Kent State University Dining Services Manager Andy Herrera saved the life of a university employee dining at the Eastway Fresh Food Co. Andy was working his shift at the Eastway dining hall when he heard a noise that was recently familiar to him. “About a week earlier, my child was choking while eating and I had to save her from choking any further,” Herrera said. “So, dealing with that not so long ago, when I heard the same noise, I knew that I had to react fast.” Once Andy recognized that someone near him in the dining hall was choking, he moved quickly to spring into action, performing t...
As a student at the Kent State School of Fashion, Sheri Bodo learned about the detrimental effects the world of fast fashion has on the environment. “I just learned about the detriments that fast fashion really does put onto people and other countries we don’t see day-to-day,” Bodo told WYTV. Bodo, a 2018 merchandising graduate recently started “The Back Rack” with her sister Glenniece. “The Back Rack” is an online thrift store that sells pre-owned, upcycled clothing, that aims to deliver current trends and style staples at an affordable price to limit the consumption of fast fashion in the ...
Now that the fall semester at Kent State is in full force, we are excited to announce that two of our most anticipated traditions will be held during the month of October. This year, Homecoming 2020 and Parents and Families Appreciation Week are going virtual and will be held the week of Oct. 5. Homecoming 2020 – Flashes Forever: Here. There. Anywhere. Kent State will host Homecoming 2020, a virtual celebration that will take place Monday, Oct. 5, through Saturday, Oct. 10. Many of our classic traditions will continue as part of an exciting and engaging virtual experience, including: ...
In partnership with Kent State University, Main Street Kent invites Kent State students wearing their masks to visit downtown Kent businesses for a chance to win great prizes. Prizes include a $500 book scholarship, $500 in gift cards to downtown businesses, and twenty bundles of Kent State swag valued at over $50 each. The goal is to thank and reward Kent State students for doing their part to keep everyone safe while supporting local business during the pandemic. Beginning Sept. 14, Kent State students visiting downtown Kent wearing their masks who take pictures and post to social media wit...
Dear Kent State University Students, Faculty and Staff, Today I had the meaningful opportunity to take part in the March for Unity sponsored by the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity and supported by the Black United Students (BUS) on our Kent Campus. Today's march and the two other marches last week in support of the value of Black lives, represent the very essence of the Kent State spirit and the values this university holds dear: exercising our right to free speech and claiming loudly and clearly that hate has no home here. The dual public health crises of racism and COVID-19 have create...
Are you a parent as well as a graduate student?
Affinity Groups are groups of students linked together by a common interest, purpose or identity. This affinity group helps graduate students who are parents build a community with one another, share experiences and learn about available services and resources.
Are you a parent as well as a graduate student?
Affinity Groups are groups of students linked together by a common interest, purpose or identity. This affinity group helps graduate students who are parents build a community with one another, share experiences and learn about available services and resources.
Are you a parent as well as a graduate student?
Affinity Groups are groups of students linked together by a common interest, purpose or identity. This affinity group helps graduate students who are parents build a community with one another, share experiences and learn about available services and resources.
International Day of Peace EventSeptember 21, 2021 - 11:00 AM to 12:15 PM Abolishing War: The Promise of Peace from the UN at 75A Virtual Talk featuring Ray Acheson, Direction of Reaching Critical Will In Celebration of the International Day of Peace, this talk will look at the promise made but he founding of the United Nations 75 years ago to “save succeeding generations from the scourge of war: and what our current militarized world order means for peace and security. The speaker will highlight some of the century-old organizing against war by the Women’s International ...
Five students from Kent State University at Geauga distinguished themselves as writing award winners during Spring Semester 2020. Each was a student of Bonnie Shaker, Ph.D., assistant professor of English. While Kent State Geauga students have won a total of 16 awards from 2014 through 2020 in different categories, five winners in one year is a notable achievement. These annual awards are presented by the Kent State Department of English across all Kent State campuses. Due to COVID-19, the 2020 awards ceremony was canceled. However, winners received certificates and cash prizes through t...
