Meet Madison VanWalleghen, a 2023-2024 Graduate Dean's Award recipient. Madison is a doctoral student majoring in Communication and Information. Please give a short overview of your research. My research focuses on identity communication at the intersection of race, gender, and sports. Specifically, I aim to serve underrepresented communities by sharing their stories of threshold identity as it relates to race, gender, and sports in the United States. What made you choose to pursue your graduate degree here at Kent State? I chose Kent State for a number of reasons. I ...
60’s icon Micky Dolenz will perform at the Performing Arts Center at Kent State University - Tuscarawas on Tuesday, October 10 at 7:30 p.m. Micky Dolenz is the voice of The Monkees. The unmistakable performer that moved a generation and led this pop culture phenomena to a dozen top 20 singles, four #1 albums and two Emmy Awards. Having entertained audiences his entire life, Micky brings a one-of-a-kind presence to the stage, drawing on his background in television, film broadcasting and Broadway. The Monkees had three #1 singles, “Last Train to Clarksville,” “I’m a Believer” (both with lead...
Introduction Hello! I’m Brad Smith, a 20-year-old college student from Ohio. I’m a Finance major with a minor in International Business at Kent State University. Have you ever thought about traveling or studying in another country? I did, and now I’m here to tell you all about it. Starting Out I had always been fascinated by students who traveled abroad. So immediately after entering college, I began looking into all the programs and met with numerous advisors. Everyone kept bringing up this “amazing program and campus” in beautiful Florence, Italy. I was hesitant at first....
Meet Caroline Perkison, a 2023-2024 Graduate Dean's Award recipient. Caroline is an M.F.A. student majoring in Studio Art with a concentration in Painting. Please give a short overview of your research. I am researching textiles and traditional techniques of embroidery and sewing. What made you choose to pursue your graduate degree here at Kent State? I felt there was a lot of support for artistic mediums that are often underlooked in many universities such as weaving or glass blowing. What do you enjoy most about attending Kent State for graduate school? and/or Wh...
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Aug. 31 is International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD), and organizations in Portage County are banding together to educate the community on warning signs, prevention and resources with events in Kent and Ravenna. IOAD brings awareness to the rising rates of overdose and gives local organizations the opportunity to help fight the stigma around the disease of addiction. Karyn Kravetz, associate director of Mental Health and Recovery Board of Portage County, told the Record-Courier that there were 149 reported, unintentional overdoses in Portage County from Jan. 1 to Aug. 12 of...
Dates: March 25 - 31, 2023
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