenbier’s writing courses won 2022 Writing Awards. In his opening remarks to students and faculty award recipients, Kent State English Department Professor and Chair Dr. Babacar M’Baye commented, “You’ve worked hard and this award recognizes your accomplishment. So please be very proud of what you are receiving.” ...
Kent State University at Tuscarawas held the 52nd Commencement Ceremony in two separate ceremonies on Thurs., May 12, and Friday, May 13, with over 400 students graduating with an associate or bachelor’s degree and 18 students receiving certificates. The ceremonies were held in the Performing Arts Center. During the ceremony, Robert Miller, mathematical sciences lecturer, received the 2021-22 Distinguished Teaching Award. This award was initiated in 1979 by the Tuscarawas County University Foundation and emphasize the importance placed on excellence in instruction at Kent State Tuscarawa...
College of the Arts
Kent State faculty and staff are invited to join Porthouse Theatre on Skid Row for the Saturday, June 18 performance of "Little Shop of Horrors." All Kent State faculty and staff will be able to purchase up to 4 discounted tickets to the 8:00 p.m. performance for $30 each (a savings of $12 per ticket.) Tickets can be purchased by phone or online at www.porthousetheatre.com. To purchase by phone, please call the Porthouse box office at 330-672-3884 and use the code GOLDENFLASH. The box office is open for phone orders Monday – Friday from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. To purchas...
College of the Arts
Cuyahoga Falls, OH - Porthouse Theatre, Kent State University’s outdoor, summer theatre located on the grounds of Blossom Music Center, will present its 54th season during the summer of 2022 with "Little Shop of Horrors," "Godspell," and "West Side Story." Directed by Porthouse producing artistic director Terri Kent, "Little Shop of Horrors" opens June 17 and runs through July 2. A preview performance will take place on June 16. With book and lyrics by Howard Ashman and music by Alan Menken, "Little Shop of Horrors" takes audiences to a florist shop on Ski...
Students from the bachelor’s degree in nursing program at Kent State Salem volunteered during a recent health fair sponsored by Salem City Health Department. The volunteer effort was led by Dr. Cheryl Brady, professor of nursing on the Salem Campus, whose students shared information about the dangers of vaping and obesity. Cutline: Participating in the outreach effort were (front, from left) Jamie Brown, Emma Jarvis, Alyssa Chestnut, Gabby Smith, Iliania Schmidt, Julia Spaulding and (back, from left) Alex Yurko-Mihelic and Lindsay Wills. ...
Kent Campus
Dear Kent State University Students, Faculty and Staff, This is a reminder that face coverings are required indoors at these Kent State locations: The College of Podiatric Medicine in Independence The Cleveland Foot and Ankle Clinic in Cleveland The Cleveland Urban Design Collaborative in Cleveland Masks are required indoors at these locations, except while working alone in an enclosed space such as a private office or lab. Kent State is following the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendations for counties at “high,” “medium” or “low” community levels...
Division of Student Life
The Department of Recreational Services is now Recreation and Wellness Services (RecWell). This change is the culmination of several years of work accompanied by changing needs in Higher Education and following the NASPA and NIRSA joint commitment to well-being. Kent State University has embraced the movement to weave an integrated approach to health and well-being into the institution's fabric. In 2020, the Division of Student Affairs (DSA) developed four organizational pillars and placed Recreational Services into the Advocacy, Support and Well-being (ASW) pillar. Dr. Lamar Hylton, S...