Jeffrey Child, Ph.D., an associate professor in the School of Communication Studies, will lead a student-career development webinar at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 12 titled, “Operation Social Media Clean Up,” as part of the “You’re Hired! Tips for Getting the Job” series offered by McGraw-Hill Education. Child will share best practices on developing a professional online presence as students begin their job search. The “You’re Hired!” series is designed to help students land their dream job. The webinars are led by national experts and authors in which students will learn skills to obtain a...
Experience and passion mixed with a strong dose of critique for both the students and the professor led Rochelle Hostler, lecturer in Kent State University’s School of Teaching, Learning and Curriculum Studies in the College of Education, Health and Human Services, to be awarded an Outstanding Teaching Award. The Outstanding Teaching Award is the university’s highest honor recognizing full- or part-time nontenure-track faculty members for achievements in teaching. The award is sponsored by the University Teaching Council and is presented to three finalists annually. Ms. Hostler was recogniz...
Kent State University has a long and rich history of service and philanthropy. It is such an essential part of the university’s culture and success that beginning this year, the university is dedicating a week to celebrate it and the people who support us. Kent State’s inaugural Philanthropy Week begins Monday, April 16, and culminates in Kent State’s 10th annual Alumni Day of Service on Saturday, April 21. Students, employees, alumni, fans and friends are invited to join in, give back and say thanks through any of the week’s planned contests and activities. Here’s how: Passport to Philanthr...
Kent State University’s Division of Mental Health and Substance Use Research in the Center for Public Policy and Health is pleased to announce Talk On. Funded in part by the Seeds of Wellness minigrant program, Talk On is an initiative to stop mental illness stigma by having Kent State students, faculty and staff share their personal experiences (through story, song lyrics, poetry, drawings, and/or photos) with mental illness on the Talk On webpage. There are many reasons to share personal experiences with mental illness: let others know they are not alone, encourage people to see...
April is finally here, which means it is time to Embrace Your Voice during Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Kent State University’s Sexual and Relationship Violence Support Services is hosting a variety of events throughout the month to provide opportunities to find solidarity in the #MeToo movement, learn from one another and stand up to say violence is not okay in our community. “Sexual Assault Awareness Month engages all voices to stand in solidarity with those who have been assaulted and to say violence is not OK in the Kent State community,” says Jennifer O...
Familiar Face Qunxing Ding Associate Professor Department of Biological Sciences East Liverpool Campus JOB DESCRIPTION: Teaching biology courses, doing neuroscience research WORKED AT KENT STATE SINCE: August 2007 EMPLOYMENT PRIOR TO KENT STATE UNIVERSITY: University of Kentucky LIKES MOST ABOUT KENT STATE UNIVERSITY: The people ATTRACTION TO KENT STATE UNIVERSITY AS AN EMPLOYER: Communication RESIDES IN: Youngstown, Ohio HOMETOWN: Henan, China EDUCATION: B.S. Biochemistry, College of Biology, China Agriculture University; M.S. Genetics, ...
New Face Elizabeth Graham Professor and Director School of Communication Studies Kent Campus JOB DESCRIPTION: Responsible for all facets of the school including: Personnel matters (recruitment, retention, promotion and tenure) Fiscal responsibilities (operating budgets, salary recommendations, revenue generation) Curriculum and program development (scheduling) External Relations (liaison between school and internal constituents and external stakeholders) WORKED AT KENT STATE SINCE: July 2016 EMPLOYMENT PRIOR TO KENT STATE UNIVERSITY: Ohio University, 1987-20...
There is still time to lace up those sneakers, slip on your favorite workout gear and join Team Kent State’s On the Move Rec and Play Day. For the third consecutive year, Team Kent State is actively moving and competing in the National On the Move Challenge. As such, we have teamed up with our campus partners at the Student Recreation and Wellness Center to create the On the Move Challenge Rec and Play Day on April 20 from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. During this time, there will be a variety of activities to jump in on as you wish. These include corn hole, badminton, tug-of-war, rock climbing...
As part of the Wellness Your Way employee incentive program, all full-time, benefits-eligible employees are invited to attend an onsite health screening (you do not have to be covered by the university-sponsored health plan to take advantage of this onsite service). Screenings conducted between September 2017 and April 30, 2018, will go toward the employee Tier One requirement for 2018. Once all requirements are complete for Tier One, eligible employees will receive their $150 wellness award. The deadline for completing Tier One is April 30, 2018. If you have not...
Did you know the leading cause of death is heart disease and that 80 percent of it is preventable? That is why it is so important to love your heart – everyday! On Thursday, April 19, from 5:30-6:30 p.m., you can learn ways to love your heart and reduce your risk of heart disease through nutrition. The presenter will be Tanya R. Falcone, M.S., RD, LD, coordinator of Kent State University’s Center of Nutrition Outreach in the School of Health Sciences. This session will be held in the Student Recreation and Wellness Center, Seminar Room A. This session is open to students and all full- an...