From Michigan to Florida, Paris to Rome and more, Kent State University employees captured memories of some of the most interesting places, people and things from their local and international trips. e-Inside is sharing some of their photos in this final feature for 2018. Please note that photo submissions are no longer being accepted. Pratim Datta, Ph.D., College of Business Administration, shot this photo in Masai Mara, Kenya. He says, "A lion pride had just made a kill in the African savannah and the feeding was frenzied. Unable to secure a bite after some...
Kent State University at Geauga has a long-standing tradition of a Dean’s Advisory Board. The members of this board give of their time and talents to advise & connect Dean Spalsbury and her staff for the betterment of our students. Recently they went one-step further by giving of their treasures as well. They established the Kent State University Geauga and Regional Academic Center, Advisory Board Scholarship. “The scholarship will be for one student from the Burton campus and one student at the Regional Academic Center in Twinsburg,” said Rich Frenchie, volunteer Advisory Board chair.&...
There are a few guaranteed things in Geauga County. Like it will snow, probably a lot, maple sugaring is a holiday here, and the Great Geauga County Fair is a Labor Day weekend tradition. This year Kent State University at Geauga will be hosting a pre-fair tailgate on Saturday, September 1, 2018 at the Burton campus. We are inviting current KSU at Geauga students and ALL KSU alums that live in Geauga County to join us from 11a.m. – 1p.m. at the Burton Campus for close parking, burgers and dogs, fun games, a visit from Flash the mascot, some great photo ops AND a FREE ticket to t...
Two days and 50 miles. That is how long it will take kayakers to paddle the Cuyahoga River from Kent State University to Kent State’s Cleveland Urban Design Collaborative for the 5th annual Crooked River Commute. The event is intended to promote the river as a shared asset for education, recreation, and sustainability. The kayakers will leave from Heritage Park in Kent on Friday, Aug. 10, and celebrate their return to Cleveland by paddling into the Cleveland Flats neighborhood on Saturday, Aug. 11. The flotilla of 18 kayakers is expected to arrive at the Cleveland Metroparks Merwin...
An inclusive campus acknowledges and respects diversity, and offers a welcoming environment for all community members regardless of their differences. Kent State University is making strides in creating a more inclusive campus and the university’s efforts are being recognized nationally. Kent State has been ranked 4.5 out of 5 on the Campus Pride Index, the premier national benchmarking tool for creating safer and more LGBTQ-friendly learning environments at colleges and universities. The university moved up from a 3.5 score last year. “The increase in our Campus Pride Index rating means tha...
An inclusive campus acknowledges and respects diversity, and offers a welcoming environment for all community members regardless of their differences. Kent State University is making strides in creating a more inclusive campus and the university’s efforts are being recognized nationally. Kent State has been ranked 4.5 out of 5 on the Campus Pride Index, the premier national benchmarking tool for creating safer and more LGBTQ-friendly learning environments at colleges and universities. The university moved up from a 3.5 score last year. “The increase in our Campus Pride Index rating means tha...
Being a student and parenting at the same time presents challenges beyond what the average student experiences. Recognizing the struggles that nontraditional students often experience in trying to complete their education, Kent State University’s Center for Adult and Veterans Services steps in to provide much-needed support and offer resources to single parents. The center enhances the experience of nontraditional students – adult students, parents and veterans – both in and out of the classroom, easing the process of returning to college. Services are tailored to provide a comprehensive an...