School of Art
CVA Gallery - First floor, Center for the Visual Arts January 26 - March 4, 2021 The School of Art Collection and Galleries presents the Biennial Faculty Show in the Center for the Visual Arts Gallery. All full-time, part-time, and emeritus faculty at Kent State University’s School of Art at all campuses are invited to participate in the show. Artwork of all media is on display, including sculpture, photography, textiles, metals, digital media, ceramics, painting, printmaking, and drawing. The exhibition is free and open to the public. The CVA Gallery is located on the firs...
After more than a decade of service, Joel Nielsen, Kent State University’s director of athletics, plans to seek new challenges when his contract with the university ends later this year. “Recently, I informed President Diacon that I am not seeking a renewal of my contract and that I will be transitioning out of the athletic director’s position at the end of my contract on June 30,” Nielsen said. “After nearly 11 years in the position, I feel that it’s time to pursue other opportunities. I still have a great deal of energy and passion for assisting student-athletes and coaches, and I look fo...
The College of the Arts is proud to continue the acclaimed Thomas Schroth Visiting Artist Series with virtual presentations this spring dedicated to the College's commitment to celebrating diversity within the Arts. The next guest speaker of this year's series is actor, director, educator, and activist Kaja Dunn. Dunn will give a presentation and take questions on Tuesday, January 26 from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. via Zoom. Admission to the event is FREE, however reservations are required. To RSVP to attend, please visit the link below: RSVP to Kaja Dunn Event About Kaja Dunn Kaj...
Faculty Position The School of Peace and Conflict Studies Kent State University Open Rank Position (Tenure-Track) in Peace, Conflict, & Development ...
Join us for a university and community-wide celebration in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Kent State University Geauga and the Twinsburg Academic Center will virtually present A Time to Break the Silence: From Martin Luther King to Black Lives Matter on Thursday, January 28, from noon – 2:00 p.m. In 1967, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered a speech entitled, "A Time to Break Silence," criticizing the United States on the Vietnam War and the continued injustices at home. He called for the nation to "rapidly shift from a 'thing-oriented' society to a 'person...
Millennial scale persistence of organic carbon bound to iron in Arctic marine sediments Abstract Burial of organic material in marine sediments represents a dominant natural mechanism of long-term carbon sequestration globally, but critical aspects of this carbon sink remain unresolved. Investigation of surface sediments led to the proposition that on average 10-20% of sedimentary organic carbon is stabilised and physically protected against microbial degradation through binding to reactive metal (e.g. iron and manganese) oxides. Here we examine the long-term efficiency of this rusty car...