The 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 Seeds of Wellness mini-grant program, Talk On is an initiative to stop mental illness stigma by having KSU 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 (www.kent.edu/talkon). There are many reasons to share personal experiences with mental illness: let others know they are not alone, encourage people to seek help, show tha...
Like many, John Smith grew up in East Liverpool and stayed in East Liverpool. Unlike many, however, he used his memories of his childhood friends, families, neighborhoods and experiences to write a book that is getting rave reviews beyond the city. Smith is an adjunct instructor on the East Liverpool Campus where he teaches critical reading. His book, Song of the Tree Frogs, was released just days ago through major book companies, but it took years for the story to get to this point. Using the pseudonym J. W. Kitson, Smith’s work of fiction was published by Morgan James Publishing of New Yor...
Haithem Zourrig, assistant professor in the Department of Marketing and Entrepreneurship at Kent State University at Stark, has received a Best Paper Award in the “Global and Cross-Cultural Marketing” track, from the Association of Collegiate Marketing Educators (ACME) during its conference on March 7-10, 2018, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The paper is titled “Changes in Refugees’ Consumption Patterns and Well-Being: A Theoretical Framework and Implications for Service Providers." ...
Strength, tenacity, courage and unrelenting persistence. These attributes describe the women who have shaped America’s history, by overcoming great obstacles to accomplish great achievements. Women’s History Month in March was an opportunity to recognize and celebrate them. Linda Spurlock, Ph.D., assistant professor of anthropology at Kent State University, is one such woman who is making a huge impact in the field of forensic art. Dr. Spurlock, who also serves as a forensic facial reconstruction artist for several medical examiner and coroner’s offices throughout the region, was honored at...
The President’s Award of Distinction, formerly the President’s Excellence Award, was created as a recognition program to reward staff members who have demonstrated outstanding achievements, service, leadership and dedication to Kent State University in advancing the university’s strategic priorities and core values. Nominations are open now through April 18. Nominations may come from peers, supervisors or other divisional leaders, faculty or students. A nominator may only submit one nomination per individual. The final decision resides with the president. Ful...
Professor David Ward, Herrick Endowed Chair of Plant Biology at Kent State University will present The Hidden Invasive Species: Multiple Roles of Native Invasive Plants Friday, May 4, 2018 7:30 AM Networking & Light Breakfast 8 -9 AM Program Kent State University at Geauga 14111 Claridon-Troy Road, Burton 44021 Program is free to attend and open to all. Geauga Economic Leadership (G.E.L.) Breakfasts are a collaborative partnership between Kent State University at Geauga and Geauga Growth Partnership. The breakfast is a dynamic opportunity to ...
College of Communication & Information
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 Campus
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...