Join us for the fall disc golf clinics. Each clinic will provide information and skills on how to play disc golf on Kent State University's 18-hole disc golf course at the Student Recreation and Wellness Center.  The rules of disc golf will be discussed, and participants will go through an orientation of the course before practicing. Discs will be available for free rental, and approximately three holes will be played to work on long-distance, mid-range and putting shots. Times will vary to optimize opportunity for various schedules. You will find some clinics starting at 12:...

Kent State University's Office of International Student Affairs welcomed new international students enrolled this academic year by organizing airport pickups. Kent State volunteers greeted the new students and helped them move into their new homes.                      ...

Familiar Face Marji Wachowiak Lecturer The Fashion School Kent Campus JOB DESCRIPTION: Lecturer specializing in the business of fashion WORKED AT KENT STATE SINCE: January 2011 EMPLOYMENT PRIOR TO KENT STATE UNIVERSITY: Fashion industry professional, worked for major retailers such as Macy’s, Target and Limited brands LIKES MOST ABOUT KENT STATE UNIVERSITY: The students’ energy and talent ATTRACTION TO KENT STATE UNIVERSITY AS AN EMPLOYER: One of the best fashion schools in the country living daily by our mission: "Inspiring Creative and Resourceful F...

New Face Katherine M. Bryk Word Processing Specialist School of Teaching, Learning and Curriculum Studies Kent Campus JOB DESCRIPTION: Maintain departmental website and social media accounts, and office support at White Hall and Gym Annex Teaching, Learning and Curriculum Studies’ offices WORKED AT KENT STATE SINCE: January 2017 EMPLOYMENT PRIOR TO KENT STATE UNIVERSITY: The Learned Owl Book Shop, Hudson LIKES MOST ABOUT KENT STATE UNIVERSITY: The positive and welcoming atmosphere – and the squirrels ATTRACTION TO KENT STATE UNIVERSITY AS AN EMPLOYER: I’ve...

As thousands of runners raced to the finish line at the Akron Children's Hospital Akron Marathon Race Series on Sept. 23, 2017, Kent State photojournalism students documented the sideline heroes who, at a young age, have won many battles. Akron Children’s Hospital invited the students to cover the “Hero Zones” at the Marathon: Akron Children’s Hospital patients who have overcome an illness, equipped with “press for power” signs so runners could high-five them as they passed by. Canon Professional Services loaned the eight students $33,000 worth of photo gear to document the day. Austin M...

You are not alone. Depression and anxiety do not need to be masked. The 23rd annual National Depression Screening Day at Kent State University will be held Thursday, Oct. 5, at several Kent State locations, and events are open to all students, faculty and staff, as well as the larger community. Kent Campus: Thursday, Oct. 5, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the second floor mezzanine of the Kent Student Center Kent State University at Stark: Thursday, Oct. 5, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Herbert W. Hoover Foundation Counseling Center, Lower Level, Campus Center Kent State University at Trumbu...